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Can-Am rolls first electric motorcycle off assembly line

Can-Am last produced a two-wheeled motorcycle in 1987 , and now , after nearly 40 years , it re-enters the market with two all-electric models : the Origin dual-sport and the Pulse roadster . The first production bike – a 2025 Can-Am Origin # 0001 – recently rolled off the assembly line at the company ’ s plant in Querétaro , Mexico .
“ The first Can-Am electric motorcycle coming off the assembly line is a huge milestone for BRP as we position ourselves to be a global leader in the electric motorcycle industry ,” says Sandy Scullion , president of powersports and marine . “ In addition to the incredible riding experience the Can-Am Pulse and Origin offers , one of our core advantages
is our extensive global dealer network that will be selling and servicing Can-Am motorcycles . We can ’ t wait to start getting these bikes in the hands of riders all over the world .”
In September , Rider Magazine had a chance to ride the Origin and Pulse , which are built on a shared platform that uses an 11−kW Rotax E-Power motor with an 8.9−kWh battery , producing a claimed 47 hp and 53 lb-ft of torque ( roughly equivalent to a 700cc internal-combustion bike ).
“ Today , we are celebrating the first Can- Am electric motorcycles coming off the assembly line ,” says Josee Perreault , chief marketing officer . “ Today marks the day we reclaim our two-wheel heritage . Can-Am
The first Can-Am electric motorcycle to roll off the assembly line was a 2025 Can-Am Origin dualsport . Photo courtesy of BRP Inc .
In September , Rider Magazine had a chance to ride the
Origin and Pulse , which are built on a shared platform that uses an 11-kW Rotax E-Power motor with an 8.9-kWh battery , producing a claimed 47 hp and 53 lb-ft of torque
motorcycles are officially here !”
Denys Lapointe , chief design officer , comments on the first Origin . “ We ’ ve put years of product design , development and engineering into them to optimize the riding and ownership experience ,” he says . “ They ’ re contemporary and technologically advanced and designed to be simple and fun to ride regardless of your experience .”
The 2025 Can-Am Origin will be in dealerships in January , and the 2025 Can-Am Pulse will follow in March .

Dust Moto unveils Hightail electric dirt bike

Dust Moto has introduced the all-electric Hightail with 42hp and 660Nm of torque in a svelte sub-100kg ( 220 lbs .) package . Photo courtesy of Dust Moto
Dust Moto has introduced the all-electric Hightail – punching above its weight class with 42 hp and 660Nm of torque in a svelte sub−100 kg ( 220 lbs .) package . The dirt bike offers a simplified user experience , compact chassis , swappable 4.4kWh battery pack , and whisper-quiet drivetrain . The company also says pre-orders are now fully refundable , with a $ 100 deposit .
“ 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 ,” claims 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 became 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 DESIGN 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 is designed for performance and longevity and is equipped with a swappable 4.4 kWh battery , 42 horsepower , and 660 Nm of torque , offering riders up to two hours of continuous riding or approximately 35 miles ridden hard on a single charge .
The bike ’ s lightweight (< 100kg ) and compact design ( 2 inch shorter wheelbase / less seat height than an average 250cc bike ) increases maneuverability , creating a unique power-toweight ratio that ’ s nimble , responsive and has been described as “ telepathic ” to rider inputs . With a 55dB 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 Dust Moto has taken an unconventional “ build in public ” approach , allowing backers and followers to view the design and engineering process firsthand . We spoke with the CEO in a Power Hour podcast earlier this year , and
he says that they plan to build a dealer network sometime in the future after the initial model gets off the ground .
The Hightail ( known previously as Model _ 1 ) is priced at $ 10,950 and is available for pre-order in the United States with a $ 100 refundable deposit , with initial deliveries set for late 2025 . For more information , visit dustmoto . com .