David Thorpe (motorcyclist)

David Thorpe
NationalityBritish
BornSeptember 29, 1962 (1962-09-29) (age 62)
Motocross career
Years active1983 - 1993
TeamsHonda, Kawasaki
Championships500cc - 1985, 1986, 1989
Wins22

David Thorpe (born 29 September 1962) is a British former amateur and professional motocross racer and racing team manager. He won the AMCA 250 title in 1978 at the age of 16 along with the superclass title the same year competing against the best of the 500cc amateur riders. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1983 to 1993. Thorpe is notable for being a three-time FIM 500cc motocross world champion.

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