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Old 01-09-2019, 03:14 PM
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I will be interested in reading about the sales figures as well as the reviews. But, obviously, HD ain't targeting me or those like me with this new model. From my perspective, it wouldn't be worth $10K to me, much less the $30K figure.

Maybe HD will do very well with this new bike. I wouldn't bet money on them doing well but, time will tell. And although I have my doubts I at least HOPE they do well--mainly because I don't want to see them go under.
 
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Originally Posted by dceggert
...and you felt the need to come in here and start a brand new thread just to share your pessimistic outlook on something you apparently do not even care about. Do you have a clue as to WHY it is so expensive? Why is every electric/hybrid car so expensive?
Yeah.... I felt the need to share my opinion on a public forum. Oh the humanity!!!!

You wanna talk about having a clue??? Look in the mirror dude..... You think Harley makes anything that is economically priced!?!? All their stuff is overpriced and we all know it!!! But we still buy the bikes because for whatever reason we find something appealing about em and are willing to spend a few more dollars. But this thing is $10k overpriced!!! I could see it costing the same as the new FXDR or Fatboy 114. You mean to tell me that this bike is a steal @ $30k???
 
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Originally Posted by MatteGlide15


Yeah.... I felt the need to share my opinion on a public forum. Oh the humanity!!!!

You wanna talk about having a clue??? Look in the mirror dude..... You think Harley makes anything that is economically priced!?!? All their stuff is overpriced and we all know it!!! But we still buy the bikes because for whatever reason we find something appealing about em and are willing to spend a few more dollars. But this thing is $10k overpriced!!! I could see it costing the same as the new FXDR or Fatboy 114. You mean to tell me that this bike is a steal @ $30k???
Well the most I have spent on a Harley was a little over $5,000. Three of my Harley's were just $2,000 each, so I buy cheap used Harley's.

But I'll probably be in the grave before the Livewire becomes a cheap used Harley.
 
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Old 01-10-2019, 11:23 PM
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Those posting here in favor of this electric gizmo being a hit do NOT mention there is NO tax credit which is a humongous selling point of the electric cars. W/O them these overpriced units would not sell.
 
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Old 01-10-2019, 11:59 PM
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Again... They're only overpriced if people don't buy them.

Seeing as you can't actually buy one yet, there's no real way of knowing whether that's the case or not.

The availability of, or lack of, tax credits is just one factor in the purchasing decision. Tesla has to phase out their tax credits now -- so will their sales fall to zero? Somehow I doubt they will, but we will see.
 

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Originally Posted by MatteGlide15


.....You mean to tell me that this bike is a steal @ $30k???
That all depends upon your point of perspective. Novus has just released and electric motorcycle, well more of a bicycle, it weights 85 lbs, has a top speed of 60 MPH and a range of 60 miles, it's price will be $40,000. If you use that as your comparison point, ten grand less and almost double the range sounds like a bargain.

Then again, I'm not buying a Novus or a Livewire anytime soon, unless I hit the lottery.

https://www.webbikeworld.com/novus-s...on-motorcycle/

Fact of the matter is, if we are sitting here bitching about the Livewire's cost, we aren't the target market for it.
 

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Tesla is countering that tax credit loss with its cheapest model which is out now. You're most correct it's only over priced if people deem it to be.
 
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It all comes down to infrastructure. When there is enough charging stations to run electric vehicles I may consider.

Until then, burn baby burn!!
 
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Ok, in 2019 the tendency was easy to predict and follow, at least partially. But coronavirus pandemic changed everything completely. Who will take courage now to predict what will remain in demand in 2020? And what will happen to the prices? I am from Leeds, find 0113 are code information here, And unfortunately, everything looks very sad here fo far.
 
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I`g be interested when the Flux-Capacitor and Nuclear fuel is an option. Cant be bothered with a recharge
 


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