Barry Sheene Quotes

Motorcycle riding has been a passion of mine since my 20th birthday, and as a proud member of the American Motorcyclist Association and the Harley Owners Group, I can attest that responsible riding has many unique recreational benefits for millions of Americans.

I think there's a stereotype of what a biker is, and I think that's one of the reasons people are shocked when they find out that I ride. I've been trying to break down the stereotypes and inspire new riders.

Harley's been influential, but I'm not a big Harley fan.

There isn't a lot written about the motorcycle culture.

I grew up in a small town where we played around on motorcycles and things, but it really started when I got old enough. I think I was obsessed with the culture of riding. I got sick of having to date guys who rode motorcycles for me to be on them.

I've been on and off motorbikes most of my life.

The first time I went to Sturgis, I remember thinking, 'This motorcycle thing, this is me.'

My dad is a motorcycle guy, not some Hollywood dude.

A lot of fans know that I love motorcycles. That's a big love of mine. I could spend days on the bike if I had the time.

I especially love my Moto Guzzi.

My secret passion is motorbikes. I want a Kawasaki Ninja.

I know a little bit about motorcycles and motorcycle riding.

I know what it's like to go very fast on motorcycles. Those moments, they stay with you.

I've got a love affair with Harley-Davidson. One of my earliest photos with my dad is of him holding me as a baby on his bike.

I've been riding motorcycles since my early 20s, and I loved the hipness of the subculture.

My dad had a Vincent Black Shadow, which was a quite particular thing: it was the fastest cycle of its era... It sparked a world for me; when I was old enough, I got a motorcycle.

If ever there was a show that could be termed a mascot for people who ride Harleys, it's 'Renegade,' and I'm real proud of that.

I respect motorcycles so much.

If somebody asks you the same questions 25 times, maybe 2,500 times, do you still want to talk about the same thing?

I've had Harleys on both sides of the Atlantic, so I'm a lover of a Harley motorcycle.

Sir, you have but two topics, yourself and me. I am sick of both.

We all like motorcycles to some degree.

To be honest, it is boring to talk about winning.

I've been giving interviews for the last 25 or 30 years, more often than not answering the same questions over and over again, ad nauseum.

I was crushingly bored talking about politics 30 hours a week.