Coming back after a longer hiatus and still having the K&A videos on my mind. Now this is a game changer! Didn´t know your background in dirt bikes, but you should - if I am allowed to say - definitely mix this in. E dirt bikes are becoming more and more popular and it´s fun watching you riding them in such a way.
I echo this sentiment. I am a mountain biker getting back into dirt bikes as well, but I just can’t deal with the sound. The electric dirt bike makes sense as a complimentary sport to mountain biking for skills building. Not a lot of content on people making this bridge. I would love to see more of this developing market!
So awesome to see you testing out the Dust Moto! I signed up for the crowdfunding campaign and will to be one of the 'early adopters' for this e-moto, so I'm always excited to see more footage of riders having a blast on the prototypes!
I haven't watched this channel in a long time and only clicked because of the e-moto. I remember seeing tons of comments asking for April to ride her dirt bike and we finally get to see it.
@@AprilRideMTB That's awesome, I appreciated you letting them talk about their product and the questions you asked. I hope you do more reviews of electric motorcycles in the future.
I am a reservation holder of one of these and looking forward to what they come with next year. In the mean time I am looking at Artic Leopard's version of this which is just out now. Price wise a quality e-moto is up there with the higher end gas bikes so they need to produce. Just would be so nice not to ever mess with gas and oil or air filters again.
Looks great, I was thinking Noraly Schoenmaker (Itchy Boots) is your same height and rides a H CRF 350. I don't think she would jump as you enjoy the excitement. Thank you for your video!
Looks like a really great bike. I would speak to the manufactures when I say I would like to see this called something other than an E bike. People are buying these type bikes and putting them on bike trails and giving ebikers that are riding class one etc. a bad reputation. It’s going to hit all of us. Looks quite a lot like this would be a comparable bike to a 125 two-stroke, so I would love to have one. I would also love to tell everybody look how cool my eCycle is. BTW, April, great job on riding it
@@brentcollins9727 of course it is. But when everyone including manufactures call this an E bike. People take them and put them on streets saying they’re just riding an E bike. They put them on bike trails and say it’s just an e bike. This gives those of us that are riding class ebikes a bad reputation. It also means regulations will come down faster on those of us that are riding class ebikes. That is my only beef. Yes I think most people do consider this an electric motorcycle. But when people start talking about them as being ebikes, it muddies the water.
They do advertise them as an electric moto. People tend to just call them e-bikes, because it is technically true. But I one hundred percent agree that there is a problem with people understanding what a class one vs unclassified bike is as well as riding unclassified bikes where they shouldn’t! That’s why I started with the difference right away.
Thank you! There are different models of Surron, but the dust moto compared to the lite Surron Kyle had before is definitely worth a greater cost for what I’m looking for. It just depends on what each person wants 😊
Awesome vid! *casually doesn’t mention she’s a former pro MX racer* 😂 😂 😂 when you’re in Bellingham, you could really teach me a thing or two about riding tracks! I’d be happy to help you get over some rocks and logs… Oh wait that would be a Moto video not a mountain bike video 😂
Haha didn’t feel a need to mention that. I don’t know if I’ll be able to get my dirt bike up there :/ I use to do off road racing too, so I have gone over many logs and rocks. I am a bit rusty though for sure.
I hope Dust survives. The popularity of SurRon is amazing considering their tiny size. A 35hp adult size bike is an awesome combination. I think the size and weight of this bike makes it approachable and easy to throw into a van for quick play sessions but without having kids toy power.
I know it's tough not always having a 2nd camera person around for those 3rd person shots - have you tried one of those drones that will follow you around? Great content as usual, April!
Thank you, I do have a drone. I am learning with each video about how I can film by myself now. It’s really not easy and there is a lot to think about, plan and execute!
I loved this Video I figured you would eventually do somthing on E moto. This Seams like the perfect size I want to try one.. only thing close is a modded ultra bee or the new Talaria Dragon. But it is dam awesome to see an American brand stepping up..
@@AprilRideMTB Yes I would Love to watch them Videos!! surron has 3 models light bee Ultra bee and storm bee the Ultra is a Mid size the storm is full size.. Talaria Just Came out with a New Model Called the Dragon, that is another mid size similar to the Ultra bee but more Power stock.. I Own a Little Talaria sting mx3 Similar to the surron Light bee. a weee small and underpowered still fun Iv been thinking of upgrading Battery and the ESC to triple the power lol would be fun Af that small of a Bike with 30+ hp.. however at 5' 11" think the dust would be a good fit or the Dragon or Ultra. I want Nimble and Light but the sting and light bee just tinny and the suspension is a weak point for a 200lbs man Jumping lol anyhow fun Times I Enjoy this Content alongside the mtb stuff.. ps I take my Talaria on OHV and Trails that allow Dirt bikes not mtb trails.. I would love to Try a pit bike track looks fun..
