LIVEWIRE ANNOUNCES ALL-NEW S2 Alpinista™ ELECTRIC Sport Standard
The third motorcycle on LiveWire’s S2 platform goes on sale today, with inventory available immediately in North American and European dealers.
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LiveWire, a leader in electric motorcycles, is excited to announce the launch of the all-new S2 Alpinista, now available for purchase with inventory available at North American and European dealers. The Alpinista is LiveWire’s first sport standard, equipped with 17” wheels and tires, blending the best of street, sport, and hyper-tourer characteristics.
Priced at an MSRP of $15,999 USD** S2 Alpinista is available for purchase immediately.
Experience & Equipment
As LiveWire’s sport standard, the Alpinista is designed for personalization, practicality, and performance. Alpinista reimagines the S2 by combining the urban agility of a supermoto with the do-it-all nature of a touring bike, creating a practical and thrilling sport standard.
A standout feature of this model is its 17" wheels, which improve riding capability while also reducing the seat height by 1.1 inches compared to the S2 Del Mar. In combination with the equipped Dunlop® Roadsmart IV tires, this package optimizes the motorcycle for street riding with impressive lean angles of 52.1° left and 44.2° right delivering greater comfort and handling for both daily commutes and spirited rides through winding roads.
Alpinista is equipped with a 6-axis IMU from Bosch providing cornering enhanced antilock braking and cornering enhanced traction control systems, in addition to four preset ride modes and two custom modes, allowing the performance and response of the bike to be rider-defined, creating accessible and thrilling riding experiences for everyone from newcomers to expert riders.
Performance & Charging
The Alpinista is built on LiveWire’s S2 platform, showcasing the same high-performance characteristics as the S2 Del Mar and S2 Mulholland. Weighing 434 pounds, the Alpinista accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.0 seconds, powered by 84 horsepower and 194 lb-ft of torque.
Equipped with a 10.5 kWh battery pack, it delivers a range of up to 120 miles in the city and 71 miles on the highway*. Like the Del Mar and Mulholland, the Alpinista features standard Level 1 and Level 2 charging capabilities, ensuring convenience and flexibility for riders.
Charging Times
L1, 20-80% 5.9hrs
L2, 20-80% 78 min
blending the best of street, sport, and hyper-tourer characteristics
Accessories
A variety of Alpinista accessories are set to launch throughout Q1 and Q2, including a sport seat, windscreen, soft and hard bags, luggage racks, and cosmetic enhancements. These additions are designed to elevate the riding experience and enhance the distinctive style of the Alpinista.
World Premier & Availability
The new sport standard, S2 Alpinista, is now available in North America and Europe. Customers can purchase the Alpinista at LiveWire retail partner locations or configure their preferred colors and accessories online and be connected directly to the nearest retail partner.
For a complete presentation of S2 Alpinista features and specifications, please visit https://www.livewire.com/.
To locate you nearest LiveWire dealer, please visit https://www.livewire.com/locations
LiveWire is an American company specializing in electric motorcycles, with Harley-Davidson®, Inc. as its majority shareholder. Drawing on Harley-Davidson's decade-long experience in the EV sector, LiveWire has established itself as a leader in electric motorcycle innovation. All LiveWire motorcycles are assembled in York, PA.
* Range estimates are based on expected performance on a fully charged battery and are derived from SAE J2982 Riding Range Test Procedure data on a sample motorcycle under ideal laboratory conditions. Your actual range will vary depending on your riding habits, road and driving conditions, ambient weather, vehicle condition and maintenance, tire pressure, vehicle configuration (parts and accessories), and vehicle loading (cargo, rider, and passenger weight). Charging rate varies based on output of the charge unit and ambient/vehicle temperature.
** Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP excludes tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges (including freight, handling, and processing), surcharges (attributable to raw materials costs in the product supply chain), retailer-added accessories, and additional retailer charges, if any. LiveWire charges retailers for destination charges (including freight, handling, and processing) and may make a profit on those charges. LiveWire reimburses retailers for performing manufacturer-specified pre-delivery inspection and setup tasks. Retailer prices may vary. ©LiveWire or its affiliates. LiveWire, Alpinista, Del Mar, Mulholland and the LiveWire Symbol and Logo are among the trademarks of LiveWire EV, LLC. Third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contacts
LiveWire
Maijken Gillihan
maijken.gillihan@livewire.com
Harley-Davidson
George Prassas
george.prassas@harley-davidson.com
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