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Cycle News 2026 Issue 38 September 22

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VOLUME 63 ISSUE 38 SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 P71 S tark Future has announced the Varg SM Sköll, a limited- edition model of 500 units based on the Varg SM. First deliveries are scheduled for October 2026 with an MSRP of $14,990, and no second produc- tion run is planned. The Sköll uses the Varg SM's existing chassis architecture, a structural 7.2 kWh battery pack, a single-speed drive system, and a carbon-fiber-sleeved motor with an integrated inverter. It includes the full Alpha speci- fication, with 80 horsepower and adjustable dynamic traction con- trol. The motorcycle also features 3D-printed titanium footpegs and a complete titanium bolt kit. These components reduce weight by 2.4 pounds, bringing overall weight to 272 pounds, compared with 274 pounds for the standard Varg SM. The titanium footpegs account for a claimed 0.3 of a pound reduction, while the bolt kit saves a further two pounds. The weight savings are concentrated in the controls and fasteners rather than the unsprung or rotating components. The Sköll also features black finishes on the eligible compo- nents, using anodizing, powder coating, and other treatments. These include the upper and lower triple clamps, steering stem and retaining nut, swing- arm, motor housing and side covers, inverter body and casing, docking station, handlebar map switch and charging-port cap. The upper and lower triple clamps are black anodized and individually engraved for the limited edition. The 520 RK MXU ultra-wide- ring chain retains its gold finish and is paired with a 7075 T6 rear sprocket. It is the only listed com- ponent without a black finish. CN N

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