BARRY SHEENE, world motorcycle champion

Motorcycle Rider Profile : BARRY SHEENE

19 GP WINS

WORLD 500cc CHAMPION
1976, 1977

	Barry Sheene, MBE UK 1976, 1977 World 500cc Champion
Sep 11, 1950	born in London, UK
1968	125cc racing
1969	wins British 750cc championship
1970	wins British 750cc championship
1971	world 125cc championship championship runner-up
1973	wins European 750cc championship
1974	world 500cc championship with Suzuki first GP win
1976	wins 500cc world championship with SUZUKI 5 race wins
1977	wins 500cc world championship with SUZUKI 6 race wins
1978	awarded MBE (Member of the British Empire)
1984	retires from racing moves to Queensland, Australia
2001	induction into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame
2003	DIES FROM CANCER AGED 52