When most folks think of Evel Knievel's motorcycle, they envision the daredevil’s iconic star-spangled Harley-Davidson XR750. Color-coordinated with his famous Stars and Stripes jumpsuit, the custom Hog practically completes the Evel Knievel persona. However, Robert Craig Knievel was an adamant moto enthusiast well beyond his ostentatious stunt spectacles.
As proof, Knievel opened Washington’s Lake Moses Honda dealership in 1965. During this time, Japanese imports received backlash from domestic manufacturers and consumers alike. So, to promote business, Knievel attempted the first stunt of his career, jumping a crate of rattlesnakes and two mountain lions on a 250cc Honda scrambler.
