Serial 1 Cycle, the e-bike brand recently launched by Harley-Davidson, revealed new details about its forthcoming lineup of battery-powered two-wheelers. The first four models, which will go on sale in the US and Germany starting spring 2021, are all pedal-assist city bikes with mid-drive motors, integrated batteries, and a design that is unmistakably Harley-Davidson.
The Milwaukee-based company got our hearts palpitating last October when it unveiled its first prototype: a stunning, black-framed mid-step with all-white tires and leather accents. But that bike was meant as just a “styling exercise,” and unfortunately won’t be going into production — at least not right away, the company says. The bikes that are going into production are being announced today.
There will be four bikes to start out, ranging in price from $3,399 to $4,999. The brand names are Mosh/Cty and Rush/Cty, with the latter coming in three variants (Step-Thru, Speed, and regular). Each comes with a motor capable of generating 250W of continuous power and hitting top speeds of 20mph — except for the Rush/Cty Speed, which can go faster. If that’s still not fast enough, check out Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle LiveWire (top speed 95mph).
Are those good prices? It’s hard to say without any time in the saddle, but when combined with the specs and part listing for each bike, it seems to indicate that these will be well-crafted machines that definitely deserve a much closer look. They are certainly more expensive than popular brands like VanMoof, Rad Power Bikes, Sondors, and others. But they will be competitive with major bike makers like Specialized, Giant, and Trek. And the Harley-Davidson badge has an inherent value among some customers on its own.
At first glance, the new lineup looks nearly identical to the three prototypes that Harley-Davidson showed off at the 2019 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan. That’s a relief and answers the main question I had when the brand was unveiled last month, which was, “Whatever happened to those prototypes from 2019?”
The mid-drive motors are by Brose, a 110-year-old German company that makes e-bike components. When engaged, the motor will put out 90 Newton-meters and 60 foot-pounds of torque, which is more than enough to climb most hills and fly along any straightaways. Much like Bosch and other major e-bike suppliers, the Brose motor enables four power levels: eco, tour, sport, and boost. And the Enviolo Automatic automatic gear-shifting transmission is sure to make for an extra smooth ride.
There will be an app because of course there’s always an app. You pair it via Bluetooth to the bike to get rider data and other undisclosed features. The app will debut in the spring.
The production version of these bikes includes all features and technology found on the Serial 1 Tribute prototype, with more contemporary styling and finish. Harley-Davidson may end up making a few Tribute bikes for giveaways or special sales, a spokesperson said.
Three of them are Class 1 e-bikes in the US, meaning pedal-assist only with no throttle and a top speed of 20mph. Each model will come with integrated lighting in the front and rear, a frame-integrated lithium-ion battery, and a maintenance-free Gates carbon belt drive. This won’t be the first bike to utilize a belt drive versus a chain, but bikes using this tech are still few and far between in the US.
Overall, these appear to be expertly crafted e-bikes with a nearly 120-year-old brand name etched on the chainstay and an iconic shield logo on the head unit. Harley-Davidson is not messing around here.
Source: theverge
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