Top Gear: Britten V1000 Racing Motorcycle

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  • @1morpork
    @1morpork 14 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    One of the few men in this world I look up to. He took on the world and excelled.
    What a true hero. RIP John Britten

    • @Mr.6speed200
      @Mr.6speed200 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤❤❤

  • @servicarrider
    @servicarrider 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What a brilliant talented guy. He could not only envision it he could make it happen. A rare combination.

  • @d4v1d5c0tt
    @d4v1d5c0tt 8 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Just think what he could have done over the last twenty years if he hadn't died. What an amazing man

    • @lillnemo1
      @lillnemo1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      he could or maybe this was it....

    • @combativeThinker
      @combativeThinker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seems God was in need of a mechanic.

  • @moderatefkr6666
    @moderatefkr6666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This man was off the genius scale.

  • @bossco09
    @bossco09 9 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    John Britten and Burt Munro, two legends of New Zealand motorcycling........:):)

  • @TheTamihana
    @TheTamihana 12 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Saw the one at Te Papa today - what a work of art. Another admirer was there, and he insisted on telling me all about the technical ins and outs, then we got to the cancer, i had to walk away before he started to cry,thats the emotional effect that bike carries. Ahead of it's time, so was John. RIP mate you'll always be a legend!

  • @donmunkres899
    @donmunkres899 11 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I was lucky enough to see a Britten in Las Vegas at the Gugenheim Art Of The Motorcycle exhibit at the Venician . My daughter had to tear me away from it . The bike was a complete work of genius . The fact that it was built by a small group of guys working in a garage is just mind blowing .

    • @Cinnabun
      @Cinnabun 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw #20 down here in NZ at the Te PaPa museum, I was way too young to understand just how good the bike is but I distinctly remember being shocked at how fast it looked and that it was designed and made here by a few guys always loved the blue curly exhaust too.

    • @humandroid53
      @humandroid53 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cinnabun Only 10 ever built actually. Te Papa has number 2.

    • @Cinnabun
      @Cinnabun 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Doug BM no, by #20 i meant its racing number lol

    • @dsruddell
      @dsruddell 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      reminds me of buell building bikes in a barn

    • @Creabsley
      @Creabsley 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Building bike frames not bikes

  • @motorbiketours
    @motorbiketours 12 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This has got to be the most amazing bike ever built.

  • @72hourbob61
    @72hourbob61 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Back in 2015 I got to see 4 of them on the race track at the same time. It was here in the US at the Barbers Vintage motorcycle show. To see one is one thing but to hear 4 of them on a race track at the same time is another story.

  • @aras1024
    @aras1024 11 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    WOW, just imagine this: a team, between races, welds a fucking cylinder liner! It would be unbelievable today, and those guys did it. New Zealand gave us some of the most iconic and awesome guys in the world of motorcycles, Burt munro, John Britten and their determination of becoming the best. I just hope we'll see some more in the future.

    • @kelsofire7366
      @kelsofire7366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      oh we will mate ... cant keep us Kiwis down

    • @yankees29
      @yankees29 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The craftsmanship and ingenuity John displayed is world class. What an amazing man.

  • @Antanix
    @Antanix 13 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Heartbreaking story. I remember that bike...there were several articles on Italian motorcycle magazines, everything was astonishing - design, engine, everything. Sure John Britten deserves a place near Tamburini among the Lords of Motorcycles.

  • @xXxXzADeXxXx
    @xXxXzADeXxXx 15 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Simply the best motorcycle project in modern history.
    Thank you again John for making us dream even today.

  • @xxxklian06xxx
    @xxxklian06xxx 13 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i remember watching the britten racing in nz when i was at high school and then sitting on one about 13 or 14 years ago, and watching that clip is enough to bring a tear to the eye. JB was an absolute bloody genius. makes me truly proud to be a kiwi.

