John Penton (motorcyclist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

John Penton (motorcyclist)

American motorcycle racer

Date of Birth: 19-Aug-1925

Place of Birth: Amherst, Ohio, United States

Profession: businessperson, motorcycle racer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

John Penton (born August 19, 1925) was an influential figure in the development of off-road motorcycle racing in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.
He was a national champion enduro rider and entrepreneur who went on to develop an enduro motorcycle brand that bore his name.
He also founded a successful off-road motorcycle boot and apparel company.
Penton was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998.