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 year of production. The next year, KTM brought over 1,000, and the rest is history. The components used were high-end – Ceriani forks and shocks, Oldani brakes, Magura levers, and more. This specific Penton Six Day (VIN: 20152661) has had lots of work done recently, including media blasting and powder coating many of the metal parts, rebuilt carb and choke, installing new PVL electronic ignition, and an overhaul of the engine.
Find this Penton Six Days for sale in Amesbury, Massachusetts with an unmet opening bid of $3,250 here on eBay.
Post-Sale Update: This Penton Six Days 125 ISDT sold for $1,895 on eBay after 23 bids. The seller says this is "ugly but runs fantastic." I actually love the way it looks, as long as it all stays together! The Penton Six Days 125 (actually called the "Six Day") was…
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…
After John Penton and KTM started their relationship with the 125 ISDT Six Days, the two companies expanded their relationship to cover multiple displacements. The Penton Berkshire was the smallest at 100cc. For more on the Penton/KTM relationship, check out this article from KTM themselves. This specific Berkshire has had…
