1985 500cc

1985 500cc World Champion: Dave Thorpe (GBR) – Honda

Dave Thorpe (GB)2

1985 500cc final point standings:

1985 500cc

1985 500cc pictures by Michel Moncler:

  • 1985 500cc world champ Dave Thorpe
    1985 500cc world champ Dave Thorpe
  • Thorpe won 3 GP’s in 85
    Thorpe won 3 GP’s in 85
  • Thorpe had just one moto in which he did not score points
    Thorpe had just one moto in which he did not score points
  • 1-2 at the British GP was not enough for winning his home GP
    1-2 at the British GP was not enough for winning his home GP
  • 6th place in moto 2 in Switzerland sealed the deal for Thorpe
    6th place in moto 2 in Switzerland sealed the deal for Thorpe
  • Thorpe and Malherbe, a year long battle
    Thorpe and Malherbe, a year long battle
  • Andre Malherbe, vice champion in 1985
    Andre Malherbe, vice champion in 1985
  • Malherbe won 5 GP’s, including 3 out of the last 4
    Malherbe won 5 GP’s, including 3 out of the last 4
  • Malherbe had 2 dnf’s versus 1 for Thorpe, this ended up being crucial
    Malherbe had 2 dnf’s versus 1 for Thorpe, this ended up being crucial
  • Malherbe missed the title by 10 points
    Malherbe missed the title by 10 points
  • Malherbe won 10 motos, by far the most in ’85
    Malherbe won 10 motos, by far the most in ’85
  • Eric Geboers started strong, winning the 3rd an 4th GP
    Eric Geboers started strong, winning the 3rd an 4th GP
  • But injuries forced him out of the title fight, he ended as a distant 3rd overall
    But injuries forced him out of the title fight, he ended as a distant 3rd overall
  • Eric ‘the kid’ Geboers
    Eric ‘the kid’ Geboers
  • The HRC trio won 10 out of 12 GP’s, and 21 out of 24 motos
    The HRC trio won 10 out of 12 GP’s, and 21 out of 24 motos
  • Danny Chandler won in France and Rick Johnson in the USA
    Danny Chandler won in France and Rick Johnson in the USA
  • Chandler was very strong, but missed half the season
    Chandler was very strong, but missed half the season
  • Chandler ended up in 7th on his KTM
    Chandler ended up in 7th on his KTM
  • Chandler got a 3rd in Finland and Luxembourg
    Chandler got a 3rd in Finland and Luxembourg
  • Georges Jobe, from runner up to 4th in 1985
    Georges Jobe, from runner up to 4th in 1985
  • Jobe was never in contention for the title
    Jobe was never in contention for the title
  • Georges Jobe on his Kawasaki
    Georges Jobe on his Kawasaki
  • Jobe had a stretch of 10 top 3 finishes in 12 motos
    Jobe had a stretch of 10 top 3 finishes in 12 motos
  • But a moto or GP win eluded Jobe in 1985
    But a moto or GP win eluded Jobe in 1985