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Quiz about Nicknames in Motorcycle Roadracing

Nicknames in Motorcycle Roadracing Quiz

This quiz has famous riders nicknames. All the riders are roadracers. I hope you enjoy the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by Zambo. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Zambo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
263,365

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
715

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Probably the most famous rider of all-time, this Italian multiple world champion ran the number 46 on his motorcycle and is nicknamed "The Doctor". Who is he? Hint

Mick Doohan

Kenny Roberts

Eddie Lawson

Valentino Rossi

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is the two-time World Superbike champion that goes by the nickname of the "Texas Tornado"? Hint

Troy Bayliss

Colin Edwards

Troy Corser

Miguel Duhamel

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Question 3 of 10

3. This three-time 500cc Grand Prix world champion from Modesto, California, is known as the "King". Who is he? Hint

John Kocinski

Barry Sheene

Wayne Rainey

Kenny Roberts Sr.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Known as "Steady Eddie" for his fast and consistent pace, he won all four of his 500cc Grand Prix championship titles in the 1980s. What is his last name? Hint

Russell

Lawson

Schwantz

Mamola

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Question 5 of 10

5. Known for his hard-charging style, Japanese World Superbike rider Noriyuki Haga runs the number 41 on his motorcycle. What is(are) his nickname(s)? Hint

Nitro Nori

Both are correct

Both are wrong

Samurai of Slide

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Flyin' Fred" won three AMA Superbike championship titles and two World Superbike championship titles. What's his last name? Hint

Chandler

Fogarty

Merkel

Slight

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is multiple world champion Freddie Spencer's nickname? Hint

Speedy Spencer

Fast Freddie

Fred the First

Fleet Freddie

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is legendary multiple world champion Mike Hailwood's nickname? Hint

The King

The Quick

The Bike

Sir Speed

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Question 9 of 10

9. 2006 MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden's nickname(s) is(are)? Hint

Trick Daddy

Kentucky Kid

Both are correct

Both are wrong

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Question 10 of 10

10. Known as the "Roman Emperor" and "Mad Max", this four-time 250cc Grand Prix world champion is from Rome, Italy. Who is he? Hint

Max Biaggi

Marco Melandri

Loris Capirossi

Pierfrancesco Chili

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Probably the most famous rider of all-time, this Italian multiple world champion ran the number 46 on his motorcycle and is nicknamed "The Doctor". Who is he?

Answer: Valentino Rossi

Besides his multiple world championships, Valentino is famous for his highly entertaining antics and displays. The others are multiple world champions as well, but none are Italian or known as "The Doctor".

2. Who is the two-time World Superbike champion that goes by the nickname of the "Texas Tornado"?

Answer: Colin Edwards

Colin Edwards won the 2000 and 2002 World Superbike championships. The 2002 championship was decided at the very last race of the season at Imola, Italy. In the race, Colin Edwards defeated Troy Bayliss. That race is considered to be one of the best races of all-time.

3. This three-time 500cc Grand Prix world champion from Modesto, California, is known as the "King". Who is he?

Answer: Kenny Roberts Sr.

One of the most successful men in motorcycle roadracing, 'King Kenny' has won championships as both racer and manager. His eldest son, Kenny Roberts Jr., has also won a 500cc Grand Prix championship title. They were the first father-son combination to accomplish this feat.

4. Known as "Steady Eddie" for his fast and consistent pace, he won all four of his 500cc Grand Prix championship titles in the 1980s. What is his last name?

Answer: Lawson

Eddie Lawson won his back-to-back 500cc Grand Prix championship titles (1988-1989) with different manufacturers(Yamaha in '88 and Honda in '89), becoming the first to do so. Valentino Rossi also won back-to-back titles while also switching manufacturers.

5. Known for his hard-charging style, Japanese World Superbike rider Noriyuki Haga runs the number 41 on his motorcycle. What is(are) his nickname(s)?

Answer: Both are correct

Nori was the runner-up in the 2000 and 2007 World Superbike Championships and is a very popular rider.

6. "Flyin' Fred" won three AMA Superbike championship titles and two World Superbike championship titles. What's his last name?

Answer: Merkel

The two World Superbike championship titles that "Flyin' Fred" won in 1988 and 1989 were the first two of the series.

7. What is multiple world champion Freddie Spencer's nickname?

Answer: Fast Freddie

In 1985, Freddie Spencer became the first rider to win both the 250cc and 500cc Grand Prix championship titles in the same season.

8. What is legendary multiple world champion Mike Hailwood's nickname?

Answer: The Bike

Mike "The Bike" Hailwood won a total of 9 Grand Prix world championship titles in various classes during the 1960s. In 1978, after an 11-year break from racing, he won the Isle of Man TT in one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comebacks of all-time.

9. 2006 MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden's nickname(s) is(are)?

Answer: Both are correct

Nicky Hayden wrested the MotoGP championship title from Valentino Rossi in 2006 through hard work, consistency and a little luck.

10. Known as the "Roman Emperor" and "Mad Max", this four-time 250cc Grand Prix world champion is from Rome, Italy. Who is he?

Answer: Max Biaggi

One of the fastest riders of his generation, Max Biaggi has won many races in 500cc Grand Prix, MotoGP and World Superbikes in addition to his four 250cc GP world titles. He also has a bitter rivalry with Valentino Rossi.

Source: Author Zambo

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