Harley-Davidson LiveWire unveiled in India

    LiveWire is supposedly capable of going 235km in the city, 113km on the highway, and is claimed to go an average of 152km on single charge.

    Published On Aug 27, 2019 06:52:00 PM

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    Harley-Davidson LiveWire unveiled in India

    Harley-Davidson has unveiled its first production electric bike, the LiveWire, in India. The all-electric performance bike has been showcased in India around a year after it made its debut in the United States in production-ready form.

    The LiveWire’s motor produces 105hp and 116Nm of torque, which helps propel the bike to 100kph in a claimed 3secs. The LiveWire also gets some high-end hardware and fully-adjustable suspension. Moreover, the bike also has a 4.3-inch TFT display that features Bluetooth connectivity. Electronic aids come in the form of a six-axis IMU-assisted ABS and traction-control system, and seven riding modes – Sport, Road, Rain, Range, and three custom ones.

    Using a conventional AC wall socket, it reaches full charge quite slowly – 12.5 hours to be precise. However, Harley claims that the DC fast-charging option can do the same in just an hour. On a full charge, the LiveWire is supposedly capable of 235km in the city, 113km on the highway, and an average range of 152km.

    Earlier this year, Harley-Davidson also announced the US pricing and pre-order availability for the LiveWire. At $29,799 (about Rs 21 lakh), it’s an expensive motorcycle; more expensive than Harley's entire Touring range. If Harley decides to bring it to India, expect it to cost between Rs 32-35 lakh (ex-showroom, India), which is pricey but the LiveWire is not a bike Harley expects to sell in large numbers. Instead, it is a halo product that marks the bike maker’s entry into the electric two-wheeler space. While the American brand will continue making petrol-powered offerings, electric vehicles are also now a priority and the company has said that there are more affordable versions coming in the future.

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