A full-size, all-electric supermoto sounds like a total blast to ride.
It's well-known that the electric two-wheel vehicle sector has seen an influx of start-ups in recent years. Each month seems to bring another emerging brand claiming they will transform the field with their advanced electric motorcycle. However, amidst this wave of speculative promises and exaggerated ideas, a single firm has successfully stood out from the crowd: Stark Future .
Initially, many individuals were skeptical of them.
When Stark initially revealed 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 .
Currently, Stark Future is pushing boundaries even more by venturing into the realm of road-legal vehicles. This development comes as a result of a report by industry veteran Dennis Chung over at Motorcycle.com We have learned that a supermoto variant of the Varg is imminent.
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The supermoto version is anticipated to inherit many features from the EX model, yet it will have distinct variations. Unlike the EX’s off-road-oriented 21-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear wheel setup, the SM is expected to feature 17-inch wheels designed for improved street handling. Additionally, the suspension system may undergo adjustments, potentially reducing the EX’s impressive 11.8 inches of front travel and 11.9 inches of rear travel to achieve a more compact stance better suited for paved roads.
Certainly, one of the standout features of the Varg is the crawl mode, which has quickly become revolutionary for both the EX model and its MX equivalent. This feature essentially provides an electric-assist at very low speeds, enabling riders to propel the bicycle forwards or backwards simply by pressing a button. It's ideal for navigating challenging off-road terrain as well as effortlessly reversing into parking spots on city streets.
The 2025 Stark Varg EX is anticipated to reach the US market in June, with an estimated base price of approximately $12,900 USD. Pawonation's Jonathon Klein could already be involved in a secretive project with the EX, so keep an eye out for updates on that front.
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.
In particular, the SM variant might offer an exhilarating experience for city commuters and those who enjoy carving through mountainous terrain during weekends. Boasting between 60 to 80 horsepower at your disposal along with immediate electric torque, coupled with a chassis engineered for minimal weight, this model appears poised to become one of the most thrilling electric supermotos currently available.
Source: Motorcycle.com
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