The Machines That Built America S1E4 — Motorcycle Kings
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The Machines That Built America•Season 1•Episode 4

Motorcycle Kings

7.5/10 · 38 votesAug 1, 202143 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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At the end of the 19th century, private travel means taking a walk or riding a horse. But scrappy upstarts William Harley and Arthur Davidson have a bold vision for a new form of transportation--connecting a motor to a bicycle. They'll take on George Hendee's

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Episode Summary

"Motorcycle Kings" is episode 4 of The Machines That Built America season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 38 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on August 1, 2021.

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