Head-to-head
Dust Moto Hightail vs Apollo (RFN) RFN Ares Rally Pro
Apollo (RFN) RFN Ares Rally Pro leads on current VoltRipper Score, but rider fit, legality, budget, and support still decide the smarter buy.
| Bike | Score | Price | Peak power | Battery | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dust Moto Hightail Trail - Intermediate | 79 | $10,950 | 32 kW | 4.4 kWh | buyers who want an American-made premium e-moto, early adopters cross-shopping the Stark Varg and Storm Bee |
| Apollo (RFN) RFN Ares Rally Pro Trail - Intermediate | 85 | $4,799 | 12.5 kW | 2.6 kWh | power-hungry riders, a higher-peak-kW Sur-Ron alternative |
What works
- One of the only serious American-made electric dirt bikes in this class, designed in Oregon and assembled in Detroit
- Serious performance: 32 kW, 75 mph, 658 N.m wheel torque, 21/18 wheels, long-travel suspension, and a swappable 4.4 kWh pack
- Published hard-riding range is unusually honest for the category: about 40 miles at 25 mph rather than a low-speed lab claim
Trade-offs
- Pre-order and just launching, so it has no long-term owner base or reliability record yet
- At roughly $10,950 it is priced like a premium motorcycle, not a Sur-Ron-class play bike
- Brand-new startup support and aftermarket depth are still unproven
What works
- Marketed as a 'Sur-Ron killer' — 12.5 kW peak 'rocket mode' is big power for the money
- Large removable battery, fast charging, and a headlight for kit-based street use
- Adjustable suspension and tortoise/rabbit ride modes
Trade-offs
- Newer brand with a smaller aftermarket than Sur-Ron/Talaria
- Top-speed claims vary widely (46–55 mph) — verify the exact model
- Range claim (100 mi) is an eco figure; expect far less ridden hard