Raymond Roche

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Raymond Roche
Motorcycle Grand Prix Career
Nationality Flag of France French
Active years 1978, 1980-1989
Team(s) Honda, Yamaha, Cagiva
Grands Prix 83
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podium finishes    10
Pole positions 2
Fastest laps 0
First Grand Prix 1978 250cc French Grand Prix
First win 0
Last win 0
Last Grand Prix 1989 500cc French Grand Prix

Raymond Roche (born February 21, 1957 in Ollioules) is a French former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. In 1981, he teamed up with Jean Lefond to win the Endurance World Championship. His best year in Grand Prix racing was in 1984 when he finished third in the 500cc world championship behind Eddie Lawson and Randy Mamola. After retiring from Grand Prix racing, he competed in the Superbike World Championship as a member of the Ducati factory racing team, winning that championship in 1990.

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