Who wants a Harley?
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That's the electric bike from the new avengers movie!!!!
An Electric Harley-Davidson Spotted on a Hollywood Set? |
Where do the drag pipes go? Seriously though I welcome any time Harley tries something new (still wish they'd build some sportbikes), though even if they sold it I don't think I'd see any local Black Pistons riding around on one anytime soon.
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Apparently they are already working on the accessory catalogue: Oil Dripper, Engine Imbalancer, Sound System (with optional loud backfire track)...... should be fun :)
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Originally Posted by mikstr
(Post 374822)
Apparently they are already working on the accessory catalogue: Oil Dripper, Engine Imbalancer, Sound System (with optional loud backfire track)...... should be fun :)
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Good point :)
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Wonder what the Harley designation is going to be? VRSCRLW-E?
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This sucker is going to be at the Harley Museum next Thursday for bike night. I'm hoping I'll have time to get down there and check it out. Looks cool!
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Awesome! Feedback if you do! Sounds like they're touring the country; if they come through Phoenix I'll put a decent effort in finding them.
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The only thing is, it sounds like you need an invitation?
...Any rider with an invitation to demo and a valid motorcycle license can take a test ride. Those who don’t ride yet can take a ride on Jumpstart, a simulated riding experience, no license required. |
Man Milwaukee is full of future folk and high class customs. In the wild wild west, if you're alive and not at large, you're invited. At least that's what I pretend everywhere I go.
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Wow! I'd love to try out an electric & that's a nice example.
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I can't see beer belly bearded dudes on E Harley.... Imagine hell Angels on E Harley :shock: wuuu... really scary :nerd: that will never take off, they will find another alternative fuel, like corn, to make the noise and vibrations they need to show off.
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Due to work, I wasn't able to make it to the Harley Museum tonight for bike night. However, I had a buddy go down there and check it out. Him and his wife waited for 45 minutes to sit on the bike and run it up on a dyno. Supposedly, there is a lottery for those that want to take the bike out on a very small parking lot road coarse.
Here's some figures. -GVW 836 lbs. (frame weighs ~40 lbs.) -74hp 53ft.lbs. -54 miles per charge -Progressive braking charges battery on deceleration -Governed at 92mph - 0-60 under 4 seconds -Helmet with media like, GPS, 3D HUD, reading texts, phone connect, pictures, and video. All voice command. I guess they have been building this bike for the past 4 years. Not projected to be released to public (if ever) for another 2 years. Apparently, they are 2 years ahead of schedule. You can check it out on foxsixnow.com I haven't checked it out yet. This is all from my buddy. Just thought you guys would be interested. Here's some pictures he took: Attachment 22620 Attachment 22621 Attachment 22622 |
Originally Posted by CruxGNZ
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-GVW 836 lbs. (frame weighs ~40 lbs.)
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Originally Posted by 7moore7
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Well, I can tell you how I'd extend the range right there! That's nearly twice what other electrics are at!
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So these guys are in Phoenix right now and I test rode the Livewire today. Some comments:
Don't know what the 836 lbs GVW number was reporting b/c our bikes they said were 430 lbs. (they looked and felt it as well).
Anyway, it was better than expected. I walked all through the showroom for an hour while waiting to ride and all of the bikes in there just don't interest me in one bit, but somehow the same company made the Livewire. |
Originally Posted by 7moore7
(Post 380271)
So these guys are in Phoenix right now and I test rode the Livewire today. Some comments:
Don't know what the 836 lbs GVW number was reporting b/c our bikes they said were 430 lbs. (they looked and felt it as well).
Anyway, it was better than expected. I walked all through the showroom for an hour while waiting to ride and all of the bikes in there just don't interest me in one bit, but somehow the same company made the Livewire. |
Originally Posted by mikstr
(Post 374822)
Apparently they are already working on the accessory catalogue: Oil Dripper, Engine Imbalancer, Sound System (with optional loud backfire track)...... should be fun :)
Originally Posted by 7moore7
(Post 374827)
I'm sure this one had those installed, they just fell off on the trip to the studio.
Forgot about the tour. I would have been there if I had been paying attention. Thanks for the report. Confirms some of the other ride impressions of E-bikes I've read. The silence must be very strange. I didn't catch it at first either. GVW different than, curb weight. Put a couple of big beer guzzlers on the bike and you'd be at the 836 mark. Though I'm not sure there is enough room on that seat for two XL asses. |
After talking to my buddy again, that 836lbs. is what that bike currently weighs. Most all the weight is very low, making the bike feel light between your legs. Maybe that 430lbs. is where they eventually want to be? Not sure man. All that information I got was second hand from a HD guy working the event.
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Oooohhh.. GVW I didn't know about. Yeah, vehicle weight was around 430 lbs... I remember because they specifically said it was the lightest bike in their lineup. Sportster is at 565 so it has to be lighter than that...
Edit: Wicki says 460lbs, 52ft lbs of torque, 74 bhp. |
I think it's cool you got to ride it! Did you have to go through the lottery B.S., like what was done here in Milwaukee?
Just saw this. 54hp liquid cooled motor, six speed with a hydraulic clutch Brammo Empulse, which is for sale. I like the looks of the Livewire bike better, but I think I would lean towards the Brammo bike, because it is almost on par with a gas powered bike...almost. |
Originally Posted by CruxGNZ
(Post 380281)
I think it's cool you got to ride it! Did you have to go through the lottery B.S., like what was done here in Milwaukee?
Just saw this. 54hp liquid cooled motor, six speed with a hydraulic clutch Brammo Empulse, which is for sale. I like the looks of the Livewire bike better, but I think I would lean towards the Brammo bike, because it is almost on par with a gas powered bike...almost. In all honesty, for what I would use an electric bike for I can get much more out of a gas bike. I don't really buy new vehicles, especially commuter ones, so I'm out of the demographic for awhile. But I'm just excited that Harley made such a good effort on the prototype bikes. With no noise and no vibration it is way off of their normal mark and I'd be stoked to see them gain more ground. If I had to buy one, I like the Zero bikes, but if I could ride one it would probably be this one again. I've read criticism and the internet is full of individuals who aren't really putting all of the pieces together. Electrics have no range, too expensive, and all of that jazz like gas powered vehicles haven't had a 100 year head start on refining their technology. Just me venting through the keyboard I guess. |
I'm with ya on that point. One could only imagine what the world would be like if gasoline engines didn't take off and early electric cars continued to evolve.
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Maybe HD will continue to take some of the profit from selling $52K matte orange 900lb paint shakers and invest it in the tech to bring E bikes closer to their fossil fuel equivalent. They have the dealer network (free charging stations at dealers), the advertising budget and the name recognition (for some) to move the E bike demand forward. If HD can absorb some of the cost of scaling up production and get the price where johnny lunch bucket can afford one, maybe there is a chance that this will become something. Hopefully they will decide to make this a reality and people show up to lay down their money.
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About the only Harley I'd want to buy.
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It's great that finally HD thinking out side of the box, unfortunately they don't have the right crowd and IMHO I don't see them succeeding for a long while, it will take allot more to change this crowd to E bike. I cannot imagine ape hunger without noise and vibration, well, maybe they can do an alternative spaceship noise like the Fisker Karma ;-)
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