Niu Mqi+ Sport vs Harley-davidson Livewire
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Niu Mqi+ Sport vs Harley-davidson Livewire. Niu Mqi+ Sport: ~3.7 hp (2.7 kW peak motor output) hp, ~96 kg (curb weight, with battery) weight, top speed 45 km/h (Note: Limited to 45 km/h for EU L1e-B category compliance; some markets may differ), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Niu Mqi+ Sport
Harley-davidson Livewire
Horsepower (hp)
3.7 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
96 kg
251 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
~3.7 hp (2.7 kW peak motor output)
105 hp @ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery — no traditional RPM power peak)
Torque
~80 Nm (at wheel, hub motor; estimated figure)
116 Nm @ N/A rpm (available from 0 rpm)
Top Speed
45 km/h (Note: Limited to 45 km/h for EU L1e-B category compliance; some markets may differ)
177 km/h
Weight
~96 kg (curb weight, with battery)
251 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric (estimated ~3-4 kWh/100km equivalent)
~6.0 km/kWh equivalent (EPA-rated range approximately 235 km city / 152 km highway on a full charge)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Niu Mqi+ Sport
7.5/10
"Smart urban buy if battery health checks out clean."
Pros
+Robust connected app history
+Nearly zero drivetrain maintenance
+Surprisingly planted city handling
Cons
−45mph ceiling feels limiting
−Battery degradation risk used
−Limited dealer service network
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
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