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Richard Cooper

FHO Racing BMW

40

Age

47

Bike Number

2

Championships

40

Age

47

Bike Number

2

Championships

Growing up watching his dad racing motorcycles, Richard started his career at 16 and has been competing ever since.

After starting in a single-MANUFACTURER class (honda cb500 challenge) at 16, 'Coopes' has gone on to compete in multiple championships and at countless events in a 20+ year career to date.

Achievements

  • British Superstock 1000 Champion x2

    Richard claimed the BSS titles in 2011 and 2019, riding for the for BMW and the Buildbase Suzuki teams respectively.

  • 7 BSB Podiums

    Coopes competed in the British Superbike class for 4 seasons during his career - claiming 7 podiums (including 2 race wins)

  • NW200 Fastest-ever Newcomer
    In 2019 Richard made his first appearance at the North West 200, breaking the record for the fastest speed by a new entry, with a speed of 120.6mph.

  • 6 NW200 Podiums
    Since making his debut at the event in 2019, Coopes has had significant success at the event - claiming 6 podiums (including 2 wins).

  • 40+ Races in BSB
    Since making his debut in the BSB paddock Richard has gone on to compete in more than 40 races to date.

  • 1st ever race winner in the BMW F900 R Cup
    Richard claimed victory in the maiden race of the 2023 BMW F900 R Cup, a single-manufacturer support class in the BSB series.


RST Affiliation

Richard has been an RST factory rider since 2016 and this year will be riding his BMW F900 R equipped with our Race Dept V4.1 Airbag Suit.

RST RIDER KIT

Airbag

V4.1 Evo Kangaroo Airbag Mens Leather Suit

Motorcycle Suits

£1,099.99

V4.1 Evo is a top of the range full Factory race suit identical to that used by RST’s pros around the world. Constructed with a 60/40 split of the highest quality Kangaroo and Grade A Cowhide and reinforced with Kevlar® protection, the V4.1 Evo offers you the ultimate in comfort and protection. The V4.1 Evo is a more advanced suit than the previous V4.1 as the suit has been upgraded with additional external protection.

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Kevlar

TracTech Evo 4 CE Mens Glove

Motorcycle Gloves

£99.99

Built with Kevlar™- TracTech Evo 4 glove combines the best of previous TracTech gloves with more features for a superb fit, comfort and protection. Made with both full-grain cowhide and kangaroo leather, the glove features a CE Level 2 Carbon Knuckle Protector for impact protection. DuPont™ Kevlar® Fibre on the palm stitching and underlay, along with double layer kangaroo leather and an RST palm slider protect the palm in the event of a high speed slide, while the double wrist and cuff closure offer a secure fit. DuPont™ Kevlar® lining throughout the rest of the glove prevents tearing, and elasticated conjoined fingers to prevent “finger roll” without affecting reach or flexibility when changing gear. The glove has a perforated outer to maximise airflow, digital leather panels on the palm and forefingers to enhance grip, a memory foam panel to the back of the hand to aid comfort and support, with pre-curved fingers to suit the contour of the hand on the handlebars. The TracTech Evo 4 Glove offers no compromises – high performance race glove for fast riders.

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I achieved what I set out to achieve, I never had ambitions to be world champion, I wanted to be a successful british superbike rider, I achieved that.

Richard Cooper

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