Tadahiko Taira
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| Tadahiko Taira | |
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| Nationality |  Japanese |
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| Grand Prix motorcycle racing career | |
| Active years | 1984 - 1991 |
| Teams | Yamaha |
| Grands Prix | 42 |
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| Wins | 1 |
| Podium finishes | 2 |
| Career points | 181 |
| Pole positions | 2 |
| Fastest laps | 1 |
| First Grand Prix | 1984 500cc Dutch TT |
| First win | 1986 250cc San Marino Grand Prix |
| Last win | 1986 250cc San Marino Grand Prix |
| Last Grand Prix | 1991 500cc Japanese Grand Prix |
Tadahiko Taira (born November 12, 1956) is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Japan. He was a three-time winner of the All Japan 500cc championship. 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.
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