This Changes Motocross
The Stark Varg MX 1.2 produces 80 horsepower and 93Nm of torque from its electric powertrain. A stock 450cc four-stroke -- the premier class standard in motocross -- maxes out around 55 horsepower with 45Nm. The Varg doesn't just compete with gas bikes. It embarrasses them on paper.
On dirt, the story is more nuanced. But it's still extraordinary.
Adjustable Everything
The Varg's party trick is full power tunability through the Arkenstone phone dock. Dial the output anywhere from 10 horsepower (learner mode) to 80 horsepower (competition mode) in real time. You can set power curves to mimic specific displacement classes -- make it feel like a 250 two-stroke or a 450 four-stroke. The bike adapts to you rather than the other way around.
This isn't theoretical. Stark's software genuinely transforms the bike's character with a swipe. The same machine that a beginner rides at 15hp becomes a national-caliber competition bike at 80hp. No other vehicle on earth offers that range in one package.
Battery and Range
The 7.2kWh battery pack is good for up to 6 hours of steady riding at moderate output. In full-race mode at high intensity, expect 25-40 minutes. That's comparable to a tank of gas on a 450, depending on riding style. The battery charges from a standard outlet but you'll want the optional fast charger for track days.
Weight is competitive with gas 450s at around 243 pounds. The battery placement keeps the center of gravity low, and the weight distribution is actually better than most gas bikes.
Racing Credentials
The FIM approved the Varg for SuperEnduro and World Supercross competition. Eddie Karlsson earned Stark's first SuperEnduro podium at the 2025-2026 series opener in Poland. This isn't a novelty product -- it's a race-winning machine that also happens to be street-legal in most countries.
The Price Tag
The 60hp base model starts at $12,490. The 80hp Alpha version is $13,490, plus a $1,000 tariff for US buyers. That's significantly more than a Sur-Ron Light Bee X ($4,400) or even a gas Honda CRF450R (~$10,000). But the Varg isn't competing with the Light Bee X. It's competing with -- and in many ways surpassing -- factory-level motocross machinery.
Who Should Care
Serious motocross and enduro riders who want cutting-edge performance. Track day enthusiasts who value tunability. Riders who want the quietest, most maintenance-free competition bike possible. Environmental regulations may eventually push all racing toward electric, and the Varg is the bike that proves electric can lead rather than follow.
For recreational trail riders, the Sur-Ron Light Bee X or Talaria Sting MX4 at a third of the price make more sense. But if performance is the priority and budget isn't the constraint, the Varg is in a class of one.