--- title: "Harley-Davidson’s Electric Motorcycle Will Go on Sale in August" description: "Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, will finally go on sale in August for a cool $29,799. It even makes a revving sound." date: "2019-01-07" modified: "2019-01-07" authors: - name: "Victor Tangermann" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://futurism.com/authors/victor" url: "https://futurism.com/harley-davidsons-electric-motorcycle-august" categories: - "Advanced Transport" tags: - "electric car" - "electric motorcycle" - "Harley-Davidson" --- # Harley-Davidson’s Electric Motorcycle Will Go on Sale in August ![Harley-Davidson announced its long-awaited LiveWire electric motorcycle will go on sale in August for a cool $29,799.]() *\Image: Harley-Davidson\* ## Electric Makeover Cars aren't the only modes of transport getting an all-electric makeover. Back in 2014, legendary motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson made headlines when it [announced Project LiveWire]() — a concept all-electric motorcycle with a range of 60 miles. The catch: it wouldn't come out until 2021. But battery technology has advanced in leaps and bounds. Today, Harley-Davidson announced that its long-awaited LiveWire motorcycle will go on sale in August — two years ahead of schedule. ![]() *Image Credit: Harley-Davidson* ## No Clutch No Gear We got our [first look]() at the final designs back in November: a battery-powered bike that can go from zero to 60 mph in under 3.5 seconds. The *Verge* [reported]() it will cover 110 "city miles" on a single charge — almost twice as much as 2016 estimates. Regenerative breaking could also extend that number. Since the LiveWire is electric, there's no clutch or gears, making it extremely easy for those who are looking to get into riding a motorcycle. But that also means no trademark Harley engine rumble. Luckily, the company's engineers thought of that, too. "The LiveWire model is designed to produce a new signature Harley-Davidson sound as it accelerates and gains speed," reads an [official press release](). The new sound is more of a [futuristic motor whine](), not the deep rumble Harleys are usually known for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU1Hv8uuDY4 Owners will also be able to check how much juice is left in the battery and the exact GPS location of their internet-connected Harley via a smartphone app. Will it convince even the most grizzled and bearded motorcycle gang members? We'll soon find out. **READ MORE:** [Harley-Davidson’s first all-electric motorcycle is coming August 2019, will cost $29,799]() \[*The Verge*\] ***More on the LiveWire: [Harley-Davidson is Making Its First Electric Motorcycle]()*** ## Author I've been at Futurism since 2017, where my role has evolved to encompass design, writing, and increasingly editing. I've always been fascinated by space exploration and advanced transportation, which I've leaned into by interviewing luminaries in those fields while closely following the dimensions of policy and regulation that allow next-generation projects to succeed -- or, sometimes, to fail. I'm also keenly interested in the effects of generative AI on society, policies, and democratic institutions, as well as clean energy, physics and biology, and the vagaries of tech leadership. My work for Futurism has been cited by publications including Ars Technica, Gizmodo, PC Magazine, Jalopnik, Fox News, and the New York Post. I spent my childhood living in locations including Manila, the Philippines, and Geneva, Switzerland, attended McGill University, and now live in Toronto, Canada. Before Futurism I worked at AskMen and a small photography studio. In my free time, I'm an avid gardener, foodie, and craft beer lover, as well as a maker of artisanal hot pepper sauces. I have a magnificent dog named Freida. ### Author social links [Bluesky]()