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Editorial

First Word: January 2015

As a motorcyclist, Ive been watching with interest new electric motorcycle technology. With e-bikes, its easy to hit high points in styling, handling and even speed, but endurance is another matter. Most models don't appeal to road trippers and performance riders, but there is some interest for short urban commuting. Pondering Harley-Davidsons LiveWire electric model, it has plenty of cool-factor to consider adding it to a collection, but as a primary rider, I think its going to be a tough sell. If thats the case, it might appear the Motor Company has a marketing challenge on its hands. Heck, the old-school Harley demographic still resists liquid-cooled engines.

Larry Anglisano
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As a motorcyclist, Ive been watching with interest new electric motorcycle technology. With e-bikes, its easy to hit high points in styling, handling and even speed, but endurance is another matter. Most models don’t appeal to road trippers and performance riders, but there is some interest for short urban commuting. Pondering Harley-Davidsons LiveWire electric model, it has plenty of cool-factor to consider adding it to a collection, but as a primary rider, I think its going to be a tough sell. If thats the case, it might appear the Motor Company has a marketing challenge on its hands. Heck, the old-school Harley demographic still resists liquid-cooled engines.

Larry Anglisano

Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.