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On July 10, 2010, a special temporary exhibit entitled TRUE EVEL: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel was opened at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The exhibit was opened in collaboration with Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and Evel's oldest son, Kelly. Among the various artifacts from Knievel's life, the exhibit included his.

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List of Evel Knievel career jumps The career jumps and stunts of motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel spanned from 1965 to 1980. [1] As a professional daredevil, Knievel attempted or successfully jumped over 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps, as well as his failed 1974 X-2 Skycycle rocket jump.

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If you do, you hopefully remember the Stratocycle, a modified Harley XLCH that Evel rides as he stars (as himself) in the fictional story. For those of you that have no idea what I'm talking about, check out this trailer: That bike is now up for sale, and the estimated sale price is hefty (between $200K-$300K).

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In May 1975 Evel Knievel attempted to jump 13 double decker buses on board a modified Harley-Davidson XR750 at the old Wembley stadium. But even before he set off down the ramp, he knew he wasn.

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To mark the 35th anniversary of Evel Knievel's famous Wembley Stadium jump in London on May 26, 1975, the Harley-Davidson Museum will host True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel, this summer. This special exhibition celebrates the iconic stuntman's life and legend.

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Hindsight is 20/20, though, and in a split second, Knievel's 300-pound Harley floated down to the landing ramp. Knievel rode away, A.J. Foyt won the race, and America rejoiced. Hamilton's movie, Evel Knievel, premiered later that June, 50 years ago this summer. Perhaps the film was too goofy, or playboy Hamilton wasn't rugged enough.

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The Hidden Truth Behind The Harley Davidson XR750: Evel Knievel's Bike By Emma Starr Published May 9, 2020 The XR-750 was manufactured purely for racing purposes, but then evolved into the infamous bike used by the legend, Evel Knievel. Via Hotcars Let's delve into the real history behind the Harley-Davidson XR-750.

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By Richard Severo. Dec. 1, 2007. Evel Knievel, the hard-living, death-defying adventurer who went from stealing motorcycles to riding them in a series of spectacular airborne stunts in the 1960s.

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The bike was used in a daring rescue sequence when Knievel breaks his mechanic friend (Kelly) out of a psychiatric hospital. After filming had wrapped, the "Stratocycle" was sold to Tom Bolfert, Harley-Davidson's head of archives, for just $500. In late 2015, the bike was listed on eBay with a starting bid of $200,000.

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Evel Knievel's Harley was customized by Bud Ekins, the legendary stunt motorcycle rider who worked with McQueen. During Viva Knievel, Evel played himself as his character fended off Mexican drug.

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Daredevil Evel Knievel and Harley-Davidson. The story of the world's greatest daredevil and his favourite motorcycles. In the rough-and-tumble copper mining town of Butte, Montana, during the late 1950s, a young Robert Craig Knievel struggled to make a name for himself. Having dabbled in crime and worked odd jobs as a miner, a hunting guide.

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Born: October 17, 1938, Montana Died: November 30, 2007, Florida Famous for: Jumping buses, rivers and massive fountains Bikes jumped: Harleys, Triumphs, Nortons, American Eagles Number of.

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"Evil Knievel" was the nickname a police officer gave him in jail one night after he crashed his motorcycle while trying to escape the fuzz. But fearing an association with the notorious motorcycle club Hells Angels, Knievel tweaked the spelling to "Evel Knievel." Here's a look at the legend's career and Knievel's favorite Harley-Davidson .

Evel Knievel's HarleyDavidson XR750 National Museum of American History


Robert Craig Knievel (October 17, 1938 - November 30, 2007), known professionally as Evel Knievel ( / ˈiːvəl kəˈniːvəl / ), was an American stunt performer and entertainer. Throughout his career, he attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. Knievel was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999. [1]

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Written Annual Readers Global Mentions Home / Motorcycles What Kind of Motorcycle Did Evel Knievel Ride? Benjamin Smith | Updated on September 29, 2021 Evil Knievel will forever be known for his daring televised motorcycle stunts, many that him left him severely injured.

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Evel Knievel, born Robert Craig Knievel (Oct. 17, 1938 - Nov. 30, 2007), was an American daredevil and entertainer. He performed some of the most death-defying stunts on this 1972 Harley-Davidson XR-750. During his career, Knievel suffered 35 to 40 broken bones as a result of his daring stunts.