It’s now easier than ever to get your motorcycle license on an electric bike
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LiveWire’s smallest electric motorcycle is about to take on a new role, and it could prove to be one of the most important ones yet. The LiveWire S4 Honcho Street has now met the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s (MSF) criteria for use in rider training programs, opening the door for new riders to learn the ropes – and potentially earn their motorcycle endorsement – without first learning how to operate a clutch and gearbox on a gas-powered motorcycle.
The move could be particularly significant for the growing number of riders arriving at motorcycling through e-bikes and other electric two-wheelers.
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