Bagstr 287 Posted August 11, 2019 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/business/harley-davidson-livewire.html?login=email&auth=login-email Coming to a Harley dealer near you.. 95 miles of quiet Harley for a new generation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted August 11, 2019 I'm kinda torn on this. I guess it is somewhat of a natural evolution as we take better care of the planet, but it is hard for me (probably cuz I'm old!) to let go of certain things. I have two old classic cars, and they make noise and smell; part of me tells me they are supposed to do this. They are uncomfortable, rattle, and have no AC. When I drive them they take me back to a different time when we didn't have all of the comforts (and maybe distractions) that vehicles have now. Bikes are supposed to make noise to me. I am still coming to grips with quieter dirt bikes, but I am learning to appreciate them. One of my first mods to a bike in the past was to add a louder muffler; it was just what you did. Quieter bikes, and perhaps electric bikes, are probably something that I need to get used to. Interesting to see where this goes. The trend of electric bicycles and scooters seems to be all the rage (although it seems that I read almost daily of someone getting hurt on one of these!) and I doubt it will pass anytime soon, if at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted August 11, 2019 23 minutes ago, Bagstr said: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/business/harley-davidson-livewire.html?login=email&auth=login-email Coming to a Harley dealer near you.. 95 miles of quiet Harley for a new generation. Never happen. There will be a sound system installed with a recording of incredibly pipes on it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted August 11, 2019 The article refers to a thumping device under the seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted August 11, 2019 We have an electric car in our family, and I really, really like it. Not necessarily from the eco-green standpoint, but from the performance. It's FUN as hell. Looking forward to electric bikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey777 44 Posted September 2, 2019 This is the first year of the MotoE series in MotoGP. Most of the riders are former MotoGP riders or Moto2 riders so the racing is decent. Not quite on par with the current MotoGP skillset, but still fun to watch. This is clearly the future of racing . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerdan 147 Posted September 2, 2019 Working on a new prototype..... Hopefully up and running for desert season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted September 2, 2019 RiggerD; We need to consult George on that rear suspension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites