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1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection

In 1965, the Ultra Lightweight TT race was a thrilling display of speed and skill

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Luigi Taveri (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Luigi Taveri (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Luigi Taveri (Honda) flies Ballaugh Bridge; 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Brian Richards (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Brian Richards (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Brian Richards (Honda) at Ballaugh Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Derek Woodman (MZ) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Derek Woodman (MZ) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Derek Woodman (MZ) on Bray Hill, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Fred Launchbury (Bultaco) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Fred Launchbury (Bultaco) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Fred Launchbury (Bultaco) at Quarter Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Tommy Robb (Bultaco) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Tommy Robb (Bultaco) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Tommy Robb (Bultaco) at Ballaugh Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Klaus Enderlein (MZ) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Klaus Enderlein (MZ) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
German Klaus Enderlein (MZ) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Phil Read (Yamaha) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Phil Read (Yamaha) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Phil Read (Yamaha) at Ballaugh Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Ralph Bryans (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Ralph Bryans (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Ralph Bryans (Honda) at Ballaugh Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Rex Avery (EMC) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Rex Avery (EMC) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Rex Avery (EMC) on Bray Hill: 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: George Ashton (Bultaco) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

George Ashton (Bultaco) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
George Ashton (Bultaco) on Ballaugh Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: D P Warren (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

D P Warren (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
D P Warren (Honda) on Ballaugh Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Martin Carney (Bultaco) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Martin Carney (Bultaco) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Martin Carney (Bultaco) on Ballaugh Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Grant Gibson (Bultaco) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Grant Gibson (Bultaco) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Grant Gibson (Bultaco) on Ballaugh Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Alan Blundell (BSA) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Alan Blundell (BSA) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Alan Blundell (BSA) leaving Sulby Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Frank Norris (MV) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Frank Norris (MV) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Frank Norris (MV) on Ballaugh Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Jim Curry (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Jim Curry (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Jim Curry (Honda) on Bray Hill, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Hugh Anderson (Suzuki) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Hugh Anderson (Suzuki) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Kiwi Hugh Anderson (Suzuki) on Bray Hill, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Sid Mizen (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Sid Mizen (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Manxman Sid Mizen (Honda) starts the 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Bill Ivy (Yamaha) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Bill Ivy (Yamaha) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Bill Ivy (Yamaha) at Ballaugh Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Les Allen (Bultaco) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Les Allen (Bultaco) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Les Allen (Bultaco) at Ballaugh Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Steve Murray (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Steve Murray (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Steve Murray (Honda) on Ballaugh Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Ray Minster (Bultaco) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Ray Minster (Bultaco) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Ray Minster (Bultaco) on Bllaugh Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Rex Evans (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Rex Evans (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Rex Evans (Honda) on Ballaugh Bridge, 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Yamahas first TT win

Yamahas first TT win
Phil Read gave Yamaha their maiden victory on the RA 97 twin in the 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT, Read was the first to take 125, 250 and 500 world titles and 8 TT wins

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Michelle Duffs memories

Michelle Duffs memories
Michelles account of the 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Rex Avery (EMC) and Luigi Taveri (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Rex Avery (EMC) and Luigi Taveri (Honda) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Rex Avery (EMC, 3) and Luigi Taveri (Honda) start the 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Ernst Degner (Suzuki) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Ernst Degner (Suzuki) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Ernst Degner (Suzuki) on Bray Hill; 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Phil Read (Yamaha) and Frank Perris (Suzuki) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Phil Read (Yamaha) and Frank Perris (Suzuki) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Phil Read (7, Yamaha) and Frank Perris (8, Suzuki) start the 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT. Other riders in the picture are Derek Woodman (10, MZ) and Michelle Duff (15, Yamaha)

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Michelle Duff at Sulby Bridge: 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Michelle Duff at Sulby Bridge: 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
Michelle Duff (Yamaha) at Sulby Bridge: 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: 1-2-3 in the 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

1-2-3 in the 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT
The 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT. 3rd place Michelle Duff (15, Yamaha) winner Phil Read 7, Yamaha) and runner-up Luigi Taveri (4, Honda) in the winners enclosure

Background image1965 Ultra Lightweight Tt Collection: Yoshimi Katayama (Suzuki) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT

Yoshimi Katayama (Suzuki) 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT


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In 1965, the Ultra Lightweight TT race was a thrilling display of speed and skill. Riders like Luigi Taveri on his Honda, Derek Woodman representing MZ, Tommy Robb with Bultaco, Fred Launchbury also on a Bultaco, and Brian Richards riding for Honda showcased their incredible talent on the track. Klaus Enderlein from MZ and Rex Avery representing EMC gave tough competition to their rivals. The race witnessed intense battles between these riders as they maneuvered through the challenging course with precision and determination. Luigi Taveri proved his dominance once again by securing an impressive victory alongside Rex Avery in the Ultra Lightweight TT. Their exceptional performance left spectators in awe of their racing prowess. Noteworthy mentions go to George Ashton riding for Bultaco, D P Warren representing Honda, Martin Carney showcasing his skills on a Bultaco bike, and Grant Gibson who displayed great sportsmanship throughout the race. The 1965 Ultra Lightweight TT was not just about speed; it was a testament to the dedication and passion these riders had for their craft. Each competitor pushed themselves beyond limits to achieve greatness in this prestigious event. This historic race will forever be remembered as one that brought together some of the finest motorcycle racers of its time. The legacy created by Luigi Taveri's triumphs continues to inspire generations of aspiring riders even today.