Kent Andersson (motorcyclist)

Kent Andersson (August 1, 1942 – August 29, 2006) was a Swedish professional motorcycle road racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing between 1966 and 1975, most prominently as a member of the Yamaha factory racing team where he was a two-time 125cc World Champion. Andersson was notable for being the only Swedish rider to win an FIM road racing world championship.

Kent Andersson
Andersson in 1973 with a 125 Yamaha
NationalitySwedish
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years19661975
First race1966 250cc Finnish Grand Prix
Last race1975 125cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix
First win1969 250cc West German Grand Prix
Last win1975 125cc French Grand Prix
Team(s)Yamaha
Championships125cc - 1973, 1974
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
90 17 53 4 9
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