Tags: Motorcycle Rider, Motorsport Racer.
Tadahiko Taira (born November 12 1956) is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Japan. He was a three-time winner of the All Japan 500cc championship. Taira began his Grand Prix career in 1984 with Yamaha. He enjoyed his best season in 1987 when he finished the season in sixth place overall in the 500cc world championship. His only Grand Prix victory came in 1986 at the 250cc San Marino Grand Prix. In 1990 he teamed with Eddie Lawson to win the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race.
