HD LIveWire- Electric Law Enforcement Bike Program

[cliffrod]

The "only HD Dealership in VT" was mentioned in another thread.  I didn't realize Wilkins HD in South Barre, where I bought parts for my Shovelhead while apprenticing in North Barre as a sculptor, is apparently the only remaining HD Dealer in the state.  A quick google to clarify that but included this link.  Wilkins was always been a great dealership including earning many awards for being the best.  They're also part of a new program to develop electric law enforcement bikes, based upon the LIveWire.

"Wilkins Harley-Davidson builds custom LiveWire Harley-Davidson motorcycle for the New York City Police Department, Marquette University and Penn State University.

Vermont Business Magazine Wilkins Harley-Davidson in Barre has been collaborating with Harley-Davidson engineers to build an electric motorcycle for law enforcement use. Recognizing the expertise of their technicians, the legendary Harley-Davidson Motor Company has entrusted the development of this specialized machine with the Master Technicians at Wilkins Harley-Davidson.

Wilkins was chosen based on its experience in building the nation’s first law enforcement electric LiveWire motorcycle for the Vermont Department of Motor vehicles.

This Law Enforcement LiveWire will be leaving Vermont in late April to begin a rotation at different law enforcement agencies, including the NYPD."


Link to full article from last week-

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/april/11/vermont-harley-dealership-builds-nation%E2%80%99s-first-electric-law-enforcement

[blackcat]

That’s cool and now that there are only about 3 gas stations in Manhattan it’s even easier for them to put in use.

[twowheeladdict]

On the one hand that is very cool.

On the other hand I can imagine what those are costing the taxpayer.