The LiveWire ONE and LiveWire S2 Alpinista sit in different sub-segments of electric bikes. The ONE is a premium sport-touring electric motorcycle built for longer rides and higher performance. The S2 Alpinista is a lighter sport standard focused on urban riding and everyday usability. Buyers choosing the ONE want range and highway comfort. Buyers choosing the Alpinista want agility and lower cost.
Range favors the ONE. It reaches about 146 miles city and over 100 miles highway, while the Alpinista delivers around 120 miles city and 71 miles highway. Charging differs in approach. The Alpinista supports Level 1 and Level 2 charging, with 20 to 80 percent in about 78 minutes on Level 2. The ONE also supports fast charging, but its larger battery means longer sessions in real-world use.

Pricing places the ONE at the top of the lineup, while the Alpinista sits as a more affordable entry point at around $15,999. Availability covers North America and Europe for both, though market reach remains limited compared to mass motorcycle brands. This comparison helps you decide between touring capability and lightweight urban performance.
Within LiveWire, other models include the LiveWire S2 Del Mar and LiveWire S2 Mulholland. The ONE competes with bikes like the Zero SR/F and Energica Experia. The S2 Alpinista rivals lighter urban EV bikes such as the Zero S and Cake Kalk&.
The LiveWire ONE offers longer range, higher top speed, and better highway comfort, but higher price and heavier weight reduce accessibility. The LiveWire S2 Alpinista offers lower cost, lighter handling, and faster Level 2 charging sessions, but shorter range and lower top speed limit touring use.
Quick verdict: pick the ONE for distance and highway riding. Pick the S2 Alpinista for city use and lower entry cost.
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| Price | $16,500.00 $15,999.00 |
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| Brand | LiveWire LiveWire |
| Category | Motorcycles Motorcycles |
| Announced | July 2021 January 2025 |
| Status | In production In Production (Model Year 2025) |
| Base Price | Starting around $16,499 (MSRP) ~$15,999 USD (Initial MSRP), now available with promotional pricing from ~$11,999 USD |
| Models | LiveWire ONE S2 Alpinista |
| Battery Type | 15.4 kWh Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 15.4 kWh (nominal) 10.5 kWh (Nominal) |
| Motor | Revelationâ„¢ Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor LiveWire S2 Arrow |
| Rated / Max Power | 100 hp (75 kW) 84 hp (63 kW) |
| Max Torque | 84 lb-ft (117 Nâ‹…m) 194 lb-ft (263 Nm) |
| Charging Input Voltage | Level 1 (AC) - 110V Level 2 (AC) - 220V to 240V |
| Charger Output | Level 1 (Household): 1.4 kW Level 3 (DC Fast Charge): 25 kW |
| Charging Time | DC Fast Charge (Level 3): 0-80% in 40 minutes, 0-100% in 60 minutes Level 1 (Household): 13 miles of range per hour of charging (approx. 11 hours for a full charge) Level 1: 20-80% in ~5.9 hours Level 2: 20-80% in ~78 minutes |
| Top Speed | 110 mph (177 km/h) 99 mph (159 km/h) |
| Range |
City: 146 miles (235 km) Combined (55 mph): 95 miles (153 km) Highway (70 mph sustained): 70 miles (113 km) City: 120 miles (193 km) Combined: 89 miles (143 km) Highway (Sustained 55 mph): 71 miles (114 km) |
| Length x Width x Height | Length - 84.1 in (2136 mm) 82.6 x 34 x 46.8 in (2098 x 864 x 1190 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 in (1491 mm) 56.8 in (1442 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in (129 mm) 4.92 in (125 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30 in (765 mm) 31.18 in (792 mm) |
| Weight | 562 lbs (255 kg) in running order 434 lb (197 kg) |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 Dunlop® RoadSmart IV 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 Dunlop® RoadSmart IV 180/55 R17 |
| Braking System | Brembo® Monobloc with dual 4-piston radial-mount front calipers and single-piston rear caliper. Features Cornering Enhanced ABS (C-ABS). Brembo®, Front: Monobloc 4-piston caliper with floating disc and Cornering-Enhanced ABS Rear: Single-piston floating caliper with fixed disc and Cornering-Enhanced ABS |
| Suspension (Front/Rear) | Fully adjustable Showa® suspension (SFF-BP forks and BFRC monoshock) Showa® Front: Fully adjustable 43 mm inverted forks Rear: Free piston monoshock with progressive linkage, adjustable preload and rebound damping |
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