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Title: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: SIKBIRD on February 06, 2018, 02:34:39 PM
https://www.maxim.com/.amp/rides/harley-davidson-electric-bike-coming-next-year-2018-2

I’ve heard that their performance parts line for the electric bikes will be named “Whispering Eagle”
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: CHH_Badkarma on February 06, 2018, 03:39:38 PM
I would ride one to work daily. It is only 10 miles round trip so tha little thing would be great
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: iski on February 06, 2018, 04:13:50 PM
Harley has said they will have electric bikes on the market next year.  The times they are a-changin.
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: Joel on February 06, 2018, 04:34:32 PM
I'm sure they come with a sound system pre-loaded with tracks of open pipes, and the volume is directly related the throttle position.
 
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: 1BdBagr on February 06, 2018, 06:15:09 PM
I was lucky enough to get to ride one when H-D had them out for testing and market research. They are stupid fast, extremely well balanced and hella fun. I would absolutely own one depending on the final price point. They have straight cut gears in them that gives a sorta blower drive whine noise- so they aren't silent. I think 0-60 was in the high three seconds or low fours. While it's a departure from a traditional Harley, i think if it's priced right it could bring a lot of new buyers to them.
Tim
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: CHH_Badkarma on February 06, 2018, 07:38:18 PM
That is indeed it, they will have to price it right to attract a new generation of riders. That being said, it is HD so we will have to wait and see how that goes...
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: charles05663 on February 06, 2018, 08:10:57 PM
And hopefully be reliable.
 :oops: :nixweiss:
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: porthole on February 06, 2018, 10:23:23 PM
I would absolutely own one depending on the final price point.


As would I  :2vrolijk_21:

if it's priced right it could bring a lot of new buyers to them.


When the Livewire tour ran through all parts US in 2014, some of the post ride interviews questions were about pricing.
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: nnecker on February 07, 2018, 06:23:06 AM
Might work if a good bar is close by the charging station while you wait.
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: bigchuck on February 07, 2018, 08:09:50 AM
I was lucky enough to get to ride one when H-D had them out for testing and market research. They are stupid fast, extremely well balanced and hella fun. I would absolutely own one depending on the final price point. They have straight cut gears in them that gives a sorta blower drive whine noise- so they aren't silent. I think 0-60 was in the high three seconds or low fours. While it's a departure from a traditional Harley, i think if it's priced right it could bring a lot of new buyers to them.
Tim

What straight cut gears are you talking about? There is no need for a transmission on an electric bike.
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: bigchuck on February 07, 2018, 08:21:19 AM
Might work if a good bar is close by the charging station while you wait.

True. It would have to have an onboard charging system that plugs into a standard wall outlit for me to consider buying one.

I don't think that Harley brand loyalty is going to transfer to the electric bike very well. They will be competing with other manufacturers  more in quality and performance and less in loyalty.
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: ultrarider123 on February 07, 2018, 08:31:59 AM
Interesting but for me.....naht gonna duit....
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: Threephase on February 07, 2018, 08:59:08 AM
Will it be called the Milwaukee 120v?
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: muddypaws on February 07, 2018, 09:16:32 AM
Can't wait to see it..
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on February 07, 2018, 09:30:06 PM
Rode one of the Livewires, what a rush.  If the range is better I would be all over one.  Great bike.
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: ACfixer on February 07, 2018, 09:45:19 PM
I applaud the innovation. I didn't get a chance to ride the Livewire but a guy at my HVAC supply house bought a little Chevy commuters (spark maybe?) and gave me a ride in it, I was startled by the acceleration! He's 5 miles from home to work and his wife's commute is less than 20 so it works for them. He's a rider so I'm wondering if this will catch his interest.
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: CHH_Badkarma on February 07, 2018, 11:07:53 PM
What straight cut gears are you talking about? There is no need for a transmission on an electric bike.

It does not have a transmission. However the motor is longitudinally mounted and the straight-cut gear referenced is used to change the direction from the output shaft. From there it is on to the belt and rear wheel.
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: bigchuck on February 07, 2018, 11:49:44 PM
It does not have a transmission. However the motor is longitudinally mounted and the straight-cut gear referenced is used to change the direction from the output shaft. From there it is on to the belt and rear wheel.

Thanks for the info
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: 1BdBagr on September 05, 2018, 03:00:32 PM
What straight cut gears are you talking about? There is no need for a transmission on an electric bike.
There can still be gears in the drive, right? I said nothing about a transmission. It made a very distinct noise not unlike a gear drive in a small block Chevy. It wasn't silent. A whirring noise.
Tim
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: Dan_Lockwood on September 05, 2018, 05:53:30 PM
I'm not sure, cannot remember, but I sat on an electric motorcycle in Roger's AR Indian dealership.  It had a shift lever on the left with a brake pedal on the right.  Not sure now if it had a clutch lever or not.  So that "may" be an electric with a trans.

As far as the HD Livewire, I'm not sure, but I believe the electric motor is mounted longitudinally within the frame.  This would require a 90 degree gearbox for the motor input and the drive belt output.  Most 90 degree gearboxes have a bit of a whine to them, unless they're hypoid geared.

I too heard the decel gear noise in the HD video, so it's not completely quiet.  Maybe they have a v-twin soundtrack and speakers to go with the throttle?  Or maybe they have playing cards in the spokes... :)
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: Chains on September 06, 2018, 03:31:37 AM
The range looks to be about half of that of the original V Rods
Title: Re: HD electric motorcycles
Post by: D-N-D on September 10, 2018, 08:02:54 AM
Harley had the Electric Bike on display at the 115 Anniversary last week in Milwaukee I seen it and it was not to bad. You could not handle it just look, no touching !!