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MOTO1 Rider


Pinnacle of Super Motard Race in Japan is “moto1 pro class”.

20 riders are registered and battle among them. The machines used are 250cc ? 450cc.

 

No.1 Matsumoto "Yassy" Yasushi

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Machine: Husqvarna SM450RR
Team: Agip Husqvarna RACING World with CP sports

He is known for the precision and sharp slide technique. In last year’s series, he marked 7 victories among 8 competitions and became Champion for the second time. He has a supporters’ club called Team SOULFUL.

No.2 Masuda "Jaws" Tomoyoshi

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Machine: Yamaha YZ450F
Team: Jaws Racing Yamaha * Real Equip

His nickname “Jaws” comes from the way he rides the machine, very ferocious. He is also working as the development rider of YAMAHA YZF4st Motocross machine. One of the important fellow from the riders that created MOTO1.

No.2 Morita "Ikki" Ikki

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Machine: Suzuki RM-Z450
Team: SRF SPORT & Highside Junkies

Master of clutch maneuverability, high cornering speed, Magic Start Ikki, he has a lot of characteristic run. Born in Sendai, a Motard athlete representing North Eastern Japan.

No.4 Kaneko Ryuta

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Machine: Husqvarna SM450RR
Team: Team REAL EQUIP Husqvarna

He is a genuine Super Motard Rider, never experienced in Motocross or Road Race.. (A lot of riders including above 3 riders came from Motocross I-A). He is very expected rider among young generation. Son of No.9 Kaneko Shinji in the same class.

No.5 Mitoma Susumu

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Machine: Yamaha YZ450F
Team: G.C.PHANTOM Moto Bocchi RR

Many fans are attracted by his attitude towards realizing perfection of Motard riding. He is also one of the riders that created MOTO1. He is the guy that proved the potential performance of DR-Z. First Champion of moto2.

No.6 Ikeda Takahiro

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Machine: KTM 350SX-F
Team: KTM Uzushio Racing Fukuyama

When you say KTM, then it’s Ikeda. He will be riding on the hot 350cc Machine and battle this season. This 350SX-F is a machine to become Champion in the World MX Championship. Ikeda is also entering All Japan Motocross Series. He is eagerly training young riders in his home town, Horishima.

 

No.7 Kobayashi “Cobee” Yoshimi

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Machine: Honda CRF450R
Team: TE Sport

He has promoted to moto1 pro class last year and positioned 3rd at the Rd.3. He has gained points constantly and reached to 7th ranking. A very expected Motard rider from Kanto region.

No.101 Sasaki Takashi

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Machine: Yamaha YZ450F
Team: DIABLO with WADATAKU

Known as “Yopparai Sasayan”, Drunken Brother Sasaki, a guy bringing good atmosphere to MOTO1. Riding Yamaha since Rd.6 last year and marked good results. 2007-2008 moto2 class Champion. He is one of the guys leading Kanto Motard Sports.

No.9 Kaneko Shinji

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Machine: Husqvarna SMR449
Team:MOTOSPORTS K’s

He is the most aged rider of 49 years old in moto1 pro class. A Husqvarna specialist and TMAX specialist. He is the reason why Motard Sports Culture in Nagano prefecture is cultivated, including Champion Matsumoto.

No.10 Yatabe Takanori

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Machine: Yamaha YZ450F
Team: Team Finger Auto

This year he changed his machine to the brand new YZ and expected to perform his real ability, One of the guy leading Kanto Motard Sports scenes.

No.11 Ohtsuka Tadakazu

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Machine: KTM 350SX-F
Team: KTM Uzushio Racing Fukuyama

Due to the injury, he was not able to enter last half series. This year he is riding on new machine, 350SX-F. Will he show his real strength? According to his experience and the ability at Motocross I-A, he could do better.

No.12 Sano Shinya

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Machine: Yamaha YZ450F
Team: MOTOAVANTI SUNBRIDGE

He has aggressively raced at non-MOTO1 category including France Super Moto Championship, Baja 1000 etc. A professional rider for movie, promotion video and also for Xtreme riding .

No.13 MIzukura Yoshilio

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Machine: Honda CRF450R
Team: TE sport & Motoroman

Who is entering Moto1MOTO1 and developing special parts for CRF series at HRC? The answer is Mizukura himself. Many parts have been tested at MOTO1.

No.14 Tomita Shinji

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Machine: Honda CRF450R

He step by step climbed the ladder from moto2 class and reached to this top class. In 2008 he challenged the World series as well.

No.15 Shibui Ken

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Machine: Honda CRF450R
Team: Team Club Moto Roman

He came from Dirt Truck category. People are impressed to see the slide at the deep banks. Last year, just before the season begins he got injured and did not perform well. Without injury, he could have shown better race.

No.16 Sakamaki Takao

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Machine: Honda CRF450R
Team: Team Club Moto Roman

Last year in the moto1 open class, he became champion with overwhelming strength and promoted to moto1 pro class. Aggressive riding style is his character.

No.17 Micky Ben-bassat

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Machine: Honda CRF450R
Team: motoZEN + CP sports

He has marked moto1 open class series ranking in 2nd position and promoted to pro class. The director at Moto Zen, the bike parts e-commerce shop and importer.

No.18 Masuda Hiroshi

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Machine: Huaqvarna SM450R
Team: RP BEAR with Drip Racing Products

He marked ranking 3rd in moto1 open class series and got promoted. Originally a road race rider. His bright personality is contributing to Hasqvarna team atmosphere.

No.19 Yamashita “Mar” Masahiro

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Machine: Husqvarna SMR449
Team:ALTIRE Husqvarna Racing

He is a champion of moto2 class in 2010. This year he battles moto1 pro class with new Hasqvarna SMR449. Comes from MiniMoto, Road Race category.

No.192 Saai Kiyoshi

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Machine: Honda CRF450R
Team: AKB Racing & Saai Racing

He was moto1 pro class champion in 2005 and 2009. He was also a champion in unlimited class and moto2 class. He rides the machine as if he is smoothly dancing. In 2009, he entered AMA Supermoto and ranked in 6th.