Harley and the Davidsons

Synopsis

Based on a true story, "Harley and the Davidsons" charts the birth of this iconic bike during a time of great social and technological change beginning at the turn of the 20th century.

First Air Date: 2016-09-05

Last Air Date: 2016-09-07

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Networks: Discovery

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Top Cast

Bug Hall as Arthur Davidson
Annie Read as Caroline Jachthuber
Tommy Bastow as Otto
Hera Hilmar as Emma
Mitchell Mullen as Carlisle
Michiel Huisman as Walter Davidson
Daniel Coonan as Big Bill Davidson
Essa O'Shea as Clara Beisel
Alex Felton as Jones
Robert Aramayo as Bill Harley

Seasons

Season 1 (2016)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Amazing Machine (2016-09-05)

Bill Harley and brothers Walter and Arthur Davidson found a motorcycle company in a shed behind the Davidson's home. But competition is fierce, and Walter has to put their fledgling business on the map by risking his life in racing competitions to beat the industry powerhouse, Indian Motorcycles. The rivalry between the two companies escalates with deadly consequences.
Ep. 2: Race to the Top (2016-09-06)

Walter and Bill convince Arthur that Harley-Davidson must rejoin the racing community if their business is to survive. Distracted by their race to the top, the founders of Harley-Davidson leave themselves vulnerable to a devastating and unforeseen threat to the survival of their company.
Ep. 3: Legacy (2016-09-07)

The Great Depression ravages America and cripples the motorcycle industry. With their company on the brink of ruin, Walter, Arthur, and Bill flout conventional wisdom by embarking on their most ambitious and expensive design yet.