Harley-Davidson announced today that pre-orders for its first electric motorcycle, LiveWire, have begun.
For car manufacturers, the electric car craze is well known, see Tesla. For Harley-Davidson, it's a particular challenge, having to deal with the bike's technological vagaries: two wheels, and a smaller frame, along with having to convince her friends that this is a reliable machine.
Harley-Davidson is a company over 100 years old. The company's models are adored, while the company has loyal friends around the world.
The project LiveWire is still on development, but it looks like a Harley, it's a Harley and most importantly according to the company it's a much improved version of the petrol bike. This Harley, for example, goes from zero to 60 in just 3,5 seconds while producing 100% of the engine's torque, instantly.
Lithium ion batteries are cooled using a cast aluminum flap mounted in a housing between the rider's knees. The engine and the battery they are located near the bottom of the frame, which keeps the center of gravity closer to the road for better handling and a more enjoyable driving experience.
Another design advantage is that yesterday's heavy motorcycles are a thing of the past. The new ones are now better balanced and easier to manage at a stop light.
Harley's LiveWire can cover 110 miles on a single charge and will be able to be topped up from a charger on the road or at home using a standard CCS adapter – the same one that uses and the electric car.
As for the noisy exhaust, LiveWire is not quiet, though it could be. The company's press release states "a new sound that represents the smooth electric power of the LiveWire motorcycle".
LiveWire deliveries will begin this fall for those looking to pay $ 29.799.
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