Harley-davidson Livewire vs Vespa Elettrica
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Livewire vs Vespa Elettrica. 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. Vespa Elettrica: 4 hp (3 kW continuous; 5.4 hp / 4 kW peak) hp, 136 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (standard version, limited; X version reaches ~70 km/h — note: speed-limited by variant), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Livewire
Vespa Elettrica
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
4 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
200 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
251 kg
136 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
105 hp @ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery — no traditional RPM power peak)
4 hp (3 kW continuous; 5.4 hp / 4 kW peak)
Torque
116 Nm @ N/A rpm (available from 0 rpm)
200 Nm @ 0 rpm (motor output; note: wheel torque figure is significantly lower after reduction)
Top Speed
177 km/h
45 km/h (standard version, limited; X version reaches ~70 km/h — note: speed-limited by variant)
Weight
251 kg (curb weight)
136 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~6.0 km/kWh equivalent (EPA-rated range approximately 235 km city / 152 km highway on a full charge)
~2.1 kWh/100km (electric equivalent; estimated real-world figure)
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
Vespa Elettrica
6.5/10
"A beautiful urban toy, not a serious daily commuter solution."
Pros
+Exceptional Italian build quality
+Near-zero urban running costs
+Genuinely head-turning aesthetics
Cons
−Range anxiety beyond 60km
−Battery replacement costs significant
−Dealer EV expertise patchy
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