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John Britten was a backyard inventor from New Zealand who designed and built an experimental motorcycle called the Britten V1000. Using his engineering skills and passion, he created an innovative design that went on to win races and set land speed records. Britten showed that with determination and an unconventional approach, amazing things can be accomplished even without a large team or budget. He is regarded as an innovator for producing a motorcycle that advanced design and performance far beyond what existed.

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John Britten Dare to Dream An Assignment by Danielle Taylor
Question 1 Why is he famous John Britten is famous for being a backyard inventor. Using his skills and passion to produce an experimental and innovative motorcycle that went on to win a number of races and hold several land speed records.
Question 2 What things did he create/invent? John Britten is famous for his development of the Britten V1000 motorcycle.
Question 3 What can we learn from him? That with a dream and a persistent attitude, amazing things can be done.
Question 4 Why might we call him an innovator? John Britten had a dream to build the fastest motorbike in the world and fr5om his garage-workshop he produced an entirely new design that was leap forward in motorbike design and engineering.
Question 5 What sort of things do you think he might have though about when he was creating? During the course of his creative process, I believe that he would be constantly thinking of the objective, providing a target or goal on which to strive.
Question 6 What else could you add to this research that you think is missing? The assignment concentrates on his achievements as a designer/innovator, however does not provide any insight into John Britten as a person. I understand that he was a very nice person with a family, and died when he was quite young.
Bibliography Britten Motorcycles website (britten.co.nz) Wikipedia John Britten TePapa website Britten V1000 motorcycle.

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Room 12 homework term 1 week 4 danielle taylor

  • 1. John Britten Dare to Dream An Assignment by Danielle Taylor
  • 2. Question 1 Why is he famous John Britten is famous for being a backyard inventor. Using his skills and passion to produce an experimental and innovative motorcycle that went on to win a number of races and hold several land speed records.
  • 3. Question 2 What things did he create/invent? John Britten is famous for his development of the Britten V1000 motorcycle.
  • 4. Question 3 What can we learn from him? That with a dream and a persistent attitude, amazing things can be done.
  • 5. Question 4 Why might we call him an innovator? John Britten had a dream to build the fastest motorbike in the world and fr5om his garage-workshop he produced an entirely new design that was leap forward in motorbike design and engineering.
  • 6. Question 5 What sort of things do you think he might have though about when he was creating? During the course of his creative process, I believe that he would be constantly thinking of the objective, providing a target or goal on which to strive.
  • 7. Question 6 What else could you add to this research that you think is missing? The assignment concentrates on his achievements as a designer/innovator, however does not provide any insight into John Britten as a person. I understand that he was a very nice person with a family, and died when he was quite young.
  • 8. Bibliography Britten Motorcycles website (britten.co.nz) Wikipedia John Britten TePapa website Britten V1000 motorcycle.