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My Take
Kevin Schwantz is, for me, the purest kind of racer: thrilling precisely because he never played it safe. Born in Houston in 1964, riding that unmistakable number 34 Suzuki, he took the 1993 world championship through sheer late-braking audacity. I always loved that he chased the kind of victory that electrified fans rather than the cautious points-management style that wins quietly. His legendary duels with Wayne Rainey remain some of the most heart-stopping racing I know. Three separate hall-of-fame inductions confirm it, but the real testament is the memory of his style. He raced like the stakes were everything, because to him they were.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kevin Schwantz
- Name (Japanese)
- ケビン・シュワンツ
- Reading
- けびん・しゅわんつ
- Born
- June 19, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dragon
- Origin
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- motorcycle racer / motorcyclist / racing automobile driver
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1999 Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- 2000 MotoGP Legends
- 2019 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kevin Schwantz born?
Born June 19, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Kevin Schwantz from?
Kevin Schwantz is from Houston, Texas, United States.
What does Kevin Schwantz do?
Kevin Schwantz works as motorcycle racer, motorcyclist, racing automobile driver.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.