LiveWire, Harley-Davidson's dedicated EV brand, has teased a new product. Dubbed the S2 Mulholland, the electric bike will be revealed globally on March 21 and will be the third offering from the American motorcycle manufacturer. Though the teaser video offers a limited look at the upcoming LiveWire S2 Mulholland, a few design elements are visible – the Mulholland badging and ‘Model 003’ on the fuel tank. The upright riding position in the teaser suggests that the S2 Mulholland will offer a comfortable ride.
The LiveWire S2 Mulholland will be built on the company's modular Arrow EV platform that is scalable and adaptable for a range of configurations and performance levels. The new S2 Arrow platform combines the motor, battery pack, and electronics into a single unit, which serves as a monocoque chassis. While we do not yet know the technical specifications, expect the performance levels of the S2 Mulholland to be identical to those of a middleweight petrol bike.
LiveWire Brand: A Look Back
Harley-Davidson entered the electric vehicle space with the unveiling of the LiveWire motorcycle in 2019. While the electric bike went on sale in several markets across the globe, it was only unveiled in India. At that time, the LiveWire featured the firm's Revelation permanent-magnet electric motor developing 104.6bhp and 116Nm of peak torque. Meanwhile, a 15.5kWh high-voltage Li-ion battery offered a range of 142 kilometres.
The same name, LiveWire, was used for Harley-Davidson's all-electric motorcycle brand. The EV brand was launched in 2021 with an aim to redefine "electric, delivering the best experience for the urban rider". Then, the first motorcycle wearing the LiveWire badge was unveiled in July 2021. Called the LiveWire One, the motorcycle is powered by the Revelation motor that is coupled to a 15.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Harley-Davidson claims the LiveWire One offers a maximum range of 235 kilometres in the city.
The next product that followed the One motorcycle was the S2 Del Mar LE. In May 2022, the LE (Launch Edition) debuted the company's S2 Arrow architecture and received a 10.5kWh battery pack with a claimed city range of 182 kilometres. Over a year later came the S2 Del Mar with the same battery and range.
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