Rachel Kushner Quotes

It wasn't until I went to college and I got my first motorcycle that I understood the thrill of speed.

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.

That is why, as soon as I felt a real attraction for my first passion which was the motorcycle, and in spite of the danger it could represent, they encouraged me.

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

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.

Short-circuit racing is full of health and safety, but the reason I ride a motorbike is because of the danger, and there is no place more dangerous than the TT.

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.

Those extreme-sports kids today are good, but they have it easy. Try falling off of a motorcycle going 70 or 80 miles per hour on asphalt. Believe me, nothing equals it.

I'm not the biggest motorcycle fan - they're cool and a lot of fun, but they're scary as well!

You don't suffer, kill yourself and take the risks I take just for money. I love bike racing.

I grew up on two wheels in the dirt.

Endless motorbike talk can and does bore me.

Eventually, I grew out of my interest in motorcycles because they're quite dangerous. I don't ride them anymore. But I have this history.

I respect motorcycles so much.

I don't know who I would have been if I never watched MotoGP.

I was one of those late bloomers when it comes to motorcycles. I didn't get my motorcycle license until I was 25.

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

I love adrenaline. I like senseless violence.

I'm not into these mollycoddled sorts of things; I like a bit of danger. I haven't got a death wish, but it makes things exciting, doesn't it?

They don't call it the Wall of Death for nothing. The biggest risk is crashing off the top. That's when it gets really messy.

My first job was as a treetopper, and I was so damn good at it they called me 'Squirrel.' And then I joined the military and became a paratrooper. And later on in life I raced motorcycles and cars.

When you put your helmet on and you're in the race, I find that's just everything there is in the world.

Running with the bulls was the scariest and craziest thing I have ever done.

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

I love motocross and would love to have a go but I can't go anywhere near them in case I got injured.