2024 LiveWire S2 Mulholland – First Look

That means you have the same nominal 10.5 kWh high-voltage battery, and claimed performance figures of 84 hp and 194 lb-ft. The Mulholland claims a top speed of 99 mph, or 4 mph slower than the Del Mar’s claimed velocity, and its 0-60 time is also 0.3 seconds slower at a claimed 3.3 seconds. The Mulholland does benefit from a bit better range, claiming a range of 91 miles in combined highway and city riding at 55 mph, compared to the Del Mar which claims a 86-mile combined range. Part of that is due to the Mulholland’s claimed 432 pound wet weight, which is four pounds lighter than the Del Mar, and the switch to a 17-inch rear wheel.

The charging system is the same as the S2 Del Mar, with Level 1 and Level 2 charging. LiveWire claims a charge time of 142 minutes to go from 0 to 100%, and 78 minutes to go from 20% to 80% with Level 2 charging.

While some people were hoping for a larger battery or the addition of DC fast charging like the LiveWire One, neither should have been reasonable expectations at this point in LiveWire’s development. It makes better business sense to introduce a second, or maybe even a third model with the same components to grow the brand before diversifying, otherwise you’d just be killing interest in the still relatively new Del Mar, which is still 33% of your product line.

Visually, the S2MH draws elements from the LiveWire One, including a similar circular headlight and front turn indicators. The underslung bar-end mirrors and the silhouette give the Mulholland more of a cruiser-like profile compared to the more flat track-inspired Del Mar. The Mulholland has less bodywork than the Del Mar, exposing more of the front headstock. LiveWire points out how the brake lines and wiring harness are more prominently visible, “creating a stronger connection between the human interface of the rider and motorcycle.”

Speaking of the bodywork, LiveWire says the S2 Mulholland makes use of sustainable and eco-friendly materials. The front and rear fenders are made of a hemp-based bio-composite material, while the radiator shrouds and wiring caddies are made of recycled discarded ocean fishing nets. The one-piece seat is also made of petroleum-free recyclable silicone instead of vinyl or leather.

The Mulholland offers a more upright rider triangle than the Del Mar, thanks to the six-inch handlebar riser which puts the grips higher and further back. The Mulholland’s seat height is also lower, at 31.75 inches unladen (30.25 inches laden with a 180-pound rider), compared to 32.2 inches/30.9 inches for the Del Mar.

At 29° and 5.5 inches, the Mulholland has a larger rake angle and longer trail than the Del Mar’s 24° and 3.6 inches. The wheelbase is also slightly longer at 57.8 inches vs 57.2 inches.

While the Del Mar had 19 inch wheels front and back, the Mulholland uses a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear combo, with a different 20-spoke cast aluminum design. Dunlop supplies its Roadsmart IV tires, with a 120/70 ZR 19 up front and a 180 55 ZR 17 at the rear.

The brakes are identical, with a single Brembo M4.32 floating monoblock four-piston caliper up front and a PF34 single-piston caliper at the rear. Cornering ABS comes standard, along with drag-torque slip control and cornering traction control

The front wheel is matched with a fully-adjustable 43 mm inverted fork while the rear uses a free piston monoshock with progressive linkage and adjustable preload and rebound. Suspension travel is 5.3 inches up front and 3.9 inches at the back.

The 2024 LiveWire S2 Mulholland is available now at North American dealers in Liquid Black with a black or red seat. A second Lunar White color with a gray seat will arrive soon. LiveWire plans to introduce the S2 Mulholland to other markets for 2025.