The LiveWire motorcycle is equipped with the company’s H-D Connect technology that provides cellular connectivity to connect riders with the LiveWire through their phone. The LiveWire features a number of performance motorcycle parts including Brembo Monoblock brakes and Showa suspension. A dedicated air intake is located just below the faux tank and forces air past the battery’s cooling fins. The motor and controller both share a liquid-cooling system, while the battery is air cooled. The LiveWire’s top speed is 110 mph (177 km/h). The 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) time has also been nailed down to a flat 3.0 seconds, with the next 60-80 mph (97-128 km/h) taking just another 1.9 seconds. The gearbox also adds to the typical motor and belt whine found in most electric motorcycles, giving the LiveWire a distinct sound. That requires the use of a special 90º gear box to get that power to the belt-driven rear wheel. The designers went with a longitudinal design, placing the motor underneath the battery along the long axis of the bottom of the bike. Keeping with typical Harley-Davidson styling, the motor is prominently displayed on the bike. Speaking of the power, the LiveWire is packing a 78 kW (105 hp) motor. An overnight charge of between 10-11 hours is sufficient for a complete recharge. The LiveWire’s battery pack is built from Samsung cells and comes with a 5 year, unlimited mileage warranty.įor those that don’t plan to make use of the Level 3 DC Fast Charging option very often, a Level 1 charger can be stored under the seat of the LiveWire. Though to be fair, the heavy bike and high powered performance mean that the range doesn’t quite match Zero’s best offerings. To put that in perspective, the largest battery offered by industry leader Zero Motorcycles is 14.4 kWh, giving H-D a slight edge. It turns out the LiveWire will feature a fairly large battery at 15.5 kWh. We also knew that Harley-Davidson’s first electric model would feature Level 3 DC Fast Charging that would top up the battery from 0-80% in 40 minutes or 0-100% in 60 minutes.īut now we’re finally getting the full specs out of H-D. So far we’ve known that the LiveWire has a city range of 146 miles (235 km) and a 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) time of around 3 to 3.5 seconds. Read on to get all the dirt on this premium new electric bike. And now we’ve just learned the full specs for the LiveWire. Currently, the brand is reportedly seeing positive sales growth, and in 2019, they upgraded one of their showrooms in Metro Manila and opened a new one in Davao City.With the release of Harley-Davidson LiveWire quickly approaching, Electrek is in Brooklyn to take a first ride on the new electric motorcycle. A total of 31 cruiser motorcycle models of Harley-Davidson are being offered. The brand’s establishment in the local market began in 2013 through Harley-Davidson of Manila, a CATS Motors subsidiary. It has made such a huge following and loyal fans, especially in North America, that the company now markets licensed products such as apparel and accessories. But it’s with the burly chopper bikes that made Harley so iconic. These motorcycles were heavyweight, air-cooled cruiser motorcycles with engine displacements greater than 700cc, with the brand expanding its offerings to include more contemporary middle-weight platforms such as the Street, to name a few. Harley and Arthur Davidson, and since then, the brand produced motorcycles that gave rise to the ‘chopper style’. Harley-Davidson was founded in 1903 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, by William S.
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