Akira Watanabe (motorcyclist)
Akira Watanabe is a Japanese former professional motocross racer and team manager. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1975 to 1982. Watanabe is notable for being the first and only Japanese competitor to win an FIM motocross world championship.
Watanabe in 1978
Motocross is a form of off-road motorcycle racing held on enclosed off-road circuits. The sport evolved from motorcycle trials competitions held in the United Kingdom.
A motocross rider coming off a jump
A Maico 360 cc with air-cooled engine and twin shock absorbers on the rear suspension
FIM Motocross World Championship
Motocross des Nations