Table of Contents
When was Britten born?
August 1, 1950
John Britten/Date of birth
John Kenton Britten was born in Christchurch on 1 August 1950, to parents Bruce and Margaret.
When did John Britten invent the motorcycle?
The Britten V1000 is a handbuilt race motorcycle designed and built by John Britten and a group of friends in Christchurch, New Zealand during the early 1990s.
Where was Britten born?
Christchurch, New Zealand
John Britten/Place of birth
How many Britten bikes were made?
three
John and his team of hardworking volunteers made just 10 pink and blue bikes at the Britten Motorcycle Company between 1991 and 1998. All are still in existence today, three in New Zealand and the rest scattered around the world in Europe, the United States and South Africa.
What did Britten invent?
Christchurch inventor and engineer John Kenton Britten designed world-renowned motorcycles and engines. The Britten motorcycle was a ground-breaking invention that won races and set numerous speed records on the international circuits, astounding the motorcycle world.
What did Britten create?
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?
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.
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 motorcycle?
Who is Britton?
He then became a family physician in Fernandina Beach, Florida, spending much of his time delivering babies. After Gunn’s murder, Britton began flying across the state to Pensacola weekly in order to perform abortions at the Pensacola Ladies’ Center….John Britton (doctor)
| John Britton | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Physician |
| Known for | Performing abortions |
Why was the Britten Motorcycle invented?
Britten designed He created the Britten Motorcycle Company in 1992 to produce machines to his own design made of light materials and using engines that he had built himself, which became famous around the world.