- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Motorbooks International (4 Sep 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 076032056X
- ISBN-13: 978-0760320563
- Product Dimensions: 29.2 x 24 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 730,317 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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John Britten was a Kiwi legend of the late 20th century whose distinctive, hand-built, pink-and-blue racing motorcycle broke four world speed records and reached iconic status worldwide. Tragically, he died of cancer at just 45. Eight years later, Britten Motorcycles tells the inside story of the world's most innovative motorbike - and the man, his family, and the friends who made the dream of winning the world's toughest motorcycle races come true. John Britten's passion for building his own motorcycle and determination to succeed are legendary - but there was much more to the man. He was at once a devoted family man, a tireless enthusiast, party animal and charismatic boy who had refused to grow up. His works ranged from exquisite Tiffany-style lamps to beautiful buildings and restored cars, trucks and motorbikes.
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Felicity Price is a New Zealand based journalist and book author.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a fantastic book about a fascinating man. It is crammed full of photos of the man, his life, his bike and his family. John Britten was a genius. The story of his dream to build a world-beating motorcycle is captured wonderfully in this book. Everyone should add a copy of "the Britten Story" to their collection. Back it up with the video "One Man's Dream" and you have the inspiring story of a man, a bunch of mates, a caring family, an immense motorcycle and motorcycling history. Buy the book, read about this genius of a man and support the Britten V-1000.
Format:Hardcover
Britten Motorcycles: The John Britten Story I am sorry to say this book was a large desception.It's very biased and does not present the facts as related by the motorcycle press this maybe because the author is a relative of John Brittens wife. Anybody who would like to read about the life of John Britten should check out the book from Thomas Hanna as this is a better researched and unbiased piece of work and was largely accepted by the motorcycle press as the definative work on John Brittens life.
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Britten was a legend
13 Sep 2010
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This book has useful information and great pictures of John Britten's dream bike. It was ahead of its time and I see no reason why any of the large bike companies can't build it under licence. It is still a very advanced motorcycle, even today.
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