This is the BEST Electric Motorcycle PERIOD (And a GREAT Bike!)

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  • @kylem7708
    @kylem7708 2 роки тому +203

    HD killed Alta and their electric dirt bikes that are STILL in the top 5% of current dirt bike tech even 4 years after the fact. HD doesn't deserve to make any money off of EV, they shafted us out of some of the best EV motorcycle tech we could've gotten and now they want to overcharge for their stuff all over again like they have been for the past 3 decades.

    • @jesselopez0008
      @jesselopez0008 2 роки тому +14

      This should be that top comment

    • @drewmorg.
      @drewmorg. 2 роки тому +5

      @@jesselopez0008 Yup, the man is right

    • @callumboothroyd3766
      @callumboothroyd3766 2 роки тому +8

      It's all business, they did that so they could make this company and charge ridiculous prices (like they still are).
      From a business standpoint it was a win, from a consumer standpoint Harley are absolute scum and deserve to go bust

    • @alexlehtinen9732
      @alexlehtinen9732 2 роки тому +9

      Yeah, what's the point of "good business" if it gives us worse products on a more delayed timeline at greater cost?

    • @VectorBurnOfficial
      @VectorBurnOfficial 2 роки тому +5

      It's not as simple as "Harley killed alta". Fortnine did a video on it. It's pretty good. Dives a little deeper into what happened.

  • @HonestKeyboard1771
    @HonestKeyboard1771 2 роки тому +30

    2 major changes that would make me buy this without a second thought - 1: 10k cost. 2: weight reduction. I love this, but I can't justify the cost at this point.

    • @skyflipz7642
      @skyflipz7642 3 місяці тому

      Speaking 2 years later on this subject, and electric bikes are still stupid expensive, I’d say with modern bike prices, 15k and 50 pounds lighter and you have a really cool bike for the price, given it’s an ev it is hard to bring the price down that much

  • @WeatherManAP
    @WeatherManAP 2 роки тому +29

    I just got a used Harley LiveWire as my first bike and I'm excited for it. I have already ridden it around parking lots and out on the road. So far I've been keeping it in rain mode to ease the throttle and power. This is honestly a very comfortable motorcycle. My commute to work on it and around town is where I think the range is the best. I only charge it about once a week and have been getting easily over 100 miles from it.

    • @gregorycaldwell3721
      @gregorycaldwell3721 Рік тому +2

      Any updates on the ownership experience?

    • @WeatherManAP
      @WeatherManAP Рік тому +7

      @@gregorycaldwell3721 it’s going really well! Even though I bought it used, it was still less than 1k miles. Now I crossed that, I was able to perform the 1k service myself. There was actually an oil change involved. The oil is only there to lubricants the gearbox. I’ve become way more comfortable riding and it’s so enjoyable on the LiveWire. It’s closest to the feeling of flying because of the quiet motor. No regrets getting my motorcycle license and buying the LiveWire 5 months later!

    • @sf6ftw833
      @sf6ftw833 11 місяців тому

      Can this bike ride two people?

    • @WeatherManAP
      @WeatherManAP 11 місяців тому +1

      @@sf6ftw833 it technically can, but the rear passenger has to be small. The rear seat is only about 6 inches. There are foldable passenger foot pegs so it’s intended to have a rear passenger, but there’s not much room lol.

    • @sf6ftw833
      @sf6ftw833 11 місяців тому +1

      @@WeatherManAP Thank you for the reply! I wonder if there are plans to make a cruiser friendly version of this bike.

  • @user-ki8nw5ki5o
    @user-ki8nw5ki5o 2 роки тому +2

    Got my first road bike ever this week! Triumph Street Triple R, Team Empire special edition. Absolutely in love, on the way home got several waves and a thumbs up from a dude in his car. No better feeling!

  • @jayzenitram9621
    @jayzenitram9621 2 роки тому +89

    That 95 mile (claimed) highway range is a deal killer. Might be ok for a commute to work bike where you can charge it while you work, but for a weekend fun machine, big nope.

