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Harley-Davidson LiveWire – the future of drag racing?

The world of drag racing is a fast and exhilarating one filled with powerful machines and super quick times, but what happens when you throw in the Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric bike into the mix?

The latest episode of “Science of Speed” by H-D showcases what the LiveWire is capable of on the drag strip at the hands of some of the world’s fastest drag racers in the business.

The Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Drag Racing Team which consists of racers Eddie Krawiec, Andrew Hines, and Angelle Sampey have collectively won 10 championship titles. They were given the opportunity to test out H-D’s latest all-electric motorcycle against a worthy and powerful contender, the Harley-Davidson FXDR.

According to Angelle Sampey, “Let me tell you what’s amazing. That was the first time I rode the LiveWire. I could not wait to get it on the track. The LiveWire is so easy to ride. Just twist the throttle and go – and you really go!”

Her run back on 4 September 2020 saw the LiveWire breaking the world-record for the quarter and eighth-mile by setting a very impressive 7.017 seconds for their eighth and 11.156 seconds for the quarter mile. Top speed? 110.35mph, which is 177.59km/h.

Powered by the latest H-D Revelation powertrain, the LiveWire is able to propel itself from 0-100km/h in just 3 seconds and continue to 130km/h in just 1.9 seconds after that. That’s what you’ll get with a bike that can deliver all of its torque instantaneously without using a single drop of fuel.

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Written by: Sep Irran

A passionate individual when it comes to anything related to two wheels (or sometimes more), he enjoys the chaotic and magical world of motorsports as much as riding leisurely to the shops on his beloved Vespa. With an education-based background, he is always eager to learn and share about the poetic arts of motorcycling.

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