Learn more about the Stark VARG Electric Dirt Bike Here: https://bit.ly/StarkVarg
Impressive power numbers are part of any exciting electric dirt bike’s spec sheet, and the Stark VARG doesn’t disappoint in that regard. Stark says the VARG packs 80 horsepower into a 110kg machine, which they claim makes it the fastest motocross bike on the market. The Stark VARG uses a carbon fiber sleeve motor and inverter (yes, like a Tesla) to achieve what they say is the “most potent power to weight ratio of any production motocross bike” with a 9kg motor cranking out 80hp for a 9hp-per-kg ratio. The inverter itself is integrated inside of the water-cooled aluminum motor case, which functions as a structural member and further reduces weight and mass.
The battery itself looks to be equally impressive, and is packed full of patent-pending tech to achieve its ambitious aims.
The case itself is an air-cooled magnesium unit, which uses a proprietary honeycomb structure for increased strength and rigidity. This case also allows Stark to connect every individual power cell directly to the case, which improves cooling and contributes further to an optimized center of gravity.
80 horsepower is sweet, but we don’t all want (or need) it all the time, and that’s where the Stark VARG’s electronics come into play. Stark equips the VARG with a removable smartphone-style display, which clips into the bar-pad area to serve as your dashboard and onboard control center.
From the app you’re able to set over 100 personalized ride rodes, each with its own input for power curve, engine braking, traction control, and even a “virtual flywheel” setting to dial in your preferred feel for power delivery. Stark says the idea behind this adjustability is to allow the rider to set the bike up to ride like anything from a 125cc two-stroke to a big 450cc four-stroke on steroids, nitrous, and a turbo.
For starters the motor is used as a stressed member of the chassis, which Stark claims allowed them to build the lightest motocross frame in the world. Other weight-savings come in the form of a carbon subframe, lightweight bodywork (that doesn’t have to cover a fuel tank, radiator, airbox, etc), and proprietary footpegs cast from a special stainless steel alloy, which Stark claims are the lightest motocross pegs on the market as well 40% stronger than titanium.
Stark enlisted the folks at KYB to design suspension for the VARG, which packs 310mm of tuned travel front and rear and can be configured for rider weight ranging from 143 lbs up to 220 lbs straight from the factory at no extra charge.
In terms of range, Stark claims the VARG runs for up to 6 hours in typical enduro/trail riding conditions. Their goal for the VARG was to achieve a range/runtime that was on par with a full tank of gas, and Stark says they’ve achieved that aim in testing. Charging time is between 1-2 hours depending on your charging method of choice.
Speaking of charges, Stark says the VARG will sell with all the bells and whistles for $13,000, or with a lower 60hp max output for $11,900. Regardless of which option you choose, you’ll get the full tech suite with your bike, which as you’ll read below is just as impressive as the performance itself.
Stark VARG Specs
Power: 80 hp
Weight: 243 lbs/ 110kg
Torque: 691 ft-lbs/ 938 Nm Range:
Up to 6 hours Charging time: 1-2 hours Battery capacity: 6kWh
Suspension: KYB 310mm travel front & rear
Brakes: Brembo hydraulic levers & calipers mated to 260mm & 220mm Galfer rotors
Ride modes: 100+ Wheels: 7050 T6 aluminum rims, CNC-machined 6082 T6 aluminum hubs
Tires: Pirelli MX32 (21-inch front, 18-inch enduro & 19-inch motocross rear options)
Tunable functions: Traction control, power curve, engine braking, virtual flywheel
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