Murdoch suspects the experimental "superfast" machine was tampered with before the demo.

Harley and Davidson did indeed start their company in 1903 in Milwaukee. By 1910 (when the episode is set), they had already released their first production bikes and built their first factory.

Detective Murdoch investigates the death of a motorcycle inventor who plunges over a cliff during a high-speed demonstration.

The episode pokes fun at the lack of safety equipment in the era; motorcycle helmets weren't seriously researched until after the death of T.E. Lawrence in 1935. ⭐ Fan & Critical Reception

The script frequently references 20th-century motorcycle films, most notably Easy Rider (1969), through its title and dialogue.