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Burt Munro (25 March 1899 – 6 January 1978) was a motorcycle racer from New Zealand. He began riding motorcycles when he was 15. He is famous for setting a world record on 26 August 1967 with his motorcycle.

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  • 1920 Indian Scout Land Speed Record Motorcycle (14605496828)

    Munro's Indian on display in Invercargill

  • Burtmunro1920indian

    A replica of the 1920 Indian (with half the exterior removed to show detail) that Burt Munro used to set his record in 1967

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