Harley-Davidson looks to electric future
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Harley-Davidson, the beleaguered U.S. motorcycle giant, is hoping to attract younger riders with its new, all-electric LiveWire motorcycle
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Price: $29,799 
Sept 2019: From select dealers
Three colour choices
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Power: 0-60 in 3 seconds. Instant power as soon as throttle twisted. No clutch or gears to run through
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Ride experience: Pre-configured with four ride modes (combines power, regeneration, throttle and traction) for sport, road, range and rain
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Reflex Defensive Rider System: Added confidence in poor conditions with enhanced cornering anti-lock braking and controls for traction and torque
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Charging: Onboard power cord connects to standard wall outlet for overnight recharge, or one hour charge by visiting public Fast Charge station – 20,000 in U.S.
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Fuel cap
LED lights
Top speed: 177km/h
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Revelation motor: Internal permanent magnet synchronous motor with water jacket cooling, tuned to produce 105hp
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15.5 kWh battery: Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS). Li-ion cells encased in aluminium housing – provides 235km (city) and 152km (highway) ride distance
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Harley-Davidson: 116-year-old Milwaukee firm, suffering from declining sales due to ageing fan base, 12 months of 31% EU tariffs and competition from Triumph, Moto Guzzi, Ducati and BMW
  
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Sources: Harley-Davidson, Forbes, Bloomberg Pictures: Harley-Davidson © GRAPHIC NEWS