QUICKSPIN I Stark Varg
P96
only seven bolts. And since the
bike has no clutch, users can opt
for a dual hand-brake setup. The
proprietary stand also holds the
charging system underneath the
bike. There's a lot to take in but
it's clear the team left no stone
unturned when it came to devel-
oping this bike.
The bike we rode was a blend
of pre- and production pieces.
The phone I touched on earlier
did not show the final display,
and we'll have more on that later,
too. Weight was another topic as
our ride sat a few pounds heavier
than what the actual production
bikes will be. Finally, the power.
At the announcement, Stark
claimed 80 horsepower for their
Varg, but these test units only had
60. I say "only," because the new
450s all range in the mid-to-high
50s. I figured 60 electric horses
would be more than plenty, but
Stark still plans on final produc-
tion units packing 80.
First ride on the Stark was an
experience in itself. I was super
excited to ride this bike, and it's
newness made me feel like a little
kid riding for the first time. The
cockpit is uber-thin and feels rac-
ey. The rider triangle of the bars,
With no internal moving
parts, it's easy to get
low in a corner.
