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Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire is getting serious about small electric bikes
These two new models could be the missing link between electric hype and everyday riding.
LiveWire may be Harley-Davidson’s electric offshoot, but it’s far from just a corporate side project. Since spinning off in 2021, the brand has been carving out its own identity—fusing H-D’s century-old DNA with a future-looking attitude that’s more Silicon Valley than Milwaukee. The goal? Make electric motorcycles more than just quiet alternatives to gas-powered bikes. Make them fun, fast, and more accessible.
At this year’s Harley-Davidson Homecoming event in Wisconsin, LiveWire quietly dropped two new concepts that signal where the brand’s heading next. These aren’t high-dollar halo machines like the LiveWire One or the sportier S2 Del Mar. Instead, they’re small, playful, and purpose-built for first-timers, weekend warriors, or anyone just looking for a new way to have fun on two wheels.
The two electric minis—one for the street, one for light trails—are designed to rival 125cc gas bikes in performance and usability. Both reportedly reach 48km/h in three seconds and top out at about 85km/h. LiveWire says they’ll have a range of up to 160km, powered by two swappable batteries. Seat height is a friendly 762mm, making them approachable for smaller or newer riders.
The urban version is clearly meant for short commutes, errands, and everyday riding, while the trail version feels more versatile. LiveWire hints at pump tracks, campsites, and backyards as its playground, but with its geometry and tires, it wouldn’t look out of place in a supermoto setting either.
So why does this matter? Because electric motorcycles still haven’t cracked the mainstream. Price, size, and complexity are barriers. But a lightweight, beginner-friendly platform changes the game. It invites more people in—especially younger riders or those with no internal combustion baggage. And when it comes from a brand like LiveWire, it carries credibility. It's electric tech backed by real motorcycle heritage.
There’s no official price yet, but if LiveWire can keep these bikes affordable—say, under P250,000—they could be serious contenders in the growing mini-moto segment. And with the company crowdsourcing feedback on colors and accessories, they’re clearly trying to build a community, not just sell bikes.
In the meantime, check out the entirety of Harley-Davidson’s motorcycle lineup ready to buy in the Philippine market. Simply click here to see all the models in our comprehensive motorcycle guide, only on MotoDeal.com.ph.
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