Good Day World!
Have you ever ridden on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle?
I’ve only had an opportunity to do so twice in my life. A big and brawny Harley-Davidson Electric Glide was my first time on a Harley. It was a great experience. The Softail I later rode on was fun to cruise around town in. It’s loud guttural grumbling enthralled me.
But Harley-Davidson has decided it’s time for a change. A Big Quiet one that I’m not sure Harley enthusiasts are going to embrace.
The new model sounds like an airplane starting up!
It’s a far cry from 
Nevertheless, history was made when Harley-Davidson unveiled its first electric motorcycle on June 4th, 2014.
Harley showed handmade demonstration models at an invitation-only event in New York. The company took several dozen riders on a 30-city tour to test drive the bikes and provide feedback.
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Here’s a link to every motorcycle Harley has produced.
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Harley will use the information gathered to refine the bike, which might not hit the market for several more years.
Predictions are they’ll sell based on performance, not environmental awareness.
With no need to shift gears, the slim, sporty bike can go from 0 to 60 mph in about 4 seconds. The engine is silent, but the meshing of gears emits a hum like a jet airplane taking off.
One hurdle the company has yet to address is the limited range offered by electric motorcycles. The batteries must be recharged after about 130 miles, and that can take 30 minutes to an hour. That kinda puts a crimp on hitting the open rode like in Easy Rider.
Time for me to walk on down the road…
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