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Seeker · 19-07-19, 07:46 AM

I'd like one. I like acceleration and the idea of maximum torque from a standing start is appealing. I don't like visiting petrol stations and I'm spoiled by the AL7 by only doing it every 200 miles, so I'd need an electric bike that was similar.

The Zero S with the optional 11kW battery and power tank comes to £16690 (which includes UK government incentive). Supposedly, in this configuration, it will do 136 miles and it weighs 205kg.

I'm not sure why the critics are getting excited about the Harley ̶F̶u̶s̶e̶w̶i̶r̶e̶, Livewire. It weighs 249kg has a range of 110 miles and costs £28750. (not sure if that includes UK subsidy).

So, not there yet, I think I'd need a price closer to £11k and a range of 200 miles before I'd be tempted. As for the Harley they do like to stick with their reputation of heavy, expensive bikes. Aesthetics are totally subjective, but I don't find the Livewire attractive, the Zero looks more "normal" (whatever normal is for a bike).

19-07-19, 07:46 AM	#1
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,120	electric motorcycles I'd like one. I like acceleration and the idea of maximum torque from a standing start is appealing. I don't like visiting petrol stations and I'm spoiled by the AL7 by only doing it every 200 miles, so I'd need an electric bike that was similar. The Zero S with the optional 11kW battery and power tank comes to £16690 (which includes UK government incentive). Supposedly, in this configuration, it will do 136 miles and it weighs 205kg. I'm not sure why the critics are getting excited about the Harley ̶F̶u̶s̶e̶w̶i̶r̶e̶, Livewire. It weighs 249kg has a range of 110 miles and costs £28750. (not sure if that includes UK subsidy). So, not there yet, I think I'd need a price closer to £11k and a range of 200 miles before I'd be tempted. As for the Harley they do like to stick with their reputation of heavy, expensive bikes. Aesthetics are totally subjective, but I don't find the Livewire attractive, the Zero looks more "normal" (whatever normal is for a bike).