Why Electric Motorcycles Still Aren’t a Smart Buy in 2025–2026
When I purchased my 2024 Harley-Davidson LiveWire S2 Del Mar in July 2024, I was excited to be part of the next wave of two-wheeled innovation. Fast forward to December 2025, and I’m trying to sell it — with very little luck. After more than a year of ownership, plus watching how the larger electric motorcycle market has performed across brands like LiveWire, Energica, and Zero, I’ve come to a clear conclusion: electric motorcycles still aren’t a smart or practical purchase for most riders in 2025–2026. Real-World Range Still Lags Behind Rider Expectations Every electric motorcycle brand claims respectable range numbers on paper. But once you actually ride them in mixed real-world conditions, the story changes — drastically. My LiveWire S2 Del Mar regularly fell short of its advertised range. Cold weather, highway speeds, aggressive acceleration, or even just running errands around town chipped away at battery life much faster than expected. And this isn’t unique to Harle...