Harley And The Davidsons - Season 1eps3 Page

The most interesting feature of of the Harley and the Davidsons miniseries is its depiction of the "Knucklehead" engine's birth and its role in saving the company during the Great Depression .

While the episode highlights several historical milestones, it also blends drama with fiction. Here are the key "features" and interesting facts from the finale: 1. The Legendary "Knucklehead" Engine Harley and the Davidsons - Season 1Eps3

Reviewers and historians have noted that Episode 3 takes significant liberties with historical facts for dramatic effect: The most interesting feature of of the Harley

: The episode portrays "hooligan" or outlaw racing as being open to black and female riders in the 1930s with Harley-Davidson's support. While inclusive, critics from Cycle News describe these scenes as mostly fictionalized drama. They simply called it the "OHV" (Overhead Valve)

: In an interesting historical "goof" noted by IMDb , the company didn't actually call it the "Knucklehead" at the time. They simply called it the "OHV" (Overhead Valve) ; the iconic nickname only became popular in the postwar chopper culture.

The episode focuses on the development of the , famously known as the Knucklehead.

: The series finale depicts Bill Harley calling the engine "the fastest damn motorcycle in the world" after its successful trials. 2. Historical Creative Liberties