Harley-Davidson gives first look at new electric motorcycle

(Fox News) - U.S. motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson unveiled its forthcoming electric motorcycle this week, at the EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan.

Called the LiveWire, it features an all-electric motor, a low center of gravity, 17-inch wheels and "twist and go" technology, which requires no clutch or gear shifting to drive.

The LiveWire model is due in 2019, while the company plans to release "a full portfolio" of electric motorcycles by 2022 as it aims to be "the world leader in the electrification of motorcycles."

Harley-Davidson is searching for new ways to attract riders as motorcycle sales at the company fell during its most recent fiscal quarter, a trend it expects to continue. U.S. sales dropped more than 13 percent year over year, while international sales rose 2.6 percent.

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