Top 11 Yamaha MotoGP Riders of All Time

Two-wheeled royalty spanning the raw 500cc era to the modern MotoGP grid, mixing flamboyant icons with ice-cool technicians. Which one comes out on top?

1

Maverick Vinales

A multiple grand prix winner who delivered standout victories on the factory Yamaha.

1000pts

2

Valentino Rossi

The Doctor, who won four premier-class titles with Yamaha and is the sport's most iconic figure.

999pts

3

Kenny Roberts

King Kenny, the American who won Yamaha's first 500cc title in 1978 and revolutionized riding style.

818pts

4

Giacomo Agostini

The most successful Grand Prix rider in history, who added 500cc titles with Yamaha in the 1970s.

749pts

5

Fabio Quartararo

El Diablo, who delivered Yamaha its most recent MotoGP world championship in 2021.

749pts

6

Max Biaggi

A four-time 250cc champion and front-running premier-class rider for Yamaha.

681pts

7

Colin Edwards

The Texas Tornado, a durable and popular factory Yamaha MotoGP rider in the 2000s.

681pts

8

Norifumi Abe

Norick, a thrilling Japanese rider remembered for his spectacular, aggressive Yamaha rides.

599pts

9

Carlos Checa

A consistent Spanish race winner during his years with the factory Yamaha team.

599pts

10

Jorge Lorenzo

A smooth, precise three-time MotoGP champion with Yamaha across 2010, 2012 and 2015.

599pts

11

Wayne Rainey

A dominant force who won three straight 500cc world titles for Yamaha from 1990 to 1992.

499pts