William Doran (/ˈdɒrən/, 12 November 1916 – 9 September 1973)[1][2] was an English professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.

[5] He crashed during a Thursday evening practice for the 1952 Isle of Man TT riding an AJS motorcycle resulting in a broken leg.

In late 1952 at the London Motorcycle Show, Doran approached the Italian company Gilera for a works ride for the 1953 season.

[5] Partner Matt Wright retired in 1967, and with the demise of the British Motorcycle manufacturers, most notably BSA in 1971, Doran developed the business into a Yamaha, Suzuki and Lambretta dealership in addition to a FIAT car dealership, car repairs and petrol sales, with the later acquisition of two further nearby sites.

[1][5] Known physically by his jutting chin, Doran died of a heart attack[5] at his home, Carn Brea, Station Road, Admaston, near Wellington[12][13] in September 1973 aged 56.