Burts 1967 record for streamlined motorcycles under. His story was the basis of the movie the worlds fastest indian. We work with leading global brands and businesses to break world records as part of bespoke marketing campaigns. Glenn curtiss an aviation pioneer used his own cc vtwin design, under the hercules name to set whats generally recognised as the world s first motorcycle land speed record, averaging a whole 64mph over a measured mile. Ama national land speed records requires 2 passes the same calendar day in opposite directions over a timed milekilo while fim land speed world records require two passes in opposite directions to.
Burt munro breaks world record 36 years after death. My top 5 cc superbike motorcycle picks for street riding. Looking back on your fathers passion for motorcycle land speed racing. Herbert burt james munro 25 march 18996 january 1978 was a new zealand motorcycle racer, famous for setting an under cc world record, 183. The record was previously set by his great uncle burt munro on an indian. Munro was 68 and was riding a 47yearold machine when he set his last record. That set a record in the category of streamlined motorcycles under 1,000cc. The motorcycle landspeed record is the fastest speed achieved by a motorcycle on land. Burt munros world s fastest indian land speed record. Burt munros worlds fastest indian land speed record. Herbert james burt munro was a new zealand motorcycle racer, famous for setting an under1,000 cc world record, at bonneville, 26 august 1967. Burt munro breaking the undercc land speed record in 1967 at the age of 68. It is standardized as the speed over a course of fixed length, averaged over two runs in opposite directions. Burt munro 50year speed record honoured motorbike writer.
Texas restaurant breaks record for the worlds largest commercially. The largest pizza has a total surface area of 1,261. With youtube policy for creating great content, we look for incredible content that could be of interest for people who love motorcycles and cars, edit it and create, with new ideas and adding. Burt munros lifetime fascination for the indian motorcycle brand and his passion for shattering speed records on his motorbike, culminating in his. The record remains unbroken to this day, although the class is now called saf cc. Lee munro breaks speed record on an indian scout the drive. Let our team help engage your audience through unforgettable moments of sheer amazement and wonder, whilst delivering bottomline results.
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