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Dust Moto has launched its second crowdfunding campaign as part of its transparent “ build in public ” approach , opening up 100 subscription spots through its “ First100 ” program . The First100 program offers 100 bikes at 15 percent off the purchase price , with payments spread over 15 months with no interest .
The monthly subscription model aligns incentives for the customer and company , ensuring risk is minimized , perks are delivered and each First100 participant receives a production motorcycle . Dust Moto claims it is the first powersports company to offer its customers access to the development process , a rare opportunity to help build an American dirt bike and brand from scratch .
ALPHA _ 1 PROTOTYPE Six months after successfully closing its initial Angel investment and Founders50 programs , Dust Moto has a fully functioning Alpha _ 1 Prototype . The company found success by involving members of its Founders50 program during the initial design and development process , with their feedback helping further propel the brand to its validated Alpha _ 1 prototype in only six months .
“ The mid-sized Model _ 1 corners like a 125 and pulls like a 250 ,” says Colin Godby ,
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founder of Dust Moto . “ Initial rider feedback has validated the concept , and through our ongoing development program , Dust continues to refine its concept into a category-defining electric dirt bike .”
MID-SIZE Dust is targeting the mid-size category by building a bike that highlights the benefits of electric , minimizes the drawbacks and maximizes fun with distinctive size , weight and powertrain characteristics . “ This bike is not designed to replace the full-size gas-powered dirt bike in your garage ,” Godby says . “ Instead , it ’ s a less intimidating , more userfriendly mid-sized dirt bike that opens up new opportunities for riders to spend more time riding moto , be it backyard tracks , freeride zones or singletrack .”
The electric dirt bike is designed to deliver a thrilling experience for pro-level riders while appealing to less experienced riders and crossover athletes from MTB , snow and water sports .
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MODEL _ 1 TARGET SPECS Bike Size – Mid-size ( 95 % wheelbase of a full-size bike , and 95 % stand over .) Wheel Sizes – Full-size dirt bike wheel spec ( 21� Front , 18� / 19� Rear ) |
Dust Moto ’ s First100 program offers 100 bikes at 15 percent off the purchase price , with payments spread over 15 months with no interest . |
Suspension – 260mm front , 275mm rear with custom kinematics
Brakes – 260mm front brake disc ,
220mm rear disc Peak Power – 26kW +/ 35hp Battery – 3.5kWh swappable Torque – 500Nm Speed – 60 + mph Weight – 91kg ( Target 200 pounds ) MSRP – $ 10,950
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FIRST100 PROGRAM Riders who sign up for one of the First100 program spots receive a dirt bike at a discounted rate and gain access to Dust ’ s monthly member meetings , newsletters and behind-the-scenes updates . Once the final production runs , First100 members receive bike delivery from the first batch of bikes , including exclusive custom touches . |