Mac Mike,
Please know there was no sarcasm in my last response. I really do appreciate differing opinions. Given all the modifications you've done on your Livewire, maybe you're an engineer as well? If so, you know engineers thrive by keeping an open mind to differing ideas, whether or not we agree with them all. It's a career trap; well, for all the talented and sought-after engineers I know.
As for my opinion (for what it's worth), I see it problematic we're drawing conclusions from magazines, online articles, Harley advertising terminology..., and not directly from the only people who know. My decision to engage Harley Davidson Management directly (obviously well above Store Managers, who frankly don't know either) is the only possible way I know to even attempt to find out the truth.
Meanwhile, please don't see my using the term "debate" as anything but healthy engagement in a conversation that clearly has some level of interest by anyone who owns a Livewire and on this forum. And looking at the mods you've made to your Livewire, it's clear you like your Harley. In fact, you have some great ideas that Harley should consider in any possible 2022 revision(s) to the bike. Whatever "halo" means to Harley Davidson's CEO, two years is a relatively standard model revision window for most new vehicles, obviously excluding iconic models. It's true for all the major auto manufacturers, most new motorcycles (howbeit often minor), and would be appropriate for the Livewire as well. For starters, not having to pull the entire battery out of the bike with a cherry picker to service it would be a nice revision. And maybe add some mileage on it too, as my real hope is to upgrade as (if) they improve it.
Mike Mike, I really do think of this as a healthy debate, where the term "debate" is not a bad one. As noted above, it's the source of the information we're debating that I think needs more thought.
Again, thank you for your thoughts. I like that you know more than me about the EV's Zero and Energica have made, as well as that company you pointed out that crashed and burned (Victory? ...kind of funny that name didn't hold meaning). Hopefully, Harley's sales surpassing all other US EV motorcycles means something good is on the horizon for the Livewire. As for China, it will be some time before they can really compete with Tesla, their main target. Research current Chinese electric bikes, and you'll know they have a very long way to go to catch-up with Harley's Livewire as well. But with industrial espionage and mass purchases from China continuing as historically true, they'll eventually make something nice. But if you ask me, the news continually points to the fact that they're chasing after Apple and Tesla much harder than Harley Davidson. I'm not even sure they care to make anything like a Livewire with limited sales; China is not wired for small business.
Again, please know I value your and all opinions shared on this site. If I lived in TX, I'd want to grab lunch with you in a Covid-19 safe environment. I really enjoy thoughtful exchanges.
Hope you (and everybody who reads this) has a great start to your (respective) 2021! Meanwhile, I'll continue to reach out directly to Harley. I'm often called relentless and will eventually get a response and gladly share it when I do. This subject is one we'll all be following, regardless.
Brad