Although Evel Knievel rode many different bikes throughout his career, he is most closely associated with the Harley Davidson XR750 tracker, also called the 70-XR-750 and predecessor of the Model KR. This dirt track racer sports a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) air cooled V-twin Engine with two 36 mm Mikuni carburetors. Bore / stroke 76 mm × 81 mm (3.0 in × 3.2 in) (1970 iron head) 79 mm × 76 mm (3.1 in × 3.0 in) (alloy head 1972– ) Stock power was 82 hp (61 kW) @ 7,700 rpm and top speed was 115 mph (185 km/h).
Built In: U.S.A.Bike Style: Trackers
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Evel Knievel’s XR-750 Bike Specifications – Movie Bikes
| FEATURE | SPECS |
|---|---|
| Class Styling | Trackers |
| Frame | Harley Davidson Frame |
| Handlebars / Risers | MX / Tracker Bars |
| Intake Cover | Cone Filter |
| Motor Brand | Harley Davidson |
| Motor Size (metric) | 0750cc |
| Paint Color(s) | Blue, Red., White |
| Seat | Slab |
| Suspension Front | Conventional – Standard |
| Suspension Rear | Swingarm Vertical Shocks |