It’s no secret that the electric two-wheeler market has been absolutely flooded with startups over the past few years. Every other month, some new brand pops up promising to revolutionize the industry with a high-performance EV bike. But in that sea of vaporware and overhyped concepts, one company has managed to actually break through the noise: Stark Future.
At first, plenty of people doubted them.
When Stark first announced the Varg, a 60- to 80-horsepower electric dirt bike designed to go head-to-head with traditional gas-powered motocross machines, many brushed it off as another ambitious EV project that would never make it to market. But here we are, and not only is the Stark Varg real—it’s so damn good that it got banned from the X-Games.
Now, Stark Future is taking things even further, expanding into street-legal territory. And thanks to a report from industry veteran Dennis Chung over at Motorcycle.com, we now know that a supermoto version of the Varg is on the way.
The supermoto variant is expected to share much of the same DNA as the EX, but with some key differences. Instead of the EX’s off-road-ready 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, the SM will likely get 17-inch wheels for better street performance. The suspension will also see some changes, likely trading some of the EX’s 11.8 inches of front and 11.9 inches of rear travel for a lower stance that’s more suited for tarmac.
Of course, one of the best features of the Varg is crawl mode, which is already proving to be a game-changer for the EX and its MX counterpart. Essentially, it’s a low-speed electric assist mode that lets riders move the bike forward or backward with just the push of a button—perfect for tricky off-road sections and for easily backing into a parking spot on the street.
The 2025 Stark Varg EX is expected to hit the US market this June, with a starting price reportedly around the $12,900 USD mark. RideApart's own Jonathon Klein might already be working on something secret with the EX, so stay tuned for that.
Details on the Varg SM haven’t been officially announced yet, but now that the cat’s out of the bag, we probably won’t have to wait long.
So, will these bikes be a good fit for US riders? Well, given what we’ve seen so far, I don’t see why not. The Varg has already proven itself as a legit high-performance machine, taking on (and in some cases outperforming) traditional dirt bikes. The European-spec models are built to handle the brutal conditions of motocross tracks and enduro trails, so there’s no reason why they wouldn’t hold up on US roads and backcountry routes.
The SM version, in particular, could be a blast for urban riders and weekend canyon carvers. With either 60 or 80 horsepower on tap, instant electric torque, and a frame that’s designed to be as lightweight as possible, it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting electric supermotos we’ve seen yet.
Source: Motorcycle.com
