Naomi Taniguchi

Naomi Taniguchi
NationalityJapanese
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1959 - 1961, 1963 - 1965
First race1959 Isle of Man 125cc Ultra-Lightweight TT
Last race1965 50cc Japanese Grand Prix
Team(s)Honda
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
10 0 0 N/A 0 8

Naomi Taniguchi (谷口 尚己, Taniguchi Naomi) is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Japan. In 1959, Taniguchi became the first Japanese racer to compete at the world championship level when Honda entered him in the Isle of Man TT. His most successful season was in 1960 when he finished in tenth place in the 125cc world championship.[1]