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On Sunday, 13th July, at 4.15 am, I quietly pushed the Honda CBR650R press bike out of the garage, trying not to wake the neighbours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 1\/2 hours later, I arrived at Goodwood FoS. The doors opened at 7 am, and I needed to be signed on and ready to ride a LiveWire at 8.30 am. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I met David from the PR company Motocom, one of the nicest and most professional people in the business, and we wandered down to the drivers’ club to get me signed on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With sign on completed, we sat down for a chat and a spot of breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The drivers’ club is a surreal experience. Think of it as a VIP area at a festival. A scattering of tables adorns the lawn, with coffee and food vendors around the perimeter. To access the area, you need to be a competitor or a member of the Goodwood Road Racing Club (GRRC). While we sat there, in the shade, under a canopy, enjoying a latte, Nigel Mansell and Emerson Fittipaldi wandered by, no big deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Goodwood FoS hill climb is held in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House. The Festival of Speed is motorsport’s ultimate summer garden party, an intoxicating celebration of the world’s most glamorous sport. It\u2019s a glorious and hallowed 1.16-mile stretch of Lord March\u2019s driveway. 9 corners, lined with hay bales and sun-bathed spectators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before I knew it, It was time to head over to the Livewire stand to get ready. This is the first time I\u2019ve swung a leg over a Livewire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My bike was the Del Mar, an electric street tracker with peak power of 84 hp (63 kW), 163 Nm of torque, 0-60 in 3 seconds, and a top speed of 103 mph. The Del Mar has 19\u201d wheels, street tracker style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suspension is by Showa, with fully adjustable 43 mm inverted 1×1 cartridge forks at the front, and Showa free piston monoshock with progressive linkage, adjustable preload & rebound damping at the rear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brakes are Brembo M4.32 front monoblock 4-piston caliper at the front, with a single disc, and Brembo PF34 rear 1-piston floating caliper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the brief ride I had, it felt great, very stable and neutral. With the 19\u201d wheels, it didn\u2019t turn like a sports bike, you don\u2019t have as much weight over the front as you would on a sports bike, but it was very stable in a corner, and I felt like I could push on confidently. With a seat height of just 802 mm, wide bars and a comfortable seat, and weighing only 197 kg, it was a piece of cake to ride. You jump on and feel immediately comfortable. It\u2019s a blast to ride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bike has a 10.5 kWh battery, with a charging time of 78 minutes, 20-80% on a level 2 charger, or with a level 1 charger, 2.7 hrs for the same 20-80%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Range varies from: \u2018city range\u2019 of 113 miles to \u2018drive cycle\u2019 range of 69 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Livewire also had their S2 Alpinista there. It shares the same platform as the Del Mar, but with 17\u201d wheels, a lower seat height and a slightly different rider triangle, with a more forward riding position, thanks to bars positioned lower and further forward. The 17\u201d wheels mean you can fit sticky rubber too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Livewire team are so cool and super chilled. After my run, I got to hang out with them in the drivers’ club. Niels Kleinlooh is the Livewire marketing manager for Europe and is a great guy. He\u2019s relaxed and achingly cool. As well as Livewire, Niels has worked for Harley-Davidson and Ducati, so he has a serious pedigree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaun Guardado is Suicide Machine Company<\/a> (SMCO), in Long Beach, California, with his brother, Aaron. Amongst other things, they are custom bike builders who have been working with Livewire to create some cool custom bikes. Their tag line is: Fast, Loud, Deathproof. Shaun and his brother are hell bent on milking every last ounce out of life, enjoying it to the max and making the most of their brief time on this earth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I even got to ride up the hill with the ridiculously cool Shaun from SMCO, who brought his own custom Livewire S2 Alpinista, with 3D printed \u2018tank\u2019 panels, carbon wheels and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goodwood FoS is a unique experience; it is a dynamic, inclusive, and visually stunning celebration of everything automotive, seamlessly blending history with cutting-edge technology, all within a uniquely accessible and charming setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was certainly a day to remember. Hopefully, I\u2019ll get a chance to get some miles on the S2 Alpinista for a future review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Del Mar Specification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charging – <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Level two charging – 230V. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

20\u201380% 78 Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0\u2013100% 142 Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Level one charging – 230V household outlet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20\u201380% 6 Hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0\u2013100% 8.4 Hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charger Cord Included<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electronics – <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cornering Enhanced Antilock Braking System (C-ABS), Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS), Rider Modes: Sport, Road, Range, Rain, Custom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seat height, laden – 749 mm (29.5 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tires, front – 130\/80 19 67H<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tires, rear – 140\/80 B19 71H<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tire type – Dunlop\u00ae DT-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight in running order – 197 kg (436 lb)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Range – <\/p>\n\n\n\n

City range – 113 mi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combined range [55mph] – 86 mi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highway range [55mph sustained] – 70 mi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drive cycle range – 69 MILES<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance – <\/p>\n\n\n\n

0-6 – 03 seconds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top speed – 103 mph<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric motor torque – 263 Nm (194 lb-ft)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horsepower – 84 hp \/ 63 kW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horsepower – continuous – 40 hp \/ 30 kW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting at \u00a317,590<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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