Stark Varg Review Uk
Stark Varg Review: Top Speed, Price & Is It Worth It?
The Stark Varg is the most powerful production electric motocross bike on sale, built to match or beat a 450cc petrol bike on paper. Here's what the MX 1.2 and road-legal Varg EX actually cost in the UK, what they offer, and whether the Varg lives up to the hype.
Stark Varg power and performance
The Stark Varg MX 1.2 puts out 60kW — around 80HP — from a 7.2kWh battery, with KYB suspension and a chassis Stark says is lighter and around 20% longer-range than the original Varg. Stark doesn't publish a single official top speed figure, because actual speed depends heavily on gearing and track configuration, but with 80HP on tap the Varg comfortably matches or exceeds a 450cc petrol motocross bike's pace — that's the benchmark Stark itself targets.
How much does a Stark Varg cost?
The Varg MX 1.2 is priced at £10,490 in the UK, split into 4 interest-free instalments of £2,622.50 through Pay in 4. It's a premium price point reflecting the Varg's race-spec components and class-leading power output — this is not a budget eMoto, it's a genuine alternative to a 450 motocross bike.
Stark Varg EX: the road-legal version
The Stark Varg EX takes the same 80HP powertrain and adds UK road type-approval plus an 18in rear wheel set up for enduro use, at £11,290. Because it carries the Varg's full power output rather than a restricted moped-class motor, the EX falls into the L3e category and needs a full motorcycle licence — not just a CBT — to ride on UK roads. See our road legal electric dirt bikes guide for the full licensing breakdown.
Battery: the "Flying V" pack
Stark's battery is housed in a patented honeycomb magnesium case nicknamed the "Flying V," designed for cooling and a class-leading capacity-to-weight ratio. A genuine replacement pack is available from VoltTrail at £3,499, with the official 3.3kW fast charger delivering a full charge in under 2 hours.
Stark Varg vs Sur-Ron Storm Bee
The closest competitor on VoltTrail is the Sur-Ron Storm Bee, a full-size electric motocross bike at £7,999 with 21.5kW peak power and around 68mph top speed. The Storm Bee is significantly cheaper and more accessible, but the Varg's 80HP output puts it in a different performance class entirely — the Varg is built for riders who want genuine race-spec power and are prepared to pay for it.
Is the Stark Varg worth it?
For serious motocross riders looking to switch from a 450 petrol bike to electric without giving up performance, the Varg is the only production option that genuinely competes on power. For casual or first-time off-road riders, the price and power are overkill — a Light Bee X, Ultra Bee or Storm Bee will be easier and cheaper to live with.
Where to buy
VoltTrail stocks the full Stark Varg range with free UK mainland delivery and the option to pay in 4 interest-free installments. See the full Stark Varg lineup.
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