Raymond Roche

Raymond Roche (born 21 February 1957 in Ollioules) is a French former professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.

Motorcycle racing career


In 1981, he teamed up with Jean Lafond to win the FIM 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, and finishing as runner-up in and. He is still only one of four native European riders from outside of the United Kingdom to have won the World Superbike Title.

Races by year
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Races by year
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)