Burt Munro was a famous motorcycle racer and daredevil from New Zealand. He set three land speed records, one of which still stands, at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Burt Munro's birth name is Herbert James Munro.
Burt Munro was born on March 25, 1899.
Burt Munro was born on March 25, 1899.
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Burt Munro was a Kiwi (New Zealander) who during the 1960s set 3 motorcycle world speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats in the US, using his personally modified 1920 Indian and operating on a shoe-string budget. His achievements are portrayed in the New Zealand movie "The World's Fastest Indian" (2005) with Anthony Hopkins playing Munro with a really naff Kiwi accent
Burt Munro broke several land speed records in the 1960's and 1970's on his 1920 v-twin Indian Scout at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
Burt Munro was born on March 25, 1899 and died on January 6, 1978. Burt Munro would have been 78 years old at the time of death or 116 years old today.
The movie is 'The World's Fastest Indian' based on Burt Munro and it was filmed in Invercargill. See link to read full review. Anthony Hopkins played Burt Munro.
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The World's Fastest Indian (2006) starring Anthony Hopkins as Burt Munro.
Burt Munro's record that still stands is his 1000cc motorcycle speed record, set in 1967. He achieved a remarkable speed of 295.453 km/h (183.586 mph) on his modified 1920 Indian Scout at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. This record remains unbroken for the class of motorcycles he competed in, showcasing his ingenuity and determination in the world of motorcycle racing. Munro's legacy continues to inspire motorcyclists and speed enthusiasts around the globe.