John Dodds (motorcyclist)

John Dodds (born in Melbourne, Australia) is a former professional motorcycle racer. He is best known for his Grand Prix career during the 1970s and early 1980s, competing in the 250cc, 350cc and 500cc classes. Dodds achieved success riding Yamaha machinery, becoming a consistent points scorer and challenging for podium positions. He also participated in selected World Superbike Championship races late in his career. Following his retirement from racing, Dodds has remained involved in the motorcycling community, participating in historic racing events. Details regarding his precise birthdate, specific race wins (if any at the Grand Prix level), and further details about his career are often cited across multiple sources, although can be difficult to verify conclusively given the era.