20x16 inch print shown in a standard-size frame (frame not included).
- Title of Photo: "Britten V1000"
- Photographer: Beacham Owen biography
- Photo Taken: 2009
- Limited Edition: 500 total worldwide
- Type of Print: Fine-Art Archival Giclee
- Signatures: Hand-signed by photographer
The interesting lines and configurations of the Britten are captured in this large photographic study -- and also a tribute to "The most advanced motorcycle in the world."
At the age of forty, New Zealander, John Britten, like Burt Munro, worked in his garage with his friends, who were also fabricators and technicians. He developed and created a revolutionary motorcycle that is still ahead of contemporary design: the now-famous Britten V1000 -- known as "The most advanced bike in the world."
A total of 10 of these state-of-the-art bikes were constructed to compete against the top motorcycle manufacturers in World Superbike competition starting in the early 1990s.
The Britten engine, a 60° V-twin 1-liter motor used as part of the chassis, produced 170 horsepower with a total bike weight of just under 310 pounds. Most of its rear suspension, swing-arm, sub-frame, wheels and unique bodywork were made of lightweight composite materials. A computerized management system for the engine used Britten's own hardware and software, complete with a pressurized air box integrated into the fuel tank. Ultra high tech stuff for the early 1990s. As an example: Honda didn't develop a pressurized air box until the mid-1990s -- probably based on Britten's design.
During its short racing career, the Britten won 20 of its 40 starts (50%) -- unheard of for a developing motorcycle.
The Britten motorcycles also set numerous records on international circuits, and astounded the motorcycle world when they finished a remarkable second and third against the factory machines in the Battle of the Twins at America's Daytona International Speedway.
Among its riders in competition were Andrew Stroud, Stephen Briggs, Shaun Harris, Dario Marchetti and Jason McEwan.
In 1995 New Zealand and the world mourned when John Britten died at age 45 after an illness related to skin cancer.
New York's Guggenheim Museum featured the Britten at "The Art of The Motorcycle," exhibition and credited the motorcycle with being one of the "ten most innovative motorcycling creations of all times."
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Retail $115 $95 – 30x24in print (762x609mm). USA and worldwide shipping. |
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Retail $88 $69 – 24x18in print (609x457mm). USA and worldwide shipping. |
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