Electric | Harley-Davidson LiveWire™

In Brief

The Harley-Davidson® LiveWire is an all-new, all-electric motorcycle; an exhilarating and evocative new model designed to offer the rider a high-performance motorcycling experience infused with a new level of technology, and the premium look and feel of a Harley-Davidson product. 

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Specifications

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ModelELW LiveWire™Notes
D I M E N S I O N S
Length84.1 in. (2135 mm)
Overall Width32.7 in. (830mm)
Overall Height42.5 in. (1080 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden
• Unladen
30.0 in. (761 mm)
30.7 in. (780 mm)
2
Ground Clearance5.1 in. (130 mm)
Rake (steering head)24.5°
Trail4.3 in. (108 mm)
Wheelbase58.7 in. (1490 mm)
Tires (Michelin® Scorcher® “Sport”):
• Front – Scorcher® “Sport”
• Rear – Scorcher® “Sport”
120/70 ZR17 58W
180/55 ZR17 73W
Transmission Capacity.34 qt. (0.32 l)
Coolant Capacity.8 qt. (0.72 l)
Weight:
• As Shipped
• In Running Order
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
• Gross Axle Weight Rating
• Front
• Rear
553 lb. (251 kg)
553 lb. (251 kg)
953 lb. (432 kg)
434 lb. (197 kg)
580 lb. (263 kg)
D R I V E T R A I N
Primary DriveSpiral bevel gear, 55/17 ratio
Final DriveBelt, 3/1 ratio6
TransmissionSingle Speed
Gear Ratios (overall):
• 1st
U.S.
9.71
C H A S S I S
FrameAluminum cast
SwingarmAluminum cast
Front ForksSHOWA® 43 mm Inverted Separate Function Forks - Big Piston (SFF-BP®), fully adjustable
Rear ShocksSHOWA® Balance Free Rear Cushion Lite (BFRC-lite®), fully adjustable
Wheels:Black, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum7
• Front
• Rear
17 in. x 3.5 in. (432 mm x 89 mm)
17 in. x 5.5 in. (432 mm x 140 mm)
Brakes:
• Caliper Type
Dual 4-piston monoblock radial mount front, dual-piston rear
Brakes (cont’d): • Rotor Type (diameter x width):
• Front (dual)
• Rear
• Anti-Lock Braking System
Dual floating rotors (front), floating rotor (rear)
11.8 in. x 0.2 in. (300 mm x 5 mm)
10.2 in. x 0.20 in. (260 mm x 5 mm)
Standard
Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel
• Rear Wheel
4.5 in. (115 mm)
4.5 in. (115 mm)
P E R F O R M A N C E
Lean Angle (per J1168):Right 45°/ Left 45°
E L E C T R I C
BatteryLithium Ion, 12.8V , 24 Wh, 120 A
ChargingOnboard DC to DC conversion
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp
• Tail/Stop Lights
• Turn Signal Lights
• Indicator Lamps
All LED, low beam, high beam and signature position lamp LED with light pipe tail
LED (front). LED, Amber (rear)
High beam, turn signals, ABS, traction control, EV fault
Gauges4.3” WQVGA 480×272 TFT Color Display with Ambient Light Sensor, 9 warning lights, Real Time Clock and Integrated Bluetooth
Connectivity to a Smartphone to provide infotainment features including turn-by-turn navigation, telephone, music, and voice recognition
Electric Power OutletUSB C-type; output 5V at 3A
EV SPECIFIC CONTENT – MOTOR
Torque86 ft-lb (116 Nm)3
RPM Max15,000
TypeInternal Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with Water Jacket cooling
Motor NameH-D Revelation™
Inverter TypeIGBT
Pole Count6
Power105 HP (78 kW)
Diameter6.69 in. (170 mm)
Stack Length3.94 in. (100 mm)
EV SPECIFIC CONTENT – RESS
TypeLithium Ion
CapacityCapacity 15.5kWh total (13.6kWh min usable)
EV SPECIFIC CONTENT – CHARGING4
Charge Plug TypeSAE J1772 Combo Inlet (CCS1) / IEC 62196 Combo Inlet (CCS2)
On-board Charger, charge rate1400W
Charging Time - MIC city cycle (not verified):
• AC Wall Charging
-RESS from
0%–80% / 0%–100%
• DC Fast Charging
-RESS from
0%–80% / 0%–100%
Capable of 13.8 miles/hour (22.2 km/hour) charge rate
10 hours / 12.5 hours
Capable of 221.2 miles/hour (356 km/hour) charge rate 40 minutes / 1.0 hours
DC to DC Conversion450W at 14.2V
EV SPECIFIC CONTENT – RANGE5
MIC City146 mi (235 km)
Highway (70 mph sustained)70 mi (113 km)
Combined95 mi (152 km)
WMTC (World Motorcycle Test Cycle)98 mi (158 km)
I N F O TA I N M E N T
Hands-free Mobile Phone (via Bluetooth)Standard
Voice Recognition Languages:
• Phone Functions Only
• Tuner/Media/Navigation
Via paired iOS or Android device Via paired iOS or Android device
USBUSB Type-C
BluetoothPhone/media supported
TelematicsStandard
WA R R A N T Y
Warranty (unlimited mileage)Vehicle - 24 months HV Battery - 5 years6
Service IntervalFirst 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter7
Footnotes
1Vehicles depicted may differ from the vehicle manufactured and delivered. Specifications and prices listed may differ from specifications and prices of vehicles manufactured and delivered. All product descriptions (including depictions, specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and competitive comparisons) are based on available information at the time of publication. Although such descriptions are believed correct, errors and changes can occur and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Harley-Davidson may change or discontinue other available models, without notice and without incurring any obligation. Attention: Vehicles in the configurations shown and many of the accessories described may not be available for sale or use in some locations. Please check with your dealer for complete product details and the latest information regarding available models and accessories. All models feature integrated Longitudinal Permanent Magnet Motor, controller, and single speed gear box with a 2-year unlimited mileage vehicle and 5-year unlimited mileage battery limited warranty.
2Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
3Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
4Charging rate varies based on output of the charge unit and ambient/vehicle temperature.
5Range estimates are based on expected performance on a fully-charged battery and are derived from SAE J2982 Riding Range. Test Procedure data on a sample motorcycle under ideal laboratory conditions. Your actual range will vary depending on your personal riding habits, road and driving conditions, ambient weather, vehicle condition and maintenance, tire pressure, vehicle configuration (parts and accessories), and vehicle loading (cargo, rider and passenger weight).
6See Motorcycle Owner’s Manual for complete details.
7Recommended service interval: First 1000 miles (1,600 km) and every 20,000 miles (40,000 km) thereafter.
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