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Grand Prix World Champion Kevin Schwantz raced only one way — he raced to win. When he made his move for a pass, the world held its breath.

Schwantz showed levels of desire, determination and raw courage that ‘s never been equaled. His heart-stopping style and charismatic personality won him legions of loyal fans worldwide.

By the time he was done, Schwantz amassed 25 Grand Prix wins, 21 lap records, 29 pole positions and the 1993 World Championship.

Throughout his professional career, Schwantz never settled for second place.

KEVIN SCHWANTZ

1993 500cc Grand Prix World Champion

When he made his tearful retirement the world wept with him and the FIM felt that the loss to the sport was so significant that they retired his signature competition number 34 from all classes of Grand Prix racing competition. It’s the first time in the history of the sport that a rider had been so honored.

Grand Prix Wins

Lap Records

Pole Positions

RACING CAREER

Highlights

1993 500cc Grand Prix World Champion
25 Grand Prix wins in eight-year GP career
2023 Inducted into Hotshoe Hall of Fame
2019 Inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame
2000 Selected as 'Legend' by the FIM/Dorna
1999 inducted into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
1988 Daytona 200 winner
Yoshimura Suzuki Superbike rider 85-87
First roadraced in 1984
Still holds overall track record at Assen GP track from 1991

“When I started road racing I just used to ride like I was on the dirt, it wasn't pretty. I just used to lock up the rear brake going into the corner trying to get it stopped with the bike hopping and skittering all over the place. That was the way I thought you did it."

Kevin Schwantz

1993 500cc World Champion