  • @peterdykzeul3074
    @peterdykzeul3074 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    An absolute legend and so far ahead of his time. A real shame to have lost him so early in life. Imagine what he could have achieved had he lived a full lifetime.

  • @parkaoz
    @parkaoz 13 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So cruel that such a genius was taken so young... I remember fondly seeing the V-1000 racing at Phillip Island many years back and it literally played with the other bikes down the long main straight... It could just pop the front wheel up whenever the rider chose and seemed to have limitless power...
    We all lost out with the passing of this great man... We can now only wonder what incredible creations we have missed without his creativity.
    Rest peacefully Mr Britten...

  • @340i
    @340i 12 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    love this bike, every time i go to TePapa I stand and stare at it for ages. if you're not from wellington (NZ) and get a chance, there's one on permanent display at the museum up stairs by the cafe.

  • @tosgem
    @tosgem 14 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Love it. We used to have a bit of that spirit over here in Aus, when Jack Brabham designed, built, and drove his own car to the 1966 Formula1 championship, but I feel we've lost more of this "can do" attitude than the Kiwi's. Good onya NZ, and much respect to John Britten.

    • @Mr.6speed200
      @Mr.6speed200 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤❤❤

    • @yannieleftheriadis9755
      @yannieleftheriadis9755 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you my aussie friend we too respect those great aussies

  • @vulturnuszan
    @vulturnuszan 12 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    the greatest bike ever forged, saw one in Te Papa museum in wellington. Astonishing. Shame he was taken so young. One can only imagine what he could have done in an average lifetime.

  • @ThrashNZ
    @ThrashNZ 13 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm from Christchurch too, I have recently built up my first bike from parts - but to completely design and fabricate one from scratch? Now that's something else entirely. A true legend, RIP John.

    • @Mr.6speed200
      @Mr.6speed200 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤❤❤

    • @pashakdescilly7517
      @pashakdescilly7517 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Does Denco Engineering of Chch still exist? They made 500cc speedway singles. John Britten commissioned them to make a 1000cc V-twin in the early 1980s. I went to a Magog bike show in New Plymouth and saw it there. It formed the basis of John Britten's first blade aero project.
      My 1955 Norton was bought new by a New Zealand air force pilot based at Wigram. I wish I knew his name...
      My current project is building Vincent Rapide from boxes of bits.
      What's your bike made from?

  • @g0fvt
    @g0fvt 16 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for posting this video, a truly remarkable and motivated individual. I have read much about him in the past, a man with incredible energy. A sad loss.

    • @Mr.6speed200
      @Mr.6speed200 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤❤❤

  • @EJ25RUN
    @EJ25RUN 16 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    That really is one of the greatest motoring achievements ever!
    R.I.P. John, we will never forget your genius.

  • @gulgaltha
    @gulgaltha 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The bike, and more importantly the man, has always been an inspiration to me. Thank you for this.

  • @MustaffaCuppa
    @MustaffaCuppa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Vintage Top gear (when it is featured motorcycles and classic cars), and even had car revues and reports from the worlds motor shows (now there's a thought) not just 3 clowns in Ferraris shoving bananas up each others exhaust pipes and putting cheese in the air con. Thanks for posting.

  • @servicarrider
    @servicarrider 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    An incredible individual. He left his mark in this world.

    • @clearot8272
      @clearot8272 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      He'll be back :)

    • @combativeThinker
      @combativeThinker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@clearot8272
      I’d like to go a few laps with ‘im on that day.

  • @victor9191
    @victor9191 15 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    someone should do a movie of this...such a great history

    • @Mr.6speed200
      @Mr.6speed200 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤❤❤

  • @Schmeeky455
    @Schmeeky455 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm reading Tim Hanna's biography of John at the moment, he was a genuine genius, and the bikes he made were as much artworks as functional machinery. This is the first time I've seen footage of the bikes in action, or of John himself.
    Thank you 71bsab50 for posting this up.
    RIP John Britten, you were taken from us too soon.....

  • @zappafile
    @zappafile 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember at the age of maybe fourteen seeing this bike debut at Pukekohe race track in Auckland New Zealand. With a new rider on it's seat after about three laps having beaten all track records at Pukekohe Britten announced he was happy with the way it handles so was going to now focus on some real power. WTF! I have never seen so many jaws drop at one time since. A truly amazing bike and a truly amazing man. Kiwi's rule.

  • @0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0100
    @0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0100 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    John is truely one of lifes gifts to us all,a pioneer in so many ways.makes me proud to be a NewZealander.

  • @tHoM0r
    @tHoM0r 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Saw this bike when it was being developed, racing here in wanganui and at manfield in fielding. I feel privileged to see such an engineering masterpiece in action

  • @46danz
    @46danz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A truly remarkable human being and my number one favorite bike of all time.

  • @olivertoeknuckleiii2093
    @olivertoeknuckleiii2093 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The single, greatest motorcycle racing bike ever made. Nobody else could reinvent a motorcycle and ‘make it work,’ but Britten did. He is the greatest loss to motorcycling in history. He was the most brilliant engineer. RIP Mr Britten. Your work will live on in history.

  • @sidefx996
    @sidefx996 17 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a shame that amazing people like this get taken from us so soon...

    • @Mr.6speed200
      @Mr.6speed200 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤❤❤

  • @rob2049
    @rob2049 12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    !Greatest motorcycle ever made!! Can you imagine latest creation if this guy was still around?
    Jimi Hendricks = Guitar
    Britten = Motorcycle

  • @Metalfest44
    @Metalfest44 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so much genius and patience involved in the production of a great motorcycle

  • @fidelcatsro6948
    @fidelcatsro6948 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    its the 20th year of passing of a man who built a legendary bike that went up against the big motor names in the industry..too badd he died way too young..he inspires me to rebuild my tiny yamaha 115cc bike into something of a britten legend one day

  • @layback590
    @layback590 16 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've heard about this motorcycle, but this is the first time I've seen it for real, it's more awesome then I thought.

  • @antman5474
    @antman5474 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New Zealand IS the nation of engineers, nowhere else on earth produces this level back yard shed genius.

  • @sobby36
    @sobby36 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks a ton for posting this...we woudnt have ever seen this otherwise..a very inspirational story

  • @kezzakilla7171
    @kezzakilla7171 8 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I bet my bottom dollar that everyone thats been to "Te papa" and just stare at this bike...
    Engineering poetry to my eyes!

    • @jonathanferguson4658
      @jonathanferguson4658 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn't know there was one there. More reason to get to Wellington next time I am home. Such an amazing bike.

    • @georgeknights8444
      @georgeknights8444 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its at the Paeroa battle of the streets each year too

    • @Metal-Possum
      @Metal-Possum 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I never understood the hype until I researched the bike myself about 3 years ago. It's not as simple as just seeing pictures of 90's colour schemes and styles, especially when you don't know much about motorcycles.

    • @Creabsley
      @Creabsley 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You hear about how te papa got it - they were bidding on it through an intermediary being all secret squirrel, then when they won it, Britten’s wife said - if they told me they’d wanted it I would have given it to them for free. But that’s te papa, absolute 40iq sjws

    • @kelsofire7366
      @kelsofire7366 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pyromaniac354 and i dont see any horns on your head hahaha

  • @zomgpow
    @zomgpow 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember as a kid reading a book on Bikes and the Britten was on it. It was spectacular to look at!

  • @Velton2014
    @Velton2014 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant Man and Machine, so happy to see this posted onto the tube.

  • @conclaveluminis
    @conclaveluminis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Genius is a word both fitting and inadequate.

  • @Autan4
    @Autan4 16 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A Genius. Such a big loss.....
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @vctrsone
    @vctrsone 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my uncle worked on this bike doing carbon fiber..its a great bike...thankyou very much for uploading this.

