rode the Harley "Live Wire"

[Theycallmecrash]

If thats even its name, but did a 5 mile demo on one today.. and Im very very VERY impressed!

The power is unbelievable, but very smooth and easy to control. The touch screen instrument cluster right on par with todays tech, felt like I was riding a lightning body position wise that is. The regenerative braking isnt all that aggressive, feels just like my buell when engine braking. 90 mile range meh, but a fun bike to ride overall I give it an 8.5/10 I would buy/will if it becomes available and I dislike the concept of electric.

[GregoXB]

Well, it looks like it's finally here. Pricing will start at $29,799.

[user_deleted]

Well, it looks like it's finally here. Pricing will start at $29,799.

so with PA sales tax...doc fees....dealer freight and prep....about $33,000 out the door. God Almighty!
for that kind of money i'll buy a 4 year old nissan leaf...replace the battery pack....and enough money left over to update my phone. it works fine but texting a real PITA. wally.....ricky....dobe....josh....have at it. plenty of cannon fodder i'm giving you right here.

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[wickedchop]

That's not your phone in real life is it?????? WTF

[BuellyBagger]

That's not your phone in real life is it?????? WTF

Of course it's not! Those buttons are far too small for John to read... and they're not in Roman numerals

[BuellyBagger]

But yeah 30k for an electric sportster with a 100 mile range, f#@k that!

[airbozo]

But yeah 30k for an electric sportster with a 100 mile range, f#@k that!

I know my sportster is faster 0-60... But it's not stock either.

[34nineteen]

But yeah 30k for an electric sportster with a 100 mile range, f#@k that!

Right now a Sportster is 1/2 that for about the same range. Even my Roadster with the 3.5 gal "walnut" tank, only gets about 125 miles to a tank.

As much as I dig electric bikes and cars, and electric "Harley" doesnt float my boat. They may be better off creating a new brand (or bringing back an old brand) to carry the electric torch (or LED light).

[Outlaw]

That's not John phone. His still flips open.

[Outlaw]

Ha ^^^^