43.5 hp / 32 kW
Power
60 Nm
Torque
107 kg
Weight
120 km/h
Top Speed
The 2027 LiveWire Dust Hightail is the electric dirt bike LiveWire added to its line-up by acquiring Dust Moto. Based on earlier figures it produces around 32 kW (43.5 hp), weighs roughly 107 kg and reaches up to 120 km/h with a removable 4.4 kWh battery. Market launch is planned for 2027.
Model Details
| Markets Available | USA, Europe (planned) |
| Lifecycle | new |
Model Info
| Vehicle Type | electric |
| Target Audience | Off-road and enduro riders, riders switching to electric dirt bikes, trail riders who value quiet operation |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | Electric motor, single-speed, chain drive, removable 4.4 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Cylinders | 0 |
| Power | 43.5 hp |
| Power (kW) | 32 kW |
| Torque | 60 Nm |
| Fuel System | Electric |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | Direct drive (single-speed), no gearbox |
| Final Drive | Chain |
Performance
| Top Speed | 120 km/h |
| Power-to-Weight | 0.4 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Aluminium frame |
| Front Fork | USD telescopic fork, adjustable |
| Front Travel | 260 mm |
| Rear Shock | Monoshock, adjustable, aluminium swingarm |
| Rear Travel | 285 mm |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 1 |
| ABS | No |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 900 mm |
| Wet Weight | 107 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 0 L |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tire | 100/100-18 |
| Front Wheel | 21-inch aluminium spoked wheel |
| Rear Wheel | 18-inch aluminium spoked wheel |
| Spoke Wheels | Yes |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Cruise Control | No |
Price & Availability
| Market Launch | 2,027 |
| A2 Compatible | No |
| Market Note | Preliminary data: all technical figures are from the Dust Moto Hightail before its acquisition by LiveWire (May 2026). LiveWire plans to publish official target figures on 2 November 2026, with production specs and prices in Q1 2027. Off-road-only motorcycle; European road homologation not yet confirmed. 4.4 kWh removable battery, charging time approx. 4 hours. |
| Confirmed On | 2026-10-20 |
| Confirmation Source | LiveWire Group, EICMA announcement October 2026 (near-production version); technical data still from previous owner Dust Moto |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Low weight, instant torque from standstill, removable battery, adjustable long-travel suspension, 21/18-inch enduro tyres, backed by the LiveWire and Harley-Davidson dealer network
Weaknesses
- Short range of approx. 65 km, charging time around 4 hours, production specs and price of the LiveWire version still open, European road homologation unclear