Roger De Coster (born 28 August 1944) is a Belgian former professional motocross racer and current Motorsport Director of KTM and Husqvarna North America. [1] He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1966 to 1980, most prominently as a member of the Suzuki factory racing team where he won five FIM 500cc Motocross World Championships.

2024年8月20日 · Roger DeCoster, the iconic figure in motocross racing, has officially announced his retirement from his role with the KMT CONTRACT team. This marks the end of an era for a man who has profoundly shaped the sport with his unparalleled contributions both as …

2025年2月3日 · Roger Decoster’s recent five-year contract extension with KTM is a monumental development for the sport of motocross. Decoster, known as one of the most successful motocross riders in history, has been an essential part of KTM’s rise in the competitive world of motocross racing.

In the June, 1996 issue of Dirt Bike, he wrote down the 10 golden rules for success in motocross that he tried to instill in every rider under his guidance. Here they are: 1. KNOW WHAT YOU WANT. No one ever became a motocross champion by accident. In fact, no one ever won a race by accident. It takes planning, strategy and goals to get there.

2025年2月4日 · Roger De Coster, often referred to as “The Man” in motocross circles, has been a pivotal figure in the sport for decades. Born on August 28, 1944, in Uccle, Belgium, De Coster’s illustrious career includes five FIM 500cc Motocross World Championships and a record 36 Grand Prix victories during the 1970s.

2023年12月16日 · The technicians back at Honda of Japan did a really good job of helping us fix our problems via Telefax. As a rider, Roger earned the number-one plate five times.

2024年8月20日 · Roger Decoster, the iconic figure in motocross and supercross, has once again solidified his legacy with a new contract extension with KTM, further cementing his pivotal role in the team’s ongoing success.

There DeCoster made his mark and gained world recognition as a member of Team Suzuki from 1971-1979, bringing home five 500cc World Championships along with 37 Grand Prix victories more than any other rider in history.

2024年8月28日 · Now 80 years old, Roger De Coster has, without question, experienced more professional dirt bike racing than anyone on earth.

Roger De Coster’s name is almost synonymous with the sport of motocross. De Coster is generally recognized as the best-known racer in motocross in the first 50 years of the sport. His racing accomplishments are simply remarkable.