LiveWire One
Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle — spun off into the LiveWire brand. 78kW (105bhp equivalent), 110mph top, 146 mile range on highway. UK from £21,995. Premium positioning — most expensive electric motorcycle on the UK market. Showa BFRC rear shock, Brembo monobloc front calipers, full IMU + Drag Strip mode. Premium but niche — limited dealer support.
LiveWire One
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- Engine
- 0 cc
- Power
- 105 PS
- Weight
- 249 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- A2 licence
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Permanent magnet AC motor
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The short version
Forecourt score
Value 0 · Insurance 52 · Theft 65
The LiveWire One loses value faster than most bikes (around 68% lost over three years, against the 25-32% bike norm) and costs about average to insure (around £580/yr typical). Theft risk is moderate. The main thing to check on a used one is the battery degradation.
A bike-specific blend of value retention, insurance and theft risk (weighted 40/35/25). Bikes carry no MOT reliability data, so reliability isn't scored. Higher is better.
Variant: LiveWire One
Engine
Electric · 0cc
Power
105 ps
Torque
116 Nm
Weight
249 kg
Seat
780 mm
Transmission
Direct drive
Economy
0 mpg
LiveWire One — 78kW motor (105bhp equiv), 110mph top, 146 mi highway range. Showa BFRC rear shock, Brembo M4.32 monobloc front calipers, full IMU. CCS2 fast charging. Belt drive.
Tell us about the one you're looking at
Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical clean bike.
Estimated market value
£7,038
Range £6,334 – £7,742
HIGH CONFIDENCE
Holding value
Bikes hold value far better than cars — typical motorcycle 3-year depreciation is 25–32%, against cars' 40–50%. Some bikes (Hayabusa, Gold Wing, classic Z1000) actually appreciate in the 7–15 year zone as cult demand outstrips supply.
New
£22,995
At 5 years
—
At 10 years
—
Value loss by phase
Each band shows the share of original value lost during that window — not cumulative. Appreciation (green, marked +X% gained) is real for bikes that develop cult status.
UK new price by year
How we estimate this
Phase depreciation derived from observed UK used-bike pricing — classified ads, dealer asking prices, and end-of-auction figures. Bike residuals depend heavily on theft history, service-stamp count, and crash-damage signatures. The figures here are indicative for clean, fully-stamped examples.
What it costs to own
Indicative running costs at 8,000 miles a year — the UK rider average. Belt or shaft drive eliminates the chain/sprocket consumable; tax (typically £25–£100/yr) and depreciation are excluded — see the section above for value retention.
3-year total
£2,189
Per year
£730
Per mile
£0.09
Service costs assume independent specialist labour and OE parts. Tyre intervals reflect typical UK road riding — track-day usage burns through rear tyres in <2,000 miles. Fuel uses the variant MPG at £1.45/L. Lower-mileage riders see proportionally lower totals; higher-mileage commuters pay roughly linearly more.
Estimated insurance
ABI motorcycle scheme · Comprehensive · 5 yr NCB
Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this bike. Bike insurance is far more sensitive to licence tier and rider age than cars — pick the combination closest to your circumstances.
Licence
Age
No-claims bonus
5 yearsRisk profile
Estimated annual premium · typical, age 30-39
£580/ year
Roughly £48 per month
Typical
Suburban postcode, 3+ years NCB, standard security (Thatcham chain + disc lock), no recent claims.| Age band | Lower risk | Typical | Higher risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 17-21 | £957 | £1,276 | £1,786 |
| Age 22-29 | £587 | £783 | £1,096 |
| Age 30-39Selected | £435 | £580 | £812 |
| Age 40-49 | £383 | £510 | £715 |
| Age 50+ | £348 | £464 | £650 |
How we estimate this
Premiums combine licence tier, rider age, no-claims bonus and a risk-profile multiplier on top of a bike-specific baseline. Bike insurance is materially more sensitive to licence tier (CBT / A1 / A2 / A) than car insurance, and young riders pay considerably more than older riders even on the same machine. Always get individual quotes before buying.
Theft risk
Bike-specific · Met Police + insurance reporting
UK bike theft rates are an order of magnitude higher than car theft. Nakeds and supersports lose more to professional gangs; large adventure bikes and tourers are statistically much safer.
Theft risk score · 1 to 4
2/4Medium risk
Medium risk
Some theft pattern, particularly in urban postcodes. Thatcham-approved chain plus disc lock recommended; secure overnight parking helps premiums.Theft hotspot postcodes
Postcode prefixes only; full London hot zone runs across E, N, NW, SE, SW, W boroughs depending on the model.
What this means for you
Premium electric with strong resale — chain + disc lock + ground anchor essential. Garaging strongly recommended.
How we set this band
Bands derived from Met Police bike-theft reporting (most-stolen lists) cross-referenced with insurance industry underwriting data. Model + postcode are the two biggest factors in motorcycle theft risk in the UK, materially more than vehicle value.
What goes wrong
5 known issues · sorted by severity
Documented failure modes from UK owner forums, dealer service bulletins, and aggregated mechanic feedback. Mileages are approximate — different riders see different intervals depending on use and maintenance. Always address "high"-severity items before resale.
High severity
1
Medium
0
Low / cosmetic
4
| Severity | Part / issue | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| high | Battery degradation Major long-term cost; HD provides 5yr battery warranty 30k+ mi or 5+ yrs | £8,000+ |
| low | Belt drive 30k+ mi | £350 |
| low | Front brake pads 10-14k mi | £140 |
| low | Software glitches any | warranty |
| low | Dealer network very limited LiveWire-trained HD dealers only n/a | n/a |
How we score severity
High — strands the bike or causes consequential damage if left. Medium — service item that affects ride quality or risks failure. Low — cosmetic or minor inconvenience. Costs are independent-specialist UK rates for parts and labour together; main dealer prices typically run 30–50% higher.
Safety recalls
Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the LiveWire One, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.
Check on GOV.UKOpens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.
Strengths
- +Most premium electric motorcycle on UK market
- +105bhp electric performance — instant torque
- +Showa BFRC + Brembo monobloc premium hardware
- +CCS2 fast charging — 0-80% in 40 mins
- +HD-backed warranty + 5yr battery cover
Watch-outs
- −Most expensive electric motorcycle in UK
- −LiveWire dealer network very limited
- −Battery degradation accelerates depreciation
- −146 mi range — limited for touring