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Harley-Davidson’s electric Hog: 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds
Associated Press ^ | July 11, 2019

Posted on 07/11/2019 7:04:25 PM PDT by Olog-hai

Harley-Davidson is releasing details about the electric motorcycle it’s rolling out this year that it hopes will capture the imagination of a new generation of riders and put a charge into its diminishing sales.

The LiveWire, which will soon be available in a limited number of dealerships, will cost nearly $30,000 and can go zero to 60 mph in three seconds. There is no clutch and no shifting.

The company said Thursday that buyers will have access to free charging at participating LiveWire dealers for the first two years.

The Milwaukee motorcycle company has struggled with declining sales and an aging client base in the U.S. and abroad. …

(Excerpt) Read more at apnews.com ...


TOPICS: Humor; Travel
KEYWORDS: abomination; electricbike; electricbikes; electricmotorcycle; harleydavidson; livewire; loudpipes; loudpipeslie; motorcycle; sillyloudpipes
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To: Olog-hai

But does it sound like a Harley?


21 posted on 07/11/2019 7:29:37 PM PDT by chuckles
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To: JohnBrowdie

I’m just pointing out that the younger buyers that Harley desperately needs are not at all interested in motorcycles that shout POTATO POTATO POTATO POTATO POTATO as you ride by.

I’m under 45 and my motorcycle (which does 0-60 in 2.8 and tops out at 155) is so quiet you can stalk pedestrians in parking lots or on sidewalks with it.


22 posted on 07/11/2019 7:30:52 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Olog-hai
Nice video, huh?



23 posted on 07/11/2019 7:40:21 PM PDT by Right Wing Assault (Kill-googl,TWTR,FCBK,NYT,WaPo,Hlwd,CNN,NFL,BLM,CAIR,Antfa,SPLC,ESPN,NPR,NBA,ARP)
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To: Olog-hai

Lotta people gonna die a lot faster.


24 posted on 07/11/2019 7:43:35 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: JohnBrowdie

South Park covered harley riders quite accurately.


25 posted on 07/11/2019 7:44:35 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: suijuris

Love the Kawasakis. Had mine tweaked to 160 hp. Thinking now of getting another one.


26 posted on 07/11/2019 7:52:32 PM PDT by suijuris
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To: Olog-hai

Sounds like it could be dangerous to drive.


27 posted on 07/11/2019 7:56:41 PM PDT by luvbach1 (I hope Trump runs roughshod over the inevitable obstuctionists, Dems, progs, libs, or RINOs!)
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To: Trump.Deplorable

$30 grand for an electric bike?? Why the hell would I pay for that when for half the price I can get a better bike that’s real.


28 posted on 07/11/2019 7:58:01 PM PDT by Bommer (Help 2ndDivisionVet - https://www.gofundme.com/mvc.php?route=category&term=married-recent-ampute)
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IMAGES


29 posted on 07/11/2019 7:58:59 PM PDT by deport
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To: Olog-hai

“zero to 60 mph in three seconds”

What could possibly go wrong?


30 posted on 07/11/2019 7:59:34 PM PDT by simpson96
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To: simpson96

Nothing considering Asian bikes broke that barrier more than two decades ago. This is the first production Harley to be able to do this.

I imagine your typical (by demographics) Harley owner (older Boomer) will have real problems with it, though.


31 posted on 07/11/2019 8:05:16 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: simpson96

0-60 in 3 sec is slow for a bike. I’ve owned bikes from the late ‘80s that would do 0-60 in under 2 sec and entirely in 1st gear.


32 posted on 07/11/2019 8:05:46 PM PDT by Little Pig
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To: Olog-hai

I am in the minority and would love a motorcycle like this. I just want something to get me from point A to B economically with no hassles. I can care less about chrome,speed and sound. My broader point is that electric vehicles of any type are not close to practical as of yet. I can just as well buy a reliable older Honda.


33 posted on 07/11/2019 8:08:41 PM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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List of fastest production motorcycles by acceleration

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fastest_production_motorcycles_by_acceleration


34 posted on 07/11/2019 8:10:33 PM PDT by deport
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To: CrazyIvan

We will look out for you in the Silver Alerts.


35 posted on 07/11/2019 8:13:43 PM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's fore sure)
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To: simpson96

Click the link in Post #34 for a listing of bikes 0 - 60 mph
under 3 seconds.

Numerous bikes will do that.


36 posted on 07/11/2019 8:17:03 PM PDT by deport
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To: Olog-hai

It might be fast, but it's ugly as sin. The engine looks like an air conditioner or toaster. Gak...

I'd rather have something like this little dual sport, 200 mile range at 76 miles per gallon, and great engine clearance for nasty dirt roads...Dirt cheap and hard to beat.


37 posted on 07/11/2019 8:38:09 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Bommer

$30 grand for an electric bike??

They must be high...


38 posted on 07/11/2019 8:40:20 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: martin_fierro

You gotta see this.... *ping*


39 posted on 07/11/2019 8:44:32 PM PDT by dayglored ("Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government."`)
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To: Olog-hai

I’ve got a Road King that I absolutely love, and I’m a Gen-Xer. You complainers don’t have a clue. Harley is following the market. They have the best electric bike out there, and the electric bike market WILL increase. Harley will not stop making it’s classic bikes any time soon. They already have a lot of smaller bike options. And Harley is the cream of the crop of all motorcycle manufacturers, no matter what people say about it.


40 posted on 07/11/2019 8:46:14 PM PDT by vpintheak (Stop making stupid people famous!)
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