What Makes the 2021 Harley-Davidson® LiveWire® the Ultimate Electric Motorcycle?
It’s official: the Harley-Davidson LiveWire is out in the world and riders all across the country are loving it. With a quiet, electric engine, it’s not exactly what you would expect from a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, but it is what we need for the future. With electric vehicles becoming more and more popular as the market moves away from gas, if you want the next great thing to come from Harley-Davidson, then you want a 2021 LiveWire.
Here at Big Moose Harley-Davidson, we’re happy to oblige. We’re an authorized LiveWire dealer, so contact us today to see how you can get your hands on one or schedule a test ride. You’ll find us in Portland, Maine, proudly serving Scarborough and Biddeford.
Performance You Won’t Believe
We’ve heard some of the complaints about electric vehicles. They’re not as fast. They’re not as fun. The performance isn’t as good. While it’s true there will always be room for improvement, you might be surprised at just how well the LiveWire performs.
The Engine
With the Revelation™ PM Electric Motor, it may not be the strongest engine in the Harley lineup, but it sure beats a lot of the competition. The company is known for their power and their experience. Switching to electric isn’t going to change this.
Superior Suspension
The 2021 LiveWire also features fully-adjustable, Showa® front and rear suspension systems. This means that, even though the bike will come to you ready to offer a smooth and easy ride, you can further adjust the suspension system to meet your particular preferences. Not to mention, the standard tires give you a 180mm rear tire and a 120mm front tire for easier handling and a more comfortable riding experience.
A Better Battery
When we look at electric models, we think about refueling a little differently than we would for a gas model. Regardless of the kind of battery you’re looking at, it’s going to take time to fully recharge again. Unless you do a lot of riding, you can usually get where you need to go throughout the day and then recharge at night.
The LiveWire not only delivers on run-time, but also gives you a number of different ways to recharge. Enjoy a high-voltage battery that offers 146 miles of city range or 95 miles of stop-and-go range.
Use the Level 1 charger and power cord—which connects to any standard household outlet—for a full, overnight charge, or if you’re in a bind, you can use a Level 3 DC Fast Charge station to get a 100% charge in just an hour. And now that the rest of the world is starting to catch up with the electric wave of the future, you’ll find more and more charging stations available, especially in the cities.
The Benefits of Switching to Electric
And we’re just scratching the surface. There are lots of great features that come with these bikes, but even so, some may not see the point in switching to an electric bike. It’s true that not everyone is going to be a good fit for an electric bike, but the LiveWire does come with some serious perks.
Firstly, if you’re a true Harley-Davidson enthusiast, this an experience unlike anything they’ve rolled out in the past, and you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to experience it.
You’ll also save quite a bit of money on fuel. Even though it’s not one of the cheaper models in the lineup, the only money you’ll spend on recharging the battery will come in the form of your monthly electric bill.
Finally, it’s a cleaner form of energy, not just for the environment, but for maintenance as well. You won’t have to worry about slick oils getting everywhere as you work on the engine or dangerous fumes impacting your health. If you aren’t already involved in your motorcycle’s upkeep, you might be more inclined to start.
Whether you’re confident the LiveWire is the right Harley-Davidson motorcycle for you or you still have questions, at this point, you’ll probably want to talk to an expert. That’s where Big Moose Harley-Davidson comes in. Our experienced staff is ready to help you with all your questions and concerns so you can take the next step toward ownership. We’re happy to help all riding enthusiasts from Portland, Scarborough, and Biddeford, Maine, so contact us today!