Harley-Davidson unveils Project LiveWire - The First Electric Harley

Have you ever wondered Harley would be doing such project? Well I guess no! But the project seems amazing. A new taste to Harley Davidson's lovers, an electric taste indeed.

The new bike does have a certain style. Although, from the pictures it's hard to decide what style it actually is. It looks a touch sci-fi, as well as a touch too prissy. And, even from yesterday's teaser, it's obvious that the old Harley growl is gone, replaced by the whine of a thousand squashed squirrels.

The company, however, promises that this will be "A new sound, but the same feeling."

The mere thought of a Harley Prius does, indeed, turn the innards a little. Richer described the squashed squirrel sound like this: "Think fighter jet on an aircraft carrier. Project LiveWire's unique sound was designed to differentiate it from internal combustion and other electric motorcycles on the market."

The company prides itself on customer participation. So selected real human beings (I'm not sure if long, not-necessarily-washed hair is compulsory for enrollees) will be able to ride it, starting next week.

Matt Levatich, Harley-Davidson's president and chief operating officer said that Harley has "broadened our reach to serve an increasingly diverse society."

[via: mashable, cnet]