LiveWire dead flat

[Ishrub]

Harley-Davidson Suspends LiveWire Production Harley suspends Livewire

 

[scot in exile]

Maybe dead flat just now but at least they have the balls to try something new, the few write ups on the bike have been pretty good just a shame it is so darn expensive.

 

[CrzystghndKC]

It has to get more miles to a charge to be viable.

 

[Tripps]

80 mile range should be fine for most of the Harley guys I know.

 

[vindex1963]

LiveWire prices will start at $29,799. You have to be kidding me!!!!! That's "start at" prices!! ….. Per charge, the LiveWire can travel 95 miles in combined city and highway riding. 95 miles, come on H/D why didn't you wait until you had something to offer......

 

[idk]

95 miles will get them to their drinking hole and back - which for the riders of that bike will probably be a $tarbux.

on the other side, India is pushing people to get electric bikes rather than petrol, and that would make sense for a lot of people if the price is comparable to regular bike prices. The electric bike may ending up starting at the bottom and working its way up rather than the HD plan of starting at the top and filtering down.

Here is an example of what you can get in India for about $1,400US. Revolt RV400 Price in India, Revolt Electric Bike Images, Reviews with swappable batteries and 4 hour charge times.

Others start at around $500US.

Why can't HD do that?

 

[barbagris]

The electric bike may ending up starting at the bottom and working its way up

Pretty much has here - Madrid Centre is full of electric scooters. And the Beemer is no slouch.

 

[Ishrub]

95 miles will get them to their drinking hole and back - which for the riders of that bike will probably be a $tarbux.

on the other side, India is pushing people to get electric bikes rather than petrol, and that would make sense for a lot of people if the price is comparable to regular bike prices. The electric bike may ending up starting at the bottom and working its way up rather than the HD plan of starting at the top and filtering down.

Here is an example of what you can get in India for about $1,400US. Revolt RV400 Price in India, Revolt Electric Bike Images, Reviews with swappable batteries and 4 hour charge times.

Others start at around $500US.

Why can't HD do that?

I can't wait to get the Ring a Ding frog download!

Technology & Features:

One feature that really stands out in the RV400 (even if it’s really insignificant in the grand scheme of things) has to be the artificial engine sounds. There’s a stereo speaker hidden behind the right side of the fairing which replicates the sound based on the amount of throttle given. Unfortunately, it doesn’t simulate gear changes. So what you get is a suspiciously artificial engine note which may intrigue a casual commuter. Without the visceral mechanical drama of an internal combustion engine, the fake engine note simply feels like a gimmick. The type of engine note can be changed via Revolt’s official app and the volume can be controlled too. But even at the highest volume, it isn’t as convincing as the real deal. There’s even a hilariously creative two-stroke sound on offer. Revolt says more engine sounds will be offered in the future.

Design of Revolt RV 400 is good but in a top speed of 85km, it's providing only 80 to 85km mileage, taking charging time up to 4hrs

• A light kerb weight of 108kg kerb makes maneuvering in city an effortless affair
• At 220mm, the ground clearance is as much as the Hero XPulse 200!
• Removable battery makes charging more convenient

The RV 400 has an inbuilt charger from which you can charge the bike anywhere using a 15amp charger. Charge time four hours with a portable battery which you can charge from home or exchange battery for a fresh unit at a Revolt’s Mobile swapping stations or even order a battery from your home via the app.

The RV 400 has a 5 kW motor and 3.24kWh swappable lithium-ion batteries that deliver an ARAI-certified range of 156km. Revolt is offering an unlimited warranty on the battery. The bikes get a warranty of 5 years and 75,000km. You also get on-board diagnostics and Over-The-Air updates.

Ride review here.

Revolt next offering, an electric cafe racer!

 

[idk]

I want the Enzo Ferrari sound.

 

[barbagris]

Here is an example of what you can get in India for about $1,400US. Revolt RV400 Price in India, Revolt Electric Bike Images, Reviews with swappable batteries and 4 hour charge times.

108kg is light. Are you smuggling one home next year?