S4 Honcho™ Begins U.S. Dealer Deliveries as LiveWire Names Nationwide Giveaway Winner

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 21, 2026--

LiveWire (NYSE: LVWR), a leader in the electric two-wheel industry, today announced the arrival of the first production S4 Honcho™ Trail motorcycles in the United States, marking the beginning of the company’s first mini-moto platform rollout across its U.S. dealer network.

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“The arrival of the first S4 Honcho Trail motorcycles in the U.S. is an exciting moment for LiveWire and our dealer network,” said Jon Bekefy, Head of Commercial at LiveWire. “The response to Honcho has reinforced what we believed from the beginning — there is a real appetite for a motorcycle that makes riding approachable, versatile and, most importantly, fun for riders of all backgrounds and skill levels. Now we’re delivering Honcho and making good on that promise.”

LiveWire also announced Jme Thomas of Washington as the winner of its nationwide S4 Honcho giveaway, which received more than 30,000 entries. Thomas was given the choice between the S4 Honcho Street and Trail models and selected the Trail, which she received at LiveWire Bellevue, located within Eastside Harley-Davidson.

“I entered the giveaway because Honcho looked like such a fun way to ride, but I never expected to actually win,” said Thomas. “I chose the Trail because I love being outdoors, and I’m excited to have a whole new way to explore.”

S4 Honcho combines approachable performance, compact dimensions and versatile capability in a new mini-moto platform designed to make riding accessible and fun for a broad range of customers.

Additional S4 Honcho Trail shipments will continue arriving at U.S. dealerships as inventory builds, with S4 Honcho Street following soon. The Honcho rollout will also expand internationally this fall, with the platform set to arrive in select European markets.

Customers interested in S4 Honcho are encouraged to contact their local LiveWire dealer for availability and upcoming deliveries.

For more information about the S4 Honcho lineup or to locate a dealer, visit LiveWire.com.

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.

 

LiveWire S4 Honcho™ Trail pictured off-road in the Pacific Northwest.

LiveWire S4 Honcho™ Trail pictured off-road in the Pacific Northwest.

Jme Thomas of Washington, winner of LiveWire’s nationwide S4 Honcho giveaway, with her new S4 Honcho™ Trail at LiveWire Bellevue.

LiveWire S4 Honcho™ Trail pictured off-road in the Pacific Northwest.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.

The crash happened near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, approximately 450 miles (725 kilometers) west of Anchorage, Alaska.

“This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve,” U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan Command, the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and Eleventh Air Force, said in a statement.

The radar site is managed by the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center. It’s part of a network of remote radar sites that tracks aircraft operating in Alaska’s airspace and along its borders, the statement from Alaskan Command said.

The statement did not provide details on the specific work the individuals were doing. It referred to the plane involved as a “civilian-contracted aircraft.”

Davis described those on board as “dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment. Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends and teammates during this devastating time. We are profoundly grateful for the swift and tireless response of our search and recovery professionals.”

Clint Johnson, the National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska region chief, said earlier Thursday evening that two pilots and six passengers were on board.

The plane, a Cessna 441, had taken off from the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and was headed to Cape Newenham, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. The crash happened about 12:15 p.m. Thursday west of Cape Newenham.

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska posted online that the flight was operated by Security Aviation, an airplane charter company based in Anchorage.

An email was sent to the company Friday morning seeking comment.

“I join Alaskans in offering condolences as we learn of the plane crash in Cape Newenham,” Murkowski posted Thursday night. “I’ve traveled extensively with Security Aviation throughout Alaska, and have met many of their experienced pilots. I appreciate the U.S. Coast Guard, NTSB, Alaska State Troopers, and the Rescue Coordination Center for responding to the site. Alaska is praying for those on board, their loved ones, and the team at Security Aviation.”

FILE - The National Transportation Safety Board logo and signage are seen at a news conference at NTSB headquarters in Washington, Dec. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)