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Niu Rqi vs Harley-davidson Livewire

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Niu Rqi vs Harley-davidson Livewire. Niu Rqi: ~40 hp (estimated peak output; official figures not fully published) hp, ~170 kg (estimated curb weight; note: official spec not widely confirmed) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated, note: official specs were not widely confirmed at time of knowledge cutoff), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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 Rqi Harley-davidson Livewire
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
251 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
~40 hp (estimated peak output; official figures not fully published)
105 hp @ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery — no traditional RPM power peak)
Torque
~100 Nm (estimated; note: unconfirmed official spec)
116 Nm @ N/A rpm (available from 0 rpm)
Top Speed
~100 km/h (estimated, note: official specs were not widely confirmed at time of knowledge cutoff)
177 km/h
Weight
~170 kg (estimated curb weight; note: official spec not widely confirmed)
251 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric; estimated ~3-5 kWh/100km (approximately 80-100 km range per charge, estimated)
~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 Rqi
Niu Rqi
6.5/10

"Smart city bike if battery health checks out, otherwise walk away."

Pros
+Solid urban commuter performance
+Decent app connectivity
+Smooth, predictable power delivery
Cons
Parts availability genuinely problematic
Battery health degrades noticeably
Limited dealer support network
Harley-davidson Livewire
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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Engine Oil
Engine Oil (spec per manual)
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Harley-Davidson · Engine Oil
H-D Genuine 20W-40 Synthetic Electric Vehicle Fluid
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Oil Filter
Oil Filter
Oil Filter
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LiveWire Transmission/Gearcase Filter
Oil Filter
LiveWire Transmission/Gearcase Filter
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Air Filter
Air Filter
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LiveWire Air Filter
Air Filter
LiveWire Air Filter
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Spark Plug
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug
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Spark Plugs
N/A - Electric Motor, No Spark Plugs
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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Riding Gloves
Gloves
Riding Gloves
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