George Brough
George Brough (/ˈbrʌf/ BRUF) (21 April 1890 – 12 January 1970), was a motorcycle racer, world record holding motorcycle and automobile manufacturer and showman. He was known for his powerful and expensive Brough Superior motorcycles which were the first superbikes. George died in 1970 but his legacy lives on in the many Brough Superior motorcycles maintained by enthusiasts to this day.
George Brough | |
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Brough, wearing his personalised flat cap, riding one of his own motorcycles in a trials competition with onlooking spectators in the background, unspecified date | |
| Born | 21 April 1890 Basford, Nottingham, England |
| Died | 12 January 1970 (aged 79) Nottingham, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Motorcycle pioneer |
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