Rainey vs Schwantz: An all-American duel

We take a look at some of the most engrossing battles between riders, complete with video highlights, starting with the incredible fight for supremacy between the Americans that lasted throughout the early 90s. Wayne Rainey and Kevin Schwantz arrived on the premier class scene in the late 80s, and commenced a personal rivalry which encompassed two very different styles and approaches to racing. Rainey won three consecutive titles with Yamaha from 1990-1992, while Schwantz got the better of his fellow countryman in the 1993 season, taking the World title on a Suzuki. With just under half a century of premier class victories between themselves (Schwantz took 25, Rainey 24) the pair were close competitors, which often led to explosive encounters.