Phil Read

Phil Read won seven Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Championships across the 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc classes between 1964 and 1974. His versatility across multiple displacement categories placed him among the elite riders of his era.

Phil Read won the 500cc World Championship in 1974 riding for the MV Agusta factory team. That championship made him the first rider to win Grand Prix world titles in the 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc classes.

Yes, Phil Read was the first Grand Prix motorcycle racer to win world championships in three different displacement classes: 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc. This feat underscored his adaptability across very different motorcycle technologies and riding demands.

Phil Read rode for several manufacturers during his career, most notably MV Agusta, for whom he won his 500cc title in 1974. Earlier in his career he also achieved significant success riding for Yamaha in the smaller displacement classes.