EUR 19,427 to EUR 12,290: A 37 Percent Price Cut—and a 1000PS Award as the Best Electric Motorcycle of 2025

The S2 Mulholland was introduced in Germany in February 2025 at EUR 19,427. For MY2026, the price falls to EUR 12,290—a reduction of EUR 7,137, or 37 percent. That puts it level with the S2 Del Mar and EUR 990 below the S2 Alpinista. LiveWire’s 2026 Mama Tried announcement covered the entire S2 family: Del Mar and Mulholland at EUR 12,290, Alpinista at EUR 13,280.

Alongside the price cut comes external validation of the motorcycle itself. 1000PS awarded the S2 Mulholland its 2025 Top Award as the best electric motorcycle of the year, citing the strong electric powertrain, immediate torque, efficient regeneration, compact and agile handling, high-quality finish, and comprehensive standard equipment.

Concept: Performance Cruiser—What Separates the Mulholland From Del Mar and Alpinista

All three S2 models share the same powertrain, battery, and electronics. Their personalities are defined by geometry, wheel sizes, and ergonomics. The S2 Del Mar is the sporting flat-track interpretation with 19-inch wheels and a steep 66-degree steering-head angle. The S2 Alpinista is the all-rounder with 17-inch road wheels and a focused upright riding position. The S2 Mulholland looks toward the cruiser segment: a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel, a more relaxed 61-degree steering-head angle, a 6-inch handlebar riser for an upright posture, and bar-end mirrors instead of conventional stalks. The silhouette recalls an electric Sportster.

The exposed brake lines and cable runs are not assembly oversights but deliberate styling elements. LiveWire treats the technical reality of the electric motorcycle as part of the visual design. The Mulholland’s slim profile makes filtering through city traffic easier, while the more relaxed steering geometry produces calmer, less twitchy steering than the agile and direct Del Mar.

Sustainability: Silicone Seat, Ocean Nylon, Hemp Biocomposite—the First LiveWire With Green Materials

The S2 Mulholland is the first motorcycle in LiveWire’s range to use sustainable materials at major rider-contact and bodywork points. The seat is made from silicone biomaterial instead of leather or vinyl, making it both vegan and intended as a more durable alternative to conventional synthetic leather. In Lunar White, the fenders are made from CAP hemp biocomposite and use an unpainted white finish, avoiding conventional paint. Body panels and internal cable carriers use ocean nylon made from globally recovered fishing nets and processed as HYLON® OZEAN raw material.

These material choices are substantive rather than purely symbolic. Ocean nylon repurposes plastic waste recovered from marine environments, CAP hemp is a plant-based composite material, and the silicone seat covering is designed for durability. Lunar White is therefore the version with the strongest sustainability emphasis. The other two finishes—Liquid Black/Red and Liquid Black/Black—use conventional paint.

Geometry, Suspension and Tires: More Relaxed Than the Del Mar, Not Softer

The Mulholland chassis differs from the Del Mar and Alpinista in two important ways. First, the steering-head angle is 61 degrees rather than the Del Mar’s 66 degrees. The more relaxed geometry increases steering inertia and straight-line stability while producing the calmer turn-in expected of a cruiser. Second, rear suspension travel is only 100 mm rather than the 120 mm offered by Del Mar and Alpinista. The Showa USD fork provides 135 mm of travel and is fully adjustable for compression, rebound, and preload. The suspension units offer useful adjustment for setup and rider weight.

Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart IV tires are fitted in 120/70 ZR19 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear sizes. They are sport-touring tires with a broad operating range rather than the Del Mar’s flat-track-oriented DT-1 rubber. The 180-section rear gives the Mulholland visual substance and is more practical for European road conditions than the Del Mar’s narrower tire. Lean angles of 55 degrees left and 50 degrees right are the highest figures in the S2 family. Despite its cruiser positioning, the Mulholland offers very good cornering clearance.

Charging and Range: 194 km in the City, 115 km at 88 km/h—the Best in the S2 Family

According to LiveWire’s official FAQ, the S2 Mulholland delivers the highest city-range figure in the S2 family: 194 km, compared with 181 km for the Del Mar and 193 km for the Alpinista. Combined range is 144 km, while constant 88 km/h highway-style operation yields 115 km. Level 1 charging from a household outlet takes 9.1 hours from zero to 100 percent. Level 2 AC charging takes around 78 minutes from 20 to 80 percent. As with all S2 models, CCS2 DC fast charging is not available.

Recall Note: Certain Production Batches Affected by Possible Power Loss

LiveWire has recalled certain production batches of the S2 Mulholland and S2 Del Mar because of a possible sudden loss of power, potentially including complete motor shutdown. Owners have been asked to have affected motorcycles inspected by authorized workshops. Prospective buyers should ask the dealer to confirm the status of the specific motorcycle before purchase. At the source’s editorial deadline, it had not been conclusively confirmed whether MY2026 deliveries were affected.

