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7.5/10 Electric

Harley-davidson Livewire Review

"A flawed but genuinely exciting machine worth buying at the right price."

Urban commuters wanting premium electric performance daily $12,000-$17,000 used 2019-2022
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Key Specs

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Top Speed
177 km/h
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Power
105 hp
@ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery โ€” no traditional RPM power peak)
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Torque
116 Nm
@ N/A rpm (available from 0 rpm)
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Fuel Economy
16.7 km/L
39 mpg ยท ~6.0 km/kWh equivalent (EPA-rated range approximately 235 km city / 152 km highway on a full charge)
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0โ€“100 km/h
3.1 sec
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Service Every
16,000 km or annually
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Weight
251 kg
(curb weight)
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Engine
Permanent Magnet AC Motor (RESS 15.5 kWh battery)
height
Seat Height
780 mm
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Transmission
Single-speed direct drive
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Engine Lifespan
Battery warranty 5 years/unlimited km (degradation covered to 80% capacity)
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Used Buyer Review

The LiveWire is genuinely impressive machinery โ€” Harley actually nailed the riding dynamics on this one. Instant torque delivery is addictive in a way that'll ruin you for anything else at traffic lights, and the chassis handles properly unlike most H-D product. Used examples are appearing in the $12-16k range now, which makes the value proposition suddenly interesting. Just verify the battery health through the dealer diagnostic tool before handing over cash โ€” that's non-negotiable. Ownership realities are worth knowing upfront. Range is honestly 80-100 miles in mixed riding, less if you're spirited about it. Charging infrastructure anxiety is real outside urban areas, and DC fast charging adds cost to any used example you're evaluating โ€” confirm it's equipped. Dealership support is patchy; some H-D dealers barely understand these things. Bottom line: buy one knowing it's a premium urban commuter and weekend toy, not a cross-country machine. The ones sitting unsold are priced by dealers who still think it's 2019. Private sellers offer the real deals right now.

Pros

+Brutal, immediate torque delivery
+Surprisingly competent chassis dynamics
+Premium build quality throughout
+Near-zero routine maintenance costs
+Genuinely turns heads constantly

Cons

-Real-world range disappoints
-Dealer knowledge often lacking
-Heavy for urban maneuvering
-Battery longevity still unknown
warning
Avoid if

You regularly ride beyond 80 miles between stops

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