David Thorpe (motorcyclist)

David Thorpe
NationalityBritish
BornSeptember 29, 1962 (1962-09-29) (age 63)
Sittingbourne, Kent, England
Motocross career
Years active1981 - 1993
TeamsHonda, Kawasaki
Championships500cc - 1985, 1986, 1989
Wins22

David Thorpe (born 29 September 1962) is a British former professional motocross racer and racing team manager. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1981 to 1993, most prominently as a member of the Honda factory racing team where he became a three-time FIM 500cc Motocross World Champion. In 2023, Thorpe was named an FIM Legend for his motorcycling achievements.

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