Josh Hill on Alta Motors, Bonnell & 10 Years of eMoto

Josh Hill on Alta Motors, Bonnell & 10 Years of eMoto

In Episode 13 of The eMoto Show, we sit down with Josh Hill, former Supercross winner and one of the true pioneers of electric dirt bikes. From racing the Alta Redshift at Red Bull Straight Rhythm to helping develop and test bikes from Surron, Stark, Dust Moto, and now Bonnell, Josh has been at the forefront of the eMoto movement for nearly a decade. Josh shares how he first got involved with Alta Motors, why he took a chance on electric bikes long before they were accepted, and how his perspective on the industry has evolved over the years. We also dive into the future of eMoto racing, the potential for lightweight electric motorcycles, the Bonnell 805 and 902, the Surron Ultra Bee, building his own backyard test facility, and why he believes electric bikes have the opportunity to grow motorcycling in ways gas bikes never could.

Michael Hicks on World Supercross, Stark Racing & Pro Level Electric Motocross

In episode 12 of The eMoto Show, we sit down with Stark factory racer Michael Hicks to talk about his journey from amateur motocross and Arenacross racing to competing on the world stage in World Supercross aboard the Stark VARG. Michael shares how he went from buying one of the first Surrons and owning an Alta Redshift to becoming a professional Stark rider, racing French Supercross, World Supercross, and events across 12 different countries. We dive into what it's really like racing an electric motocross bike against top-level gas competition, where the Stark has advantages, where it still struggles, and what the future of electric racing could look like.

Cooper Abbott on Joining Stark, Racing Erzberg, and Hard Enduro on Electric Dirt Bikes

In Episode 11 of The eMoto Show, we sit down with professional hard enduro and EnduroCross racer Cooper Abbott to talk about his new partnership with Stark Future, the evolution of electric motorcycles in hard enduro, and one of the biggest races of his career. Cooper shares how his relationship with Stark began, the challenges of transitioning away from a factory ride, and why he's excited about the future of electric off-road racing. We also dive deep into Stark VARG setup, traction control strategies, regenerative braking, hand brake vs. foot brake, battery management, tire and mousse setups, and what he's learned racing electric motorcycles in some of the toughest terrain imaginable. Most importantly, Cooper reveals his plans to race Erzbergrodeo aboard a Stark VARG, becoming one of the few American riders to take on the Iron Giant with an electric motorcycle.

Harley Davidson Buys Dust Moto

In episode 10 of The eMoto Show, we sit down with Colin Godby from Dust Moto and John from LiveWire to talk about the huge news surrounding LiveWire’s acquisition of Dust Moto and what it means for the future of both brands. We dive into how the partnership came together behind the scenes, why LiveWire saw such a massive opportunity in the mid size off-road segment, and how Dust Moto’s Hightail platform fits into a much bigger long-term vision alongside brands like Stacyc and Harley Davidson. The conversation also explores the challenges of building an electric motorcycle startup in public, the realities of funding and production, and how this partnership could help accelerate the Hightail toward full commercialization.

Eric Peronnard on Stark, Alta, and Why Electric Dirt Bikes Are Finally Being Accepted

In Episode 9 of The eMoto Show, we sit down with industry legend Eric Peronnard to talk about where electric dirt bikes really stand right now, and where things are headed next. Eric has been at the center of it all, from Supercross and X Games to the early days of electric racing with Zero, Alta, and now Stark. We dive into how far the industry has come, why acceptance of electric dirt bikes is finally starting to shift, and what still needs to happen for eMoto to fully break into the mainstream. We also get into the challenges of racing electric bikes, why traditional class structures don’t really work, and how events like TKO and X Games are adapting. Eric shares insight into mid-size bikes gaining traction, the rise and fall of early electric race series, and what the future could look like as OEMs start taking electric more seriously. If you want a real behind-the-scenes look at how the electric dirt bike movement has evolved, and where it’s going, this is one you don’t want to miss.