    • @drewmorg.
      @drewmorg. 2 роки тому +12

      Yeah man a bike with under 150 mile range is a deal killer for me even in a gas powered machine... on electric with that kind of charge time it's an absolute no-go... In California that's the equivalent of driving from LA to San Diego one way and you're done for 12 hours? WEAK

    • @Mephistopheles13
      @Mephistopheles13 2 роки тому +2

      @@drewmorg. or 1.5 hrs if using a charge station

    • @GuentherVanRaven
      @GuentherVanRaven 2 роки тому +2

      @@Zelcore37 energica builds magnificent bikes. You made a good purchase!👍🏻

    • @Mr-E.
      @Mr-E. 2 роки тому

      @@Zelcore37 Is the highway range on the Ego+ 123 miles? I saw on their site "extra-urban" which I assume means highway. Thinking out loud since I am trying to decide on Energica and LiveWire, the LW seems to be about 95 to 100 miles, and the Ego+ is a nice 23 to 28 miles more on a charge.

    • @StephenJohnson-jr5hp
      @StephenJohnson-jr5hp Місяць тому

      It's a naked sport bike not a sport tourer or cruiser. "But I might wanna........ ."

  • @philipmilley3902
    @philipmilley3902 2 роки тому

    So happy. Literally tried to google if you had reviewed this earlier this week. Thanks yam.

  • @robynmolle5842
    @robynmolle5842 2 роки тому +1

    Fun to watch you guys ride the roads I ride every weekend 👍🏻

  • @revelacionhumanameditacion6718
    @revelacionhumanameditacion6718 2 роки тому

    Great review, thanks guys!

  • @adampierce9403
    @adampierce9403 2 роки тому +116

    I'm hoping that there's some major leaps in battery capacity technology for EV's like this in the near future. The weight tradeoff for a motorcycle makes these a very hard sell at the moment, plus the lack of charging infrastructure in the majority of america. That being said, still a cool bike, and while I won't be getting one, it's still inspiring me to eventually make my own electric motorcycle down the road

    • @ChrisG1392
      @ChrisG1392 2 роки тому

      Not just battery capacity though. To make these bikes competitive they need every technology we can throw at them. All the composite materials and all the new battery and motor technology

    • @That1J1
      @That1J1 2 роки тому +12

      If they could give 160 miles in sport mode and 250 in leaf at 20k I would never even consider riding a gas motorcycle again.

    • @EtaParseids
      @EtaParseids 2 роки тому +1

      Just wait for the full solid-state batteries that are in development. I suggest giving it a look.

    • @R1___
      @R1___ 2 роки тому +3

      @@That1J1 what about the sound ? Thats the best thing about bikes

    • @dogphlap6749
      @dogphlap6749 2 роки тому

      It's the weight that I couldn't live with. If it were sub 400 lb and $15,000 I'd buy one to complement my California made electric car. Still prices continue to drop and the gravimetric energy density of the cells that make up an EV battery continues to increase so there is a fair chance at some time in the future I'd buy a full size electric motorbike (electric push bikes have already reached that point for me).

  • @mountainbikerdave
    @mountainbikerdave 2 роки тому +7

    The price reduction is a game changer.
    It makes it way more competitive in the marketplace.

  • @BartMassee
    @BartMassee Рік тому +1

    AGREED!! I rode it yesterday.. and wow. I think I am in love.. Insane fun bike

  • @R3alR00tux
    @R3alR00tux 7 місяців тому +2

    I've logged over 18k on my LiveWire before deciding to trade it in. I think there is a little too much emphasis on the weight. It isn't the issue. the last thing you want on the highway is crosswinds moving you. The battery tech is the issue, lithium-ion takes too long to recharge, even with level 3 supported by the bike. The LiveWire makes for a fantastic daily commuter. But once you've ridden around town and want to venture further, the 45+ minute recharging eats into your riding time for those longer trips. I'm crossing my fingers on solid state batteries to change that. Outside of that, the LiveWire is fantastic, acceleration, braking, handling, well balanced and zero vibration....butter smooth.

  • @timsalabimbombassa
    @timsalabimbombassa 2 роки тому +8

    If an electric HD can be this good, imagine how an electric Ducati or KTM is going to be…

  • @evansmartin7681
    @evansmartin7681 2 роки тому

    Wild how i was looking at this bike for the first time today n now u drop a vid

  • @kilroywashere9678
    @kilroywashere9678 2 роки тому +28

    The claimed torque number for electric vehicles is usually at the wheel because their flywheel numbers aren’t as impressive as acceleration stats would lead you to believe. That’s probably the root of the difference in claimed numbers between the Zero and Livewire.

