LiveWire (NYSE: LVWR), a leader in the electric two-wheel industry, today announced a new partnership with Richard Rawlings and Gas Monkey Garage to create a one-of-one custom S4 Honcho™ Trail motorcycle. The project marks the second collaboration between LiveWire and Gas Monkey Garage, following the highly successful custom S2 Alpinista build unveiled at the 2026 Mama Tried Motorcycle Show.

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The LiveWire S4 Honcho™ Street (left) and S4 Honcho™ Trail (right). LiveWire's first mini-moto platform features swappable dual batteries, purpose-built street and off-road variants, and starting MSRPs of $5,499 and $4,999, respectively.

The LiveWire S4 Honcho™ Street (left) and S4 Honcho™ Trail (right). LiveWire’s first mini-moto platform features swappable dual batteries, purpose-built street and off-road variants, and starting MSRPs of $5,499 and $4,999, respectively.

The custom S4 Honcho™ Trail build will make its public debut at the 2027 Mama Tried Motorcycle Show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after lining up for the inaugural S4 Honcho™ Class at Flat Out Friday on February 19th, 2027, a new race category created specifically for LiveWire’s upcoming mini-moto platform.

Developed in partnership with Flat Out Friday and Mama Tried, the class will feature a mix of motorcycle industry personalities, builders, creators, and enthusiasts all competing aboard LiveWire S4 Honcho™ motorcycles. Confirmed participants include the crew at Gas Monkey Garage, Jeff G. Holt of V-Twin Visionary, and members of the founding teams behind Mama Tried and Flat Out Friday, with additional riders to be announced. Rawlings’ custom-built S4 Honcho™ Trail will serve as one of the marquee machines on the starting grid, bringing the project from his garage directly to the racetrack.

The collaboration begins this week during the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, where Richard Rawlings officially takes delivery of a S4 Honcho™ Trail to kick off the customization project designed to push the boundaries of electric motorcycle culture, design, and performance.

To celebrate the launch of the collaboration, LiveWire and Gas Monkey Garage will host the S4 Honcho™ Party at Gas Monkey Garage Bar & Grill in Sturgis on August 9, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Rally attendees will get an exclusive first look at the S4 Honcho™ platform and enjoy complimentary refreshments and giveaways. The event is open to the public. Additional details and RSVP information are available at LVWR.co/sturgisrsvp.

“Richard and the entire Gas Monkey Garage team brought incredible creativity, craftsmanship, and enthusiasm to our first collaboration,” said Jon Bekefy, Head of Commercial at LiveWire. “The response from riders and custom builders exceeded our expectations. Bringing Gas Monkey back to build an S4 Honcho™ Trail was an easy decision, and we’re excited to see what they create for Mama Tried and Flat Out Friday.”

Known globally through his massively popular Gas Monkey Garage YouTube channel, Rawlings has built a reputation for transforming vehicles into cultural icons. This latest project extends that legacy into the growing world of electric motorcycles.

“Working with LiveWire on the S2 Alpinista was a very cool challenge and experience,” said Richard Rawlings, Founder of Gas Monkey Garage. “Now we’re taking it a step further with the S4 Honcho Trail. It’s a totally different canvas, and we’ve got some wild ideas.”

S4 Honcho™ Race Class at Flat Out Friday 2027

More than a celebrity exhibition, the S4 Honcho Race Class will be open to any LiveWire S4 Honcho™ owner who wants to join the action, creating a new entry point into one of motorcycling’s most entertaining and accessible racing events.

S4 Honcho™

The S4 Honcho™ Street and Trail are LiveWire’s first entry into the mini-moto category. Both Bikes feature dual removeable and swappable batteries, reverse function, multiple ride modes, 12-inch wheels, and purpose-built Street and Trail variants tailored to different riding environments. Weighing approximately 250 pounds including batteries and capable of speeds up to 59 mph, the S4 Honcho™ platform delivers agile performance, flexible charging options, and everyday practicality. The S4 Honcho™ Trail is available with a starting MSRP of $4,999*, while the S4 Honcho™ Street has a starting MSRP of $5,499*.

With S4 Honcho™ production underway, and delivery to dealers scheduled to begin in August, LiveWire continues to innovate in the two-wheel electric category.

Learn more about S4 Honcho™ at: LVWR.co/s4honcho

Continuing a Successful Partnership

The new collaboration builds on the momentum generated by Gas Monkey’s custom LiveWire S2 Alpinista project, which attracted significant attention at Mama Tried 2026 and helped demonstrate the growing role of electric motorcycles within custom motorcycle culture.

By partnering with influential builders and creators like Gas Monkey Garage, LiveWire continues to explore new ways to connect electric motorcycling with the craftsmanship, creativity, and individuality that have always defined motorcycle culture.

About LiveWire

LiveWire has a dedicated focus on the electric motorcycle sector. LiveWire’s majority stockholder is Harley-Davidson, Inc. LiveWire comes from the lineage of Harley-Davidson and is capitalizing on more than a decade of learnings in the EV space. LiveWire is committed to developing the technology of the future and investing in the capabilities needed to lead the transformation of motorcycling.

About Richard Rawlings and Gas Monkey Garage

Richard Rawlings, owner and founder of Gas Monkey Garage, is the star of the international hit series Fast N’ Loud and Garage Rehab. Since founding Gas Monkey Garage in 2004, Rawlings has become one of the most recognized personalities in automotive culture, building custom vehicles, setting records, producing television content, and growing a global brand with millions of followers across digital platforms.

Through the Gas Monkey Garage YouTube channel and social media network, Rawlings continues to reach millions of enthusiasts with automotive projects, road trip adventures, and behind-the-scenes content showcasing the latest builds from the Gas Monkey team.

About Mama Tired Motorcycle Show and Flat Out Friday

Mama Tried Motorcycle Show and Flat Out Friday are premier motorcycle culture events held annually in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Together, they celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, racing heritage, and community that define motorcycling. Mama Tried showcases some of the world’s most inspiring custom motorcycles and builders, while Flat Out Friday delivers action-packed indoor flat track racing featuring professionals, amateurs, and motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country. The events have become a must-attend destination for riders, builders, racers, and fans who share a passion for motorcycles and the culture surrounding them.

*Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP excludes tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges (including freight, handling, and processing), surcharges (attributable to raw materials costs in the product supply chain), retailer-added accessories, and additional retailer charges, if any. LiveWire charges retailers for destination charges (including freight, handling, and processing) and may make a profit on those charges. LiveWire reimburses retailers for performing manufacturer-specified pre-delivery inspection and setup tasks. Retailer prices may vary.

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