Royal Enfield Electra X vs Harley-davidson Livewire
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Electra X vs Harley-davidson Livewire. Royal Enfield Electra X: ~18 hp @ 5,250 rpm (estimated) hp, ~185 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated), 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
Royal Enfield Electra X
Harley-davidson Livewire
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
251 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
~18 hp @ 5,250 rpm (estimated)
105 hp @ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery — no traditional RPM power peak)
Torque
~28 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (estimated)
116 Nm @ N/A rpm (available from 0 rpm)
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated)
177 km/h
Weight
~185 kg (wet/curb weight)
251 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~3.2 L/100km or ~31 km/L (estimated typical real-world average)
~6.0 km/kWh equivalent (EPA-rated range approximately 235 km city / 152 km highway on a full charge)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Electra X
6.5/10
"A rewarding classic thumper if you buy the right one."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Cheap and plentiful parts
+Effortless low-speed torque
Cons
−Patchy factory build quality
−Aggressive vibration at speed
−Electrics notoriously unreliable
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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