Segway’s Dakar-Bred Xaber 300 60-MPH Electric Dirt Bike Is Built to Destroy

When you hear “Segway,” the first image is probably a group of tourists wearing bicycle helmets following a man with a flag. And to be honest, we had the same thought.

But the brand has spent the last decade doing everything it can to rid itself of that reputation under the Ninebot, and has been busy incorporating power stations, e-scooters, go-karts, and now, a true electric dirt bike with Dakar Rally pedigree.

Built From Dakar Up

If the story of the Xaber sounds strange, you may have seen the sibling of the Xaber 300, which is probably the X1000 prototype that ran in the Dakar low-emission test stage in 2025 and 2026.

The production bike sits on a high-pressure forged aluminum frame and tips the scales at 187 pounds. That’s about 40 pounds less than a typical 250cc MX bike, which you’ll definitely feel at the end of a long ride.

Important Numbers

The Xaber 300 puts out 21 kW (about 28 horsepower) with a custom flat-wired mid-drive motor and Segway’s X720 Titan controller. Top speed is 60 mph, 0–50 happens in 5.5 seconds, and the Samsung-cell 72V battery is good for up to 62 miles on three super-cool power modes.

Less clever is how those methods are made. Segway offers 150, 200, and 300 settings to mimic the power delivery of 150cc, 200cc, and 300cc electric dirt bikes, with a Beast mode for everything and a Pro mode for full customization. The premise here is to have three bikes in one, which is a smart way for new riders to outgrow their first machine.

A Clutch Is Not A Clutch

The most interesting footnote in the release is what Segway calls the virtual Electronic Clutch, which is software that mimics the feel of a real clutch for riders riding gas bikes.

It comes with adjustable Marzocchi suspension front and rear, 4-piston hydraulic brakes, traction control, regen braking, and a TFT cockpit with GPS and 4G. The virtual wheel trainer is coming with an OTA update, which feels right for the Segway brand we all know and hate.

Specification Sheet

Price and Availability

The Xaber 300 will go on sale May 15 through authorized Segway dealers nationwide, priced at $5,299.99 in Shred Velvet or Black Diamond. Go to the Segway website for dealer information.

2026 Segway Xaber 300 Electric Dirt Bike

Built on lessons learned from Segway’s Dakar Rally X1000 prototype, the Xaber 300 packs 28 horsepower and a top speed of 60 mph into a 187-pound, $5,300 package.