Tags: Motorcycle Rider, Motorsport Racer.
Franco Battaini (born 22 July 1972 in Brescia) is an Italian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best years were in 2002 and 2003 when he finished sixth in the 250cc world championship. In 2005 Battaini competed in MotoGP aboard the Blata WCM. He had a very unsuccessful season taking a best finish of 11th in Japan – where many riders retired from the race. In 2006 Battaini competed in the Superbike World Championship. He will ride a Ducati in the 2012 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season.