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Franco Bonera

Italian motorcycle racer · Italy · On the map · Athletes · Born 1945 · age 81

Gianfranco Bonera is an Italian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best year was in 1974 when he won the Nations Grand Prix and finished second to his MV Agusta teammate, Phil Read, in the 500cc world championship.

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A typical day, 30 days to 17 August 2026

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He switched to the 250cc class in 1976, racing for the Harley-Davidson factory racing team on Aermacchi machines rebadged after being purchased by the American firm. He won the 250cc Spanish Grand Prix and finished the season in third place behind his Harley-Davidson teammate, Walter Villa and Yamaha's Takazumi Katayama.

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Italy
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Athletes
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Athlete
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Born 1945 · age 81