Nope....I haven’t even seen one at a dealer? But I don’t know what a sub group is either...... guess I’m a non groupie!

 

LOL, maybe I should have said "forum"

Probably you have noticed the forum is broken up into sections, one of which is "Specific Model Areas" under which are the various HD model lines, with in each of these ~sub forums~ are a variety of user created topics or threads within which content is posted.

I don't own one either but figured the newbies who might eventually join our forum might be Livewire riders and they will be looking for a place to share information, eventually some of our resident technical folks might be able to assist them with Q&A and some of us old timers that are open to innovation and early adopters of new technology might join in the fun this bike could bring.

Roy has already moved many of the threads which had been previously started in other forums to this area so that newb's can find what has been shared so far.

Again, a BIG thanks to Roy for doing the grunt work!!

 

Roy is just that kinda guy! :nod :kiss

 

:rofl:

 

:laugh

 

Ewan McGregor And Charley Boorman Head The ‘Long Way Up’ - On Electric Harley-Davidsons?

 

My brother in law and I were talking about this last week! Some interesting future technology might be a game changer on range and recharge times.

 

did ya all see the thread about "Art"?
That's what I think the Live Wire is. You'll get it when you read about the OP's "Art"!

 

I’d be shocked to see a LiveWire rider on here.

 

Shocked? Is that an electric pun?

 

Glad you asked Noel I would like to hear from them also.

 

Think back to the evolution of the "Traditional" engine, Pan, Shovel, evo, VRSC, TC and now the M8, there has been a lot of animosity among the generations of faithful, sure it's possible (probable) they will take root in a different environment OTOH they might land here.

 

When I bought my first Harley, there were shirts around that said "Hear no EVO, See no EVO, Speak no EVO."

 

And most of the people wearing them were riding evo’s.

 

 

That was very informative, especially the charging strategy impact on the 5 year battery (RESS) warranty

 

I saw one in the wild the other day up in Boca Raton. Didn't get a chance to talk, ride was past and gone.

 

Study finds 50% of riders favor switch to electric motorcycles, led by younger riders

A new study found that a surprising number of riders are interested in switching from gas-powered motorcycles to electric motorcycles....

electrek.co

 

I know next to nothing about the UK other than their roads, cities and byways are geared to smaller and slower vehicles than what we have here. So, maybe the "new study" has some validity in the UK. But I believe such a "new study" done here in the states would not convince me to start buying stock or otherwise investing in electric motorcycles.

 

Definitely going to continue seeing most of us suburban & rural riders wanting to go on long rides will continue to avoid this bike, but the UK style riders would probably equate to our urban center riders who probably would not venture to far out into the rural wilderness, who knows for sure until they poll folks in NYC, LA, SFO & Chicago

 

I want one! Have to pay for cancer treatment first

 

I don't know about "switching to", but definitely "adding to the stable".

 

If money were no object, like @Pred8er said, I'd love to add an electric bike to the stable. I test rode a Zero FX-S last summer, and it was some of the most fun I've ever had on a bike. That said, the mileage is horrible for anything other than around-town riding/commuting. If I didn't live somewhere that gets nailed with snow and ice ~6 months a year, I'd consider a Zero instead of a second car.

Until battery technology reaches Softail or Touring levels of mileage and charging can be done in about the same time it'd take to fill up with fuel, electric motorcycles will be fringe at best.

 

I am from UK not sure where they get that info may be its correct maybe not but right now the price of an electric motor bike or car would put me right off.
Another issue is the mileage range also the charging time and lack of charging places absolute bollocks all these environment lovies are .
How on earth will they be able to provide the electric if an electric powered vehicle becomes the norm not enough power stations here in UK cant depend on wind power although we have plenty of that & as for solar power farms we dont get enough sunshine most of the time its either raining or grey as grey can be with the cloud cover .
No thanks will stick with petrol powered until I drop down dead

 

Harley-Davidson surprises with higher earnings, good sign for its electric motorcycles

After several years of falling financial reports, Harley-Davidson has just posted surprising numbers that show the company is in a...

electrek.co

 

There are only about four hundred of you out there!!!

 

Heeeeres George Jetson......

 

I test rode a Livewire One at Wilkins HD in Barre VT. I'm picking mine up Saturday. It'll be nice to get back on a bike again.
Also hello, I've just joined, and am new to the marque.

 

Welcome and Congrat's, looking forward to hearing your ride reports !!!