That's just it, fuggedabout the $30K MSRP, the bike is all 5 year old technology, and there's no excuse not to have AT LEAST a 150 mile range. I agree with the 'bot, for $20K and 170 miles, I'd be leaving a deposit, just to say I have a Livewire. PASS, for now.

 

when I demo'd it the range was 90 miles and here we are YEARS LATER and the range is only 110 miles
and the MSRP is $30K.. the MOCO must be joking..

 

I really wanted one. I currently commute to my office on a 2011 Ninja 650r. I wanted to be able replace it with a LiveWire so my 2017 Heritage would have a Harley stable mate. When I am not riding my Ninja to work, I drive a Chevy Bolt. I have a level 2 charger in my garage and there is a bunch in my office's garage where I can charge for free, so I am setup for an electric motorcycle. At least that is what I thought. Turns out, the LiveWire doesn't support level 2 charging at level 2 rates. Instead it will charge at the level 1 rate.�� The MoCo decided to support level 3 DC fast charging instead. Well, the closest Level 3 charger is 5 miles from my house and there are none near my office. Level 3 charging might be readily be available in the future, but today they are not. To add insult to injury, the price is $30K. I'll pass and instead I am planning on test riding a Zero SR this weekend.

 

I just (as in just) bought a leftover 2018 Softail Street Bob. However, I want my next bike to be a LiveWire (which I imagine, like Softail, will come to refer to a range of bikes rather than a specific model). My prediction is that I will have to hold on to the Street Bob for about six years before improvements in range, charging time, and charging infrastructure can make that next-bike wish a reality.

 

 

Even at 1/3 of the price, its not for me. I would rather have a Sportster (for that price point) if I used a bike for commuting ... at least then I could run it on weekends for fun.... Concerns would be depreciation, and will you actually be able to sell these when you get tired of the short range. Now that I am living back in "The City", I am thinking seriously of getting an electric peddle bike..... but the one I want is only 2 large all in.

 

Yeah that level II decision is weird. There are lots more Level II charging stations. However with my commute Level I charging rates would probably work fine. But since I too have free Level II charging stations at work it would be nice if the Livewire supported it.

 

Be sure to let us know what you think! And, before (or if) you jump, be aware that Zero is announcing a new model late next month.

 

 

Yep I agree totally.
Funny thing. I ran into my buddy who manages the local dealership and he told me that they were all surprised at the store when the price came out. He said he and a few others were expecting $40K-$45K