distances. Stark aims to provide
a bike with enough performance
advantages to make even the
doubters take a second look.
Power and Technology
With 80 horsepower available on
Alpha models, the Stark Varg and
Varg EX are the fastest produc
-
tion dirt bikes on the market,
though most riders won't need
that much power. Fortunately, you
can adjust the power output from
10 to 80 horsepower on Alpha
models and up to 60 horsepower
on standard models. You can also
adjust engine braking, battery
regeneration, and more with the
optional pro subscription.
All these features are con
-
trolled by the Arkenstone
display, a military-grade Android
phone that mounts to the bike
in a protective case. Even with
the standard model, you can
customize five maps with 10
to 60 horsepower and 0 to 100
engine braking. This allows
you to make the bike feel like a
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RIDE REVIEW I 2025 STARK VARG EX
The Varg motocross bike has
proven competitive with ICE
motorcycles despite not being
allowed to race head-to-head by
most racing sanctioning bodies,
including the AMA. However,
some races have welcomed
them, and Jack Brunell won the
2024 British Arenacross Cham
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pionship on a Varg. The FIM re-
cently allowed the Varg to race
in the SuperEnduro and World
Supercross series, with Eddie
Karlsson earning his and Stark's
first SuperEnduro podium at the
opening round of the 2025-2026
series in Poland.
The Electric
Motorcycle Divide
Electric motorcycles are polar-
izing. They provide numerous
benefits, including ease of use,
customizable power output,
reduced maintenance, less noise,
and lower emissions. But many
hard-core motorcycle riders want
noise, a clutch, multiple gears,
and the ability to explore long
The cockpit is a
little different from a
typical dual sport bike,
as the large phone
serves as your tool to
create customizable
power modes and
displays navigation,
ride tracking, and
other typical dash
information.
