1988 Japanese motorcycle Grand Prix

The 1988 Japanese motorcycle Grand Prix was the first round of the 1988 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 25–27 March 1988 at the Suzuka Circuit.

  1988 Japanese Grand Prix
Race details
Race 1 of 15 races in the
1988 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season
Date27 March 1988
Official nameGrand Prix of Japan
LocationSuzuka Circuit
Course
  • Permanent racing facility
  • 5.864 km (3.644 mi)
500 cc
Pole position
Rider Tadahiko Taira Yamaha
Time 2:32.007
Fastest lap
Rider Kevin Schwantz Suzuki
Time 2:15.220
Podium
First Kevin Schwantz Suzuki
Second Wayne Gardner Honda
Third Eddie Lawson Yamaha
250 cc
Pole position
Rider Toshihiko Honma Yamaha
Time 2:19.790
Fastest lap
Rider Sito Pons Honda
Time 2:19.630
Podium
First Anton Mang Honda
Second Sito Pons Honda
Third Masaru Kobayashi Honda
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