The American company Dust Moto has unveiled a new Hightail electric motorcycle designed for off-roading. The model weighs only 100 kg and is equipped with a 42-horsepower electric motor with 660 Nm of torque per wheel. In terms of power-to-weight ratio, the novelty surpasses many competitors.
The Dust Moto Hightail is a 220-pound all-electric dual sport that punches above its weight. It offers a simplified ride experience in a compact size with a swappable 4.4-kWh battery pack. And it could be yours for just $100 up front!
Electric motorcycles. You either love them or you hate them. But you can’t ignore them. At least not this one. The Hightail is an interesting electric that comes from a relatively unknown American brand called Dust Moto.
Founded in 2023, Dust Moto aspires to the goal of making dirt biking more thrilling, accessible, and eco-friendly than it’s ever been. For the Hightail, the company collaborated with Bloom, an EV manufacturing company located in Detroit. This partnership helps solidify Dust Moto’s commitment to being made in America, while ensuring domestic manufacturing, assembly, delivery, and servicing.
The Hightail is equipped with a replaceable 4.4 kWh battery. The maximum speed of the motorcycle is 120 kilometers per hour, and the range on a full charge is about 56 kilometers at a constant speed of 40 kilometers per hour.
The bike gets a removable 4.4-kWh battery, which means you won’t have to worry about constant recharging if you’re away from a charging station. Dust Moto states that it’s good for approximately 35 miles (56 km) or two hours of “hard” riding.
That number is stated alongside a 25-mph (40-km/h) cruise speed. So, expect that range to drop if you plan on hitting its 75-mph (120-km/h) top speed. If you were to charge the bike, it would take you four hours to go from 0 to 100%.
The e-moto has a 55.1-inch (1,400-mm) wheelbase, which is around 2 inches shorter than your usual 250cc dual-sports. It’s constructed on a lightweight aluminum frame and equipped with a tuned precision suspension for optimal response and handling.
In case you were wondering, the Hightail’s quiet electric drivetrain produces a mere 55 dB, which is about the volume of a normal conversation between two people. Safe to say, it won’t trouble your neighbors when you crank it up at night.
In times when motocross tracks have been shutting their doors every passing month owing to the noise of gas dirt bikes, options like the Hightail are a pleasant solution. Dust Moto’s founder and CEO, Colin Godby, emphasizes this very fact. “Suddenly, backyard tracks, urban areas, and natural sites with noise restrictions became accessible to riders that weren’t available with gas-powered bikes,” he says.
The motorcycle uses a lightweight aluminum frame and a tuned suspension that provides high maneuverability and handling on difficult tracks. The Hightail has a wheelbase of 55.1 inches, which is 2 inches shorter than conventional motorcycles with a 250-cc engine.
Hightail Designed and Built for Fun
Founded in 2023, Dust Moto has developed the Hightail in partnership with Bloom, a Detroit-based manufacturing platform focused on electric vehicles. The collaboration is intended to bring Dust Moto’s vision to fruition within the U.S., supporting domestic craftsmanship and production.
The partnership gives Dust unprecedented access to new capacities for domestic manufacturing, assembly, delivery, and servicing in Michigan, cementing Dust Moto’s commitment to be designed and built in America.
The Hightail delivers features designed for performance and longevity equipped with a swappable 4.4 kWh battery, 42 horsepower, and 660 Nm of torque, offering riders up to two hours of continuous riding, or appx 35 miles ridden hard on a single charge.
The bike’s light weight (<100kg) and compact design (2 in shorter wheelbase/less seat height than an average 250cc bike) increases maneuverability, creating a unique power to weight ratio that’s nimble, responsive, and has been described as “telepathic” to rider inputs. With a 55dB quiet (about the volume of a typical conversation voice) custom electric drivetrain, more riding locations become possible while the bike’s maintenance schedule is radically simplified. Overall, Dust Moto envisions a riding experience that is far more immersive with the rider’s surroundings, enabling a stronger connection with the bike and other riders, aiming to create the ultimate fun machine.
The cost of the electric motorcycle is $ 10,950. If all goes according to plan, Dust Moto will arrange the first deliveries at the end of 2025.
About Dust Moto
Dust Moto is an American electric mobility company with a mission to become the #1 American moto brand, globally. Proudly designed and made in the U.S., Dust Moto is pioneering a new era for dirt biking by fusing the powersports industry with cutting-edge mobility technology. The company’s electric bikes deliver high-performance at an accessible price point, fostering a closer connection between rider, machine, and environment. Dust Moto aims to connect more people to dirt biking than ever before. Learn more at dustmoto.com.
