Tpoppa Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 http://money.cnn.com/2014/06/19/news/companies/harley-electric/index.html?iid=HP_LN The suspension and swingarm look like some of the Buell designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Harley-Davidson will unveil its first electric motorcycle next week, and President Matt Levatich said he expects the company known for its big touring bikes and iconic brand to become a leader in developing technology and standards for electric vehicles.Harley will show handmade demonstration models Monday at an invitation-only event in New York. The company will then take several dozen riders on a 30-city tour to test drive the bikes and provide feedback. Harley will use the information it gathers to refine the bike, which might not hit the market for several more years.The venture is a risk for Harley because there's currently almost no market for full-size electric motorcycles. The millions of two-wheeled electric vehicles sold each year are almost exclusively scooters and low-powered bikes that appeal to Chinese commuters. But one analyst said investment by a major manufacturer could help create demand, and Levatich emphasized in an interview with The Associated Press that Harley is interested in the long-term potential, regardless of immediate demand. more here:http://www.seattlepi.com/news/us/article/Harley-Davidson-introduces-electric-motorcycle-5563978.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Prolly still leak oil. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 i hope they turn all of their bikes into electric bikes - then we wont have to hear them anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Not bad. What's next? Honda fuel-cell bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Aimed at IT guys in a mid life crisis? I can see it now, knee high socks in penny loafers with sleeveless Angry Birds shirts having bike nights at Starbucks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Prolly still leak oil. Nah. They'll just leak wonderful new fluids. That's their "new technology standards". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Aimed at IT guys in a mid life crisis? I can see it now, knee high socks in penny loafers with sleeveless Angry Birds shirts having bike nights at Starbucks I can envision a Mods vs. Rockers -esque schism ensuing. And a movie or two in 10 years - lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) We need to find some harley forums and troll them. Edited June 19, 2014 by Tonik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 It should come standard with rear facing speakers and exhaust sounds stored within the ECM. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heagachongoose Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Nonsense. Just roll around screaming loud engine noises. No one will even know the difference. Although I do really like the design. It is defiantly buellesque. And as a buell enthusiast I appreciate that. Anxious to see how it performs. With all these new bikes it almost looks like Harley is trying to sell motorcycles instead of t-shirts an leather lol. What has the world come to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydroboy35th Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I can envision a Mods vs. Rockers -esque schism ensuing. And a movie or two in 10 years - lol.It's already in the new Avengers movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydroboy35th Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I'm not entirely opposed to the idea, just would like to know how much & what kind of range can I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskeyes Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 So the Hell's Angels can go "green" now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I like the low triple tree mounted mirrors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 *Yawn* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) http://youtu.be/t6F8O5A__Ds Edited June 19, 2014 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 When someone starts using hydrogen fuel cells that can re-charge in a few minutes, then it will catch my attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 It's the most interesting and probably most capable HD since...well ever. This from the company that was forced to go to FI by EPA regulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCBS Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 LOL @ the chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 It should come standard with rear facing speakers and exhaust sounds stored within the ECM.umm, I read it is supposed to make "sound like a jet landing".(electric vehicles are so quiet the Feds require noise making under some low speed) Sort of want to predict that less than 200 will be sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Would not touch with a 10 foot pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 umm, I read it is supposed to make "sound like a jet landing".(electric vehicles are so quiet the Feds require noise making under some low speed) Sort of want to predict that less than 200 will be sold. They gave it "90* bevel gears" which sounds like straight-cut gears to me. So, it'll still be noisier and more obnoxious than it needs to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 That said I think the thing looks gorgeous. If they can improve on the 50-mile range reports that I've been seeing, I'll probably continue to want one of these even though I won't be able to afford the doublessly-stratospheric MSRP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 50 miles? That's incredible. They could bar hop all week on one charge. Fuckin winner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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