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In its final stages, the Indian's displacement was 950 cc (as built it was 600 cc) and was driven by a triple chain drive system. The "Munro Special," as Munro called his bike, is now owned by Neville Hayes, in New Zealand's South Island, and is on display at E Hayes & Sons, Invercargill.
How fast did Burt Munro go on his Indian Motorcycle? ›
In 1967, 68-year-old New Zealand native Burt Munro made motorcycle history by setting a new official land speed record - 184.087 mph with unofficial top speed of 205.67 mph—when he raced his heavily modified 1920 Indian Scout Streamliner across the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, U.S.A. Now, to celebrate the 50th ...
How many cc's was Burt Munro's Indian? ›
The 1920 Indian Scout 'Burt Munro Special' — the 1920 Indian Scout portrayed in the film — started life as a 600 cc motorcycle with a designed top speed of 55 mph. Munro's streamlined record-setter was substantially modified with capacity being increased to 950 cc, and a recorded speed of 205 mph.
Who owns Burt Munro's Indian? ›
Today, E Hayes and Sons are the proud and respectful custodians of Burt Munro's legacy through our ownership of his Authentic, Original and Legendary 1920 Indian Scout. This remarkable machine is on display along with many other items of memorabilia here in our store for you to share - where Burt himself left them.
Why did Indian Motorcycle fail? ›
The Gilroy, California company announced it would shut its doors on Friday, September 19, 2003, after failing to obtain necessary financing to continue operations. The announcement comes 50 years after the first Indian Motorcycle company ceased operations and five years after the current entity was created.
Are Indian motorcycles allowed in Hells Angels? ›
Members in North America are required to ride U.S.-built motorcycles; Harley-Davidson bikes are most common in the club, although other American brands, such as Victory and Indian, are also permitted.
How accurate is the movie The world's Fastest Indian? ›
The movie's tag line is "Based on one hell of a true story," and the basic story is indeed true as is Munro's speed record, 190 mph set in 1967.
Is the Indian Motorcycle movie based on a true story? ›
In The World's Fastest Indian, Anthony Hopkins plays the true story of New Zealander Burt Munro, a man who never let the dreams of youth fade. After a lifetime perfecting his classic 1920 Indian motorcycle, Munro sets off from New Zealand to test his bike at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
What is the fastest anyone has ever gone on a motorcycle? ›
The first official Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) record was set in 1920, when Gene Walker rode an Indian on Daytona Beach at 104.12 mph (167.56 km/h). Since late 2010, the Ack Attack team has held the motorcycle land speed record at 376.36 mph (605.69 km/h).
Which bike is the god of speed? ›
1. Kawasaki Ninja Ninja H2R:
| Brand | Kawasaki |
|---|
| Estimated dry rate | 216 kg |
| Claimed peak power | 310 HP @14000 RPM |
| Power/weight ratio | 1.44 hp/kg |
May 4, 2024
The highest recorded sale was $285,000 for a 1915 Indian 8-Valve Board Track Racer on Aug 16 2023. What was the lowest recorded sale price for a Indian Motorcycle? The lowest recorded sale price was $1,250 for a 1975 Indian ME100 on Jan 8 2024. What is the average sale price of a Indian Motorcycle?
Why was Burt Munros' bike so fast? ›
The original 1920 Scout was barely capable of a top speed of 96 km/h, but Munro continuously tuned the engine, making every single component as light as possible by hand, and installed it in a streamlined chassis of his own design.
What speed did Burt Munro fastest? ›
(For the record, Munro rode the bike at 184.087 mph, with an unofficial top speed of 205.67 mph). He did it on an Indian Scout, which he had modified in his Invercargill garage. The World's Fastest Indian was a hit, and made Munro's Indian motorcycle, and, briefly, Invercargill (especially Oreti Beach), famous.
What happened to Burt Munro's bike? ›
The store's late owner, Irving Hayes, bought his old friend's bike after Munro passed away and put it in his shop – E. Hayes & Sons Ltd. His grandson now continues that tradition. “The most authentic Munro Special is here in Invercargill,” John Munro says.
Who owns Indian Motorcycle company now? ›
Indian Motorcycle (or Indian) is an American brand of motorcycles owned and produced by American automotive manufacturer Polaris Inc. Independent operations ended in 1953; resumed operations in 1999 in Gilroy, CA. Purchased by Polaris Industries in 2011.
How accurate was the world's fastest Indian movie? ›
In the movie, Burt is trying to break the 200 mph (322 km/h) barrier. In reality, the speed was a bit lower. Munro only topped 200 mph in unofficial run. In timed runs, he did 190 mph (306 km/h) in qualification while his final average speed of the two record runs was 183.59 mph or 295.453 km/h.
