Masao Azuma

Masao Azuma is a Japanese former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer, born on 24 March 1971 in Kochi, Japan, who competed in the 125cc class from 1996 to 2003. During his eight years in the 125 class he rode exclusively for Honda and used Bridgestone tyres for six of those years, and he finished in the top five of the championship for four consecutive years. He began on minibikes in the Japanese national championships, was Japanese National 125cc Champion in 1993 and 1994, and made his world championship debut as a wildcard at Suzuka in 1996, finishing sixth.