
Britten Bike
See the record-breaking Britten V1000 motorbike, designed and built by Kiwi genius John Britten.
On now
Long-term display
Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Open every day 10am-6pm
(except Christmas Day)
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Bob Brookland and Craig Roberts share their memories of John Britten and explain what makes his world-beating motorbikes so unique.
The Britten V1000 is arguably Aotearoa New Zealand’s most famous motorbike – an iconic feat of design and engineering hand-built by John Britten and his team.
Bob and Craig remove the bodywork of the Britten V1000 revealing rarely seen working parts and talk about John and the 10 Britten Bikes. Audience questions and memories reveal more stories and details about John and the bikes.
See the record-breaking Britten V1000 motorbike, designed and built by Kiwi genius John Britten.
On now
Long-term display
Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga
A collection of photos showing the deinstallation of the Britten V1000, giving you access to parts of the bike rarely seen.
An exciting, beautifully illustrated book set in the world of museum treasures.