Concept and Brand: Stark Future From Barcelona – Founded to Solve Motorsport’s Loudest Problem

Stark Future was founded in 2019 and is based in Barcelona, Spain. Founder Anton Wass, a Swede, previously ran an online motocross-accessories platform. He watched motocross tracks close because of noise complaints and decided to act. The result was an electric motorcycle designed to be as fast as a 450-class motocrosser while remaining quiet enough to ride where combustion motorcycles are banned.

Wass recruited former French motocross world champion Sébastien Tortelli and U.S. Supercross professional Josh Hill as development riders. Indian manufacturer Eicher/Royal Enfield is an investor. The Varg MX pure motocrosser appeared in 2021; the EU-road-legal Varg EX followed in December 2024, with deliveries beginning in Q1 2025.

The German market launch was remarkable: 761 new registrations from January through August 2025, sixth place among German light motorcycles in the up-to-125 cc/15 hp category. For a new startup in a niche, that is an exceptional result and shows that the concept meets real demand.

Motor and Drive: 60 or 80 hp, 1,036 Nm at the Rear Wheel, No Gearbox – but Reverse

The permanent-magnet AC synchronous motor produces 60 hp (44 kW) in standard form or 80 hp (60 kW) in the Alpha version. Rear-wheel torque is quoted at 1,036 Nm. This is wheel torque after reduction gearing and explains the brutal acceleration without a conventional transmission.

There is no clutch and no gear selection. A single reduction transfers power directly. That makes the drivetrain mechanically simpler than a combustion motorcycle, but riders used to metering power with a clutch need to adapt.

One unexpected feature is reverse. Rolling the throttle backward moves the bike slowly in reverse, useful in deep mud or dead ends. Power and response are software-configurable, from a 125-like character to something resembling a 450. Up to 100 individual riding profiles can be stored in the Stark Future app.

L3e Road Approval: 80 hp Peak, 11 kW Continuous – A1 and B196 Eligible

The Varg EX is EU-homologated as an L3e light motorcycle. Electric motorcycles are classified by continuous rather than peak output; the Varg EX is rated at 11 kW (15 hp) continuous road power. Off-road, the full 60 or 80 hp peak output is available. Under the licensing framework described in the source, it can be ridden from age 16 with an A1 license, while German car drivers can use the B196 extension.

ABS is not required under the homologation described in the source because the Varg EX qualifies for the off-road motorcycle exemption. Road equipment includes a 4,000-lumen LED headlight, LED taillight with integrated turn signals, front indicators integrated almost invisibly into the headlight shell, side stand, mirrors, and license-plate holder.

Battery and Range: 7.2 kWh, One to Two Hours to Charge, 60-100 km Range

The 7.2 kWh honeycomb-magnesium battery has 20 percent more capacity than the Varg MX’s 6.5 kWh pack. It is permanently installed and serves as a structural chassis element, contributing to a low center of gravity and balanced weight distribution. Charging takes one to two hours depending on the connection.

Stark’s riding-time figures span roughly 1.3 hours at full race pace to six hours in hard-enduro use with much low-speed work. For active normal enduro use, around two hours is a realistic planning figure. Mixed road use can yield around 80 km, city use more than 100 km, and constant 120 km/h highway riding roughly 60 km. Day rides with charging access are realistic; multi-day trips without infrastructure require planning.

Suspension: KYB 300/303 mm, Fully Adjustable

The chassis is genuine competition-enduro hardware. Up front is a 48 mm KYB closed-cartridge USD fork with 300 mm of travel and adjustable compression and rebound damping. At the rear, a KYB Triple Adjuster monoshock offers 303 mm and adjustment for spring preload, high- and low-speed compression, and rebound.

The main frame is high-strength chromoly steel. The carbon-fiber subframe doubles as a cooling duct for the powertrain, while the swingarm is aluminum. The long travel results in a towering 990 mm seat height and 368 mm of ground clearance.

Brembo braking consists of a two-piston front caliper on a 260 mm disc and a single-piston rear caliper on a 220 mm disc. There is no ABS. Pirelli Scorpion MX32 tires are mounted on 21/18-inch wire-spoke wheels. They are genuine dirt tires and demand caution on wet asphalt.

Ergonomics: 990 mm Seat Height, 368 mm Ground Clearance, 120 kg

A 990 mm seat height is extreme for road riders but makes sense for a sport enduro with around 300 mm of suspension travel. The riding position follows modern competition-enduro practice: upright, with standing on the wide footpegs as the normal mode. A recessed grab point beneath the seat makes it easier to lift and maneuver the 120 kg motorcycle by hand.

At 120 kg, the Varg EX is light for a fully equipped electric enduro with a 7.2 kWh battery. The Varg MX weighs 110 kg; the EX’s extra 10 kg comes from the larger battery and street equipment.

Stark Arkenstone: Android, SIM, GPS, OTA and 100 Ride Profiles

Stark Arkenstone is not merely a display but a complete Android device: IP69K certified, with integrated SIM, GPS, turn-by-turn navigation, route recording, and community route sharing. It charges wirelessly in the handlebar mount and can be controlled by touchscreen or waterproof aluminum switchgear with gloves.

Over-the-air updates add new functions directly to the motorcycle. From what our sources have seen, no comparable sport enduro offers a cockpit with this level of digital integration.

