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In 2012, 250cc bikes replaced the 125cc bikes, with the class re-branded as Moto3, retiring the two-stroke bikes from Grand Prix motorcycle racing. [5] MotoE was introduced in 2019 as a "World Cup" until 2022 and thus statistics from that time span is not included here. [6] MotoE gained World Championship status in 2023.
This is a list of all-time Grand Prix motorcycle racing (50cc/80cc, MotoE, 125cc/Moto3, 250cc/Moto2, 350cc, and 500cc/MotoGP classes) rider records, since 1949. Riders competing in the 2023 MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3, and MotoE seasons are highlighted in bold. This page is accurate as of the 2024 Solidarity Grand Prix.
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.
MotoE was held as a "World Cup" from 2019 until 2022 and thus statistics from that time span is not included here. [3] Giacomo Agostini holds the record for the most Grand Prix victories, having won 122 times. Valentino Rossi is second with 115 wins, and Ángel Nieto is third with 90 wins. Rossi holds the distinction of having the longest time ...
Mileage all accomplished on a single motorcycle and a single driver. Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria. Carol and Ken Duval (Queensland, Australia) 1997– 1981 BMW R80G/S: Two circumnavigations, starting in March 1997 c. 1,000,000 km (620,000 mi) Mileage all accomplished on a single motorcycle Jess Stone (Canadian) 2021– BMW G650GS
The machines participating in Grand Prix motorcycle racing, since its origin in 1949, have been entered into distinct classes depending primarily on engine capacity. The smallest engines and two-stroke engines have been phased out over the years.
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Grand Prix motorcycle racing winners Rank Country Rider Wins Seasons active First win Last win 1 ITA: Valentino Rossi * 89: 2000–2021: 2000 500cc British Grand Prix: 2017 MotoGP Dutch TT: 2 ITA: Giacomo Agostini * 68 1965–1977: 1965 500cc Finnish Grand Prix: 1976 500cc West German Grand Prix: 3 ESP: Marc Márquez * 62: 2013–