Motorcycling, for its many enthusiasts, is considered one of life’s many pleasures. He also launched the careers of men and women, many of whom are now inducted into the motorcycling world’s hall of fame. This article will introduce some of the most famous people in the sport and their fame.

Robert Craig Knievel or better known as Evil Knievel. Who could forget this supposed legend, the “King of Daredevils”. He became the most famous motorcycle jumper in the world and has inspired many people to follow the path he has taken. He began his career in the late 1960’s and had set multiple entries in the Guinness Book of World Records throughout his career. He passed away on November 30, 2007.

Roger Liddell of Martinsville, Indiana, also known as Mr. Backwards. His claim to fame would be his motorcycle jump backwards. Doing this earned him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records and he was even featured on the hit TV show “Ripley’s Believe it or Not.” His last world record was jumping six cars backwards.

Super Joe Einhorn rose to fame, jumping his Triumph 650 over 20 cars in 1971. He had many accidents during his career, but the one that triggered his retirement was a terrible crash in 1976 that left him partially brain damaged.

Henry “The Pitbull” Rife started jumping at the age of 5. He preferred quads for jumping and his biggest jump was 132′ from ramp to ground. He attempted to jump a trailer from a house but failed, leaving him unconscious for nearly 45 minutes and sustaining multiple bodily injuries. He made a comeback and even appeared on The David Letterman Show last year in September.

“Fearless” Bob Siros: Bob was part of Siros’ Daredevils World Champion thrill show. His claim to fame was the “Whirly Bird jump”, where he jumped his motorcycle onto a helicopter while its blades were spinning.

Bob Duffey labeled “The fastest man on two backwards wheels”. Recorded ET of 11.71 seconds and a trap speed of 122 mph.

Bubba Blackwell – “The Buell American Daredevil” got his start in motorcycle racing and won the National Superbike Heavyweight Championship in 1988. But like many others, his dream is to become a stuntman like his hero, Knievel. He claimed fame: jumping over 20 cars breaking his idol’s record of 19 cars set in 1971.

Debbie Evans – The quiz queen. She was the first woman to successfully compete in the US Trials in the late 1970s and she is considered the greatest female cyclist in the history of the sport. She is a member of the Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame.

Robby Madison. Claim to Fame: He broke the previous record set for “Longest Motorcycle Jump.” He set a new record of 322 feet, 7 inches (98.34 meters) in January 2008, which was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Debbie Lawler – “The Flying Angel”. She achieved the world record for indoor motorcycle jumps for women. She was 21 years old when she jumped over 16 cars at the Houston Astrodome. The length of the jump was recorded at 101 feet.