Dust Moto has introduced the all-electric Hightail — punching above its weight class with 42 horsepower and 660 newton-meters of torque in a svelte sub-100-kilogram package. The dirt bike delivers a radically simplified user experience, compact chassis, swappable 4.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack and whisper-quiet drivetrain delivering peak riding enjoyment for more riders across more terrains.
“Teaching people to ride an electric dirt bike is easier; they pick it up more quickly, and without the noise, a lot more riding opportunities become available,” said Colin Godby, founder and CEO of Dust Moto. “But the benefits of electric aren’t only for new riders. Suddenly, backyard tracks, urban areas and natural sites with noise restrictions become accessible to riders that weren’t available with gas-powered bikes. The unrivaled agility and lack of maintenance means more time spent with a smile plastered across your face. We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel here — just amplify the experience for more people via the benefits of electric.”
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-kilowatt-hour battery, 42 horsepower and 660 newton-meters of torque, offering riders up to two hours of continuous riding, or approximately 35 miles ridden hard on a single charge. The bike’s light weight ( under 100 kilograms) and compact design (2-inch 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 55-decibel 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.
Pricing and Availability
In keeping with the company’s commitment to transparency, Dust Moto has taken an unconventional “build in public” approach, allowing backers and followers to view the design and engineering process firsthand. This model has cultivated a community of passionate riders who are engaged not only in the end product but in the development journey itself.
The Hightail (known previously as Model_1) is priced at $10,950 USD and is now available for pre-order in the U.S. with a $100 refundable deposit, with initial deliveries set for late 2025. For more information on the Hightail and Dust Moto’s mission to introduce sustainable options to the power sports industry, visit dustmoto.com.
