If you’re even casually invested in going-ons of the industry, then Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire is a bike that needs no introduction. As the most marked departure to come from the Bar and Shield since the company’s inception, it was a model that divided motorcyclists en masse. In its review, Cycle World said, “The more you ride the LiveWire, the more you enjoy and appreciate it for what it is. Great ergonomics, a lot of fun, and gobs of usable, instant power to crush nearly any automobile off the line. It’s also beautifully finished, as you would expect of a company that has tirelessly dedicated more than 100 years to building premium motorcycles. It’s not, however, a motorcycle built to aimlessly explore back roads, and you should check the availability of charging stations twice before setting out for a journey.”
In combination with the 24kWh battery, the longitudinally-mounted electric motor made 105 horsepower. Thanks to the instantaneous 116lb-ft of torque, 0-60mph took a mere three seconds. Come time to stop the bike’s 544-pound heft, a set of four-piston Brembo Monoblocs took care of things up front while a set of two piston calipers handled the rear. In order to keep things rubber-side down, Harley fitted the LiveWire with a slew of state-of-the-art rider aids. As part of the Reflex Defensive Rider Systems, you got traction control, cornering ABS, rear-wheel lift mitigation, and even drag-torque slip control. To ensure an easier transition to EV riding (and to simulate the feel of engine braking) the LiveWire also benefitted from adjustable regenerative braking.
As Road & Track put it in its review, “The LiveWire is a fantastic bike. It offers a unique and exciting riding experience that can’t be matched by internal-combustion alternatives. At no point during my time with the LiveWire did I wish I was riding a gas-powered machine.”
Harley called the first 500 examples the “First Strike” bikes, and they were differentiated by badging on the top of the “tank.” Owners also received a framed Certificate of Authenticity stating, “As one of the first to own the original electric motorcycle from Harley-Davidson, you are now part of our history.”
This example is VIN: 1HD2XAEBXLB800333. The seller acquired it three months ago from Lawless Harley-Davidson in Scott City, Missouri.
It is First Strike #64/500.
During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 100 miles. The odometer shows 228 miles.
“I believe it is a collector item and should be in a collection and not necessarily driven every day. It is a “First Strike Edition” number 64/500 and has a Certificate of Authenticity. It is also titled as a Harley Davidson which is unique as all newer models are titled under LiveWire.”
Maintenance:
The seller has not performed any maintenance – “it is same as new.”
Modifications:
The seller states that this bike is completely stock.
It is riding on Michelin/Harley-Davidson Scorcher tires with date codes of 2519 and 2819.
The sale includes 1 ignition key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. The seller states “there are no blemishes.”
Currently located in Columbia, Missouri, this Harley-Davidson is offered on a clean Missouri title. Have any LiveWire stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
