View Poll Results: Would you ride an electric Harley?
Yes
23
31.08%
No
50
67.57%
I'm concerned about the look, since I generally don't like the newer releases.
1
1.35%
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Electric Harley...would you?
#11
11-01-2017 | 10:11 PM
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From: along the Front Range in Colorado
........ what sound ?
.. the burning rubber sound ?
........ the wind ?
..... all that'd still be real
... i choose to believe that not even the MoCo would stoop to 'speaker-ing' a recording of engine noise
......... but if they somehow did, i'm sure the sound file would be copyright protected
................. and, there'd be an SE upgrade version
.. the burning rubber sound ?
........ the wind ?
..... all that'd still be real
... i choose to believe that not even the MoCo would stoop to 'speaker-ing' a recording of engine noise
......... but if they somehow did, i'm sure the sound file would be copyright protected
................. and, there'd be an SE upgrade version
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#13
11-01-2017 | 10:22 PM
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From: Colorado
If the Harley had 250 mile range I think there would be some interest. Fact is you can fill up at a gas station and be in and out in 5 min on a traditional gas motor. Charging a battery takes time and that's a big turnoff. If the bike had plenty or range for MOST day rides I think you could have a winner.
That KTM looks fun as hell to me. Awesome for exploring backcountry roads with minimal sound and disturbance.....and it's street legal. Just needs more range.
That KTM looks fun as hell to me. Awesome for exploring backcountry roads with minimal sound and disturbance.....and it's street legal. Just needs more range.
#18
11-02-2017 | 01:05 AM
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From: N.E. WA.
as a Harley or to "replace" mine *choke*... yea... NO. I don't want to even imagine.
now... if I still had 2 feet, that KTM looked like a blast. the similar idea of an electric snowmobile would peak my interest as well... but as already noted, capacity and time are serious issues. getting better everyday... but not there yet, tiko.
now... if I still had 2 feet, that KTM looked like a blast. the similar idea of an electric snowmobile would peak my interest as well... but as already noted, capacity and time are serious issues. getting better everyday... but not there yet, tiko.
#19
11-02-2017 | 02:30 AM
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From: Vancouver BC
Anyone can build an appealing electric motorcycle/car/bus/plane, that's not where the market should focus though. The batteries or energy cells are the short comings, they simply cannot supply enough energy for a vehicles needs over any appreciable distance. Whoever solves that bit of chemistry first, then that's the manufacture everybody will buy from.
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#20
11-02-2017 | 02:54 AM
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Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Bournemouth United Kingdom
Quite simply if the range was there I would seriously consider it. Nevertheless I voted yes!
Reasoning.....
Reasoning.....
At my work we have two Nissan Leafs and aesthetically the only thing missing is the disabled badge. Nevertheless they take off like a scalded cat when not in ECO mode.
Food for Thought.....
The vehicles cost £25,000 each with the government subsidy three years ago. When enquiring on a trade in price £5,000 was offered.
The absolute maximum range on a full charge is 100 miles. Turn the heater/air conditioning on and you lose 10% off your range, add wipers, lights etc. this is further reduced.
The batteries are rented you do not own them. The cost of rental is £72 per month. On top of this you have the charging costs. £72 buys a fair amount of gas.
Tesla appear to be market leaders in battery technology as to resale/second hand values of Tesla vehicles I can't comment.
The Harley-Davidson Livewire whilst it interests me greatly at the moment it only has a 40 mile range.
Taking the above into account for me personally battery technology needs to advance significantly more before the practicality of owning an electric vehicle outweighs that of a conventional gas guzzler.
Food for Thought.....
The vehicles cost £25,000 each with the government subsidy three years ago. When enquiring on a trade in price £5,000 was offered.
The absolute maximum range on a full charge is 100 miles. Turn the heater/air conditioning on and you lose 10% off your range, add wipers, lights etc. this is further reduced.
The batteries are rented you do not own them. The cost of rental is £72 per month. On top of this you have the charging costs. £72 buys a fair amount of gas.
Tesla appear to be market leaders in battery technology as to resale/second hand values of Tesla vehicles I can't comment.
The Harley-Davidson Livewire whilst it interests me greatly at the moment it only has a 40 mile range.
Taking the above into account for me personally battery technology needs to advance significantly more before the practicality of owning an electric vehicle outweighs that of a conventional gas guzzler.