Les Archer, Jr.

Who is Les Archer, Jr.?

Les Archer is a former leading motorcycle racer of the 1950s, competing in long distance speed trials, road racing and scrambles, now known as motocross. He was the son of Les Archer, also a top motorcycle racer from the 1920s.

Archer rode for the New Imperial factory at the 1947 Isle of Man TT, and competed in the 1950 International Six Days Trial as a member of the British Army team. He competed alongside his travelling companion Eric Cheney, who went on to become one of the top British motorcycle designers. Archer was also a member of the victorious British team at the 1953 Motocross des Nations. Archer is best known for winning the 1956 F.I.M. 500cc European Motocross Championship on a highly modified Norton Manx.