This is not an electric motorcycle trying to compete in price and performance with traditional bikes powered by ICE motors. ICE motors is the new jargon.) The LiveWire does not compete with traditional bikes - it is something new. The LiveWire's brushless permanent magnet electric motor is rated at 105 hp, but you must remember that this is right-now direct-drive horsepower, with full motor torque. [Extracted from the article]
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