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Barry Steven Frank Sheene was a British professional motorcycle racer and television sports presenter. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing between 1971 and 1984, most prominently as a member of the Suzuki factory racing team where he won two consecutive 500cc World Championships in 1976 and 1977. Sheene's 1977 title remained as Britain's last solo motorcycle world championship until Danny Kent won the 2015 Moto3 championship. However, Sheene is still the last British champion in the premier class.
Sheene's Suzuki RG500
Sheene (7) pursuing teammate Pat Hennen (3) in 1978.
Johnny Cecotto (4) leads Sheene (7) and Kenny Roberts (1) during the 1978 500cc Dutch TT race
The 1976 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 28th F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship season.
Image: TT in Assen, 500cc klasse Barry Sheen in aktie, Bestanddeelnr 928 6664
Image: Villa, Walter auf Harley 250 cm³ 1976 08 28