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The second bike on LiveWire’s S2 platform goes on sale as we speak, with stock out there instantly in any respect U.S. sellers.
LiveWire, the main electrical bike producer, is worked up to announce the all-new S2 Mulholland, which works on sale as we speak with stock out there instantly in any respect U.S. and Canadian sellers. Mulholland represents a shift in design at LiveWire as the corporate has reimagined the profile and silhouette of the bike—historically knowledgeable by the fuel tank—whereas additionally utilizing sustainable supplies in key elements for the primary time.
Priced at $15,999 USD and $21,999 CAD, S2 Mulholland is accessible for buy instantly.
Design Evolution
As LiveWire’s efficiency cruiser, S2 Mulholland’s design departs from conventional inside combustion bikes within the cruiser class—which generally have a good time the fuel tank—as the electrical S2 platform offered the design workforce with the chance to create a brand new profile and expertise that prominently shows each the brake strains and wiring harness, making a stronger connection between the human interface of the rider and bike.
First Use of Sustainable Supplies
S2 Mulholland continues to push the envelope of design additional with LiveWire’s first use of sustainable and eco-friendly supplies throughout key contact factors on the bike together with bodywork, seat, and secondary plastic elements.
Mulholland’s entrance and rear fenders are manufactured utilizing CAP Hemp bio-composite. The bike’s radiator shrouds, and wiring caddies are manufactured from HYLON® OCEAN (PCR Nylon 6), the origin of that are discarded ocean fishing nets, additional decreasing the reliance on petroleum-based plastics. LiveWire additionally manufactured the seat utilizing petroleum-free, recyclable silicone quite than leather-based or vinyl.
Moreover, the bike will probably be out there in an non-obligatory eco-friendly unpainted Lunar White end that elevates the CAP Hemp materials whereas minimizing the usage of conventional plastics and paints—efforts unseen on this class previous to the launch of Mulholland. Liquid Black would be the sole painted choice out there.
Efficiency & Charging
S2 Mulholland is predicated on LiveWire’s S2 platform, and the driving traits of the bike display the identical stage of efficiency established with S2 Del Mar. Weighing 432 kilos, Mulholland is able to a 3.3 second zero to sixty time because of the 84 horsepower and 194 ft-lb of torque out there to the rider. The ten.5 kWh pack contributes 121 miles of metropolis driving vary and 73 miles of freeway vary at 55mph to the driving expertise. Mulholland additionally shares the identical charging expertise out there on Del Mar, with each Stage 1 and Stage 2 outfitted as commonplace.
Charging Occasions
L1, 20-80% 5.9hrs
L2, 20-80% 78 min
Driving Expertise
Whereas S2 Mulholland makes use of the identical S2 platform, the driving expertise has been reshaped by the rider triangle and up to date commonplace tools which diverges dramatically from Del Mar. Utilizing a six-inch handlebar riser, the handlebars are positioned increased and additional again, permitting the rider to take a seat with a extra upright driving place, reinforcing the driving fashion and the efficiency cruiser expertise in distinction to the flat observe impressed Del Mar. Mulholland’s 19 inch entrance and 17 inch rear wheels come outfitted with Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart IV tires, to make the most of Mulholland’s 55°/50° left and proper lean angles.
Equipment
Anticipated all through Q2 and Q3, a spread of S2 Mulholland equipment together with passenger seats and pegs, windscreens, tender and onerous luggage, baggage racks, and beauty items will probably be launching to additional add to the distinctive driving expertise and visible enchantment of S2 Mulholland.
World Premier & Availability
The introduction of the brand new electrical efficiency cruiser, S2 Mulholland, will probably be restricted to the U.S. and Canada for 2024, with deliveries for extra markets at the moment deliberate for 2025. Within the U.S. and Canada Mulholland could be discovered at LiveWire retail associate places nationwide.
Moreover, prospects can configure Mulholland colours and equipment on-line, ship their order on to a retail associate, or select to work with a LiveWire product professional.
For a whole presentation of S2 Mulholland options and specs, please go to livewire.com
To find you nearest LiveWire vendor, please go to https://www.livewire.com/places
Prospects focused on Mulholland outdoors of North America can register curiosity in Mulholland by way of their native LiveWire web site.
About LiveWire
LiveWire has a devoted concentrate on the electrical bike sector. LiveWire’s majority shareholder is Harley-Davidson, Inc. LiveWire comes from the lineage of Harley-Davidson and is capitalizing on a decade of its learnings within the EV sector. LiveWire plans to develop the expertise of the long run and spend money on the capabilities wanted to steer the transformation of motorcycling.
Vary estimates are primarily based on anticipated efficiency on a totally charged battery and are derived from SAE J2982 Driving Vary Check Process information on a pattern bike underneath ideally suited laboratory circumstances. Your precise vary will fluctuate relying in your driving habits, street and driving circumstances, ambient climate, automobile situation and upkeep, tire strain, automobile configuration (components and equipment), and automobile loading (cargo, rider, and passenger weight). Charging fee varies primarily based on output of the cost unit and ambient/automobile temperature. Costs listed are the Producer’s Urged Retail Value (MSRP). MSRP excludes tax, title, licensing, registration charges, vacation spot fees (together with freight, dealing with, and processing), surcharges (attributable to uncooked supplies prices within the product provide chain), retailer-added equipment, and extra retailer fees, if any. LiveWire fees retailers for vacation spot fees (together with freight, dealing with, and processing) and will make a revenue on these fees. LiveWire reimburses retailers for performing manufacturer-specified pre-delivery inspection and setup duties. Retailer costs could fluctuate. ©LiveWire or its associates. LiveWire, Del Mar, LiveWire Join, and the LiveWire Image and Brand are among the many logos of LiveWire EV, LLC. Third-party logos are the property of their respective homeowners.
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