Harley-Davidson LiveWire ELW 2020 vs. LiveWire One 2023

Harley-Davidson LiveWire ELW 2020

LiveWire One 2023

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson LiveWire ELW 2020 compared to LiveWire One 2023

Harley-Davidson LiveWire ELW 2020

LiveWire One 2023

Harley-Davidson LiveWire ELW 2020

LiveWire One 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Electric	Engine type	Electric
Engine power	Engine power	98 HP	Engine power	100 HP
Torque	Torque	110 Nm	Torque	114 Nm

Suspension Front

Technology	Technology	Big Piston	Technology	Big Piston
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	249 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	254 kg
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	225 km	Range	225 km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson LiveWire ELW 2020

The Livewire is a bold first step from Harley-Davidson. It rides cool and casual, but overall a little uncomfortable on longer tours. The sluggish turn-in behaviour is forgiven if you don't expect a classic naked bike. It is more likely to pass for a naked cafe racer. But only if the café is not too far away.

Fierce acceleration

super-tuned drive

high-quality traction control and sporty ABS

high-quality brakes and good chassis

low-maintenance overall concept.

Maximum charging power should be increased to further reduce charging time

in practice, unsuitable splash guard on rear wheel

fast charging stations in the Alps are still scarce

high weight causes understeer