

As well as Suzuki, he also rode for the works Yamaha team. Tepi Lansivouri (Finland)Īlong with Jarno Saarinen and Mika Kallio, Lansivouri is one of Finland’s greatest ever riders and had his most successful years in 1973 when he finished second in the 250cc World Championship and in 1976 when he took second behind factory Suzuki team-mate Barry Sheene in the 500cc World Championship. In 1951 though, he again captured the 250cc title although an accident a year later meant his career came to an early end. Italian rider Ruffo won the inaugural 250cc World Championship in 1949 when riding for the factory Moto Guzzi team before taking the 125cc title a year later when team orders meant he was instructed to let his team-mate win. We’re kicking off our countdown now with number 80, see who is crowned International King of Racing! 80. There have been some phenomenal racers over the past 80 years who have graced our screens and the tracks including Kenny Roberts, Walter Villa and Valentino Rossi. Where do we begin with the greatest international motorcycle racers of all time?

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