10-13-2025, 09:24 AM
Yeah, that was weird not having a foot brake. In "Zen Mode" when the bike was coasting and not naturally rear braking due to regen, My right foot went down looking for something that wasn't there. The rep was saying that there would be modifications to the bike when it does go on sale in the U.S., and I imagine a brake pedal will be one of them, along with TFT screens. Apparently what I tested yesterday was the version currently being sold in Europe.
And at $34k, yeah, pretty stiff. I mentioned the LiveWire bikes, which I've also test ridden, and commented that they have recently dropped the prices on them quite drastically. He said they're dropping the prices to blow out what they have because a new model is coming out that will be an improvement over LiveWire's current offerings.
The rep said that once they establish a foothold in the U.S. market with the bike I just rode, they intend to launch another model that will be closer to $40k, but will offer long range and very fast charging. I'm not hip to the different types and levels of electric chargers, but he said imagine range in the 300 mile area and eight minute charge time.
We'll see!
And at $34k, yeah, pretty stiff. I mentioned the LiveWire bikes, which I've also test ridden, and commented that they have recently dropped the prices on them quite drastically. He said they're dropping the prices to blow out what they have because a new model is coming out that will be an improvement over LiveWire's current offerings.
The rep said that once they establish a foothold in the U.S. market with the bike I just rode, they intend to launch another model that will be closer to $40k, but will offer long range and very fast charging. I'm not hip to the different types and levels of electric chargers, but he said imagine range in the 300 mile area and eight minute charge time.
We'll see!
You know what? I actually would like a pickle.