My Most ANTICIPATED Electric Motorcycle | Livewire S2 Del Mar Review

After waiting years for this motorcycle, I finally got a chance to check out the brand new Livewire S2 Del Mar. This is easily my most anticipated electric motorcycle ever. Does it live up to the hype?

Save Some Cash and Support The Channel

Ever wonder what gear I use? Find it here:
STREET GEAR

DIRT GEAR

00:00 - Intro
02:12 - Highway Impressions
07:09 - Twisty Road Test
11:52 - The Good Stuff
12:59 - The Range Problem
14:50 - Another Issue...
16:50 - Wrap Up

[Jon-gmqd]

I have a Del Mar Launch Edition, and its an absolute rocket ship, flat tracker style with 200ft lbs of torque, itll put hair on your chest. My commute is only 15 miles, and I can get 2 days of back and forth absolutely hammering it, I still have my Street Bob for long trips, but this thing has won my heart, a real hooligan machine!

[raysouza]

I got to demo ride the S2 Del Mar this morning, rode it in sport mode, neck snapping torque and the bike felt really solid and well built, was smiling the whole time, great bike 🙂

[RichDunn]

I like the way your "little squeeze in sport mode" was immediately after passing a cop car!

[spikejnz]

True story: I was one of the first 7 people in the world to ride one who werent HD employees, and didnt even know it until after the eide ended. Literally we hopped off, and the project manager and a few engineers came over to interview us and then told us we were the first. That thing was fun AF to ride, and it definitely changed my opinion on electric bikes.

[lexwaldez]

That's an appealing little commuter bike. Shout out to Livewire for helping make this video happen.

[willcasp]

This makes total sense for a commuter, where your commute is <30 miles a day. Ride to work, ride home. Charge at home over night.

[RufusCapstick]

Range anxiety seems to be the number one concern. I ride every day and a solid 60 miles range would be fine for me so I'm going to see if I can get a test ride.

[TheMotoShaman]

Yes please and thank you! Ouch 60 miles though.... Decent commuter, but I work from home now so... not even a good weekend day tripper.

[CaptainJacksIsland]

Right tool for the right job. Electric transportation seems best suited for in-town/inner city traveling. I got a Nami Burn-e 2 Max, an e-scooter, for short travels in town and hitting trails while sightseeing, which it's perfect for. I won't be going to Sturgis on it lol, but I wouldn't go there on my smaller bike that limits me to 130 miles either.

[ADingoTookMyDasco]

It sounds like the S2 Del Mar is the perfect candidate for that Euro battery swap system someone was talking about recently. Or perfect for someone who owns a van & can just drive it to the twisty road section.
I'd love one myself, or something similar, but the price/range/infrastructure monster always rears its ugly head, especially here in Australia where around half of the "recharge stations" listed in various apps are actually campsite power points in caravan parks.

[MattMills]

It's an excellent toy that, once again, proves that when HD sets their mind to something great, some great things happen. They NEED to bring that competence into the home brand and not just subsidize it into other names.

[BulaMeister]

I’m going to a Livewire demo day this week at my local HD dealership! Excited to try out both of Livewire’s offerings!

[b.switzer]

I’ll give it a pass. Range anxiety is huge concern. 😵‍💫

[brettkoski]

Excellent video, great review. Love the end where you take a few days to really think about it instead of popping off whatever is in your head in the moment. This is a bike that would work perfect for someone like me. 40 mile round trip for work commute seems easily doable on this thing, while being fun as hell on my days off and not venturing too far from home. I have the F150, I have the long range touring bike... Why not get something that is fun around town and can save money/miles on my other toys? Thanks for this insight. An electric bike (gasp, even a Harley) might be next on the list!

[donodono]

I bought a Livewire as soon as they went on sale in Australia, and don't regret it at all. It's absolutely awesome.

I'm as much of a petrol-head as the next grunt, having had all sorts of bikes since my first BSA 125 back when I were a nipper, but I really wanted to go electric.

Me Mrs would roll her eyes and get one of those distant looks whenever I brought it up, but once she realized I hadn't paid for gas (which has doubled in price here since I bought it 18 months ago) she was off down to the dealer to buy the first electric MG, which she loves, is very possessive of, and guards fiercely.

It's quiet, costs nothing to run, you can throw it about and leave everyone behind.

[solidsnake]

Looks like a good time brother, keep 'em coming!

[RenshoYT]

Adore the looks of the Del Mar, I just wish it had an internal combustion engine. Not an electric vehicle hater or anything, but I only view electric vehicles as appliances for commuting. As a motorcycle or any sort of pleasure vehicle they'll just never be able to stir me the same way. The march of progress carries on though and I respect what they've accomplished, even if its not for me.

Id be a hypocrite for criticizing Harley for standing stagnant and focusing on trikes for nursing home baby boomers while also admonishing them for innovating with the Livewire brand. So good on them

[albionjames]

'I feel so comfortable sitting on this guy'

Phrasing Spite lol

Great video though mate. Take care

[Eli_From_LA]

Never stop making content, you're awesome man.

[Fee.]

15:15 He did NOT in fact have the real numbers on screen here 😂