  • @AmritGrewal31
    @AmritGrewal31 2 роки тому +11

    Harley good?
    I think the sheer acceleration of the turbo busa might have shaken yammie's noggin a little too hard.
    Nah, JK. I believe you, mate

    • @TravisTerrell
      @TravisTerrell 2 роки тому

      Didn't Harley inherit most of the LiveWire tech from an acquisition? (Could be misremembering)

    • @Argosh
      @Argosh 2 роки тому +1

      @@TravisTerrell if by "acquisition" you mean "unfriendly takeover and bankrupting of a promising startup that delivered far better bikes than HD intended at far lower costs", yes.

  • @SeptemberSinema
    @SeptemberSinema Рік тому

    This is the best, most comprehensive review I’ve seen on this unique machine!! I’m in Canada, and a decent price reduction and great trade value from my Africa Twin got me on a 2020 HD branded LiveWire this spring. The pandemic changed how/where I’m riding, and this bike - once you’ve given it a few rides to get your feel for it - is so much fun, and unlike any motorcycle I’ve ever ridden 🏍

    • @elbowsout6301
      @elbowsout6301 Рік тому +1

      I just signed the paperwork on a 2020 tonight. Can't wait to take delivery of the bike. Got a sweet deal on it too and it only has 3300 KMs on it.

  • @charliebates9141
    @charliebates9141 2 роки тому

    Native CA guy here glad you guys were able to enjoy our roads out here, sorry about the gas prices, lol.

  • @FraeschD
    @FraeschD 2 роки тому +3

    Looking forwards to you guys reviewing an Energica Eva Ribelle this year. ;-)

  • @marktiller1383
    @marktiller1383 2 роки тому +20

    I'd be looking at electric as a low maintenance commuter, but something like a zero s, a lot less money and have a interesting petrol bike for the weekends.

    • @anirudhhhh
      @anirudhhhh 2 роки тому +2

      +1
      I have the same setup. Electric one for commutes and a petrol one for weekend fun.

  • @zoofergee
    @zoofergee 2 роки тому +10

    as a michigan rider you lost me when you guys said you can feel every imperfection in the road god that would be terrible

    • @thomasreedy4751
      @thomasreedy4751 2 роки тому

      Ha Ha Ha …. LOL.
      As a Michigan resident, I agree for most of the state.
      But in SW Michigan they keep the roads in decent condition. I can’t wait until they complete the repairs on I-69 to Lansing- then it will be smooth sailing all the way up north:-)

    • @zoofergee
      @zoofergee 2 роки тому +1

      @@thomasreedy4751 construction on I 69 will nvr end

    • @-Jason-L
      @-Jason-L 2 роки тому

      It's jarring when you cross the border from ohio... and that's in a car

    • @saynotop2w
      @saynotop2w 2 роки тому

      yeah that doesn’t seem like a plus

  • @raidenthegreat4476
    @raidenthegreat4476 Рік тому +2

    personally I love this bike!! its my first bike EVER!!! and im enjoying the freak out of it!! I

  • @esk8jaimes
    @esk8jaimes 2 роки тому

    Awesome, great to see more electric motorcycle content on this channel!
    RGNT Motorcycles and the Sondors Metacycle next?

  • @silkmonkey
    @silkmonkey 2 роки тому +1

    A buddy got one like a year ago, he loves it. One to watch for sure given my local riding environment but the range stuff seems scarier on a bike vs an electric car.

  • @KabraxissRob
    @KabraxissRob 2 роки тому +37

    I think we all are looking forward for the Triumph one! lets hope they continue to develop all in a good way!

  • @NHlocal
    @NHlocal 2 роки тому

    Quietest Vlog I've ever listened to/watched..... 😉
    Good to see they've come a long way but, I won't be "trading up" anytime soon. 😃👍❤🏍

  • @ryann6919
    @ryann6919 2 роки тому +1

    I rode this at IMS and loved it. Only electric I've ever ridden but it was very surprising and fun. Just needs to come down in price

  • @mrspeigle1
    @mrspeigle1 2 роки тому +6

    Yammi needs to get his hands on a energica ribelle. As far as price on these goes wait another 4 to 5 years for the 4680 lfp batteries to filter down to the lower use cases.
    Prices will come down to a more manageable level.

  • @therealkzero
    @therealkzero 2 роки тому

    I actually picked up a Livewire One last week! I LOVE THIS BIKE!

