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Motorcycle Quotes

Lines about two wheels, freedom, and the pull of the open road.

This collection gathers reflections on motorcycles as an escape, a hobby, and sometimes a hard lesson learned on the road. Riders describe cruising for release before a show, weighing safety gear against risk, and accidents that stick with them long after. For more open-road themes, browse Adventure quotes.

My first car was a motorcycle.

Quotes by Adam Carolla

I try to get away and take my motorcycle on a ride whenever I can. I'll take my bike out before the show and just cruise.

Quotes by Zac Brown

I had a terrible motorcycle accident, in San Francisco as matter of fact. Doing a picture called... oh, this is terrible. It's a very well-known film and I can't remember the name. That's what happens when you get older... I...

Quotes by William Lucking

Also, I knew that the impact of Motorcycle Diaries was going to be so resonant for all of us who went through the experience of making it that I didn't want to do anything that could reflect it.

Quotes by Walter Salles

Adventure Quotes

Taking B12 is the price of getting to be vegan, the way wearing a helmet is the price of getting to ride a motorcycle and giving up alcohol for nine months is the price of getting to have a baby.

Quotes by Victoria Moran

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...

Quotes by Tim Walberg

My uncle who helped in a big part of raising me from when I was young, had moved from California, and would just tell me these legendary stories of these motorcycle clubs that he was around and that he used...

Quotes by Theo Rossi

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

Quotes by Taylor Lautner

I carry groceries home on the tank of my motorcycle.

Quotes by Stephan Jenkins

Emotion Quotes

I've spent my entire career on horseback or on a motorcycle. It boxes you in, the way people perceive you. I read a lot of scripts. Most of 'em go to other actors.

Quotes by Sam Elliott

A motorcycle is an independent thing.

Quotes by Ryan Hurst

Wherever there are rock 'n' rollers, we'll play. That's what we've been doing for more than 30 years - rock 'n' roll. It's made me everything from an honorary mayor to honorary member of a motorcycle gang.

Quotes by Ronnie Hawkins

I've got an electric little motorcycle that I go to the supermarket with every day, and it's powered by the solar panels, so it's really got a zero carbon footprint.

Quotes by Roger McGuinn

Realistically, my favorite thing really is going out and seeing the different problems that people have in different geographical areas. Not just from a standpoint of the area that they may be in or the city they may be in...

Quotes by Richard Rawlings

Freedom Quotes

I used to watch some of the other motorcycle shows on television 10 or 15 years ago because I was a gearhead and I'd be depressed at the end because I can't afford a $200,000 motorcycle.

Quotes by Richard Rawlings

I have crashed on a motorcycle that was going at 140mph, so I know what it feels like.

Quotes by Rachel Kushner

I guess rebelliousness has been explored in many movies, but what about the smart kids' rebellion? Not just the motorcycle jackets and that kind of rebellion; it's the dorky kid - what could he do?

Quotes by Portia Doubleday

Motorcycle garb is the way I looked to Warhol. Then came the Armani suits.

Quotes by Peter Marino

My mother was an orthopedic nurse for 20 years, and she forbade all of us children to ever get on a motorcycle, and we listened.

Quotes by Noah Wyle

Speed Quotes

The first jolt I received in my life was when I lost my father in a motorcycle accident when I was eight. I would have been with him if he hadn't turned down my request to go out with him...

Quotes by Nobu Matsuhisa

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of motorcycle quotes are in this collection?
This page gathers lines from riders and public figures about the pull of motorcycles - the escape of a solo ride, the safety trade-offs, and the memories tied to two wheels.
Why do people share motorcycle quotes?
Motorcycle quotes capture a sense of freedom and adrenaline that's hard to put into words, so people share them to express their own love of riding or to caption a ride photo.
Do these quotes cover the risks of riding, not just the fun?
Yes, several quotes touch on the safety trade-offs and even a serious accident, offering a more grounded, honest side of biker culture beyond just the thrill.
Are these quotes from professional riders only?
No, the quotes come from a range of people, including performers who use riding as a personal escape rather than a career.
Where can I find related themes like freedom or adventure?
You can continue exploring with our Adventure and Freedom quote collections for more open-road inspiration.

Whether it's the thrill of speed or the freedom of a solo ride, these lines capture why bikers keep coming back. Explore more moods in our Freedom and Speed collections.