2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire Buyer’s Guide: Specs & Price

2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire

The faithful can argue endlessly about whether or not the 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire is a legitimate member of The Motor Company’s family.

The fact is, the LiveWire is a Harley-Davidson despite being powered by electricity, and it is the most prominent route of the More Roads to Harley-Davidson initiative being promoted out of Milwaukee.

Without any doubt, the LiveWire is positioned as an aspirational motorcycle. The $29,799 MSRP makes it the most expensive Harley-Davidson that doesn’t have CVO in its name. Featuring sportbike handling and thoroughly modern styling, the LiveWire expands what it means to be a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Discussions made regarding the price relative to the performance and battery range are missing the point. This is a statement motorcycle from Harley-Davidson, and they have a couple dozen motorcycles models with internal combustion engines that they will be happy to sell you. The 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire is a unique motorcycle that will be purchased by those who want an experience like no other.

Read our 2020 Harley-Davidson Live Wire Review.

2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire Specs

ENGINE

• Type: Revelation internal permanent magnet synchronous motor
• Maximum power: 105 horsepower
• Maximum torque: 116 ft/lbs
• Cooling: Liquid
• Transmission: Clutchless single-speed
• Final drive: Belt

BATTERY

• Type: Lithium-ion
• Maximum capacity: 24 kWh
• AC charge time: 12.5 hours
• DC fast charging time: 1.0 hours
• City range: 146 miles
• Highway range: 70 miles @ 70 mph

CHASSIS

• Front suspension; travel: Fully adjustable Showa Separate Function Forks – Big Piston 43mm inverted fork; 4.5 inches
• Rear suspension; travel: Fully adjustable Showa Balance Free Rear Cushion piggyback reservoir shock; 4.5 inches
• Wheels: Split 5-spoke cast aluminum
• Front wheel: 3.50 x 17
• Rear wheel: 5.50 x 17
• Tires: Michelin Scorcher Sport
• Front tire: 120/70 x 17
• Rear tire: 180/55 x 17
• Front brake: 300mm discs w/ radially mounted Brembo 4-piston monoblock calipers
• Rear brake: 260mm floating disc w/ dual-piston caliper
• ABS: Standard

DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES

• Wheelbase: 58.7 inches
• Rake: 24.5 degrees
• Trail: 4.3 inches
• Seat height: 30.0 or 30.7 inches
• Curb weight: 549 pounds

COLORS

• Orange Fuse
• Yellow Fuse
• Vivid Black

2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire Price:

• From $29,799 MSRP