Electric Road King mock up
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Electric Harley
Not interested in any electric bike or automobile at all. Electric bikes and cars have no soul. To me it's like riding a appliance, like a sowing machine. If Harley is headed to towards electric bikes it's time to look elsewhere for me.I also think that if you own an electric bike or car you should be responsible for paying the electric bill to charge it.
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Yeah, there's going to have to be big improvements in battery life before an electric touring bike is even remotely feasible...
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There won't be an electric touring bike in our lifetimes. That's not what electric bikes are for. They're for the 90%+ of actual riding, which is local.
Not to mention the fact that, I'm guessing, less than 10% of Harley owners "tour."
Not to mention the fact that, I'm guessing, less than 10% of Harley owners "tour."
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From: Houston, Texas
It would work for me. I commute on a Road King 75 miles round trip every day. It would definitely be an adjustment but at the same time, I bet the torque would be incredible and it would haul ***. Great zipping in and out of traffic. Charge it at the office so my fuel costs would be zero.
I also have a limited in the garage and it would stay fossil fuel so I can tour.
The look comments are spot on. Harley with a Honda engine, ugly turn signals and the bags need to be larger/deeper.
Always remember......Change is inevitable. Except from a vending machine.
I also have a limited in the garage and it would stay fossil fuel so I can tour.
The look comments are spot on. Harley with a Honda engine, ugly turn signals and the bags need to be larger/deeper.
Always remember......Change is inevitable. Except from a vending machine.
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From: Syracuse NY
Well, thats assuming it is 110-220. Eventually employers will have charging stations. Maybe a fee, maybe a perk. But it wouldnt remain free forever.
Those old enough to remember can speak to service stations offering free air. Try to find that now.
Those old enough to remember can speak to service stations offering free air. Try to find that now.
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"150 miles range", I'm sure that's a SWAG, then turn on the spotlights down to 125 miles, turn the infotainment, down to 112 miles. Years ago I saw some renderings of all the current big twins, current at the time, with the V-Rod engine in them. That's Harley's mistake (IMHO) to get durable, horsepower and liquid cooled engines on line.