Key Points
- Dust Moto, a startup company, has launched a new electric dirtbike called Dust_Model 1.
- The Founders50 program offers 50% off the MSRP of $10,000.
- Founders50 members are heavily involved in the design and production process of their bikes.
- Dust Moto expects to complete the bikes by May 2025.
- The bike is designed to emulate the riding experience of a 250cc motocross bike.
- It is even lighter than a traditional 250cc bike.
- The company targets the bike towards motocross athletes and hardcore riders looking to embrace the electric age.
- The founders have extensive backgrounds in the mobility and technology sector.
Dust Moto
Dust Moto, a burgeoning electric motorcycle startup in the USA, has initiated an innovative crowdfunding campaign centred around their groundbreaking off-road electric dirtbike, the Dust_Model 1. This campaign, known as the Founders50 program, engages customers directly in the bike’s design and production, with a 20-month timeline for completion.
Electric motorcycle Startup
At the core of the Founders50 program lies an enticing proposition: the first 50 units of the Dust_Model 1 come with a remarkable 50% discount from the standard $10,000 MSRP. Dust Moto employs a transparent “building in public” (BIP) strategy, granting customers insight into fund allocation and an opportunity for active involvement throughout the 20-month production period.
Company’s founders – Colin Godby, Jarett Volkoff, and Neil Tierney – boast extensive backgrounds in mobility and technology, boasting prior engagements with industry giants like Ubco, Belkin, Hydro Flask, Specialized, and Audi.
Mobility
The Dust_Model 1, hailed as the ultimate middleweight e-Moto, seeks to emulate the exhilarating experience of a 250cc motocross bike. The bike’s primary audience comprises motocross athletes and avid riders eager to embrace the electric evolution. Notably, the Dust_Model 1 amalgamates classic dirtbike design and components with cutting-edge technology, resulting in a remarkable 15% weight reduction compared to its traditional 250cc motocross counterparts.
Electric Age
Active participation of brand supporters is a hallmark of Dust Moto’s approach. Monthly video calls provide backers with regular updates on bike progress. Upon delivery, these bikes will feature distinctive F50 design elements setting them apart from future standard models. Backers commit $250 USD monthly over 20 months, totalling $5,000 – an impressive 50% less than the projected $10,000 USD SRP. The completion target for these exceptional bikes is May 2025.
