Phil Read, who, along with Max Biaggi, holds the most 250cc championships, with four. Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier championship of motorcycle road racing , which has been divided into three classes since 1990 : 125cc, 250cc and 500cc.

Kunimitsu Takahashi wins the 1961 250cc German Grand Prix to become the first Asian competitor to win a world championship Grand Prix race. 1963: The 1963 Japanese Grand Prix is the first world championship race held in Asia.

Nov 23, 2015 · 1966 Honda RC166 250-6 1968 250cc Nations Grand Prix, Monza, Italy. Bill Ivy, Yamaha, 2nd; Phil Read (no1), Yamaha, was 1st.

Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier championship of motorcycle road racing, which has been divided into four classes: MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3, and MotoE. Classes that have been discontinued include Formula 750, 500cc, 350cc, 250cc, 125cc, 80cc, 50cc and Sidecar.

Aug 24, 2023 · Carlos Cardus earned his #1 plate racing a Kobas in the 1983 250cc European Championship. He's seen here on a street circuit at a 1984 European Championship round. Photo courtesy Fundacio Can...

May 4, 2012 · Winning 10 of 10 races in the 1966 250cc World Championship? It doesn’t get any better than that! “Mike the Bike” Hailwood is the rider most closely associated with the Honda six.

The 1985 250cc Bike Grand Prix as San Marino featured a dominant ride from Venezuelan, Carlos Lavado on the new Yamaha, but the fight for the remaining podium places was intense and Anton Mang,...

Oct 26, 2017 · In the early 1950s, scooter maker Lambretta crafted this amazing 250cc V-twin GP racer. Learn more about this classic Italian motorcycle.

The Suzuki 250 made its racing debut at the 1963 Japanese Grand Prix trials. Its engine, consisting of a pair of two-cylinder 125s that had been put together with a water-cooling system, was a technical novelty for racers.

Find GP rankings, points, wins and podiums on the official website MotoGP™. Follow your favorite team and rider's progress here.