Stark VARG MX 1.2

Stark Future's electric motocross bike, with a 44 kW (60 hp) maximum output in standard form (60 kW in the 80 hp Alpha), a 7.2 kWh battery and a 154 km/h top speed. The owner's manual says it is meant for dirt-bike tracks, not public roads.

Spec analysis: we have not ridden this model. Specs and prices checked 9 Nov 2026.

Top speed
154 km/h (96 mph)
Motor
44 kW peak
Torque
978 Nm at the rear wheel
Battery
7,200 Wh
Range
≈ 181 km real
Weight
118 kg
Price from
€11,999 · £9,999

Full specifications

Performance
Top speed (EU version)154 km/h (96 mph)
Motor power44 kW peak
Torque978 Nm at the rear wheel
Claimed rangenot published
Ride modesCustomisable power modes, switchable while riding
Motor and drivetrain
Motors1 (mid-drive)
GearsSingle speed, no clutch
DriveChain
Battery and charging
Battery7,200 Wh
Charging time2 h
Size and weight
Weight118 kg
Max loadnot published
Seat height960 mm
FrameChromoly steel, aluminium subframe
Wheels, brakes and suspension
Wheel sizenot published
Tyre size90/90-21 front, 140/80-18 rear (18-inch set-up); 80/100-21 front, 110/90-19 rear (19-inch set-up)
TyresPneumatic
BrakesBrembo disc brakes, 2-piston front caliper with 260 mm Galfer disc, 1-piston rear caliper with 220 mm Galfer disc
SuspensionKYB 48 mm closed-cartridge fork (310 mm travel), KYB triple-adjustable rear shock (303 mm wheel travel)
Lights, display and features
DisplayArkenstone Android smartphone, removable
AppYes
Water resistancenot published
Other featuresCrawl mode, forward and reverse, Adjustable regenerative braking, Over-the-air updates, PIN bike lock in app, Ride stats with GPS, Lap timing (subscription), Race power limit mode (subscription)
Approvals and warranty
EU type approvalNone (off-road version)
Warranty2 years

European version, from official sources listed below. “Not published” means the maker does not give that figure; we leave a gap rather than guess.

Where can you ride it?

As sold, the Stark VARG MX 1.2 can be ridden on public roads in 0 of the 5 countries we cover. Verdicts compare the European version's specs with each country's rules. They are not legal advice.

CountryVerdict for this model as sold
🇫🇷 France
checked 9 Nov 2026
Not road-legal as sold
  • It is sold without EU type approval, so it is for off-road use only.
🇩🇪 Germany
checked 9 Nov 2026
Not road-legal as sold
  • It is sold without EU type approval, so it is for off-road use only.
🇳🇱 Netherlands
checked 9 Nov 2026
Not road-legal as sold
  • It is sold without EU type approval, so it is for off-road use only.
🇵🇱 Poland
checked 9 Nov 2026
Not road-legal as sold
  • It is sold without EU type approval, so it is for off-road use only.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
checked 9 Nov 2026
Not road-legal as sold
  • It is sold without EU type approval, so it is for off-road use only.

Sources

  1. starkfuture.com
  2. starkfuture.com
  3. assets.starkfuture.com