Commenting on his decision, Robbie said: “I’m never jumped a Harley-Davidson before and I\u2019m ten years older than my dad was when he retired.”<\/p>\n
He added that he has always dreamed of emulating his father by attempting the jump that ended the legendary daredevil’s career.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, someone who may need to consider upgrading their motorbike insurance is television presenter Richard Hammond.<\/p>\n
The Top Gear star has been given a new motorbike for his 40th birthday by wife Mindy, the Sun reports, meaning he now has a collection of six bikes, together with 18 cars.
\nRobbie has successfully completed more than 350 professional jumps, including 20 world records. He plans to attempt a 16 bus jump compared to the 13 bus jump of his father. Robbie says “Daredevils are a dying breed. I’m proud to have been raised by one and to be one myself.”<\/p>\n
The death-defying stunt is scheduled to take place in London at Wembley Stadium on June 12, some 35 years after his father’s attempt.<\/p>\n