Livewire One Review! The Electric Motorcycle Built By Harley Davidson
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2022
- I drive the Livewire One Electric Motorcycle. This is the first time I've ridden an electric motorcycle and it makes me wonder if I should've bought an electric instead of my Street Bob.
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They sound more peaceful to ride without all the extra noise from an engine but definitely lacks the character that an engine brings. The range is pretty lousy. It would make interstate travel slow. For example it’s about 300 miles across Washington state. You can drive it in 4hr with a car. On that motorcycle you would have to stop 3 x and charge for an hour which would take about 7 hours to go across the state. At this point, these bikes are a novelty. Once they can get the range up to 150-200 and the charge times under a 1/2hr then they start to make sense as a viable alternative.
I own a V-ROD and I would love to own a Livewire. They sound bad ass and would be perfect for scooting around town! Fuck all the haters! lol
For sure. Would love to see other electric bike. Man that look like so much fun. I know it won’t be as fun as a Harley but I’m sure trying something different can be just as much fun. Looking forward to your reviews on other bikes.
I enjoyed the review! It would be good to see more electric bike reviews before I decide which one to go with. I’m interested in highway range and charging times. Thanks for the info!
Brembo brakes, Showa suspension are actually really good components on a sportbike so to see Harley go that direction for their LiveWire sounds intriguing. I’d like to see more range and quicker 0-100% charge before I decide to go electric myself.
Was thinking the exact same.
The only Harley that won’t rattle itself to death
Harley Davidson! Definitely a great review. Thank you for your time. I really appreciate it. Stay Blessed and Ride Safe. 🙂
I would love to see them do this same route again so we can see how the charging infrastructure has changed since then.
If they're using CCS for fast charging you should be able to use a J-1772 level 2 plug as well. I can in my car.
CCS/Level 3 all day long. Once you go CCS, you never want to go back 🤣. The beautiful thing about having level 3 on the bike is you can quickly gain a bulk of the battery in minutes if you charge between 20% and 80% - you can't get that on a level 2 bike as it's a near constant charge rate the whole cycle. I can travel just about twice as far with the Livewire than I could with my old Zero DSR that was level 1 and 2 only. I could go on as to why Level 2 is a bad idea for motorcycles moving forward!
Glad to hear your real world experiences!
Good review - thanks for posting. Will you review the LiveWire Del Mar?
Yes, I plan on reviewing it once Chicago thaws
I think splitting the branding was an excellent idea. I’m a millennial and while I love the classic Harley brand, I know it would be off putting to some that Harley would “push” E-bikes. Makes sense for Harley to be Livewire, but Livewire can’t be Harley!
I think Harley will reacquire the brand in a decade or so. Technically LiveWires are still made in the same PA factory alongside other Harley bikes
Yes! Do more!
if there is a way to have level two and level three choice, that would be ideal. it really is nice that the bike can fast charger at level three charging stations. it seems like the ability to have access to both level two and level three would be ideal if needed.
I believe the prototype for the HD was used in the documentary "long way up" with Ewan McGregor and Charley Booman. It was really cool to see how they addressed the lack of infrastructure down in South and Central America.
those were heavily modified production bikes
@@AdventuresonZero They were modified for ADV, so some of the suspension and body features of their Pan American line, they didn't modify the battery or the motor. So, it's basically a Livewire kitted out for off-roading.
@@tinamoul yes I know, my LiveWire is modified in nearly an identical way. I can assure you it is a lot of modifications to get them ADV ready.
@omarc1467 If by cool you mean having 150 charging points installed at 100 mile intervals prior to the journey and having a diesel generator follow them throughout then yeah very cool… The whole journey was an entire fraud.
Almost sounds like a star wars speeder how cool
I'm not a rider myself and I don't know much about bikes, but I 100% agree with you that lack of level 2 charging functionality is a huge miss. I actually didn't even know until watching your video that it couldn't accept 240V charging. I think DC fast charging is good to have, but not at the cost of level 2 charging.
I like the new name.
I think you should include everything electric for the channel.
Looks fun!
I noticed there are many electric motorcycle available online for @ 1500-3000 dollars. Are they worth the money?
I haven’t had the chance to test the low budget bikes yet but look forward to trying a couple.
My neighbor needs to get this i hate him when he goes out for joy rides
Be interested in seeing you compare the Livewire and the Zero
I will try and test a Zero before winter hits Chicago!
Yes, test out more electric motorcycles
I'd buy one if it weren't friggin 15K
That's 50% more than my house cost.
I just bought a cherry mint 2008 Honda Shadow Spirit 750cc instead for 2K
Most expensive motorcycle I ever bought. It better last. My other motorcycles are 1980's Hondas which I got for less than 1K each and are still great.
Quick charge so you can get on the road before the light bill comes
yes....give us more bike reviews
If it's priced well, it'll do well. If it's still priced as a premium vehicle, that will hurt them. This younger generation isn't sold on the Harley brand the way older generations used to be.
