Mika Kallio

Finnish motorcycle racer, MotoGP competitor

Mika Kallio - Finnish motorcycle racer, MotoGP competitor
Born

November 8th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Finland

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This motorcycle racer in the MotoGP series competed in various teams, including KTM and Honda. Kallio achieved significant success in the Moto2 class, finishing as a runner-up in the championship standings in 2016. Additionally, Kallio participated in multiple races for Team Finland in the MotoGP and Moto2 series, showcasing skills and determination on the track. He also made appearances in the Superbike World Championship and proved to be a versatile competitor across different motorcycle racing categories.

Finished second in the Moto2 Championship in 2016

Competed in MotoGP with teams like KTM and Honda

Participated in Superbike World Championship events

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