Schwantz Motorcycle School - About Kevin
Grand Prix World Champion Kevin Schwantz raced only one way — he raced to win. When he made his move for a pass the world held its breath.
Schwantz showed levels of desire, determination and raw courage that ‘s never been equaled. His heart-stopping style and charismatic personality won him legions of loyal fans worldwide.
By the time he was done, Schwantz amassed 25 Grand Prix wins, 21 lap records, 29 pole positions and the 1993 World Championship. When he made his tearful retirement the world wept with him and the FIM felt the loss to the sport was so significant that they retired his signature competition number 34. It’s the first time in the history of the sport that a rider had been so honored.
When 1993 500cc World Champion Kevin Schwantz was asked to attend the international press launch for the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R1000 at Road Atlanta, he had no plans to start a riding school. But within a few months, the curriculum for the Kevin Schwantz Suzuki School was in place and instructors were being interviewed for the first school in May. In the eight years that followed, KSSS graduated more than 2500 students. Now, with its recent move to Barber Motorsports Park, the Schwantz School has expanded its program to include Honda as well, and with additional backing from the Motorcycle Industry Council.
Throughout his professional career, Schwantz and never settled for second place. When it comes to choosing a riding school, we think you should do the same and come and experience the best, the Schwantz School.
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Racing Career:
Birthdate: June 19, 1964
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Residence: Austin, Texas
Hobbies: Dirt bike riding, cycling, and golf
Hero: My Dad, Jim and Uncle, Darryl
Currently Owned Motorcycles: 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2007 Suzuki RMZ250, 2007 Gas Gas 280Pro
Motorcycles Raced: All of them Suzuki... except a Honda RS250, Kawasaki GPZ750 and Yamaha FJ600 and RZ350
Favorite Motorcycle Owned or Raced: My 1993 RGV500
First Motorcycle and at What Age: 1968 Bonanza mini-bike 3.5HP with a Briggs & Stratton engine, 3 years old
Favorite Track Ridden: Donington (England)
Favorite Thing about Racing: Winning
Favorite MotoGP Rider: Wayne Rainey
Favorite Olympic Sport: Cycling
Favorite Movie: Stripes
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Musician: Lyle Lovett
Favorite Place on Earth: Home, wherever it might be!
* 1993 500cc Grand Prix World Champion
* 25 Grand Prix wins in eight-year GP career
* 2005 Winner, Final Round, WERA National Endurance with Jamie James & Ted Cobb
* 2000 Selected as 'Legend' by the FIM/Dorna
* 1999 inducted into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
* Former Yoshimura Suzuki Superbike rider 85-87
* 1988 Daytona 200 winner
* First roadraced in 1984 earned factory superbike ride next year
* Still holds overall track record at Assen GP track from 1991
