[L!VE]

Now that we've all had a good look at the Harley LiveWire (if you haven't, CLICK HERE for a full photo gallery), it's time to talk about it's design, color scheme, etc. Share your thoughts, opinions, and suggestions on it below!

 

[Hawkman]

I'm glad that the bike still looks strong. Having all those battery packs where the fuel tank would go makes it look just as big and powerful as other Harleys.

 

[Yusef]

One of my favorite parts of the bike is the swingarm at the back. I just like the design of it and the way the lisence plate holder is put on there.

 

[L!VE]

The swing arm is nice, just not something that wow's me as it looks like most swingarm's out there to me.

 

[Hawkman]

I just like how the frame is very exoskeleton like. That is the case with other bikes too, but this one seems a touch more modern or even futuristic.

Another nice thing is that you won't even have to buy a fender eliminator kit for this bike since the plate isn't hanging off the back of the seat.

 

[Junko]

Best part of the whole bike is the flat topline. See how seat and tank are on the same level, thats a very attractive and classic look...

like so:

 

[Hawkman]

This classic Harley you posted is awesome. Love the flat top and the fairing. The spoked wheels are also awesome.

 

[L!VE]

Best part of the whole bike is the flat topline. See how seat and tank are on the same level, thats a very attractive and classic look...

like so:

i need this as a poster

 

[Junko]

but shh don't call it a classic harley, according to traditonalists its not. This is from their aermacchi days

 

[L!VE]

but shh don't call it a classic harley, according to traditonalists its not. This is from their aermacchi days

haha, #InBeforeTraditionalists,PuttingOnFlameSuit

 

[Hawkman]

What is "aermacchi days?"

 

[Yusef]

From Wikipedia:

Aermacchi was an Italian aircraft manufacturer. Formerly known as Aeronautica Macchi, the company was founded in 1912 by Giulio Macchi at Varese in north-western Lombardy. With a factory located on the shores of Lake Varese, the firm originally manufactured seaplanes.

After the Second World War, the company began producing motorcycles as a way to fill the post-war need for cheap, efficient transportation. In 1960, US business Harley Davidson motorcycles purchased 50% of Aermacchi's motorcycle division.

The remaining motorcycle holdings were sold in 1974 to AMF-Harley Davidson, with motorcycles continuing to be made at Varese. The business was sold to Cagiva in 1978.

 

[L!VE]

Interesting, never knew that.

 

[Junko]

there is another beautiful old name, Cagiva....

 

[L!VE]

there is another beautiful old name, Cagiva....

that's why i like italian names like that...beautiful!

 

[Yusef]

What's in a name anyway? It is both meaningless and everything.

But Italian design has always been awesome. Harley could learn a thing or two from them though Harley tries to be American through and through.

 

[Junko]

its about the bikes actually

 

[L!VE]

With italian names i could care less, they just sound good and that reason alone...i wouldn't care to know anymore.