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ldjessee00 · 01-08-2019, 08:07 PM

Hello,

If you have not seen, price, date, and pre-order has started for the Harley Davidson Livewire.

I have very mixed emotions about this motorcycle. It was the first EV motorcycle I ever test rode. It is a full-size EV motorcycle by a major manufacturer...

But, spec wise it does not hold up to the top of the Zero Electric models, and costs almost twice as much.

I figured HD would price it too high, but at $20-$25k US, but $30k starting price? Do they want it to fail?

I do hope it spurs other major manufacturers into releasing full-size production EV motorcycles.

I just want a simple, reliable cruiser style that can go about 200 miles with my fat butt and gear. It does not need a sub 4 second 0 to 60 time. It does need a comfortable seat and some luggage.

Anyone else have high hopes for the EV motorcycle market over the next year or two?

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ldjessee00 EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 231 The Leaf - '17 Nissan Leaf SL Outback - '16 Subaru Outback Vaquero - '20 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS Thanks: 147 Thanked 87 Times in 63 Posts	HD Livewire Hello, If you have not seen, price, date, and pre-order has started for the Harley Davidson Livewire. I have very mixed emotions about this motorcycle. It was the first EV motorcycle I ever test rode. It is a full-size EV motorcycle by a major manufacturer... But, spec wise it does not hold up to the top of the Zero Electric models, and costs almost twice as much. I figured HD would price it too high, but at $20-$25k US, but $30k starting price? Do they want it to fail? I do hope it spurs other major manufacturers into releasing full-size production EV motorcycles. I just want a simple, reliable cruiser style that can go about 200 miles with my fat butt and gear. It does not need a sub 4 second 0 to 60 time. It does need a comfortable seat and some luggage. Anyone else have high hopes for the EV motorcycle market over the next year or two?