Cost: EUR 12,900 / EUR 13,900

At EUR 12,900 for the 60-hp version and EUR 13,900 for the 80-hp Alpha, the Varg EX sits in established sport-enduro territory. The source compares KTM 300 EXC TPI at around EUR 11,000, Husqvarna TE 300 at EUR 11,500, and Beta RR 300 at EUR 10,500. The Stark costs roughly EUR 1,500–2,500 more, but adds premium KYB suspension, Brembo brakes, Android navigation, and genuine sport-enduro performance with road registration.

Maintenance is a major counterargument to the purchase price: no engine-oil changes, clutch, filter service, valve adjustment, or spark-plug replacement. Routine costs are largely suspension service, brakes, and tires.

Verdict

The Stark Varg EX is one of the most technically advanced electric motorcycles below EUR 14,000 and, from what we have reviewed thus far, the only one combining genuine sport-enduro performance – up to 80 hp, 300 mm-class KYB suspension and Brembo brakes – with EU road homologation. Germany’s 761 registrations in the first eight months of 2025 show that the concept works. The limits are equally clear: a 990 mm seat height, dirt-focused MX32 tires on wet asphalt, no ABS, and roughly two hours of realistic active-enduro riding. For enduro riders who understand those limits and value low noise and legal road access, the Varg EX is a uniquely compelling package.

Quick Check

+ EU L3e road homologation with A1 / B196 eligibility under the rules described in the source.

+ Up to 80 hp peak output; 60 hp standard.

+ KYB 48 mm closed-cartridge USD fork, 300 mm + KYB Triple Adjuster, 303 mm: fully adjustable competition-level suspension.

+ Brembo 260 mm front / 220 mm rear braking system.

+ Stark Arkenstone Android system with SIM, GPS, navigation, OTA updates and up to 100 ride profiles.

+ Reverse offers a practical advantage in tight terrain.

+ No gearbox, clutch, engine-oil changes, filter, valve adjustment, or spark-plug service.

+ Near-silent operation addresses the noise problem that closes or restricts riding areas, subject to local access rules.

+ 4,000-lumen LED headlight.

+ 120 kg: light for an electric enduro of this performance level.

+ 761 German registrations Jan–Aug 2025.

+ Five-year / 1,000-cycle battery warranty.

 

– 990 mm seat height severely limits ground reach for shorter riders.

– Pirelli Scorpion MX32 tires offer limited wet-asphalt grip; a road-oriented tire is worth considering for regular street use.

– No ABS is a serious road-use consideration.

– Realistic active-enduro range is around two hours.

– No clutch or gearbox requires adaptation for combustion-enduro riders.

– No DC fast charging; full charge takes 1-2 hours.

– Startup brand risk: long-term reliability data and service density are still developing.

– EUR 12,900 entry price is roughly EUR 1,500–2,500 above comparable combustion sport enduros in the source comparison.

 

Technical Specifications: Stark Varg EX (2026)

Brand / Production: Stark Future, Barcelona, Spain, founded 2019; investor Eicher/Royal Enfield; development riders Sébastien Tortelli and Josh Hill

Motor: Permanent-magnet AC synchronous motor (PMAC); single-speed direct drive; no conventional gearbox; no clutch lever; reverse

Power: Standard 60 hp / 44 kW peak; Alpha 80 hp / 60 kW peak; continuous road output 11 kW / 15 hp under L3e homologation

Torque: 1,036 Nm at rear wheel, after reduction

Battery: 7.2 kWh honeycomb-magnesium; permanently installed; structural chassis element

Charging: 1–2 hours full charge; no DC fast charging

Range / Riding Time: Race pace approx. 1.3 h; active enduro approx. 2 h; hard enduro up to 6 h; city over 100 km; 120 km/h highway approx. 60 km

Homologation: EU L3e light motorcycle; A1 from age 16; German B196 extension; ABS exemption as off-road motorcycle cited

Frame: Chromoly-steel main frame; carbon-fiber cooling-channel subframe; aluminum swingarm

Fork: KYB 48 mm closed cartridge USD; compression/rebound adjustable; 300 mm travel

Rear Shock: KYB Triple Adjuster; preload, high-/low-speed compression and rebound adjustable; 303 mm travel

Front Brake: Brembo two-piston; 260 mm disc; no ABS

Rear Brake: Brembo single-piston; 220 mm disc

Wheels / Tires: 21-inch front / 18-inch rear wire-spoke wheels; Pirelli Scorpion MX32

Cockpit: Stark Arkenstone Android device; IP69K; SIM; GPS; turn-by-turn navigation; route sharing; OTA updates; up to 100 ride profiles

Lighting: 4,000-lumen LED headlight; LED rear light and integrated turn signals

Ergonomics: Standing-oriented enduro position; 990 mm seat height; 368 mm ground clearance; wide footpegs

Weight: 120 kg

Warranty: 2 years vehicle; 5 years / 1,000 charge cycles battery

German Registrations: 761 January–August 2025; sixth in German light-motorcycle category according to sources

Competition: KTM Freeride 250 F approx. 108 kg / EUR 10,500; Montesa 4Ride 87 kg; Surron Storm Bee electric with less performance

German Price: 60 hp Standard EUR 12,900 | 80 hp Alpha EUR 13,900

2026 Variant: Stark Varg SM supermoto announced/in development: 17-inch wheels, 124.5 kg, Brembo, claimed 154 km/h