HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Feel the health of the brand's new engine

It was in Milan at a motorcycle and accessories event (EICMA) that Harley-Davidson decided to raise the veil a bit more about what will be its first electric proposal. We already knew that the reputed American motorcycle manufacturer was preparing to start their electric adventure with LiveWire; we now know what that sounds like ...And the sound can be decisive for the acceptance of any vehicle, or it was not related to the pleasure of driving. In Harley's case, alongside the image of the product and the motard culture associated with it, the brand's fans appreciate the typical cross-mounted V2 snoring.But with the exchange of the combustion engine for one electric unit, the music becomes another. In terms of emissions, consumption, autonomy and ... 

The way purists will deal with swapping a 'melody' with a hiss is still a mystery, and the acceptance will depend (much) on the performance claimed by the new LiveWire. It turns out that we will still have to wait about two months, because it is only in January that the manufacturer of Milwaukee will reveal the technical data regarding its latest creation, namely engine, battery capacity, autonomy, loading time and benefits. The price will also be announced by that time, as the opening of pre-reserves is also scheduled for early 2019.

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