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Britten Motorcycles: The John Britten Story

Britten Motorcycles: The John Britten StoryAuthor: Felicity Price
Publisher: Motorbooks
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 1 reviews
Sales Rank: 740892

Media: Hardcover
Edition: First
Pages: 144
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 9.5 x 0.8

ISBN: 076032056X
Dewey Decimal Number: 629
EAN: 9780760320563
ASIN: 076032056X

Publication Date: November 4, 2004
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Product Description
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.Tragically, John Britten died of cancer at just 45. This is 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- Only authorized biography of John Britten- Profusely illustrated with photographs from the Britten Motorcycle Company archives and family albums- More than 50 people were interviewed to piece together the full storyAbout the AuthorFelicity Price is a New Zealand based journalist and book author.



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4 out of 5 stars Limited appeal   May 31, 2006
The Green Mountain Boy (New Hampshire)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

There is a large number of photographs in this book, and they are very enjoyable to look at. Beyond that, the 'biography' portion is sorely lacking (though that appears to have been a secondary concern in the making of this book.) Very little of the trial and error, the failing and succeeding, is detailed; we're almost lead to believe that after one prototype, John built his famous motorcycle overnight and it was an instant success. Maybe that's the way it happened, but for a bike so groundbreaking on every level, I doubt it. Oh yes, and he invents (and patents) this new technique for making carbon fiber wheels that no one else has ever done before. What?!? That's huge! I want to know more. It does John and all the people who worked with him a disservice to make it sound so easy. Four stars is generous, as of this review I am the only reviewer so I don't want fewer stars scaring people off from even considering this book.



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