Harley Davidson Makes Its First Electric Motorcycle

Harley Davidson has made its first electric motorcycle, named it the LiveWire, and says it could be available to the public by 2016.<br /> <br />Harley Davidson has made its first electric motorcycle, named it the LiveWire, and says it could be available to the public by 2016. <br /><br />For now for they’re just being used as a way put out some feelers.<br /><br />Harley admits that they’re not entirely sure that as is it’s something their customers will be into, but wants to keep an eye on the future, nonetheless. <br /><br />Before the bike goes into production, the public will have an opportunity to give their opinions on the early version as the bikes will go on a worldwide demo tour.<br /><br />Just looking at the bike, it’s clear engineers and designers took some marked departures from the company’s traditional look.<br /><br />Much of that was likely out of necessity, as a battery certainly presents some unique challenges.<br /><br />As a means of compensating for the load, the perimeter frame is made of cast aluminum and weighs only 14 pounds. <br /><br />Harley fans will be happy to know that despite the structural differences the electric version still plenty loud.