Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire Electric Motorcycle Makes European Debut, Additional Details Announced

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Harley-Davidson recently unveiled its all-new LiveWire electric motorcycle for the time in Europe at the recent EICMA show in Milan. The LiveWire is set for a 2019 release, and the company says it will release pricing information and pre-ordering details in January. (Photo courtesy of Harley-Davidson.)

After unveiling its all-new LiveWire electric motorcycle at its 115th anniversary celebration over Labor Day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Harley-Davidson brought the bike to Milan, Italy, for the recent EICMA show and the bike’s European debut. Harley notably announced new details concerning the bike, which is set for a 2019 release. Harley-Davidson notes it’s also working to release a complete electric lineup by 2022.

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Harley-Davidson says riders can look forward to a confident riding experience with its upcoming all-new LiveWire electric motorcycle thanks to the bike’s cornering-enhanced anti-lock braking system and Traction Control System. The bike will also include co-branded H-D/Michelin Scorcher tires. (Photo courtesy of Harley-Davidson.)

For The Urban Street Rider

Unveiled in 2014 as a prototype, the LiveWire promises a “high-performance” experience that’s propelled by “immediate torque,” “astounding acceleration with just a twist of throttle” (no clutching or gear shifting needed), a low center of gravity, rigid aluminum frame, and “premium adjustable suspension components” that enables dynamic handling, according to Harley-Davidson. Overall, Harley bills the bike’s performance and range as “optimized for the urban street rider.”

The LiveWire draws power from a permanent magnet electric motor that’s situated low in its frame, which enhances handling and control, Harley says. Further, Harley designed the bike so that it generates an audible tone that “increases in pitch and volume with speed” to create a “new sound” representative of the LiveWire’s “smooth, electric power.”

At Your Fingertips

Besides a main RESS (Rechargeable Energy Storage System) battery integrating lithium-ion cells in a finned, cast-aluminum housing, the LiveWire includes a smaller 12-volt lithium-ion battery to power the lights, controls, horn, and instrument display. Charging options include an onboard Level 1 charger that plugs into standard outlets.

Elsewhere, owners can look forward to a fully adjustable Showa BFRC-lite (Balanced Free Rear Cushion-lite) mono-shock rear suspension, Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork-Big Piston) front suspension, Brembo Monoblock front brake calipers working with dual 300 mm-diameter discs, cornering-enhanced ABS brakes, a Traction Control System, a color touchscreen above the handlebar, and seven selectable riding modes. Four riding modes come standard, while owners can configure the other three.

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At the heart of Harley-Davidson’s all-new LiveWire electric bike is a Rechargeable Energy Storage System main battery integrating lithium-ion cells. Charging options include an onboard Level 1 charger compatible with standard household outlets. Further, Harley says all dealers selling the LiveWire will offer public charging stations supporting DCFC (DC Fast Charge) charging. (Photo courtesy of Harley-Davidson.)

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Source: Harley-Davidson