About Jan Bruins
Lived 1940 – 1997 (aged 56). Jan Bruins was a Dutch motorcycle racer.
Jan Bruins (27 May 1940, in Deventer – 16 April 1997) was a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from the Netherlands. He had his best year in 1972 when he won the 50cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix, and finished the season in fourth place.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan Bruins?
Dutch motorcycle racer (1940-1997)
When was Jan Bruins born?
Jan Bruins was born on 27 May 1940 in Deventer.
When did Jan Bruins die?
Jan Bruins died on 16 April 1997 in Deventer.
What was Jan Bruins's occupation?
Jan Bruins was a motorcycle racer.
What nationality was Jan Bruins?
Jan Bruins was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Bruins. https://biography.guide/jan-bruins/
MLA: "Jan Bruins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-bruins/.
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