  • @sedlakmotorsport
    @sedlakmotorsport 2 роки тому

    Great video! :)

  • @stuz32
    @stuz32 2 роки тому

    Interesting review

  • @ericrobertson4965
    @ericrobertson4965 2 роки тому

    Love your content sir! I would love to see your take on a Janus motorcycle

  • @Motoboo_Marine
    @Motoboo_Marine 2 роки тому +31

    I think they'll be able to make something like this at a sub-$15k price point after the R&D is paid off and they transplant a lot of the same tech into a different bike. Probably in 5-7 years or so is my guess.

    • @Nderak
      @Nderak 2 роки тому +3

      this decade is going ot be so exciting

    • @monkmoto1887
      @monkmoto1887 2 роки тому +1

      Have you been paying attention to the economy recently?

    • @Kingjames313
      @Kingjames313 Рік тому +1

      They have the Livewire S2 Del Mar now! $15k

  • @nonoone1
    @nonoone1 2 роки тому

    Welcome to California, we have some amazing roads :-)

  • @Aaronkt
    @Aaronkt 2 роки тому +1

    This is a review that I didn't expect and knowing what your thoughts on the Zero were , I am sort of surprised the two of you liked them.
    I bought a Livewire in August last year and there are a few more cons , probably the biggest that the servicing interval is the same as other Harleys and isn't that cheap.
    The dealer also changed the brake fluid on the first service (for $20) , I have the bike in eco/range mode (leaf mode) most of the time.
    You can display widgets on either side of the dash , but they turn off when the bike is switched off so you have to set them each time you ride the bike.
    The stand has a serrated bottom that can grab on rough pavement and not lock in place properly & the bike tends to roll forward on the stand on level ground.
    Despite the cons I think it's a great bike , it's a shame they didn't bring out the Bronx.

  • @1MrBryn
    @1MrBryn 2 роки тому +4

    I'd have one of these or an Energica in a heartbeat.
    I'd still need a regular bike for long rides, but these would make an amazing city/shorter ride bike.

    • @mikehc6159
      @mikehc6159 2 роки тому

      @@Magic_Toaster that's what I'm doing!! 2023 EsseEsse9+

  • @hootbutler
    @hootbutler 2 роки тому

    Taking the MSF right now. I’ve seen them in person. They look GREAT!

  • @tequilasunrise9667
    @tequilasunrise9667 2 роки тому +2

    Now that's a REAL electric bike!

  • @markosborne9558
    @markosborne9558 Рік тому +1

    My concern is they are too quiet. I went from a too loud Harley to a too quiet new Kawasaki, and I Had way too many close calls from drivers. so I put on a slightly louder exhaust, which does help, even though I liked it quiet. Nonetheless, the electrics are very appealing. Food for thought when you shop. Just be safe out there.

  • @tocccapotato7229
    @tocccapotato7229 2 роки тому +37

    I think if they ( the big 4) make a bike like this one but with 10 k price start and with 8 hours charging time on a regular and 1 h for 70% fast charge then they would make a solid market

    • @That1J1
      @That1J1 2 роки тому +1

      I would trade in my XSR 900 right now for that motorcycle if it existed.

    • @drewmorg.
      @drewmorg. 2 роки тому

      Don't worry Chinese will come in soon with an offering like you describe and wipe the floor with Live Wire.

    • @peterdutton4083
      @peterdutton4083 2 роки тому +1

      The Big 4 (Plus KTM) have agreed to develop a modular common battery pack that will be serviceable and intergangeable between the brands
      Once batteries get to a neccisary power density; this future will be real

    • @samuelcharlebois881
      @samuelcharlebois881 2 роки тому

      You cant achieve those speeds with regular house outlet. Ever.

    • @drewmorg.
      @drewmorg. 2 роки тому

      @@samuelcharlebois881 Here in the US we can run massive circuits to our homes. 400amp service.

  • @phillipsandusky3795
    @phillipsandusky3795 Рік тому

    Time to do an Energica EVA Ribelle RS video! Don't wait until the Experia is out

  • @helipilotuh1
    @helipilotuh1 2 роки тому

    What an amazing road.

  • @davidbudnickk
    @davidbudnickk 2 роки тому

    That was me in the full leathers pulled to the side of the road I swore I recognized spites pony tail lol

  • @wendykalman9975
    @wendykalman9975 2 роки тому

    That bike can keep up with my hubby's 1989 Yamaha VMAX . Some bike😁

  • @MiRRoR220
    @MiRRoR220 2 роки тому

    Drinking game for every „yeah“ 😄

  • @stensballe3683
    @stensballe3683 10 місяців тому

    my dad Zero is crazy. unreal beast

  • @MadJackVideos
    @MadJackVideos 2 роки тому

    I was at the Scottish Bike show the other weekend and the police had one of these on show. I didnt even realise it was a HD but it was a really nice looking machine.

