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sdcr
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John Penton passed at 100
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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/
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Re: John Penton passed at 100
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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.
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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
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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....
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