  • @wogga8
    @wogga8 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This makes me feel proud to have met john Britten. I have a print of the bike signed by John Britten on my wall.

  • @Guy-em4ck
    @Guy-em4ck 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just saw one of these at George Barber’s museum/track in Leeds, Alabama.

  • @patrickbrown7491
    @patrickbrown7491 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kiwi ingenuity! New Zealenders have a can do attitude & a cottage industry to make anything,why these bikes which were ahead of their time stopped being made? It didn't take long for the Japanese to produce 1000cc v-twin sports bikes,imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! RIP John

  • @Polmansol
    @Polmansol 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    'Found this on an old VHS tape and thought it far too important not to share.'
    Damn right, and thank you for sharing.

  • @spheresector
    @spheresector 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    i read about this bike and John Britten in german bike magazines, but never saw the bike or the man in moving pictures..thank u so much 4 posting , i didnt know he passed away :-( what a loss 4 NZ and the world!

  • @ManxAndy
    @ManxAndy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    John Britten, a man before his time, his expertise and dedication to building what was a bike, in technical terms, years ahead of anything we had seen, should never be forgotten 👍🇮🇲

  • @squidword64
    @squidword64 16 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John Britten, genious, RIP
    Mark Farmer, TT racer and enthusiast, RIP

  • @steady2wheels
    @steady2wheels 16 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow what an inspiration this man is. simply amazing

  • @boyd46
    @boyd46 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An incredible man & an incredible machine. His achievements will never be equaled in motorcycling, R.I.P

  • @steakmeal74
    @steakmeal74 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legend of a man, cruelly taken too soon!

  • @ethownzbh
    @ethownzbh 12 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I think the important thing is that he did what he loved while he lived

  • @billjackjane
    @billjackjane 16 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    undescribable invention, passion, and of course mortorcycle genius

  • @Thermoman69691
    @Thermoman69691 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This reminds of Monroe the other kiwi who had the worlds fastest Indian. This bike sounded nice and worked unlike other homemade attemps. RIP Britten your a legend indeed!

  • @rastamonvibrationyeah3238
    @rastamonvibrationyeah3238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People like John live for ever

  • @gustavmeyrink_2.0
    @gustavmeyrink_2.0 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Two of John's mates knew enough to have been able to continue production and development after John's death.
    One of them had a helicopter, when hikers were stranded on a mountain near by during a storm both volunteered for the rescue mission and died when the chopper crashed.

  • @Marc329
    @Marc329 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John Britten was a brilliant man. Michael Czysz is continuing in John's footsteps today.

  • @servicarrider
    @servicarrider 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a brilliant mind. Talented hands of a sculptor.

  • @71bsab50
    @71bsab50  16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitly agree, if anyone wants to find out more about the Britten V1000 then the film "One Mans Dream" is the way to go. This is a very well done montage of the film that was done for the BBC's Top Gear program that showcased John Brittens remarkably achievements to a wider audience. It also happens to fit within TH-cams 10 minute rule.

  • @polderfischer8565
    @polderfischer8565 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for uploading this peace of history!!!

  • @zipvon8817
    @zipvon8817 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    42 hit the dislike button. WHAT A BUNCH OF WANKERS. Not bike lovers that's for sure. Rip John.

    • @deficator750
      @deficator750 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      22 wives

    • @kelsofire7366
      @kelsofire7366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Idiotic haters mate ... we all know what an Amazing man he was

    • @donniebaker5984
      @donniebaker5984 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're afraid of the new zealanders as maybe next they'll be building anti-gravity machines going to another planet from nearly at Forge in their backyard seriously my hats off only people like myself who have who have the ability he turning wrenches without any idea as to what has been done here all I can say is it's Shear genius can anyone imagine the patients and the ability to strive on it's incredible

    • @donniebaker5984
      @donniebaker5984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Has the world forgotten to give him his Nobel Peace Prize I'm serious don't you think it's about time we give him this man in Applause worthwhile there are no words to describe what this man went through just a model of what he built would have taken the art world but now he goes again the biggest manufacturer of the entire world take them on single-handedly you can't say enough

    • @donniebaker5984
      @donniebaker5984 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Britton is the Enzo Ferrari of two Wheels

  • @fallingwatersnz
    @fallingwatersnz 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    John Britten is a hero of mine. He was a brilliant man... a true genius. He is someone all young boys should learn about and look up to.

