Legendary motorcycle racers
Valentino ROSSI.
Dani PEDROSA.
Jorge LORENZO.
Freddie SPENCER.
Randy MAMOLA.
Marc MARQUEZ.
Kevin SCHWANTZ.
Mike HAILWOOD.
Mick DOOHAN.
Pat EVANS.
Alex BARROS.
Casey STONER.
Wayne RAINEY.
Angel NIETO.
Giacomo AGOSTINI.
Barry SHEENE.
Kenny ROBERTS.
Eddie LAWSON.
Wayne GARDNER.
Nicky HAYDEN.
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Fans acknowledge Kenny Roberts as a pioneer in motorsport racing. The American revolutionized the sport introducing the knee-down rear-wheel steer technique that is chiefly used in the tracks nowadays.
Roberts was the first rider in the 500cc circuit of motorsport racing to win the championship in his debut season. Amongst many, Kenny is chiefly remembered for his intense rivalry with Barry Sheene. Who can forget the duo contesting for the 1979 Grand Prix title? However, Roberts eventually went on to win that year. He won three straight championships from 1978-1980.