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Britten Motorcycle

Discussion in 'Transportation' started by Philinnz, May 8, 2005.

  1. Philinnz

    Philinnz Subscribing Member

    2,796
    May 1, 2005
    Wellington, New Zealand
    Some of you may or may not have heard of the Britten.

    The legendary motorcycle conceived and designed in a backyard in New Zealand.

    2 cylinder 60deg V - 999cc, 166 HP at 11600rpm. Top speed 303 kph.

    Won several prestigous races from 1991 an included the Daytona Sound of Thunder races in 1997 (1st and 2nd) and 1999.

    John Britten died of a malignant melanoma aged 45 in Sept. 1995

    Now on display in our museum. 1600 iso, sigma 12-24 lens, neat image and gothic glow action applied.

    More info at www.britten.co.nz

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    Philinnz, May 8, 2005
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  2. Panos Kazanelis

    Panos Kazanelis

    4,657
    Feb 22, 2005
    Athens Greece
    Phil, ecstatic photo!!! No, I never heard of that bike, but have managed to show it to us in the best way! Excellent!
     
    Panos Kazanelis, May 8, 2005
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  3. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    Wicked cool design!! Nice capture!! :D :D :D
     
    PhotoDawg, May 8, 2005
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  4. Wossname

    Wossname Guest

    That's nice Phil; it looks like it's racing standing still. I seem to remember it pounding around the IOM TT a couple of times too.

    Ah, when bikes were bikes, and neighbours were nervous :)

    Cheers

    Neil
     
    Wossname, May 9, 2005
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