Harley-Davidson Plans Electric Motorcycle R&D Facility in Silicon Valley

The complex will serve as a satellite of the product development site near its native Milwaukee.

The Associated Press
Sep 6, 2018
In this photo provided by Harley-Davidson, riders introduce Project LiveWire — the first electric Harley-Davidson motorcycle — as they cross the Manhattan Bridge in New York, Monday, June 23, 2014.
In this photo provided by Harley-Davidson, riders introduce Project LiveWire — the first electric Harley-Davidson motorcycle — as they cross the Manhattan Bridge in New York, Monday, June 23, 2014.
Harley-Davidson, Associated Press

Harley-Davidson Inc. says it plans to build a research and development facility in Silicon Valley to develop its electric motorcycles.

The Milwaukee motorcycle manufacturer said Wednesday the facility will serve as a satellite of the product development site in Wauwatosa.

Harley announced in July that it would launch a line of electric bikes as part of its growth plan. It plans to hire about 25 people with electrical, mechanical and software engineering skills for the Silicon Valley site.

Harley's first electric motorcycle, LiveWire, is expected to be released next year.

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