Harley Davidson is planning to release their marketing model of Harley Davidson's first electric motorcycle "LiveWire" which was a private exhibition only for prototypes at the "Milan International Motorcycle Show (EICMA) for the first time.
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It has been brushed up since the first prototype was released in 2014. In this model, the electric motor is driven at the moment of turning the throttle to produce phenomenal torque and acceleration.
Clutch operation and gearshift are unnecessary, dynamic center of gravity is realized with low center of gravity, rigid aluminum frame and traction control, and it is optimized especially for performance and range for city street riders.
In addition, it is equipped with a Japanese Show made suspension that can be adjusted according to the taste of the rider and a co-brand tire (180 mm rear / 120 mm front) with Michelin.
In addition to enjoying the sound of Harley Davidson's next-generation. Harley-Davidson's produced by an electric motor that increases in volume and pitch according to speed, the rider also offers the performance of "LiveWire" in four factory modes that are standardized at shipment and the user. By choosing from three riding modes you can adjust it and you will be able to enjoy a variety of ride comfort.
The price of "LiveWire" scheduled to be released to each country in 2019, information on detailed specifications and advance reservation will be announced in January 2019.
Regarding the introduction into the Japanese market, details of the specification including the detailed introduction time and price are undetermined at the time of the announcement date.
Original Source [ Harley Davidson Japan ]