LiveWire Releases 2023 S2 Del Mar Specifications

LiveWire has released the final specifications for the S2 Del Mar, as the brand’s second electric motorcycle gets closer to launch. LiveWire actually announced the Del Mar last May, with all 100 available pre-order Launch Edition models scooped up in 18 minutes, despite having only preliminary specifications announced. In some areas, such as the claimed range, the final specs exceed the initial targets, but in others (such as the weight) fell a bit short.

The Del Mar was originally supposed to launch this spring, but as Harley-Davidson announced in its Q4 report in February, the launch has been pushed back to the second half of the year. We’re now a couple of weeks into the second half, and while we still don’t know the official launch date, we now know full technical details about the Del Mar.

Powered by LiveWire’s S2 Arrow architecture, the Del Mar claims a peak output of 84 hp, up from the initial estimate of 80 hp. The torque output was not previously announced, but LiveWire now officially claims a peak of 194 lb-ft. By comparison, the LiveWire One claims an output of 100 hp, but just 84 lb-ft. LiveWire also claims a 0-60 mph time of 3 seconds for both the Del Mar and the LW1.

While power output is higher than anticipated, the Del Mar’s official curb weight of 436 pounds comes in just a bit higher than the announced target weight of 430 pounds. That still puts the Del Mar as being significantly lighter than the LW1 which claims 562 pounds.

Some of that weight difference is due to a lower capacity battery. The LiveWire One’s Rechargeable Energy Storage System (what the company calls its battery) is rated at 15.4 kWh while the S2 Del Mar has a nominal capacity of 10.4 kWh. LiveWire claims the Del Mar has a range of 113 miles of city riding, which is higher than the initial target of 100 miles, but lower than the LiveWire One’s claimed 146-mile city range. For highway riding, LiveWire claims the Del Mar gets 70 miles at a sustained speed of 55 mph, and 86 miles if you’re keeping a speed of 70 mph.

Unlike the LiveWire One, the Del Mar does not use DC Fast Charging, relying instead on Level 2 and Level 1 charging. LiveWire claims the Del Mar can go from a 0-100% charge in 8.4 hours on a Level 1 (i.e. standard 110v outlet) charger and from 20-80% in 6 hours. With a Level 2 charger, LiveWire claims a 0-100% time of 142 minutes and 20-80% in 78 minutes.

The Del Mar uses a modular cast aluminum frame and cast aluminum swingarm. Up front, the Del Mar is equipped with a fully adjustable Showa 43 mm inverted cartridge fork, while the rear is equipped with a Showa Free Piston monoshock with progressive linkage and adjustable preload and rebound damping. Suspension travel is 4.73 inches front and back.

A circular 4.0-inch TFT display is the centerpiece of the infotainment center, with phone connectivity via Bluetooth. The S2 Del Mar is also equipped to receive over-the-air updates (OTA). At launch, OTA functionality will include software updates, mobile phone app pairing, event detection, horn and light control via app, and a tire pressure monitoring system via app. The app will also offer navigation and weather information, roadside assistance, a digital copy of the owner’s manual and maintenance schedule, plus a mobile wallet to store license and insurance.

The 2023 LiveWire S2 Del Mar will be available in Nimbus Gray, Nightfall Blue, or Asphalt Black, with an MSRP of $15,499.