John Penton is a legend in the off-road community and was deservedly admitted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998. He was influential not only in motorcycle design, but even in apparel (boots) and in growing the business of racing.
Reader Mike A. just let me know about a documentary that’s about to come out, which should chronicle Penton’s story, and I thought I should pass it along.
Check out the trailer here:
Or check out this link for more information on the film and screening times/locations.
John Penton had a huge impact on two legendary motorcycle manufacturers at roughly the same time. Husqvarna and KTM both owe some of their success to the Ohio farmer. When Penton’s wife died in 1958 he took a year off to ride motorcycles. In the course of that year he…
The Penton Six Day was a very important motorcycle - it was the start of the commercial relationship between John Penton and KTM. For more on the Penton/KTM relationship, check out this article from KTM themselves. Just 400 of these bikes were brought to the US in '68, the first…
Post-Sale Update: After 30 bids on eBay, this Penton sold for $3,176. The Penton Six Day was a very important motorcycle - it was the start of the commercial relationship between John Penton and KTM. For more on the Penton/KTM relationship, check out this article from KTM themselves. Just 400…