They really need to get their range and or charging speed faster if they want a new generation of riders on this!
Please do a video on zero bikes as well, this one was really fun to watch! 😊
I will once Chicago thaws
How much one them to own
I love both
70 miles of highway range? As Brandon would say, Come on Man!
They get double the range as long as you stay under 55 or so. Just don't take them on the interstate at all. You can get a nice hour+ long ride around your house. I just set my google maps to avoid highways.
@@JohnnieVit goes more mphs than 35 - 38
@@abdishakzsomar I was referring to the range.
@@JohnnieV Ik the range is very good
Level 3 DC charging is for road tripping only. Daily use will kill that battery a lot faster. I can’t believe they didn’t provide level II charging.
I like a clutch/gears for control . I’m not sure if I could ride one without gears?
It was definitely weird for me
Like riding automatic i guess
I love how my man bun blows in the wind on this quiet bike, I also love how it's automatic so that I can sip on my Starbucks soy latte while riding it, I feel so badass! 🌈
Those boomers in front of you wearing only a helmet crack me up. Really need full gear. The road will tear you up if you ever take a spill. The jackets have great ventilation and you can buy armored bluejeans that won't shred. Heated gloves in the winter are a game changer. Many times in a wreck shoes are flung off leaving your feet unprotected. Boots protect against ankle injuries also.
What is your height and weight? Did you find the riding position of the Livewire was too close to that of a crotch rocket? I like the idea of an electric moto but I want that cruiser rising position.
6’3” and 270 lbs. I agree the riding position is a little aggressive. I’m looking forward to testing the new Del Mar
@@EVMotoring I may wait to see what Honda has in the segment since they've announced multiple electric models coming.
@@tophw6964 a bunch of new bikes will be coming soon! I wanna see an electric slingshot or the arcimoto expand to Illinois
Should get pics of you on a bike so we can see if it looks too small for taller bigger guys.
I do think in the future Harley will make better EVs that go very fast, I actually think they look cool
I'm right near Chi-town Harley, I'm going to have to try out a demo there some day. If you want to try out the Energica Ribelle RS for a video, I could let you borrow mine. 171hp/160ftlb is a lot of fun around town.
I would love to try that once Chicago thaws
@EVMotoring The bike is already put away for winter, so that works out
@@Magic_Toaster same here
Where is the Beautiful Harley sound??????
Who wants a Harley with out that Harley sound?
must definitely feel different not having to pull a clutch coming to a stop or slowing down for a turn. I wouldn't mind adding a LiveWIre to the garage just to have something different to ride around in.
That’s how I view it. It would be a great second bike for me.
Please review the Zero SR/F 🙏
I definitely will once Illinois thaws
Two hours lunch breaks every 80 miles?
Nah, I can live without that experience.
How fast man
👍 Thanks..
Oh nice review
Let me know next 🕧⌛
For 22K they can keep it
So cool and low noice ❤❤❤
yep!
For a comparison, you may want to look at the Energica electric motorcycles. Larger batteries, faster Level 3 DC Fast Charging, Level 2 charging, longer range, and faster performance.
I definitely want to test one!
Problem with that tho if the bike breaks who repairs energica if in the states almost have no choice but to get livewire better infrastructure
@@And1one757 Except most Harley dealers do not repair Livewires, and those that do can take weeks if not months. While Energica will ship parts direct and many can be swapped by a generic motorcycle dealer (I know, I just had a headlight swapped by a BMW dealer - they found it super easy). In short, your mileage will vary as with any product.
@Rick Flashman i ordered one of those amazon motorcycles 🏍 about a year ago... the biggest problem is even when i had parts no one would work on it... even if most Harley shops don't work on the bike all i need is one... where energica there's 0 especially for major mechanical problems
How are your impressions for long trips…
It would need to be carefully planned to make sure chargers are along the route. I personally still ride a gas Harley
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70 mile range on hwy is terrible, this may be a good option for a work commuter in town but that's about it.
I was shocked it was that low. Electric vehicles just dont cut it, no matter how hard the powers that be are trying to push us into it.
I could not imagine anyone that rides a Harley wanting one of these.
I love my Harley for my all day rides but would love to have this for quick sprints around town.
If this thing got 300+ miles to the charge I could see it having some uses.
I wouldn't mind having one for a daily around town work commuter. Save my two old Harleys for my days off.
@@mot0rhe4d40Why do you require an electric bike to have a range far beyond a standard motorcycle?
@@Kloppin4H0rses May have something to do with using it for something more than a work commuter/Bar hopper.
If you plan to take that thing to Sturgis? Better bring your trailer towing Prius or carve out a month long trip, if you are covering any real distance to get there.
Seems like a great bike, but I agree with most people that it's overpriced and that the range is too limited. My other beef is that it should have 17" wheels, to accommodate the wide range of sporting tires available in that size.
They need to have a speaker with a beefy deep throat muffler sound. Lol.
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Old news but thanks!
Is this a automatic bike ?
All EV’s are auto
Re-sell value on all electric vehicles will suffer, as batteries won’t hold charge like on day 1.
