The Machines That Built America

S01E04 Motorcycle Kings

As the 19th century draws to a close, personal transportation is limited to walking or horseback riding. However, ambitious innovators William Harley and Arthur Davidson envision a revolutionary concept—attaching a motor to a bicycle. They prepare to challenge the formidable George Hendee and his Indian Motorcycle in an epic David versus Goliath showdown. Aiming to conquer a market worth over $7 billion today, these rivals will push their creations to the extreme while embracing the thrill of the open road.