Burt Munro

Motorcycle racer and record holder

Burt Munro - Motorcycle racer and record holder
Born

1899
126 years ago

Died

January 6th, 1978
47 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

New Zealand

Links & References

A motorcycle racer from New Zealand achieved significant recognition for setting land speed records. Remarkably, the individual set a record of 183.586 mph at Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967 on a modified 1920 Indian motorcycle. This accomplishment remained unbeaten in its class for decades. The effort to push the limits of speed involved considerable innovation and engineering on the motorcycle to enhance performance. The story of this racer gained further attention with the release of the film 'The World's Fastest Indian'.

Set a land speed record of 183.586 mph in 1967

Modified a 1920 Indian motorcycle for racing

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