  • @clubstyleridahd4695
    @clubstyleridahd4695 2 роки тому

    Riding a fully built air cooled Harley is something that just feeds the soul words don't explain. I enjoy all bikes

  • @jacobcline4536
    @jacobcline4536 2 роки тому +1

    I like the look of this thing! It looks like something from Tron. I'm not a fan of electric, but this is pretty cool.

  • @EZBlast
    @EZBlast 2 роки тому

    Buell suspension tech and frame - was a project Buell started and HD took and finished.

  • @tannerwentworth1253
    @tannerwentworth1253 2 роки тому

    Love it

  • @proudtitanicdenier4300
    @proudtitanicdenier4300 2 роки тому +3

    I hope Harley offers battery upgrades in the future when the tech gets better. Keeping the same bike and just upgrading the battery would be sick

  • @vincentstruijk7145
    @vincentstruijk7145 2 роки тому +2

    Have you tried the energica electric bikes yet? Love their designs and very curious what papa jam thinks of them!

  • @NBC_7
    @NBC_7 Рік тому

    I’d like to see you guys riding a couple of these Damon electric bikes I keep seeing ads for 😉

  • @Ghostsprectre
    @Ghostsprectre Рік тому

    That’s awesome! Would absolutely love it 9k less but that’s just my opinion. I do love the sound, really head turning if I were to hear that pass by me. It sounds like something from the terminator movies!

  • @biffjoesen2529
    @biffjoesen2529 2 роки тому +1

    Earlier this week: rags before and after about the Versys 650 and it’s sound.
    Later in the week: redact any reference to the (lack of) Livewire’s sound.

  • @VinCent-xy5lg
    @VinCent-xy5lg 2 роки тому

    Sounds nice.

  • @sandorfarkas2100
    @sandorfarkas2100 Рік тому +1

    Wow this bike is FAST!

  • @wadeswoboda5451
    @wadeswoboda5451 2 роки тому

    You should try the FXDR 114 Harley !! I’m not a big Harley guy but would love to see what you’d say about it!!!

  • @abeliciousmotogeartv
    @abeliciousmotogeartv 2 роки тому +1

    beautiful bike...

  • @donjaun540
    @donjaun540 Рік тому +1

    What a really good video. Does it change gears automatically? I didn't hear what range did you get riding the way you did?? Thank you

    • @AdventuresonZero
      @AdventuresonZero Рік тому

      There are no gears, just twist the throttle and go. During winter months, my range is about 100 miles, and in the summer up to 130 miles

  • @andrewwales7870
    @andrewwales7870 2 роки тому

    i'd like to see your range anxiety going up the canyon as opposed to riding all the way downhill.nice video

  • @Jackal9405
    @Jackal9405 2 роки тому +2

    Alta was the best.

  • @Kingjames313
    @Kingjames313 Рік тому +1

    I feel like to make this perfect, it needs a second, smaller auxiliary battery dedicated to external components like heated vest, Bluetooth charging, LED’s, navigation etc. I’d also like adjustable foot pegs for different leg positioning. A windshield should be standard with the option to remove and lastly…range. I see their S2 Del Mar is within the proper price range. Range is really only as good as the amount of power stations at this point, so I can’t fault any of these bikes’ range.

  • @Mephistopheles13
    @Mephistopheles13 2 роки тому +2

    Although I’m extremely happy to be back in Texas, I do miss the riding locations that California has. My favorite road was the road y’all rode on. I’d ride that road then hit up Neptune’s Net on the PCH in Malibu. Which is also the same restaurant featured in the first Fast and the Furious film after they rebuilt the Supra and raced the black Ferrari.

    • @trevorjameson3213
      @trevorjameson3213 2 роки тому

      I don't know where in Texas you are, but Texas has a LOT of great twisty, hilly roads. You just have to know where they are. But even here in North Texas, I can leave my house and ride 30 minutes south and it's a HUGE playground of twisty two lane roads with almost zero traffic, and plenty of beautiful rolling hills and countryside for miles and miles. We make a day of it, and sometimes find a place to spend the night. The only problem though, if you're riding a Livewire, is you'd run out of juice before lunch, then you're done for the day. You might have to get a friend to follow in his truck, so he could haul the bike back home for a re-charge.

