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.
Estadísticas
Videos
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¿Cuál es el secreto para conquistar el Campeonato del Mundo?
Seis leyendas, 27 títulos y una gran experiencia ponen en común lo que se necesita para salir victorioso en la lucha por alcanzar la gloria
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MotoGP™ VIDEOPASS
Malasia 1999, 20 años del primer triunfo de Kenny Roberts Jr
La primera carrera de 1999 coronó al estadounidense con la primera victoria de su carrera en 500cc al superar a Checa y Crivillé
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MotoGP™ VIDEOPASS
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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MotoGP™ VIDEOPASS
2000 Catalunya GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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MotoGP™ VIDEOPASS
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
Biografía de las Legends
Todas las categorías
MotoGP, 500cc, 250cc
Fecha de nacimiento
25/07/1973
Lugar de nacimiento
Mountain View
Trayectoria
Noticias
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Kenny Roberts Jr. se convierte en MotoGP™ Legend
El Campeón del Mundo en el año 2000 será incluído en el saón de la fama de MotoGP™ en COTA
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Roberts Jr y Lucchinelli se convierten en MotoGP™ Legends
Campeones del mundo de 500cc del 2000 y 1981, se unirán al salón de la fama de MotoGP™ en el GP de las Américas y Mugello respectivamente.
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Suzuki RGV500 Gamma (1988 - 2001)
La Suzuki RGV500 Gamma formaba el tercer pilar de las fábricas japonesas durante la década de 1990 en 500cc.
Autor motogp.com
Videos
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¿Cuál es el secreto para conquistar el Campeonato del Mundo?
Seis leyendas, 27 títulos y una gran experiencia ponen en común lo que se necesita para salir victorioso en la lucha por alcanzar la gloria
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MotoGP™ VIDEOPASS
Malasia 1999, 20 años del primer triunfo de Kenny Roberts Jr
La primera carrera de 1999 coronó al estadounidense con la primera victoria de su carrera en 500cc al superar a Checa y Crivillé
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MotoGP™ VIDEOPASS
2000 Pacific GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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MotoGP™ VIDEOPASS
2000 Rio GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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MotoGP™ VIDEOPASS
2000 Catalunya GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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MotoGP™ VIDEOPASS
2000 Spanish GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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MotoGP™ VIDEOPASS
2000 Malaysian GP Roberts Jr interview after the race
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MotoGP™ VIDEOPASS
1999 Argentinian GP Roberts Jr interview after the race