LiveWire S2 Alpinista Review: Insane Torque, Big Discount… But Serious Problems?

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The 2025 LiveWire S2 Alpinista promises huge torque, sharp handling, premium components, and a massive 39% discount — but does it finally fix the biggest issue electric bikes face? In this video, we break down real-world performance, range, charging time, build quality, riding modes, and whether the Alpinista can truly compete with petrol rivals like the MT-07 and Hornet 750.

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00:00livewire s2 alpinista casual 4000 character review video ready script the 2025 on livewire s2

00:09alpinista is basically the newest evolution of the s2 electric platform and honestly

00:14it finally feels like livewire is getting closer to building an electric bike that's actually fun

00:19sporty and practical well almost first big change this is the first s2 bike to get 17 inch wheels

00:28which instantly transforms how it rides add six riding modes two of them customizable plus a full

00:36electronic safety package controlled by a six axis imu and suddenly the alpinista isn't just another

00:42quirky ev it's a proper sporty all-rounder that can even be turned into a mini sports tour if you add

00:50the optional screen luggage racks and panniers livewire is also offering a crazy 39 discount

00:58right now dropping the price from 17 390 pounds to 10 599 pounds and yeah a discount that big on a

01:09brand new model does raise eyebrows electric bikes still struggle to win over traditional riders

01:15and this price cut makes that pretty obvious but let's get into the riding experience the alpinista

01:22uses the same liquid cooled motor as the delmar and mulholland but with sharper handling better grip

01:29and slightly less weight in the city or on short rides this bike is an absolute riot you twist the

01:36throttle and boom instant torque livewire claims 0 to 60 miles per hour in three seconds and with 196 pounds

01:44ft of torque it definitely feels believable the chassis feels incredibly solid thanks to the battery acting as a

01:51rigid monocac combined with dunlop roads mart 4 tires adjustable show a suspension and a brembo braking setup

02:00the bike feels properly planted

02:02the riding position pushes you forward

02:05giving loads of confidence in corners and in sport mode

02:08the alpinista genuinely feels like a light

02:12flickable street bike but then the biggest issue shows up

02:15range livewire claims 120 miles in the city just 71 miles on a roads real world if you use sport mode or

02:25ride aggressively the battery drops fast after 15 minutes of hard riding the bike starts reducing power

02:32to save the remaining charge which is honestly pretty frustrating charging isn't great either 20 to 80 percent

02:40approximately 80 minutes on fast charge almost six hours on slow charge for a bike market it is a sporty tour

02:48that's a problem quality wise though the alpinista feels premium the components are excellent the display

02:55is clean and you get cornering abs traction control cruise control and phone connectivity with navigation

03:02and voice commands accessories like touring screens and hard luggage make it even more versatile

03:08but pricing tells the real story

03:11even with great acceleration and premium parts

03:14pound one seven k was too much for a mid-size electric bike with limited range

03:19the massive discount proves livewire knows the challenge it's facing

03:23there are pcp deals through certain dealerships

03:26making it more affordable month to month

03:30but compared to petrol alternatives like the yamaha mt07 or honda hornet 750

03:35the alpinista still struggles to justify itself for long distance riders

03:40so what's the final verdict the livewire s2 alpinista is super fun super torquey and surprisingly

03:48capable in corners for city use or short blasts on twisty roads it's awesome but as a true sports

03:55tourer its range and charging times hold it back if livewire can fix those two things they'll have a serious

04:02contender for now it's a blast to ride but only if you stay close to home

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