  • @trubritbiker
    @trubritbiker 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The DVD/Video is available on the Britten website in NZ

  • @krazyjey
    @krazyjey 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    out of a garage ,a bike designed to beat the world...and out a vhs video, that deserve the high honor of youtube museum. thanks for sharing

  • @andymadden6328
    @andymadden6328 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an Englishman & an engineer I hold this man in the highest esteem , what a talent such a sad loss to motorcycle racing

  • @Hajduk-Kralj
    @Hajduk-Kralj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Going to see the bike at Te papa museum in Wellington today. A few days ago some women climbed onto it ignoring the signs. Hope it’s not going to be a issue

  • @Namsomnia
    @Namsomnia 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    R.I.P John, nobody has ever achieved what you did, to make a motorbike at home, Brilliant!!!

  • @jc9ball
    @jc9ball 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much for sharing, I never knew this tape existed, now I gotta get a copy!

  • @YamFZR93
    @YamFZR93 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greatest bike ever designed, built or raced. Period. John Britten: greatest inventor who ever lived.

  • @NotusJohn
    @NotusJohn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing. Awesome bloke

  • @willardnzcpfc3433
    @willardnzcpfc3433 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Where's the Movie...

    • @AvP1971
      @AvP1971 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Willardnz CPFC
      Go to the Britten web site it’s on dvd

  • @8o8whitelightning
    @8o8whitelightning 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i got to watch this bike race around the cemetary road corse in wanganui...there will never be another bike or man like this..PERFECTION!!!

  • @schwantz3434
    @schwantz3434 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for posting the vid boss.
    rip john and mark,i always think of you at black dub.

  • @milwaukeegregg
    @milwaukeegregg 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    guy really was special! Good ones always leave young!!

  • @TheAdam92ea
    @TheAdam92ea 8 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    He's the 20th century DaVinci.

    • @Blackscorpion1963
      @Blackscorpion1963 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +reg shovelworth Not sure where you are coming from with that statement especially the end where you say 'but he took all the credit'. John Britten never 'took' anything from anybody.

    • @whatwhatyep
      @whatwhatyep 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But he was the chief engineer and designer.

    • @yogibear4682
      @yogibear4682 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yamada, you're a muppet, he built the whole thing in his garage. Yes, he had friends help him, but none of them helped design it, John did it all. th-cam.com/video/T9vp5dbi8dI/w-d-xo.html

    • @BlackPete...
      @BlackPete... 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yogibear4682 Just ask the people who worked on the bikes. You will never learn the truth by watching videos. Don't get me wrong... John was a great guy and he and his team built amazing bikes - but his team did more of the work than John ever admitted to.

  • @tom666araya
    @tom666araya 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, Thanks for sharing this awesome video!
    R.I.P. John Britten

  • @geoffbeyer1873
    @geoffbeyer1873 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's sad that the good old "kiwi ingenuity" is almost a thing of the past. JB was a great man with an equally great mind.
    R.I.P mate.

  • @theenglishman9596
    @theenglishman9596 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Life is so unfair sometimes, this man's genius is parallel to Sir Frank Whittle the genius of the jet engine.

  • @stockcar269s
    @stockcar269s 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    R.I.P. John, A True Kiwi Legend

  • @sabbac
    @sabbac 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The footage is from the doco available on nz on screen

  • @umiskivinick
    @umiskivinick 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    i remember seeing this on TV many years ago, thanks for posting.
    R.I.P John.