You mentioned the brake hands would be "your biggest challenge today" I wonder if you ever considered swapping the brakes on your mtb and why you haven't done it?
I actually did try it when I first started riding mtb, but I found that my dominant hand is my right hand and I’d prefer that to be my rear brake. But I think a lot of people that come from moto would prefer it the way dust moto is.
Haha that would be nice, but I think there is more to it than just sound. There is just something about a motor and everything it does. I did find though that since the intensity is high still on the dust moto, you just get in the zone and focus mainly on riding and pinning it!
It's funny, as someone who doesn't have a moto background the lack of engine noise is appealing to me - but I get why from the other perspective it would feel like something's missing. I've also heard that track owners and organizers are excited about e-motos because it means tracks and events won't have to worry about noise ordinances as much.
You're a beast on the moto! Did they explain why they did the brakes that way? Maybe I missed it. Seems like an unnecessary curveball to throw in there.
I had just been talking to some riding friends about various MTB channels we follow, and the topic briefly touched on couple / family channels and what happens after a break-up. Today I see an April video...and right below it a Yuka & BCPov break-up video. The universe is just weird and sadistic sometimes...
I will continue to post so, hopefully you won’t see it as just a coincidence and I hope you can be happy for me to pick myself up and continue holding my head high while Kyle pursues different dreams. I took a lot of time to grieve privately and I continue to deal with it, especially with people reminding me of it with continual comments. I hope you will eventually find it inspiring that life does go on hopefully for the best for everyone and treasure the videos we had made rather than seeing it as sadistic.
@@AprilRideMTB Hi April. I think it's awesome that you are moving forward. I feel that you misunderstood my comment. I was sharing an observation that occurred on my end through a series of events. I hope Eric & Yuka can also take the time needed to grieve the loss of their relationship, and then move forward as well as you have in whatever pursuit they choose.
What a weird world. Love this review and very interested in getting one… but it’s about $10k and immediately I think I could get a dirt bike for $8k, then I realize I bought an ebike for $12k. 😶 Back to being very interested in getting one.
April, dont rotate the filming. There are guys like me that has veritgo, and i thought my vertigo got triggered when the video all of a sudden started rotating 😂😂😂😂
Extra batteries are certainly not cheap, but the battery is hot-swappable. So that mostly addresses that issue, so long as you're not doing a 50-mile trail ride. Pop in the spare battery throw the other one on the charger, and head back out onto the track or into the woods.
The rattling is because the plastic is in the prototype phase where I believe it is 3D printed, so it’s really hard and not soft like it will be in production.
Good thoughts! They did just have an enduro guy test it in some of their latest instagram posts. If you’re on there and interested in following the testing and different riders suggestions, I suggest giving them a follow!
It's not going to be exactly the same, but you can still do it to a certain extent because 100% of the torque is immediately available when you twist the throttle. And with the left hand rear brake lever, you can use it to modulate power to the rear wheel.
Came here to say the same thing. And the fact that it's stayed as an e dirt bike in the opening line but listed as ebike in the click bait title and thumbnail is sad
Love the "Controlled Burn - Do Not Report" sign at the end. Perfect for when you take the bike for a burn!
Coming back after a longer hiatus and still having the K&A videos on my mind. Now this is a game changer! Didn´t know your background in dirt bikes, but you should - if I am allowed to say - definitely mix this in. E dirt bikes are becoming more and more popular and it´s fun watching you riding them in such a way.
Thank you, glad to hear that you liked this video! I felt it was a good opportunity to throw in a little bit of moto 😊
I echo this sentiment. I am a mountain biker getting back into dirt bikes as well, but I just can’t deal with the sound. The electric dirt bike makes sense as a complimentary sport to mountain biking for skills building. Not a lot of content on people making this bridge. I would love to see more of this developing market!
I've been riding everything two wheeled since the 90's as long as users respect trails use cases I'm all for mixing sports, you rip April🤘
So awesome to see you testing out the Dust Moto! I signed up for the crowdfunding campaign and will to be one of the 'early adopters' for this e-moto, so I'm always excited to see more footage of riders having a blast on the prototypes!
