• _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.worksM
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      2 months ago

      That seems to happen a lot with PEVs, I figure it’s mostly just price gouging/profiting from the electric vehicle hype train.

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      2 months ago

      Prices are coming down rapidly. A few years ago the Livewire One launched for $30k. This bike beats that one in several ways. Then consider how much you’ll save on servicing and fuel each year.

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        2 months ago

        Livewire was Harley, right? I can see why they would want to anchor to the high price they get for their normal bikes.

        Looks like more options and better battery tech are driving vehicle prices down either way, so glad to see it.

    • GbyBE@discuss.tchncs.de
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      Compared to a nice bike, they are still more expensive, but it’s not ridiculous for what you get. A bike with loads of torque, ample power, fully adjustable front and rear suspension and very low running costs. I also find the belt drive rather nice. Hardly any maintenance, just check the tension a few times a year.