2000 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts Jr. was raised as a dirt tracker and competed in US and Spanish National Championships before debuting in the 250cc World Championship at Laguna Seca in 1993, where he took an impressive top ten. Four races in the 250s the following year prefaced full time participation in 1995, before the American moved up to the premier class in 1996. He stepped up to 500cc with Yamaha, following that up with a stint in his father's Modenas team before joining Suzuki in 1999. By end of the second season of the partnership, the Japanese factory were celebrating their first title since Kevin Schwantz in 1993. Roberts then joined his father's Honda backed outfit in 2006, claiming two more podiums and many top six finishes before his retirement in 2007 after eight GP wins and 184 World Championship starts. Roberts Jr.’s premier class title in 2000 made motorcycling history as he became half of the only father and son duo to have taken 500cc World Championship titles. He stepped up to 500cc with Yamaha, following that up with a stint in his father's Modenas team before joining Suzuki in 1999. By end of the second season of the partnership, the Japanese factory were celebrating their first title since Kevin Schwantz in 1993. Roberts then joined his father's Honda backed outfit in 2006, claiming two more podiums and many top six finishes before his retirement in 2007 after eight GP wins and 184 World Championship starts. Roberts Jr.’s premier class title in 2000 made motorcycling history as he became half of the only father and son duo to have taken 500cc World Championship titles, and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Circuit of the Americas in 2017.
Palmarès
Vidéos
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Quel est le secret pour remporter un Championnat du Monde ?
Six légendes, 27 titres et une certaine expérience racontent ce qui leur a permis d'atteindre la couronne suprême
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VIDÉOPASS MotoGP™
C'était il y a 20 ans: Roberts Jr signait son premier succès
Il y a 20 ans, Kenny Roberts Jr goûtait aux joies de sa toute première victoire en Malaisie devant Carlos Checa et Alex Crivillé.
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VIDÉOPASS MotoGP™
2000 Pacific GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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2000 Rio GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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2000 Catalunya GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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2000 Spanish GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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2000 Malaysian GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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1999 Argentinian GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
Biographie
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MotoGP, 500cc, 250cc
Date de naissance
25/07/1973
Lieu de naissance
Mountain View
Biographie
News
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Kenny Roberts Jr intronisé MotoGP™ Legend à Austin
Le Champion du Monde 2000 a été érigé au rang de MotoGP™ Legend en marge du Grand Prix Red Bull des Amériques.
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Roberts Jr et Lucchinelli parmi les MotoGP™ Legends
Les Champions du Monde 500cc 2000 et 1981 seront respectivement intronisés MotoGP™ Legends au Circuit of the Americas et au Mugello.
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Motos de légende : Suzuki RGV500 Gamma (1988 - 2001)
La Suzuki RGV500 Gamma fut le troisième pilier de la domination japonaise en 500cc durant les années 1990s.
Par motogp.com
Vidéos
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Quel est le secret pour remporter un Championnat du Monde ?
Six légendes, 27 titres et une certaine expérience racontent ce qui leur a permis d'atteindre la couronne suprême
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VIDÉOPASS MotoGP™
C'était il y a 20 ans: Roberts Jr signait son premier succès
Il y a 20 ans, Kenny Roberts Jr goûtait aux joies de sa toute première victoire en Malaisie devant Carlos Checa et Alex Crivillé.
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VIDÉOPASS MotoGP™
2000 Pacific GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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VIDÉOPASS MotoGP™
2000 Rio GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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VIDÉOPASS MotoGP™
2000 Catalunya GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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VIDÉOPASS MotoGP™
2000 Spanish GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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VIDÉOPASS MotoGP™
2000 Malaysian GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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VIDÉOPASS MotoGP™
1999 Argentinian GP Roberts Jr interview after the race