Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Name - Harley Davidson Project LiveWire
Code Name - LiveWire
Type - Single Seater Electric Motorcycle

Performance -
Horsepower - 74hp (55kW)
Torque - 52Nm (71ft.lb)
Top Speed - 152+kmph (95+mph) (Electronically Limited)
Acceleration - 0-97kmph (0-60mph) in <4 seconds

Specifications -
Motor - Three-phase, 4 pole AC induction motor, (oil-cooled), (longitudinally mounted), 15,000 Max RPM
Powertrain - Direct drive (single speed, fixed gear), Belt Drive via Bevel Gear
Body - Cast aluminum Trellis Frame and Swingarm
Brakes - Single disc, 2-piston front brake
Total Bike Weight - 210kg (460lbs)
Tires - 120/70-18 Front and 180/55-17 Rear

Battery -
Range - 85+km (53+miles) in "Economy Mode", 53+km (33+miles) in "Power" Mode
Battery Pack ~ 7kWh Lithium Ion
Charging - 100% in 3hours (with 240-volt charger)

Cost -
Cost - $50,000 (without rebates and credits)

Timeline -
Release Year - 2014
Production Year - 2014
Availibility Year ~ A Few Years Away



References -
http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_IN/home/motorcycles/project-livewire.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley-Davidson_LiveWire
http://www.mensup.fr/moteurs/scooter-moto-velo/a,91528,project-livewire-la-tournee-europeenne-de-la-harley-electrique.html
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