Making the seventh slot is Jeff Ward, king of the 80's with AMA motocross and supercross titles across the board. Racing against such competitors as Rick Johnson and Jeff Ward, Bayle earned his place with multiple titles including World 250cc Championship, French 250cc Supercross and French National 125 Motorcross. In sixth place is French rider, Jean-Michael Bayle, World Motocross and AMA multi-winner and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee. His riding history also includes 17 wins in AMA Motorcross Nationals.

His riding skills and techniques earned him long term recognition as a Supercross specialist after winning seven of the championships from 1993 through 2000. In 2012, he became part of the elite with induction into the Motorsports Hall of Fame.Īnother AMA Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee is legendary rider, Jeremy McGrath. Johnson was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999. He later became part of Team Honda managed by former champion, Roger De Coster. Beginning in 1984, he won his first national championship.

Ricky Johnson takes fourth with a long list of riding credentials under his helmet. Inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1994, De Coster's professional career ran from 1967 to 1980 with stand out achievements that include winning 37 Grand Prix races and five 500cc World Championships. Hannah was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2000. Next is Bob Hannah, aka, 'Hurricane.' From 1976 to 1985, he dominated the course as one of the most competitive dirt bike riders of all time winning seven titles including both National and Supercross championships. Nicknamed 'The Goat' Carmichael changed careers in 2007 to join the NASCAR circuit. From 1991 to 2007, Carmichael made his presence known on the track winning races, awards, Supercross and National titles and multiple championships across the board battling the expertise of riders such as James Stewart and Jeremy McGrath. Let's start with Ricky Carmichael in the first position. I'll stick to some of the names that stand out in motocross history who've established themselves as top-of-the-line professional dirt bike riders. 7 Most Famous Dirt Bike Riders You Should Know The list is a mix of famous dirt bike riders with some big tracks for others to follow.

We all have our favorite dirt bike riders and many had outstanding track careers before some of you got started. I know there is more than a handful because motocross history goes back quite a few years. Let's talk about famous dirt bike riders.

Black young professional racer