    • @Mephistopheles13
      @Mephistopheles13 2 роки тому

      @@trevorjameson3213 oh I live in the areas you’re talking about and yeah, they’re definitely great roads but none of them offer the same scenery. I would never move back to Cali if my life depended on it but gotta give credit where credit is due

    • @saynotop2w
      @saynotop2w 2 роки тому

      PCH is gorgeous

  • @estoguy
    @estoguy 2 роки тому

    I'm surprised you guys didn't reference Long Way Up at all.

  • @patienceanddiscipline4511
    @patienceanddiscipline4511 2 роки тому

    Yo, is that Santa Barbara? Those rocks/mountains in the background look familiar

  • @kepreza
    @kepreza 2 роки тому

    I said "wtf is that shzt" out loud when Yam pulled away....

  • @Shah_creates
    @Shah_creates 2 роки тому +12

    I bought this - from probably the same two dudes from the Malibu experience center! Just got it delivered 6 hours ago. So psyched! And the roads you rode on in this video are my favorite canyon jaunts. If there was one bike specifically built just to coast down the PCH, this is it. Also, a small correction: the Livewire takes 1 hour to fully charge on Level 3 (not 1.5 hours), but they recommend charging to only 80% which is 40 mins.

    • @mychannel9403
      @mychannel9403 2 роки тому

      You made a mistake. No sound, no gears. What’s the point?!

    • @Mr-E.
      @Mr-E. 2 роки тому +5

      @@mychannel9403 I love that there is minimal sound and no gears. So much more fun, more connected with the road and surroundings and senses are much more heightened. Going through wind feels like flying versus the numbing from loud sounds. Same like the faster Tesla models, where that speed + silence is even more thrilling than speed + traditional noise. I also ride electric skateboards (high speed ones in the 60 MPH range) and my silent direct drive motors are so much more pleasing during acceleration than my straight cuts or belt drives.

    • @toddrick916
      @toddrick916 Рік тому

      It’s a very expensive scooter 🛵

    • @justcommenting4981
      @justcommenting4981 Рік тому +1

      @@mychannel9403 what is with you guys and making noise? Were you forced to be quiet as children?

  • @cr4zyw3ld3r
    @cr4zyw3ld3r 2 роки тому

    Can you guys do a review of the Lightning and Energica bikes next?

  • @Fjsbdjdh
    @Fjsbdjdh 2 роки тому +1

    It’s not always about cost, sometimes it’s good not to have to service vehicles and that might be worth the extra cost.

  • @FANTOllVll
    @FANTOllVll 2 роки тому

    Gotta try out a Damon now, they look incredible and supposed 200hp is wild

  • @Luftbubblan
    @Luftbubblan 2 роки тому

    Would love to try one

  • @hvymax
    @hvymax 2 роки тому

    They really need to market the Long Way Up version with the Pan Am suspension.

  • @Jason-nosaJ
    @Jason-nosaJ 2 роки тому

    running Deer freaks me out. My bike is noisy so I feel safe.
    But these bikes are badass, I still want one.

  • @Mikeyteves1
    @Mikeyteves1 Рік тому +1

    Looks to be way better than the Zeros. Btw have you tried, or heard of the new line of electric Damon motorcycles? Those look dope!

  • @jeffsmith9305
    @jeffsmith9305 2 роки тому

    riding ebikes today, and slamming on the versys engine note yesterday? Hey, how does that livewire exhaust note sound?

  • @robbyclark6915
    @robbyclark6915 2 роки тому +2

    What is this? A positive, no, dare I say glowing review of a Harley Davidson designed and built motorcycle from the arch nemesis of all things MoCo? Shocking! Just shocking! I must say the electric bike experience looks so incredibly unique and out of the box with the instant power, the low hum of the motor, the stealthy nature of it all. I kinda want one. No shifting, no gears, no clutch! Yet engine braking is still a thing? If it was 16-18k I would probably get one. If, but it’s not. It’s 22k plus whatever the dealership piles on top of that. At that price I’m a hard no thanks. Especially considering the inherent problems that are unique to electric, battery powered, motorcycles. Range, weight, and charge-ability.

