The eMoto Show
The ECR eMoto Show is a podcast dedicated to electric dirt bikes and the eMoto industry.
The eMoto Show
Dust Moto Hightail Update: Colin Godby on Production, Development, and What’s Next
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In Episode 5 of The eMoto Show, we sit down with Colin Godby, founder and CEO of Dust Moto, to talk about the development of the Dust Moto Hightail electric dirt bike and where the company is in the final stretch before production.
We discuss Dust’s decision to publicly show the entire development process, what actually goes into building a motorcycle from scratch, and why product development timelines can take years even when the industry moves quickly.
Colin also breaks down the Hightail’s alpha, beta, and gamma development phases, current production status, and Dust’s plan for final assembly in Bend, Oregon. We talk about the company’s supply chain strategy, sourcing components from Taiwan, and the realities of trying to build an American electric motorcycle brand.
The conversation also covers performance targets for the Hightail, including its 42+ horsepower at the wheel, 4.4 kWh battery, high-output power cells, and where the bike fits between lightweight eMoto platforms and full-size motocross machines.
If you’re following the evolution of midsize electric dirt bikes, startup motorcycle brands, or how companies are approaching the rapidly changing eMoto market heading into 2026, this episode offers an inside look at what Dust Moto is building and what’s coming next.