Harley-davidson Livewire vs Honda Em1 E
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Livewire vs Honda Em1 E. Harley-davidson Livewire: 105 hp @ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery — no traditional RPM power peak) hp, 251 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Em1 E: 1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output hp, 96 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (limited to AM licence category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Livewire
Honda Em1 E
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
1.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
251 kg
96 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
105 hp @ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery — no traditional RPM power peak)
1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output
Torque
116 Nm @ N/A rpm (available from 0 rpm)
90 Nm @ 0 rpm (wheel torque, estimated; motor output torque approximately 15.9 Nm)
Top Speed
177 km/h
45 km/h (limited to AM licence category)
Weight
251 kg (curb weight)
96 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~6.0 km/kWh equivalent (EPA-rated range approximately 235 km city / 152 km highway on a full charge)
N/A - Electric vehicle; estimated energy consumption approximately 1.5–2.0 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Livewire
7.5/10
"A flawed but genuinely exciting machine worth buying at the right price."
Pros
+Brutal, immediate torque delivery
+Surprisingly competent chassis dynamics
+Premium build quality throughout
Cons
−Real-world range disappoints
−Dealer knowledge often lacking
−Heavy for urban maneuvering
Honda Em1 E
6.5/10
"Sensible urban commuter, but range limits everything beyond city boundaries."
Pros
+Honda build quality confidence
+Removable battery pack system
+Near-zero running costs
Cons
−40-mile range ceiling reality
−Battery pack replacement costs
−No fast charging capability
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