The 1996 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 48th F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship season.
Mick Doohan (pictured at Jerez) became the 1996 500cc world champion
The 1997 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 49th F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship season.
1996 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season
…1996 F.I.M. Grand Prix motorcycle racing season Previous 1995 Next 1997 1996 World Champions 500cc – Mick Doohan (Honda) 250cc – Max Biaggi (Aprilia) 125cc – Haruchika Aoki (Honda) Thunderbike Trophy – William Costes…
Mick Doohan (pictured at the Nürburgring) became the 1997 500cc world champion