Yamaha Wall of Champions Inductee Mike Bell | Yamaha 60th Anniversary

Mike Bell, who rode for Yamaha during the entirety of his professional racing career, and he was one of America’s leading motocross and Supercross racers of the late 1970s and early '80s. In 1979, Mike notched four wins in the AMA 500cc National Motocross Championship and finished the season just three points shy of winning the title. The following year, “Too Tall” won the 1980 AMA Supercross Championship and, in the process, racked up seven wins in a single season, which was a record that would not be broken for the next 11 years. In seven pro racing seasons, he compiled a total of 20 AMA National wins. He was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2001. #60YearsOfYamaha
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[@brucefile7430]

Got Mike's autograph at the Lakewood CO National, must have been 1979. RIP legend!

[@gerardvalat7354]

Mike was a true gentleman, Rest in peace brother.

[@BossaNossa1]

Was a really cool guy to work with when at Oakley, 2001... Godspeed brother!!!

[@glendeco]

It was a good run Mike. Thank you

[@chriscardoza9714]

One of the greatest riders l think by far of the 80s...

[@markallen6818]

Wonder how many National Championships He could have Won if it wasn't for the knee injures?I Loved watching them race back in the 70s and 80s,so many Legends back then.RIP Mike,gone way too soon.

[@chrisjacks2599]

MIke also raced in 84, that was his last year. Find the photos: 84 production bike at the first few AMA pro outdoor races.

[@patrickpoland3787]

He was one of the greats saw him in southwicks nationals

[@motokev2727]

One of the greats in MX.
RIP

[@markallen6818]

A sad day.Motocross Racing has lost another Legend and one of the Nice Guys of The Sport.We'll Never Forget The Old School Riders.

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

I feel soo old !!

[@Jimmy_Watt]

How do these videos have so few views?!

[@blueblood76]

RIP Mike

[@patrickpoland3787]

I agree