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Who invented the Britten motorcycle?
John Kenton Britten
John Britten
| John Kenton Britten | |
|---|---|
| Died | 5 September 1995 (aged 45) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Occupation | Engineer, Designer |
| Known for | Motorcycle creation Property Management Glassmaking |
Who rode the Britten?
At the head of the procession was the famous pink and blue Cardinal Britten motorbike, ridden by Andrew Stroud. Immediately behind the hearse carrying John’s casket came a 1946 Triumph Gloria, a car he’d begun restoring when he was 26.
What was the motor used in the Britten motorbike?
Britten V1000
| Manufacturer | Britten Motorcycle Company |
|---|---|
| Engine | Water-cooled 999 cc 60 deg V-Twin quad cam 4-stroke |
| Top speed | 303 km/h (188 mph) |
| Transmission | 5-speed constant-mesh, manual, chain-drive / opt. 6-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 320 mm (12.6in) cast-iron discs, Rear: 210 mm (8.3in) disc |
When was Britten born?
August 1, 1950
John Britten/Date of birth
Can I buy a Dodge Tomahawk?
You Can Buy a Miniature Version of the Dodge Tomahawk Concept Online Right Now. It costs just over $1000, and comes packing a 150-cc single-cylinder engine.
Does Burt Munro’s record still stand?
This record still stands; Munro was 68 and was riding a 47-year-old machine when he set his last record. Working from his home in Invercargill, he spent 20 years to highly modify the 1920 Indian motorcycle that he had bought that same year….
| Burt Munro | |
|---|---|
| Children | 4 |
Who rode the Britten V1000?
Andrew Stroud
The most famous and successful Britten racer of all is Andrew Stroud, who won the 1995 world BEARS title on the V1000. He also won the major international Battle of the Twins races at Assen Holland, and Daytona four years in a row (1994, ’95, ’96 and ’97) along with two New Zealand championships.