55 years ago, on the hallowed ground of the Bonneville Salt flats, Burt Munro cemented his name in history by setting a top-speed record on his bored out 1920 Indian Scout. This record stands to this day. His unorthodox methods and homemade components make his achievements all the more incredible. He made his own barrels, flywheels, pistons, cams and followers, lubrication system, and hand-carved his con-rods from a Caterpillar tractor axle, and hardened and tempered them to 143 tons tensile str
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55 years ago, on the hallowed ground of the Bonneville Salt flats, Burt Munro cemented his name in history by setting a top-speed record on his bored out 1920 Indian Scout. This record stands to this day. His unorthodox methods and homemade components make his achievements all the more incredible. He made his own barrels, flywheels, pistons, cams and followers, lubrication system, and hand-carved his con-rods from a Caterpillar tractor axle, and hardened and tempered them to 143 tons tensile str
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Burt Munro took a 1920 Indian Scout and spent decades turning it into a land-speed rocket. In 1967, at age 68, he set a record at Bonneville, hitting 183.59 mph in the under-1000cc class—a mark that still stands. A self-taught mechanic, he modified the bike himself, pushing the limits with homemade parts and relentless determination. His story became The World’s Fastest Indian, a testament to ingenuity, perseverance, and the pursuit of speed. #motorsports | Truck Stop Chic
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Burt Munro took a 1920 Indian Scout and spent decades turning it into a land-speed rocket. In 1967, at age 68, he set a record at Bonneville, hitting 183.59 mph in the under-1000cc class—a mark that still stands. A self-taught mechanic, he modified the bike himself, pushing the limits with homemade parts and relentless determination. His story became The World’s Fastest Indian, a testament to ingenuity, perseverance, and the pursuit of speed. #motorsports | Truck Stop Chic
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Final destination: Bonneville Salt Flats. Lee Munro Racing recreates the historic run of his great uncle, the legendary Burt Munro: http://ind.to/HGCxWc #BELIKEBURT | Indian Motorcycle
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Final destination: Bonneville Salt Flats. Lee Munro Racing recreates the historic run of his great uncle, the legendary Burt Munro: http://ind.to/HGCxWc #BELIKEBURT | Indian Motorcycle
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History comes to life: Firing up the "Munro Special" 1920 Indian Scout
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The true story of Burt Munro, the Kiwi man that made motorcycle history by setting the official land speed record 💨 The World's Fastest Indian, stream on ThreeNow #theworldsfastestindian #anthonyhopkins #worldsfastestindian #movieclips #moviescene #burtmunro #nz #newzealand | Three
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Lee Munro has certainly made his great uncle Burt proud by setting a new Indian motorbike land speed record. It's been 50 years since the legendary Burt Munro thrashed across the Bonneville Salt Flats to set his record, now Lee is creating his own Munro legacy. Full story here: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/watch-lee-munro-makes-great-uncle-burt-proud-setting-new-indian-motorbike-land-speed-record-in-us?auto=5512000094001 | 1News
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Remembering Burt Munro on the anniversary of his most famous land speed record! of 184.087 miles an hour set way back in 1967 and it still holds today! | Land Speed Racing USA
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On this day we remember Burt Munro—a man who proved you don’t need money, youth, or fancy equipment to do something extraordinary. Just stubborn determination, a willingness to learn, and the nerve to keep going when common sense says stop. Burt passed away on January 6, 1978, at the age of 78, following a stroke the year before that affected his coordination. Even as his health failed, his love for motorcycles never did. Before his passing, he sold his machines to a friend so they would remain
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Some of the action at this year's Burt Munro Challenge in Southland. Images by Robyn Edie, Kavinda Herath and John Hawkins. | The Southland Times
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