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Harley-Davidson Launches LiveWire ONE

Posted by Rob Brooks | Jul 9, 2021 | Bikes & Gear, Industry & Racing | 8 |

Long Way Up On LiveWires

Posted by Rob Brooks | Sep 2, 2020 | Ride Life, Rides & Roads | 1 |

Electric Soul

Posted by Rob Brooks | Apr 3, 2020 | Bikes & Gear | 2 |

Harley-Davidson Launches LiveWire ONE

by Rob Brooks | Jul 9, 2021 | Bikes & Gear, Industry & Racing | 8 |

The future of motorcycling is coming, and it is electric. Resistance is futile. EVs are here to stay, and nearly every motorcycle brand is working R&D to develop machines for this rapidly emerging segment. We sampled a few last year, Harley’s first LiveWire in early 2020, then the Zero Motorcycles SR/F and SR/S. We came away pleasantly surprised and impressed with all three. The Harley in particular had insane torque, acceleration and speed, and though introduced rather pricey for most tastes, the bike showcased a new direction the legendary brand was willing to venture into.

Long Way Up On LiveWires

by Rob Brooks | Sep 2, 2020 | Ride Life, Rides & Roads | 1 |

The trailer for “Long Way Up,” the epic, new Apple Original series from stars Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman is now available. The first three episodes of the 11-part unscripted series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, September 18. New episodes will roll out weekly, every Friday.

Electric Soul

by Rob Brooks | Apr 3, 2020 | Bikes & Gear | 2 |

I must admit a certain reluctance to involve myself in motorcycling’s growing “fringe”, the electric bike. I’m an “ICE” guy (internal combustion engine), and still love everything about a rumbling, vibrating, exhaust-smoking motorcycle that I have to clutch, shift, feed fuel, and wrench on to keep running. I’ve been disinterested in the many varied electric/eclectic battery-powered startups over the past 20 years, admittedly including Zero. “Not a true, traditional motorcycle,” I would scoff…