Re-sell value on all gas engine vehicles will trend to $0 as the world transitions to electric. Manufacturers and third-parties are already finding ways to improve OEM batteries and replace old batteries. Technology marches on . . .
@@ChitFromChinola they will be classics and held until ww3 and the power is shut off. converted to alcohol and use fruit to make fuel America😜🤣
@@johngillespie3409
Ha, yup. If “they” shut off the sun. Decentralized power generation will make “they” powerless.
Keep your lectric bike!
70 miles....I'd barely make it to work.
Pathetic. I was looking into this bike for cool "see the country" type of driving trips, but you wouldnt even be able to get out of the city before this thing dies on you. Lol
What is the price? Electric motorcycles make more sense than electric cars because they are pleasure devices, not necessities that have to travel long distances.
This one is $22k and the new Del Mar is $16k so in line with a typical Harley price.
How can you call it a "Review" when there was no review?
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No way jose
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Prices are stupid expensive, charge times are pretty poor, and range is TERRIBLE. Until these factors change I won't be lured into a electric bike. I would love it once they get it sorted out. I say sure, do the bike reviews also. Hopefully more EV bikes will be coming out.
And it’s automatic
Gorgeous bike, but the mileage is absolutely laughable tbh...
70 miles tops and an hour and a half to charge? A good day on a bike is minimum 200 miles - thats 3 "refueling stops of an hour and a half each. Thats 4 and a half hours to charge for a 200 mile day trip. Ya - no thanks - gas motor for me.
gonna hold up the gas riders in your Mortorcycle gang with constant charging on the way to Sturgis, good thing 99% of you trailer your bikes in Oversized gas trucks.🤣
Harley Davidson hey Siri state
Hell no , 190 miles on my ultra limited, harley-davidson don't go down the bud light road
You didn't really say much about how you liked or disliked the LiveWire. Not a complete waste of my time but I sure didn't learn anything.
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That's for yups let them ride it,
Check out the UA-cam site, Freedom is Everything. Cool channel posted by a truck driver / Harley /Ducati rider that also rolls a LiveWire. Definitely not a yupster.
No keep name off, I think people like Rumble that's not a bike,
No, just no.
(for me)
Harley trying to convince a bunch of anti-modernization BabyBoomers and older GenX BabyBoomer clones to buy (or even just accept) an electric bike is ballsy as hell. But if electric bikes are ever going ot be a thing in America, it had to be Harley to lead the way.
DONT CARE IF ITS HARLEY JUST AS MOST OTHER BRANDS THEY HAVE GOT THE PATENT DOWN TO MANUFACTURER A MOTORED CYCLE ! . ELECTRIC OR WHATEVER
I just want to know whats up with the 0.2 mph turn on to 171st Street when the light was green. With 70 miles highway range, I'm most definitely not interested. Harley should have never made this bike. They also shouldn't have killed the Buell brand. If they still had Buell, this bike would fit in with their aesthetic. No one who is interested in Harley will want this bike.
Harley should’ve just said no to electric motorcycles. Would’ve been ahead in the long run.
A top speed of 103 mph 🥴🥴🥴
1 gear that’s why
70 mile range...nah...
A wast of money and time. I don't think I would buy one even it they only cost $150.00 .
And yes,Disney is part of the gay/trans support group,complete with tee shirts for all the visuals . Go find a Harley shirt,. Realize you'll be a better man for it. Great video by the way.
It just sucks. Ride for an hour charge for an hour and half. Wtf it just ain't it
Sorry for me if Harley davidson go this way sorry i dont like it !
That's tow motor only thing it needs.longer forks. Woke
please don't wear your Disney trans promoting tee shirt on your next video, and yes the Harley brand should be on the bike,we are a Nation of brands and removing the brand from 120 year old companies kind of fits the cancel culture. People are proud of the brand of bike they choose, especially Harley ,give us the damn title on the tank.
And it sounds like windshit..... A harley must have the V engine sound! Iam really sorry for all you young boys out there that you will not feel that....
not everyone rides for the rumble or sound
Its so soul less 😢
you won't live long on that bike.
Nice .. the bike no one wants
I wouldn't have one of these stupid Biden EVs if someone gave it to me. They look sick, sound even sicker. Doesn't look like a Harley, and dang sure doesn't sound like a Harley. You can give them all away. I don't know ANY true Harley Davidson owner that would have one!!! Sick!!!
I don't understand why anyone would buy an electric motorcycle. You can't do ANY long distance riding with it. It's only good for going around town. Worthless.
Agreed. I was initially interested, but hearing it gets 70 miles hwy is laughable. Pathetic!
E garbage
Or, the best motorcycle ever made. Depends on your perspective. To each his own . . .
What makes it garbage? You don't like it, so it's garbage?
Add more bikes for review
Too funny........different engine sounds too?
they had no choice harley guys hate the idea of electric :))
Actually, Harley owners are the ones buying them the most 😂
Very noisy.