The verdict
The VARG EX is in another league: 60 hp in standard form (80 hp option), 764 ft-lb at the rear wheel, a 7.2 kWh battery and up to 310 mm of travel, homologated in the USA on a Class M license from 16, per Stark. The US configurator showed $13,040 for the Standard 60 hp build on November 12, 2026. Stark also lists a 2-year warranty and a 2-hour charge at 240 V. The catch: that price is two Ultra Bees, and at 264 lbs it's the heaviest bike here, so it scores lowest of all on price and weight.
What we like
- 60 hp standard, 80 hp option
- 764 ft-lb at the rear wheel
- 7.2 kWh battery, up to 6 hours of trail riding (Stark)
- Homologated in the USA, Class M license from 16
- KYB 48 mm closed-cartridge suspension
The catch
$13,040, the most expensive bike on our list, and 264 lbs. Our formula weighs price and weight heavily because most buyers ride for fun on trails; if you race or want the best, its specs say more than its score.
Who it is for, who should skip it
Buy it if
- You want the best electric enduro bike and can pay for it
- You want a road-legal bike in the US
- You race or ride at a high level
Skip it if
- Budget buyers
- Beginners
Power that rewrites the class
Stark lists 60 hp in Standard form and an 80 hp option, both homologated, with 764 ft-lb at the rear wheel. That's more than any other bike here by a wide margin.
Video: "Stark Varg EX First Ride - Is This The Future Of Dirt Bikes?", 2 Wheel Kyle on YouTube. Not made by us; chosen because it shows the bike or the topic clearly.
Road legal in the US
Stark says the EX is homologated in the USA, with a Class M license from 16, in both power configurations. Few electric dirt bikes can say that.
Battery and weight
The 7.2 kWh pack gives up to 6 hours of trail riding, per Stark. The bike weighs 264 lbs. The seat is about 99 cm (39 inches) fully extended and 96.6 cm with static sag.
Who should really spend $13,040
Most people shouldn't, and that's fine. The VARG EX makes sense for three kinds of rider: an experienced enduro rider who wants one bike for trails and the road between them, a racer who wants electric power without giving up suspension and brakes from the top shelf, and a rider in a state where a homologated, plated bike opens up trails a pure off-road bike can't use.
For everyone else, the money buys two or three good e-motos. A Talaria Komodo at $5,699 and an E Ride Pro SS 4.0 at $4,999 together cost less than one Stark, and cover most of the same trails.
One figure was missing from the pages we read: a top speed. Stark does list a 2-year warranty and a full charge in about 2 hours at 240 V (3.5 hours at 120 V); ask what the warranty covers on the battery before you order. And check how close your nearest Stark service point is: a 264 lb, 60 hp bike isn't one you'll fix in the garage when the electronics need attention.
How the Stark VARG EX earns its 8.9
Our formula gives each of seven criteria a score out of 10 from the published figure, then weighs them. Here is the Stark VARG EX's line, with each criterion's weight in the overall score.
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Price, against the catalog median (dated, US) | 2.1/10 | 25% |
| Peak motor power (kW) | 10.0/10 | 15% |
| Battery energy (Wh) | 10.0/10 | 15% |
| Weight with battery (lighter is better) | 2.7/10 | 15% |
| Published warranty | 9.0/10 | 10% |
| Road status (brand wording) | 10.0/10 | 10% |
| Charging time (published) | 9.0/10 | 10% |
Weighted together, that's 8.9/10 on our published scale, No. 3 of 14. Every criterion here is published, which helps. The full formula is on our methodology page.
Stark VARG EX specs
| Peak power | 60 hp standard (about 44.7 kW), 80 hp option |
|---|---|
| Battery | 7.2 kWh battery pack |
| Weight | 264 lbs |
| Range | Up to 6 hours of trail riding, per Stark |
| Torque | 764 ft-lb at the rear wheel |
| Seat height | 38 in |
| Charging | Full charge in about 2 hours at 240 V, 3.5 hours at 120 V, with the included 3.3 kW charger (Stark) |
| Warranty | 2 years (Stark Future product page) |
| Road status | Stark says the VARG EX is homologated in the USA, on a Class M license from 16, in both power settings. |
| Rider age | Class M license from 16 (Stark) |
| Battery per $100 | 55 Wh per $100 |
| Power-to-weight | 16.9 kW per 100 lbs |
Figures are the brand's or the US dealer's, read on November 12, 2026. Anything not listed above wasn't published on the pages we read, and our formula scores it as not stated.
What's in the box
The bike and charger; the configurator adds options for power, suspension and tires.
Getting started
Delivered through Stark's dealer network. Ask your dealer to set the power map for your level.
Whatever bike you buy, set the softest mode for the first rides, check every bolt after the first few hours, and keep the battery charged between 20 and 80% when you store it, unless the manual says otherwise.
Hidden costs
Configurator options, freight, registration and insurance if you ride on the road, gear.
Plan the total, not the sticker: freight or dealer prep, a full set of gear (helmet, goggles, boots, gloves, armor; see our safety gear guide), a stand, and wear parts. Road rules vary by state; read are electric dirt bikes street legal? before you ride on public roads.
Questions to ask the seller
- Out-the-door price with options and freight?
- What does the 2-year warranty cover on the battery, and who does the work near me?
- How long is a full charge on 110 V?
- Can I test ride before ordering?
Price and sources
$13,040 at Stark Future on November 12, 2026 (Stark Future configurator (US), Standard 60 hp build). Order page open on November 12, 2026. Prices on e-motos move often: check the live price before you buy.
Sources read on November 12, 2026: starkfuture.com/products/stark-varg-ex
Alternatives
The three bikes closest in price, and how they differ on the published specs:
KTM Freeride E costs $3,041 less ($9,999), has less punch (19.2 kW peak against 44.7 kW peak), carries 1,700 Wh less battery. It scores 8.6/10, below the Stark VARG EX's 8.9, so we'd only pick it for that one strength.
Sur-Ron Ultra Bee costs $7,041 less ($5,999), has less punch (24.5 kW peak against 44.7 kW peak), carries 2,760 Wh less battery, is 77 lbs lighter (187 lbs). It scores 8.2/10, below the Stark VARG EX's 8.9, so we'd only pick it for that one strength.
Talaria Komodo MX costs $7,341 less ($5,699), has less punch (32 kW peak against 44.7 kW peak), carries 2,826 Wh less battery, is 48 lbs lighter (216 lbs). It scores 9.4/10, ahead of the Stark VARG EX, so it deserves a look before you decide.
Head-to-heads and rankings, and the rankings where the Stark VARG EX appears:
