On Tuesday, Harley-Davidson, the renowned American motorcycle manufacturer, introduced its inaugural fully-electric motorcycle in India.
The Harley Davidson Livewire is equipped with a 15.5 kWh lithium battery and features a permanent magnet electric motor that delivers 78 kW or 104.6 bhp of power, along with a peak torque of 116 Nm. As an electric vehicle, it offers all its torque right from zero rpm. This gearless motorcycle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3 seconds!
The large battery provides an impressive city range of 225 km and a highway range of 142 km. It can be fully charged in just an hour using a DC fast charger.
This motorcycle features seven riding modes, including four pre-installed options: Road, Rain, Sport, and Range. Additionally, three fully customizable modes allow users to tailor the acceleration rate, brake regeneration, throttle response, and traction control settings to their preferences.
The global launch of the motorcycle is anticipated for late 2019 or early 2020, with specific dates for India expected to be announced afterward. In the USA, the price is set at $29,799, while it is projected to fall within the range of Rs 40-50 lakh in India.