  • @OutlawCaliber13
    @OutlawCaliber13 Рік тому

    I have one of the bikes labelled as an ebike. Emmo Zone GTS. Been looking into either going for a full on, or going with one the bigger electric motorcycles. One of the things I've figured out, real quick, is that the greatest part of the cost is the batteries. I would imagine that the batteries on that thing are probably really good lithium, and that is a main part of the high costs. Of course, I'd also expect better for the size of it.

  • @nickmorgan9234
    @nickmorgan9234 2 роки тому

    Crazy fast

  • @Jclin7
    @Jclin7 2 роки тому

    Could you do an episode on motorcycles with the best storage options or things like that

  • @Rebel-Unit
    @Rebel-Unit 2 роки тому +2

    I agree, just not my style. Del Mar seems more like my range! From Kill Devil Hills(the real O.B.X. /Outer Banks, N.C. coastal living.

  • @tomofnorthcal
    @tomofnorthcal 9 місяців тому

    Yep, I got a black H-D LW and LOVE it, bought it at a discount.
    Yes, it rides great as a naked sport bike. I use a custom mode and get better milage, too.
    However, I am going to be moving out of the USA next year and have to sell it. 😢

    • @tomofnorthcal
      @tomofnorthcal 9 місяців тому

      I think $1000 per kWh battery. $15,500 for a 15.5kWh system would be more reasonable. Oh, my LW & my Zero cost less than $30/mo to charge at home and at a charge station. I do mostly charge at home. I plan to ride from SF Bay to Paso Robles on my bike(s) as a charging challenge some day. I invite either of you guys to go with me.

  • @wantedfel0n385
    @wantedfel0n385 2 роки тому +4

    I’d love to see you guys get your hands on a Energica Eva Ribelle RS

    • @stephenking5159
      @stephenking5159 2 роки тому +2

      I was going to comment and say this too. The 2022 Eva Ribelle and Eva Ribelle RS are in a category of their own when it comes to electric motorcycles. They’ve found a way to increase 0-60 acceleration, increase range and get better charging (both fast and regular AC) all while decreasing total weight. I also love the look of them. I preordered one and can’t wait to get it. The cost is a hard pill to swallow but hey electric bikes combine two of my passions, motorcycles and tech!

    • @mrspeigle1
      @mrspeigle1 2 роки тому

      Definitely

    • @wantedfel0n385
      @wantedfel0n385 2 роки тому +1

      @@stephenking5159 I agree! Im waiting to see the production te1 from triumph. It’s either going to be that or a ribelle rs.

    • @victoriazero8869
      @victoriazero8869 2 роки тому

      Energica is going to roast liveshite like turkey.

  • @AdamSuperAC
    @AdamSuperAC 2 роки тому +1

    If can do 300 kms on a single charge. Its starting to do realistic touring. I owned a triumph 07' Bonneville, with a 16 litre tank and its range was 270kms on a tank of gas. Its getting there..... one day... soonish! cheers from Australia !!!

  • @motomitch8726
    @motomitch8726 2 роки тому

    When I turned thirteen I got given a hayabusa jumper and I would wear it every time I could weather it was 40°c or -2°c I would wear it even while riding on the back of some huge super sport or motorcycles

  • @goose00helton
    @goose00helton 2 роки тому +1

    Here it comes: I do think y’all will like the 2022 Energica Ego or Ribelle. Quick hits: 140 miles of range at 70 mph, more if city miles. 0-80% charge in ~35 mins. Big jump in power.

    • @stephenking5159
      @stephenking5159 2 роки тому

      And if you go with the RS model you get 0-60 in 2.6 seconds!

  • @kghwanadoo
    @kghwanadoo 2 роки тому +1

    $6.59 for gas?!! we’re paying $11.61per gallon right now here in the uk and it’s still heading up (£1.69per litre), enjoy it while you can!

    • @saynotop2w
      @saynotop2w 2 роки тому

      so about what Hawai’ians pay

  • @craigrochlis155
    @craigrochlis155 5 місяців тому

    When are you going to do a comparison between the LIVEWIRE Delmar S2 and the Verge TS Ultra? I am looking to buy an electric motorcycle soon and I am impressed with the breakthrough technology and range of the Verge (even though it is significantly higher in price.

  • @geodream.
    @geodream. 2 роки тому

    nice outro lol

  • @pogo1140
    @pogo1140 2 роки тому +3

    Anyone remember the Akira motorcycle? the Electric motor and battery format makes that layout an actual possibility.