I haven't watched this channel in a long time and only clicked because of the e-moto. I remember seeing tons of comments asking for April to ride her dirt bike and we finally get to see it.
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it! I wish I could have shown my skills more, but maybe in another video 😊
As much as I love bikes, motor cycles have never been my thing. This, however, looks much more like something I would enjoy. That was amazing!
It definitely still got my adrenaline going and seems friendly for people new to dirt bikes!
Awesome bike , well done gang , look forward to seeing how production goes 🤙👏👏
Dang April, I didn't know you had that in you. You were tearing it up! Looks like a fun bike with a lot to offer.
Dirt bikes are my background 😊
@@AprilRideMTB That's awesome, I appreciated you letting them talk about their product and the questions you asked. I hope you do more reviews of electric motorcycles in the future.
Nice!!! I knew April had mx experience, was wondering if she was going to start including that content. She's definitely a bad ass on that bike.
Thanks! I thought this was a good test to sneak some moto in and see how it’s received.
Great video!! Can’t wait to get mine🙌🏻 I I haven’t seen the display lit up yet I love how big and easy to read it is. Bike is so dope!
Awesome you’re getting one!
@@AprilRideMTB yes mam!! Signed up with the Dust boys a couple months ago🙌🏻
So nice to hear from you guys! ❤❤ bike is sick. So much power!
Cool stuff! Approachable size motorcycles - thats what needed. Hope the price wont be too high
That was exhilarating, you could certainly hear your woooo's & shrieks over the sound of the bike!
Haha glad you enjoyed it!
April, you are now over the top. Looked like a great ride.
I am a reservation holder of one of these and looking forward to what they come with next year. In the mean time I am looking at Artic Leopard's version of this which is just out now. Price wise a quality e-moto is up there with the higher end gas bikes so they need to produce. Just would be so nice not to ever mess with gas and oil or air filters again.
Man that looked like it was a blast! Have you been riding dirt bikes a lot prior to this? Or mainly MTBs? Seemed like you were right at home, haha
Yes I’ve spent a lot of time on dirt bikes and use to race women’s pro
RAD!!!!
Getting steezy April on some of those jumps. So happy to see you out living the dream. Good on ya April.
Cheers.
Thank you!
Not exactly quiet, but we could actually hear your commentary during the ride, which I'm guessing on a traditional moto we couldn't. Neat.
You were killing it out there!
Thanks!
Looks great, I was thinking Noraly Schoenmaker (Itchy Boots) is your same height and rides a H CRF 350. I don't think she would jump as you enjoy the excitement. Thank you for your video!
They better hurry to get out to production..the Talaria Dragon will be released soon. Always good to see more choices in electric dirtbike
Looks like a really great bike. I would speak to the manufactures when I say I would like to see this called something other than an E bike. People are buying these type bikes and putting them on bike trails and giving ebikers that are riding class one etc. a bad reputation. It’s going to hit all of us. Looks quite a lot like this would be a comparable bike to a 125 two-stroke, so I would love to have one. I would also love to tell everybody look how cool my eCycle is. BTW, April, great job on riding it
It’s just semantics. Aren’t 125’s and 250’s called dirt bikes?
@@brentcollins9727 of course it is. But when everyone including manufactures call this an E bike. People take them and put them on streets saying they’re just riding an E bike. They put them on bike trails and say it’s just an e bike. This gives those of us that are riding class ebikes a bad reputation. It also means regulations will come down faster on those of us that are riding class ebikes. That is my only beef. Yes I think most people do consider this an electric motorcycle. But when people start talking about them as being ebikes, it muddies the water.
They do advertise them as an electric moto. People tend to just call them e-bikes, because it is technically true. But I one hundred percent agree that there is a problem with people understanding what a class one vs unclassified bike is as well as riding unclassified bikes where they shouldn’t! That’s why I started with the difference right away.
90% of people would call this an "e-moto"
E-Moto.
Seeing April pin it was awesome. Takes off like a rocket out of corners.
It’s so fast out of corners, instant power!
Great video as always, so much better than a SuRon but probably a lot more expensive as well, you did a nice job riding it as well.
Thank you! There are different models of Surron, but the dust moto compared to the lite Surron Kyle had before is definitely worth a greater cost for what I’m looking for. It just depends on what each person wants 😊
Hell yea these things look so fun, I cant imagine riding with mixed up brakes though 🤣. That would be so hard to get into my head
That looks awesome!!!!
Just shredding that berm!
Great video thanks so much for sharing !
Thanks for watching!
I watched you shred at the Lakewood National. More eMoto content please!!
I miss racing nationals so much!!! I hope I can incorporate more moto 😊
Think this is your lane April.
Cool bike and great riding.
Thank you!
Great riding, April!!!
Thank you!
I believe this will be the best e-moto bike available!
Great review and video
Thanks!
I love your vids, they are so awesome.
Thank you so much!
It was alot of fun April🤙🤙🤙
Thank you!
Amazing video April here
Thank you!
I’ve been wondering where you’ve been ❤
It’s hard to film and edit content, I’ve been pinned! I’ll do my best to get them out quicker 😊
@@AprilRideMTB I wasn’t complaining just missed your videos ❤️🇬🇧
If they're comparing costs then what is the life of the battery and how much does it cost to replace it?
Sorry I don’t have that answer!
@@AprilRideMTB I know it's just a prototype video looks like fun.
Awesome vid! *casually doesn’t mention she’s a former pro MX racer* 😂 😂 😂 when you’re in Bellingham, you could really teach me a thing or two about riding tracks! I’d be happy to help you get over some rocks and logs… Oh wait that would be a Moto video not a mountain bike video 😂
Haha didn’t feel a need to mention that.
I don’t know if I’ll be able to get my dirt bike up there :/
I use to do off road racing too, so I have gone over many logs and rocks. I am a bit rusty though for sure.
Big Brapppppp Enegery - I could get into trouble on something like that!
This is perfect for you!!!!
I hope Dust survives. The popularity of SurRon is amazing considering their tiny size. A 35hp adult size bike is an awesome combination. I think the size and weight of this bike makes it approachable and easy to throw into a van for quick play sessions but without having kids toy power.
That thing is friggen Kool!
Bike looks sweet ❤I want one
I know it's tough not always having a 2nd camera person around for those 3rd person shots - have you tried one of those drones that will follow you around? Great content as usual, April!
Thank you, I do have a drone. I am learning with each video about how I can film by myself now. It’s really not easy and there is a lot to think about, plan and execute!
@@AprilRideMTB It's a LOT of work all around - no doubt! But you are doing an amazing job with what you got and we all support you!
So sick!
Excellent 😎 I Need One With 70Hp 😎
I loved this Video I figured you would eventually do somthing on E moto. This Seams like the perfect size I want to try one.. only thing close is a modded ultra bee or the new Talaria Dragon. But it is dam awesome to see an American brand stepping up..
Yeah it would be fun to try more of them out!
@@AprilRideMTB Yes I would Love to watch them Videos!! surron has 3 models light bee Ultra bee and storm bee the Ultra is a Mid size the storm is full size.. Talaria Just Came out with a New Model Called the Dragon, that is another mid size similar to the Ultra bee but more Power stock.. I Own a Little Talaria sting mx3 Similar to the surron Light bee. a weee small and underpowered still fun Iv been thinking of upgrading Battery and the ESC to triple the power lol would be fun Af that small of a Bike with 30+ hp.. however at 5' 11" think the dust would be a good fit or the Dragon or Ultra. I want Nimble and Light but the sting and light bee just tinny and the suspension is a weak point for a 200lbs man Jumping lol anyhow fun Times I Enjoy this Content alongside the mtb stuff.. ps I take my Talaria on OHV and Trails that allow Dirt bikes not mtb trails.. I would love to Try a pit bike track looks fun..
Please offer a supermoto/road legal setup for the bikes!
You should be a Dust test rider ! Next time hit the log just like a big whoop 😊 Brraapp
Would love to!
That looks fun.
So fun!!!
An improved KTM Freeride EX-C?
Super rad!
You mentioned the brake hands would be "your biggest challenge today"
I wonder if you ever considered swapping the brakes on your mtb and why you haven't done it?
I actually did try it when I first started riding mtb, but I found that my dominant hand is my right hand and I’d prefer that to be my rear brake. But I think a lot of people that come from moto would prefer it the way dust moto is.
Please make more dirtbike videos!
I would like you to do the same ride on a Zero FX!
Good vid April. Can they make it sound like a stroker?
Haha that would be nice, but I think there is more to it than just sound. There is just something about a motor and everything it does. I did find though that since the intensity is high still on the dust moto, you just get in the zone and focus mainly on riding and pinning it!
It's funny, as someone who doesn't have a moto background the lack of engine noise is appealing to me - but I get why from the other perspective it would feel like something's missing. I've also heard that track owners and organizers are excited about e-motos because it means tracks and events won't have to worry about noise ordinances as much.
You're a beast on the moto! Did they explain why they did the brakes that way? Maybe I missed it. Seems like an unnecessary curveball to throw in there.
It’s closer to moto, because on moto the front brake is on the right.
Fantastic
No Fear 😲
Sweet
I had just been talking to some riding friends about various MTB channels we follow, and the topic briefly touched on couple / family channels and what happens after a break-up. Today I see an April video...and right below it a Yuka & BCPov break-up video.
The universe is just weird and sadistic sometimes...
I will continue to post so, hopefully you won’t see it as just a coincidence and I hope you can be happy for me to pick myself up and continue holding my head high while Kyle pursues different dreams. I took a lot of time to grieve privately and I continue to deal with it, especially with people reminding me of it with continual comments.
I hope you will eventually find it inspiring that life does go on hopefully for the best for everyone and treasure the videos we had made rather than seeing it as sadistic.
@@AprilRideMTB Hi April. I think it's awesome that you are moving forward. I feel that you misunderstood my comment. I was sharing an observation that occurred on my end through a series of events.
I hope Eric & Yuka can also take the time needed to grieve the loss of their relationship, and then move forward as well as you have in whatever pursuit they choose.
If it can't be usefully peddled, then is it an e-bike or is it an electric motorcycle
It’s both really depending on how technical you want to get, because a dirt bike is still a bike.
April - Ride MTX
USA 🇺🇲 Engineering and Manufacturing 👊
How anout me im 5'1 only and i want lower do you have lower than that
It won’t come lower than it is, but it might still fit you!
What a weird world. Love this review and very interested in getting one… but it’s about $10k and immediately I think I could get a dirt bike for $8k, then I realize I bought an ebike for $12k. 😶
Back to being very interested in getting one.
😂 I feel you on that haha
it'll only get more affordable when e-vehicle gets more practical and mass market
April, dont rotate the filming. There are guys like me that has veritgo, and i thought my vertigo got triggered when the video all of a sudden started rotating 😂😂😂😂
😵💫
Sorry about that! Haha
The thing with these is that I can take apart a YZ with my eyes closed under 30 min... People have habits 😅
🤩
I get the concept, but refueling doesn't exist, compared to a dinosaur juice bikes, at tracks, desert, or woods.
Extra batteries are certainly not cheap, but the battery is hot-swappable. So that mostly addresses that issue, so long as you're not doing a 50-mile trail ride. Pop in the spare battery throw the other one on the charger, and head back out onto the track or into the woods.
Water the track..
That rattling is so annoying, and not sure how those nintendo sounds match this type of vehicle 😂
The rattling is because the plastic is in the prototype phase where I believe it is 3D printed, so it’s really hard and not soft like it will be in production.
The lack of the clutch is a big minus in enduro, especially for tehnical hard enduro trails, u can t do the bike pop
Good thoughts! They did just have an enduro guy test it in some of their latest instagram posts. If you’re on there and interested in following the testing and different riders suggestions, I suggest giving them a follow!
It's not going to be exactly the same, but you can still do it to a certain extent because 100% of the torque is immediately available when you twist the throttle. And with the left hand rear brake lever, you can use it to modulate power to the rear wheel.
is it technically impossible to add clutch to electric vehicles ?
Where’s Kyle?
What happened to Kyle?
Do your homework 😉
@@Sandermtb yeah, I just looked at previous videos from them. I am all caught up. A lot of people seem to be splitting up.
Like you more on a mtb.
But she doesn't!!
dude looks like a lady! lol
Hate the noise of the thing. A major turnoff.
boooo
Stop calling an emotorcycle an ebike
Shut your mouth karen
Go away
Absolutely called it an e motorcycle on introduction. Did you even watch the video?
Came here to say the same thing. And the fact that it's stayed as an e dirt bike in the opening line but listed as ebike in the click bait title and thumbnail is sad
@@chrisreap3r599 do you also get mad when Harley guys refer to themselves as "bikers" or when motorcycles are called "motorbikes"
Now go ride an E-MTB...
This is really called an ebike? shame :(
No they call it an electric moto, I said e-bike
Go away