The S2 Alpinista borrows its bodywork from the Del Mar and its headlight from the S2 Mulholland. LiveWire, the electric-motorcycle company founded by Harley-Davidson, has released details about the third bike in its S2 platform. The S2 Alpinista joins the S2 Del Mar and S2 Mulholland, with the LiveWire One remaining at the top end of the lineup. LiveWire describes the Alpinista as the brand’s first sport standard, as it’s equipped with 17-inch wheels and tires rather than the pair of 19-inchers on the flat-track-inspired Del Mar or the 19/17 combo on the cruisery Mulholland. With an MSRP of $15,999, the Alpinista slots in $250 cheaper than the Del Mar and $500 less than the Mulholland.  From this angle, the Alpinista looks nearly identical to the Del Mar but with 17-inch wheels and tires. LiveWire says the Alpinista is designed for personalization, practicality, and performance by combining the urban agility of a supermoto with the do-it-all nature of a standard motorbike. Its 17-inch wheels (shod with Dunlop Roadsmart IV tires) will make the Alpinista a bit more agile and also reduces the seat height by 1.1 inches compared to the Del Mar, at 31.2 inches. Key specs include a 24.5-degree rake with 3.6 inches of trail, along with a 56.8-inch wheelbase. It scales in at 434 lb whether or not its “tank” is full. A sprint from 0 to 60 mph can be made in just 3.0 seconds thanks to the instant 84 hp on tap, with a top speed governed to 99 mph. LiveWire claims the Alpinista can exploit a 52-degree lean angle on the left side before scraping pegs, while the right side is limited to 44.2 degrees. In addition to Glacier Silver, the Alpinista is available in Asphalt Black. Equipped with a 10.5-kWh battery pack, the Alpinista is claimed to have a city range of up to 120 miles and 71 miles on the highway. Like its S2 siblings, the Alpinista uses standard Level 1 and Level 2 charging capabilities, but not high-speed Level 3 DCFC charging. Taking the battery from 20-80% requires 78 minutes on a Level 2 charger or 5.9 hours on a regular 120-volt household current. The Alpinista is equipped with a 6-axis IMU from Bosch that provides lean-sensitive antilock braking and cornering-enhanced traction-control systems. Four preset ride modes and two custom modes allow riders to select the responses most suitable to their needs, from noobs to experts. The new LiveWire Alpinista differentiates itself from its S2 siblings by using a pair of 17-inch wheels. Bumps are damped by Showa suspension components, with a fully adjustable 43mm inverted fork and a linkage-equipped shock that’s adjustable for preload and rebound damping. Suspension travel is 4.7 inches at both ends. The front brake uses a Brembo M4.32 4-piston monoblock caliper biting on a 300mm disc. The Alpinista can be fitted with a host of factory accessories, including a sport seat, windscreen, soft and hard bags, luggage racks, and cosmetic enhancements. The S2 Alpinista is now available in your choice of Glacier Silver or Asphalt Black. Customers can purchase it at LiveWire retail partner locations or configure their preferred colors and accessories online and be connected directly to the nearest retail partner. Locate the LiveWire dealer nearest you here. For more details about the S2 Alpinista, check out the LiveWire website. Check out more new bikes in Rider‘s 2025 Motorcycle Buyers Guide  The post 2025 LiveWire S2 Alpinista Preview appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Chris Peterman has been named Moto Morini’s VP of sales and dealer development. Moto Morini has named Chris Peterman as the new VP of sales and dealer development. Peterman brings nearly 30 years of experience in the motorcycle industry and intends to expand Moto Morini’s U.S. dealer network. The Calibro 700 is Moto Morini’s cruiser model, available with an MSRP of $5,999. Moto Morini was founded in 1937 and has its European headquarters in Milan, Italy. The company’s U.S. headquarters are in Irvine, California. The brand currently offers eight models for the U.S. market, including the X-Cape adventure bikes, the STR nakeds, the SCR scramblers, and the Calibro cruisers. The Moto Morini X-Cape 650 seen here is the Italian brand’s adventure model. Also available is the X-Cape SE, which is the fully accessorized version. Chris Peterman has experience in the industry that includes management positions with Yamaha and CFMOTO, as well as serving as a general manager for a dealership. “I believe Moto Morini is well positioned for major expansion in the US market,” said Peterman. “Moto Morini is an iconic Italian brand that offers a tremendous line of high-quality motorcycles and accessories. The tradition of the brand combined with the great Italian design, performance, and high quality makes Moto Morini a stand-out brand. I look forward to growing the family of Moto Morini dealers.” “We are excited to have Chris Peterman on the Moto Morini team,” said Chris McGee, COO of Moto Morini. “Chris has a great deal of experience connecting with dealers to help strengthen their businesses. Chris will continue the Moto Morini mission of industry-leading dealer support and cultivating long-lasting partnerships.” To learn more about the history of Moto Morini, including its inception as a family business in 1937 in Bologna, see our story “Moto Morini: A History of Motorcycling’s Best-Kept Secret.” Find more information, locate your local Moto Morini dealer, and see the full lineup at the Moto Morini website. See all of Rider’s Moto Morini reviews here The post Chris Peterman Named as Moto Morini’s VP of Sales and Dealer Development appeared first on Rider Magazine.