Key Takeaways
- For the European market, the partnership will develop an electric maxi scooter.
- Following the announcement at this year’s EICMA motorbike trade exhibition, concept designs were made public.
- Many Kymco products will also feature LiveWire’s S2 Arrow powertrain.
LiveWire has said that it will deepen its strategic alliance with Kymco, a Taiwanese firm that is a major manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs, and scooters.
Originally originating from the Harley-Davidson stable, LiveWire made an appearance on Kymco’s exhibit at this year’s EICMA motorcycle trade show, utilizing the occasion to enable officials to reveal future electrified plans.
One of these decisions is to launch LiveWire’s initial foray into the maxi-scooter market in the first half of 2026. The Maxi scooter is made for longer, quicker commutes and trips than lower-capacity scooters.
Compared to their 50cc and 125cc counterparts, they usually have a higher capacity gasoline engine, better onboard electronics, comfort features, and increased weather protection, allowing them to be driven at highway speeds in a safe and comfortable manner.
Following the EICMA announcement, LiveWire released a series of concept sketches and renders that show two futuristically themed electric scooters. One has aggressive off-road tires and luggage racks, while the other is a more streamlined, road-going version. However, there are no details on model names or pricing.
The most recent S2 Arrow powertrain from LiveWire, which was first unveiled with the LiveWire S2 Del Mar and later used in the more recent S2 Mulholland model, will be used in both.
According to a statement released after the announcement, Kymco’s RevoNEX, a sleek and powerful all-electric street bike, will be one of the first to use LiveWire’s S2 Arrow powertrain in a resource exchange. Additionally included in the press release is Ionex, Kymco’s battery replacement for less powerful scooters, which may be included in LiveWire’s upcoming scooter lineup.
LiveWire was first developed by Harley-Davidson as an all-electric motorbike to complement its extensive and distinguished lineup of custom and touring bikes, but it never resonated with the company’s core customer base.
After the launch and mediocre success of its first EV, the decision was made to abandon the Harley-Davidson badge in favor of developing a stand-alone LiveWire brand that would appeal to a younger, more urban, and fashion-conscious consumer.
The first results of the relationship will be available on the market as early as next year and well beyond 2026. Kymco was an early investor in the LiveWire brand, and the two have been working together ever since.
