LiveWire S2 Del Mar, the Harley-Davidson electric

Wednesday, October 25th, LiveWire, the electric motorcycle brand launched by Harley-Davidson, opens orders for its S2 Del Mar.

LiveWire no longer refers to a model within the Harley-Davidson range, but as a standalone brand focused on the electric motorcycle market aimed at urban riders. The S2 Del Mar is the first true novelty from this entity.

The S2 Del Mar introduces a modular platform called “Arrow”. This architecture, which will also be used on other models, was specifically designed for electric motorcycles. Simpler thanks to better integration of various components, it is cheaper to produce and thus allows LiveWire to make more affordable bikes. The Arrow platform also has another advantage: it can receive remote updates.

Born to be Wired

The S2 Del Mar positions itself as a clearly more affordable motorcycle than the One – the new name of what was initially the Harley-Davidson LiveWire. In its basic configuration, it is offered in France at €18,690. Three colors are available: Nimbus Gray, Nightfall Blue, and Asphalt Black.

The Del Mar app also allows you to control your motorcycle from your phone. You will be able to view key information such as weather navigation, trip history, and tire pressure.

The S2 Del Mar is powered by an electric motor of 63 kW, roughly 84 hp. The torque peaks at around 263 Nm. LiveWire doesn’t go into detail about performance but still promises a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3 seconds. The battery offers an estimated range of about 111 km in the city. Sufficient for daily commutes with a Level 2 charging from 20% to 80% in 78 minutes and from 0% to 100% in 142 minutes. With any standard 230V outlet, charging time is 6 hours from 20% to 80% and 8.4 hours from 0% to 100%. It’s a bit tight for a road trip on Route 66, but guaranteed fun in the city!