Trivia

Inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1990

Inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998

1996 Set up as a racing manufacturer on his own account. He founded the GP Motorsports UK Corporation to build a truly independent GP challenger. Took it upon himself to build and develop a model engine program for use by World 500GP teams. In 1997, Roberts partnered with Malaysian motorcycle manufacturer Modenas, and created his own GP machine the Modenas KR3 and the current Proton KR V5

First and only father and son to have won Championships on a international level

In 1978, Kenny Roberts became the first American 500cc World Motorcycle Champion in what was the only time a rookie won the title in their debut year.

1983 was his last season, which saw an epic battle with new young American Freddie Spencer. Roberts lost by just two points.

1973 The youngest rider ever who won the AMA Grand National Championship

1978 500GP Champion.

1979 500GP Champion.

1980 500GP Champion.

Sons Kenny Roberts Jr. and Kurtis Roberts, both of whom race, won their respective championships in 2000: Kenny in 500GP, and Kurtis in AMA Supersport and AMA Formula Xtreme.

1983 team-mate of Eddie Lawson.

Stepfather of Larry Welk and Kevin Welk.

Second husband of Tanya Welk.