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What was the name of the rocket-powered cycle Evel Knievel used to attempt the Snake River Canyon jump?

  • Skycycle X-1

  • Skycycle X-2

  • Skycycle X-3

  • Skycycle X-4

Answer

On September 8, 1974, Evel Knievel attempted to jump across the Snake River Canyon in Idaho using a rocket-powered cycle called the Skycycle X-2. The jump failed due to a parachute malfunction, but Knievel survived with minor injuries.
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