LiveWire Launches Electric Motorcycle Line for Police, Security Use
Electric motorcycles have some benefits over their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts: Aside from being simpler to operate due to lack of a clutch and minimal vibration, the quieter operations and zero-emission nature gives them the advantage of outdoor and indoor use for conventions and stadium use. According to LiveWire’s website, the S2 Del Mar weighs 46 pounds, has a 113-mile city range, and can charge 20%–80% in 78 minutes on a Level 2 charger. The Alpinista has the same charge rate, but is slightly lighter at 434 pounds with a 120-mile city range.
As an electric-focused spin-off of Harley-Davidson, LiveWire’s new offering is just the latest development in the long-standing relationship between the motorcycle giant and law enforcement. In 1908, the Detroit police department was the first to integrate Harley-Davidson motorcycles due to their speed and mobility. At the time, there were no police-specific models; instead, officers rode civilian motorcycles painted with department colors. In 1930, the company produced the first motorcycles intended for police use. Today, roughly 3,400 departments ride Harley-Davidsons.