Segway's $5,299 Electric Dirt Bike Hits 60 MPH

The company best known for those two-wheeled standing scooters just built an electric dirt bike that screams to 60 miles per hour.

Segway's new Xaber 300 launches May 15 at $5,299, bringing motorcycle-level performance to riders who want off-road adventure without gas fumes. This isn't some souped-up electric bicycle; it's a legitimate motorcycle that rockets from 0 to 50 mph in just 5.5 seconds while weighing only 187 pounds.

The bike packs a 72-volt battery good for up to 62 miles of range in eco mode, or about 30 miles when you're really having fun in the higher performance settings. Samsung battery cells ensure the power doesn't fade when you're pushing hard through trails.

But Segway didn't just build a fast electric bike and call it done. The Xaber 300 comes loaded with tech features dirt bikes have never seen before: adjustable traction control, regenerative braking, and even a virtual clutch that mimics the feel of traditional motorcycles.

A forthcoming "Virtual Wheelie Coach" will let riders set maximum wheelie angles while learning tricks, plus GPS tracking and over-the-air software updates keep the bike getting better over time. Four different power modes (including one called "Beast") let riders customize their experience through a color display screen.

The hardware matches the ambition. Segway built the frame from forged aluminum inspired by their Dakar rally prototypes, then added nearly nine inches of adjustable suspension front and rear. Four-piston hydraulic brakes provide the stopping power to match that acceleration.

The Ripple Effect

This launch signals something bigger than one new product. Segway brings manufacturing scale and tech expertise that most electric motorcycle startups simply can't match, potentially accelerating the entire category's growth.

At $5,299, the Xaber 300 undercuts many competitors while delivering features usually found on much pricier machines. That accessibility could bring electric powersports to thousands of riders who've been curious but priced out.

The move also proves that going electric doesn't mean sacrificing excitement. Companies across industries are watching to see if consumers will embrace battery-powered alternatives that deliver the thrills they crave without the environmental cost.

Electric motorcycles are getting faster, smarter, and more affordable than ever before.