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Tadahiko Taira

Tadahiko Taira
Tadahiko Taora 1989 Japanese GP.jpg
Tadahiko Taira on the Yamaha YZR500
Nationality Japan Japanese
Born November 12, 1956
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1984 - 1991
First race 1984 500cc Dutch TT
Last race 1991 500cc Japanese Grand Prix
First win 1986 250cc San Marino Grand Prix
Last win 1986 250cc San Marino Grand Prix
Team(s) Yamaha
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
42 1 2 2 1 181

Tadahiko Taira (born November 12, 1956) is a Japanese former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.

Born in Minamisōma, he won three consecutive All Japan 500cc championships in 1983, 1984 and 1985. Taira began his Grand Prix career in 1984 with Yamaha. He enjoyed his best season in 1987 when he finished the season in sixth place overall in the 500cc world championship. His only Grand Prix victory came in 1986 at the 250cc San Marino Grand Prix. In 1990, he teamed with Eddie Lawson to win the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race.

Points system from 1969 to 1987:

Points system from 1988 to 1992:

() (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)


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