Reviewers and historians have noted that Episode 3 takes significant liberties with historical facts for dramatic effect:
The episode focuses on the development of the , famously known as the Knucklehead. Harley and the Davidsons - Season 1Eps3
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 . Reviewers and historians have noted that Episode 3
: The show introduces a fictional character named Wharton , a chairman of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) who acts as a primary antagonist trying to shut down outlaw races. 3. Business Maneuvers Harley and the Davidsons - Season 1Eps3
: 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.