Günter Bartusch (April 13, 1943 – July 8, 1971) was a Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from the former East Germany. His best year was in 1970 when he rode for the MZ factory racing team to finish the season in eighth place in the 350cc world championship.[1] Bartusch was killed during practice for the 1971 East German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring.[2]

Günter Bartusch
NationalityEast German
BornApril 13, 1943
DiedJuly 8, 1971(1971-07-08) (aged 28)
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1968 - 1971
First race1968 125cc East German Grand Prix
Last race1971 Isle of Man 350cc Junior TT
Team(s)MZ
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
16 0 2 N/A N/A 111

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