Niu Uqi Pro vs Harley-davidson Livewire
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Niu Uqi Pro vs Harley-davidson Livewire. Niu Uqi Pro: Approx. 1.5 kW (2 hp) continuous; 3 kW (4 hp) peak output – NOTE: exact figures may vary by market variant hp, Approx. 68 kg (curb weight with battery) weight, top speed 45 km/h (electronically limited; estimated real-world), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
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Niu Uqi Pro
Harley-davidson Livewire
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
Approx. 1.5 kW (2 hp) continuous; 3 kW (4 hp) peak output – NOTE: exact figures may vary by market variant
105 hp @ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery — no traditional RPM power peak)
Torque
Approx. 80 Nm (hub motor instantaneous torque) – NOTE: best estimate, verify with official NIU specs for specific variant
116 Nm @ N/A rpm (available from 0 rpm)
Top Speed
45 km/h (electronically limited; estimated real-world)
177 km/h
Weight
Approx. 68 kg (curb weight with battery)
251 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric; estimated ~2-3 kWh/100km equivalent energy consumption
~6.0 km/kWh equivalent (EPA-rated range approximately 235 km city / 152 km highway on a full charge)
Individual Reviews
"Smart urban commuter, but battery health makes or breaks the deal."
Pros
+Excellent connected app integration
+Solid build quality throughout
+Low running costs
Cons
−Battery degradation a real concern
−Limited highway capability
−Replacement battery eye-wateringly expensive
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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