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Title: John Penton passed at 100
Post by: sdcr on September 19, 2025, 07:03:17 AM

The man behind Penton Motorcycles, and a  founding partner of KTM. RIP
https://powersportsbusiness.com/top-stories/2025/09/09/industry-icon-john-penton-passes-away-weeks-after-celebrating-100th-birthday/

Title: Re: John Penton passed at 100
Post by: SIR REAL ED on September 19, 2025, 07:45:37 AM

Anyone who has not watch the documentary The John Penton Story is missing out on what is one of the best 2 or 3 motorcycle documentaries ever made.

Rivals or exceeds On Any Sunday IMO.

Title: Re: John Penton passed at 100
Post by: guzzisteve on September 19, 2025, 08:06:34 AM

Had a Sachs 125 for a long time, he was one of the reasons why. I could get parts. RIP Mr Penton

Title: Re: John Penton passed at 100
Post by: JJ on September 19, 2025, 05:24:32 PM

An true enduro / motorcross / dirt bike Champion rider if there ever was one! 
Godspeed John Penton and R.I.P.  He had a great run.... :bow: :thumb: :cool: :boozing: