2025 LiveWire S2 Alpinista – First Look
The S2AP isn’t a game-changer, but it does provide another option
LiveWire officially introduced its latest model, the Alpinista, adding it to its S2 range alongside the Del Mar street tracker and Mulholland cruiser. LiveWire describes the S2 Alpinista as a “sport standard,” combining elements of the S2DM and S2MH and equipping it with 17-inch wheels.
Visually, the Alpinista incorporates the Del Mar’s bodywork, with the Mulholland’s headlight unit. The handlebar and underslung bar-end mirrors look similar to the Mulholland, but the grips are positioned lower and further forward on the Alpinista for a more aggressive riding posture.
This parts bin approach to bike design might be a bit disappointing for some people, but it makes sense in this point of LiveWire’s business path, expanding its product offerings without requiring too much added expense.
The 17-inch wheels are really what differentiates the Alpinista from its siblings and provide exponentially greater tire choice for owners due to the conventional wheel size, along with what we anticipate will be more street-bike-oriented handling characteristics. By comparison, the Del Mar makes use of 19-inch wheels reflecting its flat track heritage while the Mulholland offers a 19-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel. LiveWire says the Alpinista is capable of a 52.1-degree lean to the left and 44.2° to the right. The choice in wheel sizes also reduces the seat height to 31.2 inches, compared to 32.7 inches on the Del Mar and 31.8 inches on the Mulholland. The Alpinista comes standard with Dunlop Roadsmart IV tires.
The suspension system is similar to the Del Mar, with a fully-adjustable Showa 43mm inverted cartridge fork up front and a Showa Free Piston progressively-linked shock with adjustable preload and rebound damping. Suspension travel is 4.73 inches on either end.
Brembo supplies a M4.32 monoblock four-piston front caliper and PF34 single-piston rear caliper.
Sharing the S2 Arrow architecture with the Del Mar and Mulholland, the Apinista offers similar performance figures, claiming 84 hp and 194 lb-ft. LiveWire claims a top speed of 99 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 3.0 seconds.
A six-axis IMU unlocks lean-sensitive anti-lock braking and traction control systems. The Alpinista offers four preset ride modes, Sport, Road, Range, and Rain, plus two user customizable modes. Each mode affects the bike’s throttle response, power delivery, regen, ABS and traction control settings.
The Alpinista is equipped with a 10.5 kWh battery pack, with LiveWire claiming a range of 120 miles in the city and 71 miles on the highway. Like the other S2 models, the Alpinista supports Level 1 and Level 2 charging; you’d have to wait for a whole platform update if you want Level 3 charging. LiveWire claims the battery can be charged from 20-80% in 5.9 hours on a Level 1 charger and in 78 minutes with a Level 2 charger.
Other features include a four-inch round TFT display, USB-C port, phone connectivity, over-the-air updates and full LED lighting.
The 2025 LiveWire S2 Alpinista is available now in North America and Europe with a choice of Glacier Silver or Asphalt Black. U.S. pricing starts at $15,999. That positions it $250 less expensive than the Del Mar and $500 less than the Mulholland.
2025 LiveWire S2 Alpinista | |
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Motor | LiveWire S2 Arrow |
Horsepower | 84 hp (claimed) |
Torque | 194 lb-ft. (claimed) |
Maximum Speed | 99 mph (claimed) |
Battery Capacity | 10.5kWh nominal |
Claimed Range | 120 miles city 70 miles highway 86 miles combined |
Charging | Level 1 and Level 2 charging |
Charge Time 20-80% | Level 1: 5.9 hours Level 2: 78 minutes |
Final Drive | Belt |
Frame | Integrated modular cast aluminum, two-piece cast subframe |
Front Suspension | Showa 43mm inverted fork, fully adjustable; 4.7 in. travel |
Rear Suspension | Showa free-piston monoshock w/ progressive linkage, rebound and preload adjustable; 4.7 in. travel |
Front Brake | Brembo M4.32 floating Monoblock 4-piston caliper, floating disc w/ ABS |
Rear Brake | 1-piston Brembo PF34 fixed caliper, fixed disc w/ ABS |
Front Wheel | 17x3.5 0-spoke cast aluminum, black |
Rear Wheel | 17x5.5 0-spoke cast aluminum, black |
Front Tire | 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Roadsmart IV |
Rear Tire | 180/55ZR-17 Dunlop Roadsmart IV |
Rake / Trail | 24.5°/ 3.6 inches |
Wheelbase | 56.8 inches |
Ground Clearance | 6.5 inches |
Seat Height | 31.2 inches |
Curb Weight | 434 pounds (claimed) |
2025 LiveWire S2 Alpinista First Look Gallery
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Pics of dudes in the parking lot out in the middle of nowhere, after some spirited riding, look like they are waiting for a tow truck after believing "71 mile" range estimate.😁
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