The article says 95 miles highway range. From what I recall previous statements by the MoCo it was 146 miles city, 70 miles highway, and 95 miles combined driving range.
They did get this part right:
the LiveWire is set to be a polarizing next-generation bike.
The livewire is a polarizing bike.
I'm planning on going to a demo ride this Friday for the Livewire. I'll video and take lots of pictures, give you all a report this weekend.
I like the Livewire, the 95 mile combined highway and city range would be just enough for my daily commute. I wouldn't own one as my only bike, but as a commuter it would be a lot of fun. I would really consider buying one if the price was reasonable. But for $39,000 I can get a standard rear wheel drive Tesla Model 3 with greater range, better charging infrastructure, faster charging time, ability to charge on a level II charger at my home or office, nice comfort, Air conditioning, heat, cruise control, power windows, power locks, seating for 5, ect….
If the Livewire was under $15,000 I would probably buy one for commuting. But I just don't see $30,000 of value for me. And I think that will be Harley's problem, they are still in the mode of selling a lifestyle and the people buying electric vehicles aren't buying them for the Harley lifestyle.
No offence but what was the dealers allotment of live wires for the year ? To be honest what makes the live wire a Harley anyway ? Slapping a Harley badge on a big battery pack and saying it's a Harley ? IMHO electric motorcycles, bicycles are on pair with appliances. There is no " soul " in any electrical bike, no vibration, no mechanical or exhaust noise, no smell of fuel or oils no vibrations, no V-twin rumble, Nothing. Harley could put their name on an electric drill or blender and it would be the level of excitement the live wire generates for me anyway.
08-27-2019, 11:49 PM
Electrifying Numbers for the 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire
