Livewire acquires dust moto electric dirt bike company

LiveWire has acquired Dust Moto Company, an off-road electric motorcycle firm that has not yet reached series production. The move marks LiveWire's entry into the dirt bike segment. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

LiveWire, the electric motorcycle maker backed by Harley-Davidson, completed the acquisition to advance Dust Moto's electric dirt bike platform. The company said it will leverage its engineering, manufacturing scale, and global sales network to speed development and market entry. Dust Moto is based in Oregon.

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2026 Ducati DesertX second-generation adventure bike in action on a desert trail, showcasing lighter engine and new chassis for off-road performance.
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Ducati unveils second-generation 2026 DesertX: lighter engine, new chassis for superior off-road performance

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Ducati has revealed the second-generation 2026 DesertX adventure motorcycle, five years after the 2021 production debut, incorporating rally feedback to boost off-road capabilities with a lighter 890cc V2 engine, aluminum monocoque chassis, enhanced ergonomics, and advanced electronics. Priced at US$16,995, it arrives in the US in June 2026, Europe in April, and India in Q4.

Florida-based Life EV has completed a court-approved acquisition of e-bike company Rad Power Bikes, which filed for bankruptcy in December. The new owner plans to build bikes in the US and honor existing warranties. This move follows safety issues that plagued the brand.

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Damon Motorcycles' website came back online on April 27, following a shutdown last week that sparked rumors of the company's collapse. The outage fueled intense debate among fans and critics in the motorcycle community. The revival eases immediate concerns but highlights ongoing challenges for the electric motorcycle startup.

Lime, the electric scooter and bicycle rental company, has filed for an initial public offering. The filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission occurred on Friday.

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Indian startup Ultraviolette Automotive has unveiled the X-47 Crossover electric adventure motorcycle with a Battery Flex Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, developed with Ecofy. This reduces the chassis price to Rs 1.49 lakh ex-showroom (from Rs 2.49 lakh), with subscriptions from Rs 2,499 per month, making premium electric mobility more accessible versus ICE rivals.

Adventure Rider magazine has published its Deals of the Week, offering discounts on various riding equipment. The selections include jackets, a helmet, gloves, and a tailbag from brands like Merlin, Dainese, and Aerostich. These promotions aim to help riders save on protective and functional gear.

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Adventure Rider has listed discounts on various motorcycle gear items. The deals include helmets, saddlebags, boots, tailbags and tires from brands like HJC, KEMIMOTO and TCX. Prices start under $200 for several items.

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