Verdict

The S2 Mulholland is the most material-innovative model in the S2 family, and the 1000PS Top Award 2025 suggests that the concept also works dynamically. As a cruiser, it is the most relaxed S2. As a performance cruiser, it remains more active and road-focused than a traditional combustion cruiser. EUR 12,290 for ocean nylon, hemp composite, a silicone seat, Showa suspension, Brembo brakes, and 263 Nm makes a convincing package at this price point.

Quick Check

+ MY2026 price EUR 12,290: down EUR 7,137, or 37 percent, from the February 2025 launch price.

+ 1000PS Top Award 2025: named best electric motorcycle of the year.

+ Performance-cruiser concept: 61-degree steering-head angle, upright seating, 6-inch riser, bar-end mirrors, electric-Sportster silhouette.

+ 55-degree left / 50-degree right lean angle: highest values in the S2 family; cruiser styling without traditional cruiser cornering limitations.

+ Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart IV: sport-touring rubber better suited to European roads than the Del Mar DT-1.

+ Sustainable materials: silicone-biomaterial seat; Lunar White CAP hemp-biocomposite fenders; ocean-nylon body panels made from recycled fishing nets.

+ 84 hp, 263 Nm from zero rpm; 0–100 km/h in 3.3 seconds; low-maintenance belt drive.

+ Highest city range in the S2 family: 194 km, versus Del Mar 181 and Alpinista 193.

+ C-ABS, C-TCS, and DSCS drag-torque slip control standard.

+ Fully adjustable Showa USD fork; monoshock adjustable for preload and rebound.

+ 805 mm seat height: lowest in the S2 family—55 mm lower than Del Mar and 5 mm lower than Alpinista.

+ Three colors: Liquid Black/Red, Liquid Black/Black, Lunar White/Gray.

+ Optional passenger seat; five-year high-voltage battery warranty.

+ OTA updates; 4-inch round TFT; LiveWire app; Bluetooth; reverse.

 

– No DC fast charging or CCS2: Level 2 AC still takes around 78 minutes to reach 80 percent away from home.

– 100 mm rear suspension travel: less than Del Mar and Alpinista at 120 mm; reaches its limits sooner on poor roads.

– Passenger seat optional only: single-seat configuration as standard.

– Recall affecting certain batches: possible power loss or motor shutdown; confirm current status with dealer.

– No DC charging despite the broader-use ambitions of the cruiser concept.

– Brand uncertainty: low sales volume and service through the Harley-Davidson dealer network.

– Major depreciation since February 2025, down 37 percent, makes used-value forecasting difficult.

 

Technical Specifications: LiveWire S2 Mulholland (2026)

Platform: Arrow, S2: structural battery architecture; battery acts as a load-bearing element between steering head and swingarm pivot; no conventional frame

Motor: Permanent-magnet synchronous motor; low-maintenance belt drive

Power: 84 hp / 63 kW

Torque: 263 Nm, immediately from zero rpm

Acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 3.3 seconds

Top Speed: 158 km/h

Battery: 10.5 kWh lithium-ion; 21700 cylindrical cells; structural Arrow architecture

Level 1 Charging: 230 V AC: 0–100 percent in approx. 9.1 hours

Level 2 Charging: AC charging station: 20–80 percent in approx. 78 minutes

DC Charging: Not available; no CCS2

Range: City: 194 km; combined: 144 km; constant 88 km/h highway: 115 km

Front Suspension: Fully adjustable Showa USD fork; 135 mm travel; 61-degree steering-head angle

Rear Suspension: Showa monoshock; adjustable preload and rebound; 100 mm travel, versus 120 mm on Del Mar and Alpinista

Wheels: 19-inch front / 17-inch rear; Del Mar 19/19, Alpinista 17/17

Tires: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart IV; 120/70 ZR19 front; 180/55 ZR17 rear

Lean Angle: 55 degrees left / 50 degrees right, highest in S2 family

Brakes: Radial Brembo four-piston front; Brembo rear; C-ABS + C-TCS + DSCS standard

Ergonomics: 6-inch riser; handlebar higher and closer to rider; bar-end mirrors; upright cruiser riding position

Seat Height: 805 mm, lowest in S2 family

Weight: 196 kg

Sustainability: Seat: silicone biomaterial; Lunar White fenders: CAP hemp biocomposite; body panels: HYLON® OZEAN ocean nylon made from recycled fishing nets

Colors: Liquid Black/Red; Liquid Black/Black; Lunar White/Gray with unpainted hemp finish

Display / Connectivity: 4-inch round TFT; LiveWire app; Bluetooth; OTA updates; reverse

Passenger Seat: Optional

Warranty: 2 years motorcycle; 5 years high-voltage battery with unlimited mileage

Recall: Certain batches: possible power loss / motor shutdown; confirm status with dealer

Award: 1000PS Top Award 2025: best electric motorcycle of the year

S2 Comparison: Mulholland EUR 12,290, 19/17, 805 mm, 100 mm rear travel | Del Mar EUR 12,290, 19/19, 838 mm | Alpinista EUR 13,280, 17/17, 810 mm

German Price: EUR 12,290 MY2026; launch February 2025: EUR 19,427, down 37 percent