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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 06:13 PM
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Anyone know anyone who has taken delivery of a Livewire? Nobody seems to know when they will be getting them. There out there somewhere..................?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Lvwre20
Anyone know anyone who has taken delivery of a Livewire? Nobody seems to know when they will be getting them. There out there somewhere..................?
Welcome to the forum.

My personal prediction is they will sell about two dozen of them nationally.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Keithhu
Welcome to the forum.

My personal prediction is they will sell about two dozen of them nationally.
You may very well be correct. I predict that they're going to sell a grand ch!tload of them. Only time will tell! I'd be on the list, but I already own 5 bikes and I'm 150 miles away from the nearest Energica dealer.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 06:42 PM
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They have suspended production.
 

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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 06:50 PM
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They have suspended production.
huh? I thought that ended weeks ago?

As for the OP's question, There's a guy on the Harley sub reddit who has one and has made a few posts
 
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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 07:03 PM
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I have seen one zipping around the metro Seattle area already. And all the dealerships have lease one on the floor.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2019 | 07:28 AM
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A lot of the vloggers I follow on YouTube have tried the Livewire and posted videos. One thing they all have in common is their surprised reactions when they turn the throttle. They're actually giddy with laughter. I can't wait to test ride one.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2019 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by GalvTexGuy
A lot of the vloggers I follow on YouTube have tried the Livewire and posted videos. One thing they all have in common is their surprised reactions when they turn the throttle. They're actually giddy with laughter. I can't wait to test ride one.
There is a demo fleet of Livewires making the rounds. Unfortunately I was out of town when my dealer had it two months ago
 
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Old Nov 13, 2019 | 08:39 AM
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I have seen one zipping around the metro Seattle area already. And all the dealerships have lease one on the floor.
I haven't seen any and showroom examples may not be for sale..display only until the bugs are worked out.
As crazy fast the Livewire is, all electric vehicles lack that one important feature necessary for a satisfying drive..the sound of an internal combustion engine.
Electric motor noise isn't sexy. Maybe HD will have a IC sound simulator that will BT to the riders helmet.
If that doesn't work, maybe a clothes pin holding a playing card next to the wheel spokes will give a pleasing engine sound.
 

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Old Nov 13, 2019 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by shorelasHD
You may very well be correct. I predict that they're going to sell a grand ch!tload of them. Only time will tell! I'd be on the list, but I already own 5 bikes and I'm 150 miles away from the nearest Energica dealer.
Right. https://jalopnik.com/harley-davidson...por-1838852741
 
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