Electric Harley.

**awa355** · 18th March 2015, 05:44

Not sure how the traditional Harley men will like this. I like the look of it. Only 85k before re charging tho? It will be interesting to see what the production model (if) will be like.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/n...ectid=11418593

**Moi** · 18th March 2015, 07:21

Won't work here - it'll be only 110v...

Do like the look of it, certainly a departure for H-D, but they did build scooters once...

**FlangMasterJ** · 18th March 2015, 09:17

Best looking Harley yet. That range though.

**Voltaire** · 18th March 2015, 09:34

not having to change gear means muppets will be able to ride them too

85kms should be enough to get to Puhoi and it can charge over a few beers.

**Moi** · 18th March 2015, 09:36

Originally Posted by FlangMasterJ

...That range though.

You'll have to buy a longer extension lead...

**Moi** · 18th March 2015, 09:40

Originally Posted by Voltaire

... muppets will be able to ride them too

Kermie's got class...

**AllanB** · 18th March 2015, 18:30

Originally Posted by Moi

Won't work here - it'll be only 110v...

Do like the look of it, certainly a departure for H-D, but they did build scooters once...

$495.00 will buy you a genuine Motor Company plug adapter .............. tassels will be extra.

**Moi** · 18th March 2015, 21:18

Originally Posted by AllanB

$495.00 will buy you a genuine Motor Company plug adapter .............. tassels will be extra.

You mean that big heavy-duty transformer out in the workshop which we used to power the 110v dishwasher won't do? - bugger!

**f2dz** · 19th March 2015, 10:11

Defeats the purpose of having a Harley if it's quiet doesn't it?

**aws** · 22nd March 2015, 13:13

Isn't that the usual range for a Harley? ;-)

**Tazz** · 22nd March 2015, 14:17

Are completely fucking useless mirrors like that even legal? Looks nice but if they can't even get something that simple right I wonder what else is off once you sit on it.

Battery tech is coming along pretty fast, won't be long till better range, even then though personally not even tempted from a practical standpoint.

An electric trials bike on the other hand...

**awayatc** · 22nd March 2015, 17:42

Should be cheap on rego.....

no cylinders means no cc

how is that gonna work ....?

**98tls** · 22nd March 2015, 18:32

It will at least sound better than Harleys current offerings....

**AllanB** · 22nd March 2015, 19:50

Originally Posted by awayatc

Should be cheap on rego.....

no cylinders means no cc

how is that gonna work ....?

Interesting point regarding rego? Will they f you over by using a comparable hp figure? Probably. Should it be discounted as you can only use that max hp for a hour or two until it needs charging!