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The Only Harley-Davidson That Evel Knievel Trusted For Stunt Jumps
Feb 23, 2025
Evel Knievel , born Robert Craig Knievel, was the epitome of daredevilry, a name synonymous with heart-stopping motorcycle jumps and death-defying jumps long before modern-day performers such as Travis Pastrana were even born. Throughout the 1970s, he captivated the world, launching himself over cars, buses, and even canyons with nothing but grit, skill, and the luck of his motorcycle beneath him.
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But Knievel wasn’t just a stunt rider; he was an entertainer and a pioneer who pushed the limits of what was physically possible on two wheels. He experimented with several different twin-cylinder motorcycles throughout his career, but he only trusted one Harley-Davidson to carry him to safety. And the funny thing is – Harley had originally designed it as a low-production factory race bike.
The XR750 Was Evel Knievel's Main Stunt Jump Bike
Evel Knievel rode a number of different motorcycles over the course of his career, but the bike that he’s best remembered for has to be the Harley-Davidson XR750 like the replica pictured above. He first started jumping the XR in 1970, and it remained his bike of choice until his final, infamous shark-jumping performance in 1977.
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