Max Biaggi will ride the same bike as MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi next season after signing a three-year deal with Pramac Honda.

The Italian - a four-time world 250cc champion - will move from Yamaha to take up a seat on the Honda RCV211 that has taken compatriot Rossi to the title.

"What I wanted above all was to ride a Honda," said Biaggi.

"Pramac has made this dream possible. I can't wait for this new adventure to start.

"I have visited the Pramac factory and I have not got the slightest doubt about my choice."

A Honda Racing Corporation statement said: "We have reached an important agreement with Honda and HRC for the multiple world champion Max Biaggi to race in our colours for the next three years.

"Our team leaders have aimed for the top rider available on the market."