Richard Cooper

Richards profile

What is your best achievement(s) in the sport?

Becoming British superstock champion for the first time in 2011

Who was your biggest influence as you came through the ranks?

Biggest influence through my racing career would probably be Lee Jackson snr who was my crew chief in 2011 & 2019 were won the superstock championship twice 

Best friend in racing?

Lee'bob Jackson 

Who is your favourite sportsman/woman outside of motorcycling and why?

Difficult question as I don't really watch any other sport to have a favourite 🤦🏽‍♂️

What constitutes a successful season in 2025?

A successful 2025 season consist of being competitive in all the classes I ride in if we're competitive we are in with a chance of winning and that's why I go racing. 

If you weren’t a superbike rider, what job would you be doing?

I'm not a sbk rider unfortunately but I did used to be one and was lucky enough to live the dream for a few years. Now I'm a test rider at triumph motorcycles so I've got a pretty good job 😊

Favourite cheat meal?

... easy sausage and mash 

Favourite boxset or TV Show to binge?

Max and paddy or brassic 

You’re on a 12-hour flight – what three films are you definitely watching?

Top gun 

Cool running's 

Hot rod 

Best holiday destination?

Best holiday destination , New Zealand - I would immigrate there tomorrow given the chance 😎