Harley LiveWire
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You will not be disappointed. I was lucky to be able to ride Livewire in Nashville this summer at the World Dealer Meeting. It rocks. It is like nothing else I have ever ridden. The power is constant and linear. The delivery is utterly seamless. Roll off the throttle and you have fantastic engine braking. It really is a very quick bike and handles very well indeed.
The whole finish of the machine is utter quality. I would buy one tomorrow.
There is a chance that the Livewire demo fleet will be in the UK next summer. Grab yourself a ride....
The whole finish of the machine is utter quality. I would buy one tomorrow.
There is a chance that the Livewire demo fleet will be in the UK next summer. Grab yourself a ride....
Thanks for mentioning this, I'd never heard of the Livewire so looked it up. Interesting machine. Pretty much goes against all that I love about noisy, smelly, anti-social motorcycles but, as is typical for Harley, the roadshow/marketing/customer feedback program is a first rate way to get the idea out there. Wouldn't mind a test ride if they bring it over... it might be all we'll be allowed to ride in LEZs in the not too distant future!
I love the fact that Harley is doing this. I've ridden a couple of their motorcycles and while I can see their appeal (sort of), they really aren't for me (buy a new bike that feels like you're running an old timer imho). But this thing goes directly against that. It shows that they know they have to do something to attract a different crowd, and they're not afraid to do it.
But, my main question is, how will it do against "veterans" in this field like the Zero SR, widely luaded as being the best electric bike, and by many reviewers stated to be the "second coming" of the motorbike.
But, my main question is, how will it do against "veterans" in this field like the Zero SR, widely luaded as being the best electric bike, and by many reviewers stated to be the "second coming" of the motorbike.
ZesPak said:
I love the fact that Harley is doing this. I've ridden a couple of their motorcycles and while I can see their appeal (sort of), they really aren't for me (buy a new bike that feels like you're running an old timer imho). But this thing goes directly against that. It shows that they know they have to do something to attract a different crowd, and they're not afraid to do it.
But, my main question is, how will it do against "veterans" in this field like the Zero SR, widely luaded as being the best electric bike, and by many reviewers stated to be the "second coming" of the motorbike.
Harley have the capacity and dealer network worldwide , where is the nearest zero dealer to london ? But, my main question is, how will it do against "veterans" in this field like the Zero SR, widely luaded as being the best electric bike, and by many reviewers stated to be the "second coming" of the motorbike.
bimsb6 said:
Harley have the capacity and dealer network worldwide , where is the nearest zero dealer to london ?
Like I said, I love the fact Harley is doing this. I was not commenting on their network, just on their ability to take on established electrical bikes. Though I am surprised that the Zero has only one dealer in the UK? Why would that be? Over here (BeNeLux) these things are very favourably taxed, and we have plenty of dealers. Odd that they're so absent in the UK.The fact that Harley is a well known brand will of course help them sell, but it won't help them make a better product.
But I hope they do.
Oh and I'm no big fan of the number/letter notations most bike manufacturers use, but "LiveWire"... I don't know
.Can we think of a better name for this bike?
Edited by ZesPak on Tuesday 30th September 09:14
evo8 said:
Harley ran a sort of competition with the winners being invited to test ride the Livewire round Millbrook on the 16/17 May, I put my name down and was one of the lucky ones to get selected. Happy days
Awesome, be sure to give us a full write up once you've had a go.I must admit the Live Wire interests me, as do all electric bikes, but only from a technology standpoint. I'll cling on to good old fossil fuels as long as I can.
With regard to the LiveWire itself, I'm sure I read the range was 53 miles, which is still nowhere near adequate at the moment, and I'm guessing that 53 mile isn't even at a fast pace either. I couldn't get halfway round my local "fast road" loop with that. It would be fantastic for a commuter though.
Mastodon2 said:
With regard to the LiveWire itself, I'm sure I read the range was 53 miles, which is still nowhere near adequate at the moment, and I'm guessing that 53 mile isn't even at a fast pace either. I couldn't get halfway round my local "fast road" loop with that. It would be fantastic for a commuter though.
Hell, that's more than most Harley riders I know do every month . 
Not much good in this article. http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/07/harley-davidson...
The zero is a MUCH more appealing package, but it looks boring. The Harley looks good but fails everywhere else
The zero is a MUCH more appealing package, but it looks boring. The Harley looks good but fails everywhere else
Harley-Davidson has halted production and delivery of its first electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, after discovering what the Milwaukee-based manufacturer described as a non-standard condition.
Harley-Davidson told TechCrunch it is not recalling LiveWire motorcycles already on the road. Reuters was the first to report that Harley-Davidson had stopped production and deliveries.
“We recently discovered a non-standard condition during a final quality check; stopped production and deliveries; and began additional testing and analysis, which is progressing well,” HD said in a statement.
“We are in close contact with our LiveWire dealers and customers and have assured them they can continue to ride LiveWire motorcycles. As usual, we’re keeping high quality as our top priority.”
Harley-Davidson has not said when production and sale could resume, nor did it provide more information on the non-standard condition.
The production stoppage threatens to derail Harley-Davidson’s bet on electrification. The $29,799, 105 horsepower electric motorcycle was to be the first of a future line-up of EVs from Harley-Davidson spanning motorcycles, bicycles and scooters.
The LiveWire went into production in 2019 after years of hints and even a concept electric motorcycle roadshow. Delivery to dealers began September 27.
The LiveWire and subsequent EV products are meant to complement, not replace, Harley-Davidson’s premium internal-combustion cruiser motorcycles.
Harley-Davidson told TechCrunch it is not recalling LiveWire motorcycles already on the road. Reuters was the first to report that Harley-Davidson had stopped production and deliveries.
“We recently discovered a non-standard condition during a final quality check; stopped production and deliveries; and began additional testing and analysis, which is progressing well,” HD said in a statement.
“We are in close contact with our LiveWire dealers and customers and have assured them they can continue to ride LiveWire motorcycles. As usual, we’re keeping high quality as our top priority.”
Harley-Davidson has not said when production and sale could resume, nor did it provide more information on the non-standard condition.
The production stoppage threatens to derail Harley-Davidson’s bet on electrification. The $29,799, 105 horsepower electric motorcycle was to be the first of a future line-up of EVs from Harley-Davidson spanning motorcycles, bicycles and scooters.
The LiveWire went into production in 2019 after years of hints and even a concept electric motorcycle roadshow. Delivery to dealers began September 27.
The LiveWire and subsequent EV products are meant to complement, not replace, Harley-Davidson’s premium internal-combustion cruiser motorcycles.
poo at Paul's said:
Anyone betting the "non standard condition" involves lots of heat and flames...…….???
They've done well with it, launched on 27th September and all's gone well for what, near 3 weeks! lolz
What muppets!
I would guess they've got a second batch of batteries that are a slightly different spec, or one of a hundred different electronic assemblies that have been revised and now cause issues.They've done well with it, launched on 27th September and all's gone well for what, near 3 weeks! lolz
What muppets!
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