The Bike of the Daredevil

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

Evel Knievel was the most famous and most incredible daredevil of all time. He jumped with his bike over a stack of cars, or between the two sides of a canyon, or between two skyscrapers.

From 1970 to 1977 he was sponsored by Harley-Davidson, using then their model XR-750. His televised performances earned him a lot of money, with which he bought luxury vehicles, including a Harley-Davidson Shovelhead custom-made for him in 1980 and decorated with a golden eagle. RM Auctions will sell it on 25 and 26 April in Novi, Michigan. The estimate is not yet available on their website.

Evel Knievel was often severely injured, and the end of his life was a nightmare.

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

There was no buyer at $ 28 K. This bike had belonged to a legendary driver, indeed, but after his achievements.