David Thorpe (motorcyclist)

David Thorpe
NationalityBritish
Bornc. 1962 (age 61–62)
Motocross career
Years active1983 - 1993
TeamsHonda, Kawasaki
Championships500cc - 1985, 1986, 1989
Wins22

David Thorpe (born c. 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.[1][2]

  1. ^ Meyer, Geoff. "MXlarge interview - Dave Thorpe". Archived from the original on 15 September 2007. Retrieved 28 August 2007.
  2. ^ David Thorpe career profile