In terms of sheer performance,
fun, and being on that cutting
edge of tech it is unlike anything
else in the motorcycling world
ANTIPODEAN ARRIVAL
Sadly for us Kiwis, Harley-Davidson Australia
and New Zealand are yet to confirm the
final price or exact arrival date for the
LiveWire’s entry to the NZ market. While
Harley-Davidson has confirmed the bike will
be coming here with an expected arrival
sometime in the second half of 2020, the
price is less of a certainty. With the US price
set just shy of $30,000 we can expect to pay
over $44,000 when it eventually arrives.
That’s CVO Harley money.
So, I know what you’re thinking… is the
LiveWire worth that much?
Well, yes and no.
As a practical motorcycle, the LiveWire is
still not quite there in terms of riding range.
While the 235km of city range is more than
adequate, absolutely hammering it really
does drain the battery like a V8 drinks fuel.
But, in terms of sheer performance, fun, and
being on that cutting edge of tech it is unlike
anything else in the motorcycling world.
For now. Harley plans to have four more EVs
to slot into the range under the LiveWire by
2022.
So to get back to the original question we
started with. Is the Harley-Davidson LiveWire
a heroic moment in history or another
orphan from the Bar and Sheild? My vote
goes to history maker, and I challenge you
to ride one and not come away thinking
differently.
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