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The legendary American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson is developing an electric motorcycle based on the LiveWire project that has been in existence since 2014.
According to company representatives, the revamped LiveWire project will be available year-round next.
See also: Ford enters the production of electric vehicles
The power of the LiveWire concept was 55 kilowatts, and the batteries with a charging time of 3.5 hours offered a range of 85 kilometers. At the same time, the LiveWire electric motor accelerated to 100 km / h in less than 4 seconds and its maximum speed was 160 km / h
"Under LiveWire, until 2022, some more compact and affordable models will be went out, which will become a ticket for the world of electric motors ", – says the press release of the company.
In addition, Harley-Davidson is developing a new modular middle class platform for motorcycles with a capacity of 500 to 1250 cubic meters. For Asian markets, the development of a motorcycle with a small engine of 250-500 cubes is underway. The novelty will include boosting the growth of Harley-Davidson sales in India
Journalists note that motorcycle sales fell 6.7% globally and 8.5% in the United States. United over the past year. The company's performance for the fourth quarter of 2017 decreased by 11%.
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