DUST Moto Hightail: Full Spec Sheet
- Buck City Biker
- May 21
- 2 min read
Updated: May 22
The Hightail is a lightweight American-made electric dirt bike designed for simplicity, agility, and pure riding fun.
Built around a compact chassis and swappable high-discharge battery platform, the Hightail combines motocross-inspired geometry with a clutchless electric drivetrain. Dust Moto’s focus here is all about low weight, low maintenance, and delivering a mid-power, flickable riding experience.
Dust Moto was acquired by LiveWire in May 2026.
Check out our review of the Hightail here.
For more spec sheets, visit Spec Talk.
Powertrain
Peak Power | 32 kW (42 hp) |
Motor Torque | 60 Nm |
Wheel Torque | 660 Nm |
Gear Reduction | 11:1 overall reduction |
Motor & Gearbox | Proprietary motorsport-grade motor-gearbox with internal 3.4:1 reduction |
Final Drive | Chain drive |
Clutch | None |
Gears | Single-speed |
Max Motor Speed | 12,000 rpm |
Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity | 4.4 kWh |
Battery Type | Swappable lithium-ion battery |
Battery Voltage | 80V nominal |
Max Battery Discharge | 700A |
Charging Time (0-100%) | Approximately 4 hours |
Battery Swap Capability | Yes |
Water Resistance | IP67-rated battery pack |
Battery Longevity | 600+ discharge cycles retaining 80% capacity |
Performance
Top Speed | 75 mph (120 km/h) |
Range | Approximately 40 miles at 25 mph cruise |
Hard Riding Range | Approximately 35 miles |
Continuous Riding Time | Up to 2 hours |
Weight | 235 lb (106.5 kg) |
Noise Output | Approximately 55 dB |
Chassis & Suspension
Wheelbase | 1400 mm (55.1 in) |
Seat Height | 900 mm (35.4 in) |
Peg Height | 420 mm (16.5 in) |
Rake | 26 degrees |
Front Suspension | 43 mm closed cartridge fork |
Front Suspension Travel | 260 mm |
Rear Suspension Travel | 285 mm |
Front Wheel | 21-inch |
Rear Wheel | 18-inch |
Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
Rear Tyre | 100/100-18 |
Brakes
Front Brake | 4-piston floating calliper with 260 mm rotor |
Rear Brake | Floating calliper with 220 mm rotor |
Electronics & Rider Features
Ride Modes | Customisable ride modes |
Operation | Twist-and-go |
Regenerative Braking | Adjustable via ride mode settings |
Pricing & Availability
Starting Price | $10,950 USD |
Pre-Order Deposit | $100 refundable deposit |
Where to buy | USA only, wider distribution expected Q4 2026 |
The BCB Take
Dust Moto isn’t trying to build a full-size electric motocross race weapon. The Hightail is aimed squarely at riders who want something lighter, simpler, and more playful than a Stark Varg. At 235 lb with 42 hp and a swappable battery pack, it hits a really interesting middleweight sweet spot between lightweight e-moto and full-size MX bike.
Ride safe, folks.
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