Hog Heroes: Evel Knievel
Evel Knievel didn’t just ride his XR-750–he launched it over cars and buses hundreds of feet in the air, often breaking not only his bike, but his bones, in the process.
Because of his dedication to guts and glory, millions of kids grew up wanting to ride Harley Davidson motorcycles. Evel Knievel was fearless, tough, and fiercely independent, qualities that go hand-in-hand with the mystique of riding a Harley. He was invincible and bigger than life to millions of people, and he represented the qualities of Harley riders everywhere.
He was an icon, and is as big a part of American lore as John Wayne, Steve McQueen or Clint Eastwood.