  • @2000bda
    @2000bda 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to see Stroudy still doing weel on the track to this day too

  • @Jo3yB7
    @Jo3yB7 13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This Man Was A Motorcycle GOD.!

  • @malboyce3468
    @malboyce3468 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw this bike [1 of them] at a Geelong street drags thing about 10 years ago... it wasn't running right but it was still the tastiest sounding and looking thing on display. The VHS video that came out a short time after JB's death sure was an eye opener, from JB casting a crank case in his kitchen [yes his kitchen], to wheelstanding past opponents during a BEARS race in the USA, it was a great video. I wish I still had that video, but thanks to youtube I can still catch my nostalgia moments :)

  • @silverblackss
    @silverblackss 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 6:13 you can see that his health condition was getting worse. The cancer was already killing him. Too bad for his family and friends to loose a man with a big hart and character, humanity to loose the chance of evolving more with his technology and his dreams he never reached. But this had a positive effect - he became a legend and everyone regrets him more. A legend for the connoisseur of this industry.

  • @57dogsbody
    @57dogsbody 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    John Britten and everything about the man and his bike leaves me SPEECHLESS.......So I won't say anything else.

  • @SEMIAUTOMAN
    @SEMIAUTOMAN 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a talent!, A real Kiwi Hero. RIP John.

  • @trubritbiker
    @trubritbiker 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is a DVD available about the Britten called "One man's dream"

  • @PaulG.x
    @PaulG.x 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is nothing on the Britten V1000 that wasn't seen on other bikes that predated it.
    The composite monocoque frame was seen in The Plastic Fantastic that Robert Holden raced in NZ.
    The suspension damper placement was seen in various Elf endurance racers. The front suspension is a Norman Hossack/Tony Foale design

  • @TriumphBeezaman
    @TriumphBeezaman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How on earth can anyone give this a thumbs down ?

  • @barryphillips7327
    @barryphillips7327 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    NO this bike was built in New Zealand by a very clever man sadly he is not longer with us, also out of New Zealand came the Worlds Fastest Indian Burt Munro.
    I have the full John Britten story on vhs fantastic to see!!!!

    • @carloscontreras1927
      @carloscontreras1927 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      why don't you give us the pleasure of watch such a great material.......

    • @yogibear4682
      @yogibear4682 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/T9vp5dbi8dI/w-d-xo.html

  • @Outamyhead
    @Outamyhead 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    You would think he was the inspiration for Silver Dream Racer, even though that was a good ten years before he really did make a bike that rewrote the book on building motor cycles.
    Sad to hear John passed not long after this Top Gear clip was made (I remember watching it the first time round on TV), truly inspiring guy.
    Glad Berry did the segment about Britten, what better way of documenting a mans passion for bikes than a guy who is a motorcycle nut himself?

  • @apistosig4173
    @apistosig4173 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Britten was / is Brilliant. It's life's lost it didn't make it downstream to mainstream road bike availability but....I doubt it was ever destined to be anything other than a thoroughbred.

  • @philippethomas1629
    @philippethomas1629 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Redécouvrir des images de cette merveilleuse moto est un pur bonheur. J'ai eu le plaisir de voir La BRITTEN rouler à MONZA, ainsi qu'à ASSEN, en 1991. En 1998, nous avons remporté le CHAMPIONNAT PRO-TWIN, avec la VTR 1000 HONDA, profondément modifiée (carénage et selle carbone aLors de la course des Twins multi-soupapes, j'ai pu voir cette fabuleuse BRITTEN, laisser sur place, les Ducati, et remporter la course, en faisant des weellings, comme dans votre vidéo

  • @co1urzz
    @co1urzz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Christchurch, New Zealand. One of the world's most remote locations"

  • @MrCrispyduck
    @MrCrispyduck 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know this is old. But what an unbelievable machine.

  • @828cc
    @828cc 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for uploading this.