  • @garethbaker3429
    @garethbaker3429 2 роки тому

    But should of said that the rest of your review was excellent!

  • @swansong425
    @swansong425 7 місяців тому

    I'd do an electric bike before an electric car. If youre a weekend rider that stays around your home area, then it works great. Not ready for an electric car in case I need to make a long trip

  • @jakegarrett8109
    @jakegarrett8109 2 роки тому +2

    Its not a huge savings over gas: Using Tesla's price of $0.25/kWh, and assuming battery near empty (it will take more charge than it stores since batteries are not perfect but we'll assume perfect battery), so at 15.5kwh battery that's $3.88 for a fill up, and that's apparently only good for 95 highway miles (which is about 2 gallons on a sport bike with more HP though similar enough). It doesn't seem to be hugely cheaper, but if you use the 12.5 hour charging at home you'd only pay a little over half that.
    Its an improvement, but not as much as some people might hope or think it is. A lot of people don't put that many miles on bikes (and those that do enjoy super long trips, probably don't want to stop and charge every hour and a half of highway miles), so its a niche case. I think the coolest thing is probably the silence (unfortunately Harley guys like the noise and the engine vibrations between their legs, just replace that with a seat vibrator and call it a day). There is just something cool about zipping through the trees near silent, feels a bit like you're flying (either pedaling fast or casually on an ebike, its really fun, dangerous because no noise, but fun)

    • @quillmaurer6563
      @quillmaurer6563 2 роки тому

      The silence thing - I could imagine it feeling very Ninja-like. In fact come to think of it that would be a perfect name for an electric sportbike, too bad it's already used for a line of gasoline sportbikes. I've even heard of police departments being interested in electric motorcycles (I think in discussions with Alta before Harley killed them) for their stealth capability.

    • @saynotop2w
      @saynotop2w 2 роки тому

      The real savings come through home charging.

    • @quillmaurer6563
      @quillmaurer6563 2 роки тому

      @@saynotop2w He mentioned that, estimated it would cut the cost in half. I'm guessing it would still be much cheaper than his estimates, especially if you have time-of-day electricity rates (I think that's becoming more common) and charging at night or whenever electricity is cheapest. Charging up an electric motorcycle at home would probably cost only a few cents. You'd also save on stuff like oil changes, and if the regenerative brakes are good you'd not need brake pads as often, but those are pretty insignificant in overall cost of ownership. Tires would be similar to a gas bike of similar power and weight (though Teslas eat through tires very quickly, I'm guessing a combination of their power and weight). For cost-comparison you could probably just assume charging it doesn't cost anything but all other costs (tires, insurance, maintenance, etc - the maintenance would be cheaper but that would compensate for ignoring electricity costs) are the same. With such, even at the current cost of gas, it would take a long time to make up for the difference in cost of this versus a comparable gas bike, especially a used one. Most people interested in saving money with an electric motorcycle - which I envision as being the lowest-cost possible commuter - could save even more with an economical used bike. Like my Suzuki GZ250 that I paid $1200 for and gets 70+ MPG, but is slow as hell.

  • @brianbiro9094
    @brianbiro9094 2 роки тому

    DUDE'S THAT'S A HELLACIOUS ROAD 1✔🔥🔥🔥😃👍✌🇺🇸®️™️

  • @adr879
    @adr879 2 роки тому

    When you were first taking off I thought I was tripping out because it was so silent

  • @John_Ridley
    @John_Ridley 2 роки тому +2

    I'm with Yam. I am interested in an electric but $15,000 is about my limit.

    • @Ritalie
      @Ritalie 2 роки тому

      I think you can get a new Hayabusa which has all the modern tech and a beautiful engine for about $16,500.

  • @amalgeorge6877
    @amalgeorge6877 2 роки тому

    I'm hoping you guys can try the Lightning 218

  • @edwardsteinjolt3720
    @edwardsteinjolt3720 2 роки тому +3

    An electric motorcycle is like watching an awesome movie with the mute button on.....you get all of the thrills yet you are missing that awesome TXH soundtrack.....

  • @jproper
    @jproper 2 роки тому +1

    EV tech is ALMOST where we need it to be. I would want atleast 3hrs worth of riding for the simple fact that chargers are few and far between in some areas and. I do HVAC and as soon as they can get 250 miles or so out of a charge in the pickups/vans that will be the route we take forsure. Glad to see Harley have a solid EV option other than just slapping something together.