Yamaha E01 vs Harley-davidson Livewire
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha E01 vs Harley-davidson Livewire. Yamaha E01: ~9.6 hp (7.2 kW continuous, estimated) hp, ~180 kg (estimated wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated, prototype spec), Motoryk rating 6.0/10. 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
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha E01
Harley-davidson Livewire
Horsepower (hp)
9.6 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
30 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
180 kg
251 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
~9.6 hp (7.2 kW continuous, estimated)
105 hp @ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery — no traditional RPM power peak)
Torque
~30 Nm (estimated peak motor output)
116 Nm @ N/A rpm (available from 0 rpm)
Top Speed
~100 km/h (estimated, prototype spec)
177 km/h
Weight
~180 kg (estimated wet/curb weight)
251 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – electric; estimated ~5-6 kWh/100km (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
Yamaha E01
6.0/10
"Fascinating urban commuter, but the support vacuum makes ownership genuinely risky."
Pros
+Buttery smooth power delivery
+Excellent build quality throughout
+Near-silent urban commuting
Cons
−Virtually no dealer support
−Limited real-world range
−Orphan platform, parts nightmare
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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