1960 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Survivor Bike
While we’re all for stripping a bike down to its component parts and rebuilding it from scratch, there’s something to be said for the less is more mentality when it comes to barn finds. This…
The Long-Awaited Harley-Davidson Electric Motorcycle Is Here
Talk about a long time coming. The Harley-Davidson LiveWire, the heritage brand’s first electric motorcycle, was first teased in 2014, with a prototype that got fans in a tizzy. Then, radio silence. Now, today, we…
Harley-Davidson Livewire
We recently spied the Harley-Davidson Future Custom concept and liked what we saw. The minimalist form factor and subdued finish definitely got us stoked for more. Meanwhile, another one of its upcoming models—the Livewire—lives up to its namesake and goes full electric. You can expect skeptics to pass it off as underpowered, but the brand’s reputation should prove otherwise.
Specific details regarding the company’s first commercial battery-powered model are yet to be uncovered. Therefore, we can only speculate on what the engineers have stashed under its robust frame. Other than a battery, what we do know is that it will boast a clutch-less throttle configuration and brake systems courtesy of Brembo.
It has certainly come a long way from when it was first announced in 2014. After a lengthy absence from the public eye, everyone already started to wonder if it turned out to be an abandoned project.
However, we’re glad that all of the rumors ended up inaccurate as the Livewire resurfaced with some minor cosmetic changes. A quick comparison with the early prototype model shows that it retained around 80 percent of the original design, with some minor tweaks that enhance its sporty appeal.
As an added bonus, insiders claim that a built-in feature on the Livewire will make it produce the familiar growl of a gas-powered engine—probably to mask the telltale hum of an electric motor underneath. However, the absence of any exhaust will certainly betray its ruse anyway, so it’s better to disable this option in our opinion. You can catch a glimpse of this bad boy in the wild sometime next year.
Photos courtesy of Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson Future Custom Motorcycle
The new Future Custom motorcycle from Harley-Davidson shadows the ongoing minimalist design trend. Notable manufacturers such as Ducati and Indian recently unveiled their own takes and we found them breathtaking. Over the years, the American brand continues to appeal to its target market with the distinct style and performance of its products. Therefore, its latest concept is turning heads in more ways than one.
Purists need not worry since there seem to be no plans to relinquish the lineup of models that bear its signature look anytime soon. Nevertheless, the upcoming Future Custom will certainly call out to forward-thinkers who welcome a more aerodynamic form factor. Currently, it remains a prototype so there might be more changes made down the line. Likewise, we believe that the assigned name might just be a temporary placeholder for now.
Don’t let its understated appearance fool you, because underneath the frame will sit a brawny 1250cc engine. Other than the sleek and aggressive exterior—another feature that sets it apart from a typical Harley-Davidson motorcycle is the matte surfaces of its components, which give it a muted but elegant charm. For comparison, a quick review of its latest catalog illustrates that the majority of its models sport polished chrome and a glossy finish on every paint job.
You still have time to consider since it is scheduled to launch sometime in 2021.
Own the Harley from ‘Terminator 2’
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This Harley Is the World’s Most Expensive Motorcycle
A brand new Harley will run you upwards of $10 grand. That is, unless, you’re shopping at Swiss watchmaker Bucherer’s shop, where a custom Harley-Davidson Blue Edition will run you 179 times as much. The…
