Bike Heroes

A small group of racers dominated the motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship during 1980s and early 1990s. Kevin Schwantz burst on to the scene in 1986 at the Transatlantic Challenge races and went on to establish himself as a favorite of the fans. Through interviews and classic all-action footage this film charts Schwantz's rapid rise from rookie to World Championship title challenger.

The racers that dominated the motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship in the late 1980s and early 1990s are the Bike Heroes. With interviews and exceptional archive race footage, recall highlights from the career of one of the best-known stars of that period, Randy Mamola. We are treated to action-packed footage from his Grand Prix run, including races in the rain at Assen, Spa and Suzuka.

The racers that dominated the motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship in the late 1980s and early 1990s are the Bike Heroes. Wayne Gardner, is Australia's first World Champiom and became a national hero when he won the inaugural Australian Grand Prix. Gardner, talks about his life and career.

A small group of racers dominated the motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship during the ultra-competitive era of the late 1980s and early 1990s; they are the Bike Heroes. Chief among them was Eddie Lawson, who started his career in the era of Sheene and Roberts and ended it racing alongside Rainey, Schwantz and Gardner. He was one of the most consistent Grand Prix riders in history.

A small group of racers dominated the motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship during the ultra-competitive era of the late 1980s and early 1990s; they are the Bike Heroes. One of the most outstanding talents of this era was Wayne Rainey, a rider who proved unbeatable for three years in a row and was destined for even greater success until cruel fate intervened.

Experience the Schwantz phenomenon in glorious action footage from the year Kevin really smashed onto the World stage. You follow the spectacular Texan rider as he wins pole positions one after the other, leads race after race, and achieves some brilliant GP victories. This film is a great insight into the grit, determination and style it takes to become a true Bike Hero.