Price and what you get for it
On November 12, 2026, the Stark VARG EX cost $13,040 at Stark Future and the KTM Freeride E $9,999 at KTM. That's $3,041 more for the Stark VARG EX.
Per dollar of battery: 55 Wh per $100 for the Stark VARG EX, 55 wh per $100 for the KTM Freeride E. Stark Future configurator (US), Standard 60 hp build; kTM USA base MSRP, plus $690 freight.
Power, speed and weight
Stark VARG EX: 60 hp standard (about 44.7 kW), 80 hp option; top speed not stated; 264 lbs. Power-to-weight: 16.9 kw per 100 lbs.
KTM Freeride E: 19.2 kW peak, 8.3 kW nominal; top speed 59 mph; weight not stated on the page we read. Power-to-weight: not stated.
Lighter matters more than you'd think: you lift, load and pick up the bike after every fall. Power matters on climbs and open trails. Top speeds are the brands' own figures.
Battery, range and charging
Stark VARG EX: 7.2 kWh battery pack. Range: Up to 6 hours of trail riding, per Stark. Charging: full charge in about 2 hours at 240 V, 3.5 hours at 120 V, with the included 3.3 kW charger (Stark).
KTM Freeride E: 5.5 kWh MX50 battery, IP67, swappable in under 10 minutes. Range: 2 to 3 hours of typical enduro riding (KTM). Charging: 660 W charger: full charge in 8 hours, 20-80% in 4 to 5 hours.
Fit, warranty and road status
Seat height: 38 in for the Stark VARG EX, 35.6 in for the KTM Freeride E. Max rider weight: not stated and not stated.
Warranty: 2 years (Stark Future product page) (Stark VARG EX); premium Manufacturer's Warranty, up to 2 years (model year 2027 on) (KTM Freeride E).
Road: Stark says the VARG EX is homologated in the USA, on a Class M license from 16, in both power settings For the KTM Freeride E: KTM lists "road legal capability"; registration depends on your state. Road rules for electric dirt bikes vary by state.
The catch with each
Stark VARG EX: $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.
KTM Freeride E: $9,999 plus $690 freight, before dealer fees. The 35.6-inch seat is tall, and KTM's own page doesn't give a weight.
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Prices checked November 12, 2026 on brand and US dealer pages. Some links are affiliate links; it never changes our scores. How we score.