Akiyasu Motohashi

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Akiyasu Motohashi
Nationality Flag of Japan.svg Japanese
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1964, 1966 - 1967
First race 1964 125cc Japanese Grand Prix
Last race 1967 250cc Japanese Grand Prix
Team(s) Yamaha
StartsWinsPodiums Poles F. laps Points
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Akiyasu Motohashi is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Japan. Motohashi began his Grand Prix career in 1964 with Yamaha. He enjoyed his best season in 1966 when he finished the season in eighth place in the 125cc world championship. [1]

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References

Sporting positions
Preceded by
Benny Hidajet
Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Winner
1971
Succeeded by
Ikujiro Takai