Herbert Rittberger (born 16 May 1949) is a former
Grand Prix
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motorcycle
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road racer from
Germany
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. His best years were in
1974, when he finished second to
Henk van Kessel
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in the 50cc world championship, and
1976
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when he again finished second in the 50cc world championship, this time to
Angel Nieto
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. Rittberger won four Grand Prix races during his career.
Herbert Rittberger career statistics at MotoGP.com
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1949 births
German motorcycle racers
50cc World Championship riders
Living people
Place of birth missing (living people)
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