| Category | Motorcycle racing |
|---|---|
| Inaugural season | 1973 |
| Folded | 1979 |
| Last Riders' champion | Patrick Pons |
Formula 750 was aFIMmotorcycleroad racing series based on a 750 cubic centimeter engine capacity.
The series began in 1971 as a collaboration between theAmerican Motorcyclist Association and theAuto Cycle Union.[2][3][4] The FIM adopted the Formula 750 class for events in 1972.[5]
In 1973 it became a British-based series. In 1975 the series was upgraded to European championship status and in 1977, it attained world championship status.[6]
The Formula 750 class was seen as possibly overtaking the 500ccGrand Prix class as the premier racing division. However, the ultimate domination by one model (theYamaha TZ750) as well as the increasingly popularsuperbike production class meant that the FIM discontinued the class after the 1979 season.[4]
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| Season | Rider | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 |  Barry Sheene | Suzuki |
| 1974 |  John Dodds | Yamaha |
| 1975 | Jack Findlay | Yamaha |
| 1976 |  Víctor Palomo | Yamaha |
| 1977 |  Steve Baker | Yamaha |
| 1978 |  Johnny Cecotto | Yamaha |
| 1979 |  Patrick Pons | Yamaha |
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