Dirt and Trail MARCH 22

Here’s the skinny:
Made in Sweden, they tell us that the sole aim in the design of this
bike is to outperform combustion engine equivalents.
That’s a huge claim when you consider just how many amazing
dirtbikes there are out there!
Sure – we’ve told you about what it feels like to ride an electric – but
it always comes down to the simple fact that batteries do not provide
the range needed for our favorite pastime.
In MX terms, Stark seems to have nailed it with their VARG.
The range from a full charge is similar to a 450 with a full tank of fuel
– at full power. In English this means a full ‘moto’ at Grand Prix-like
intensity or up to 6 hours of easy trail riding with a 1-2 hour recharge.
We’ll need to see that for ourselves…
But wait. They tell us that there is more… The claimed power figures
are also rather impressive.
The silent engine and powertrain, provides the equivalent of 80hp –
30% more than any 450 – and with double the amount of torque.
And, they tell us that you can adjust that power via an app on your
phone with customizable power settings to ape a 125 two-stroke up
to a 650 four-stroke. The bike’s power curve, engine-braking, traction
control and virtual flywheel weight can be tuned in a few seconds and
through as many as 100 ride ‘modes’.
The bike weighs in at 110KG’s. It hosts an ultra-small and light
chassis uses the engine as a structural component and is made from
materials like carbon fibre, magnesium, and aero grade aluminum.
Kayaba and technical Touch supply the fully adjustable suspension.
Slim, sporty ergonomics (goodbye to airboxes, radiators and fuel
tanks) and redesigned plastics, enables more weight-saving. And
from any angle it just looks so pretty!
A super-robust ‘floating’ dual compound skid plate removes the need
for a lower section of the frame and provides protection. The wheels
are CNC-machined 6082 T6 aluminum hubs, 7050 T6 rims, spokes
made in Italy from high-grade steel shod in Pirelli MX32 tyres.
Check out the innovative chain adjuster ‘click system’ that
eliminates the need for measuring tapes and the flush axle and bolt
composition. They tell us that even the foot pegs are special: the
parts are cast from a special stainless steel alloy, 40% stronger than
titanium or chromoly steel and they tell us that they are lighter than
well - anything. The installation process is also simple as Stark has
taken away the need for a lock pin.
The Stark VARG is priced at a mere €11,900 (That’s Euro’s)
The motorcycle can be ordered through the Stark Future website
www.starkfuture.com
If anyone orders one, we would like a quick spin please!
About Stark Future:
Stark Future is a multi-national company, established in 2019 with
Swedish roots but located on the fringes of Barcelona. Making the
most of Catalunya’s reputation as one of Europe’s off-road riding
‘hotspots’, Stark Future was able to construct a dedicated, passionate
and knowledgeable team from the cream of both the motorcycle
and power electronics industries. They rapidly started work on the
first model of an ambitious catalogue of next-generation electric
motorcycles. The Stark VARG is the result. The highly advanced
technology has been dutifully evolved at the firm’s factory, where
robotic assembly lines will produce the Stark VARG and forthcoming
models to order. The Stark VARG itself is a strong definition of
the company’s values. Stark Future want to challenge the norm to
improve how things are done, search for the limit, adapt and set clear,
smart and inspiring goals and, finally, deliver outstanding results.