Robert Charles Cooper (born 23 June 1950) is a British former motorcycle speedway rider who rode for Leicester Lions and Rye House Rockets.

[1][2] Born in Rugby, Warwickshire, Cooper represented Central Midland Schools at cross-country running as a teenager.

[3] He combined his speedway career with his work as an engine fitter for Rolls-Royce.

[3] He continued to ride for Rye House until 1978 and made two further appearances for Leicester in 1975.

[3] He made 128 appearances for Rye House, scoring 628 points.