Adding a tad to what Oldun wrote that pretty much encapsulates my thoughts:
Simply put, the Livewire is a unique entrance into a realm no other major motorcycle manufacturer has really entered, BMW electric mopeds aside. And Harley did it with such style that many of us bought these Livewires despite limited practicality.
Zero and the other current options were researched, but reviews all over the web from people who rode both made it clear the Livewire wasn’t like the rest. I made the decision to buy it without even a road test. And while I like a couple other brands almost as much as Harley, I’d consider myself a Harley loyalist these days. If Harley continues to support and develop the Livewire, or similar, I’ll likely keep upgrading every 3-5 years (I used to replace vehicles every 1-2 years, then I got married).
As for faithful HD ICE fans coming over to EVs, we did. I miss my blacked-out Fat Bob now and then, and I look at lots of bikes as I plan to retire in Colombia in a few years where I may need a more all-terrain bike (maybe an electric enduro, if one comes along by then). But while in the US, I’ll probably end-up with an entirely electric fleet of bikes and autos. I only have one ICE left; it’s in my Jeep. Even all my lawn equipment is electric, as is my new skateboard. Plenty of kinks to work out, but the technology appears to be the immediate future for transportation. Harley was wise to see it years ago.
Given the world’s movement toward electric, incentivized or otherwise, yes I would note the future of Harley Davidson electric motorcycles is good. Pricing remains an issue, and they will need to come down on the more “average” electric motorcycle to increase sales. Meanwhile, please heed the advice Oldun shared and make sure all current Livewire owners can/will have their batteries replaced when needed, and please see to it our bikes remain supported by HD in all future R&D efforts. If HD can manage the last two well, they’ve already got the fan base.
BTW, Oldun's Basic Wishlist is a good one!
Simply put, the Livewire is a unique entrance into a realm no other major motorcycle manufacturer has really entered, BMW electric mopeds aside. And Harley did it with such style that many of us bought these Livewires despite limited practicality.
Zero and the other current options were researched, but reviews all over the web from people who rode both made it clear the Livewire wasn’t like the rest. I made the decision to buy it without even a road test. And while I like a couple other brands almost as much as Harley, I’d consider myself a Harley loyalist these days. If Harley continues to support and develop the Livewire, or similar, I’ll likely keep upgrading every 3-5 years (I used to replace vehicles every 1-2 years, then I got married).
As for faithful HD ICE fans coming over to EVs, we did. I miss my blacked-out Fat Bob now and then, and I look at lots of bikes as I plan to retire in Colombia in a few years where I may need a more all-terrain bike (maybe an electric enduro, if one comes along by then). But while in the US, I’ll probably end-up with an entirely electric fleet of bikes and autos. I only have one ICE left; it’s in my Jeep. Even all my lawn equipment is electric, as is my new skateboard. Plenty of kinks to work out, but the technology appears to be the immediate future for transportation. Harley was wise to see it years ago.
Given the world’s movement toward electric, incentivized or otherwise, yes I would note the future of Harley Davidson electric motorcycles is good. Pricing remains an issue, and they will need to come down on the more “average” electric motorcycle to increase sales. Meanwhile, please heed the advice Oldun shared and make sure all current Livewire owners can/will have their batteries replaced when needed, and please see to it our bikes remain supported by HD in all future R&D efforts. If HD can manage the last two well, they’ve already got the fan base.
BTW, Oldun's Basic Wishlist is a good one!
