It's HERE! // STARK VARG First Ride in the USA

Tucker Neary from Electric Cycle Rider does a first ride review and test ride with the new 2023 Stark Varg Electric Dirt Bike in the mountains of Colorado on some enduro trail riding.
Now I’m calling this a first ride, although, I technically did get to ride the pre production Stark Varg in Barcelona, but now the bike is here, on our turf in Colorado!
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2023 Stark VARG Specs
* Power: 80 hp [Optional]
* Weight: 260 lbs/ 118kg
* Torque: 691 ft-lbs/ 938 Nm
* Range: Up to 6 hours [Claimed - To be Verified]
* Charging time: 1-2 hours [Claimed - To be Verified]
* Battery capacity: 6.5kWh
* Suspension: KYB 310mm travel front & rear
* Brakes: Brembo hydraulic levers & calipers mated to 260mm & 220mm Galfer rotors
* Ride modes: 100+ [Claimed - To be Verified]
* Wheels: 7050 T6 aluminum rims, CNC-machined 6082 T6 aluminum hubs
* Tires: Pirelli MX32 (21-inch front, 18-inch enduro & 19-inch motocross rear options)

[@ElectricCycleRider]

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[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

I'm really looking forward to all your videos on the Stark Varg. I'm scheduled for delivery in February 2024. I ride in very similar environments to you with perhaps a bit more higher speed sandy desert singletrack as well. Your comments on range and performance in enduro conditions will definitely be a deciding factor on moving forward with the purchase or not. I'll be happy with a realistic 25-35 mile range in enduro conditions.

[@brianbush3247]

It's important to remember that electric motors are not adversly affected by altitude like a gas engine is, as the air density gets thinner. A gas engine that puts out 40HP at sea level is nowhere near as strong at 10,000'. Since I ride over 9K' regularly, I will be excited to get the full power from each respective setting. Looking forward to getting my Stark delivery in a couple of months.

[@Darnder]

Just watch out for overheating, but this is a very cool application for high performance EV’s

[@ih8momjokes1]

okay i can say the same thing for the negative affects of the cold temperature on a li ion battery which is far worse than the effects of altitude on a fuel injected motorcycle (which compensates btw thanks to an MAF sensor)

[@Binford2500]

That’s true. N/A engines lose about 3% power per 1,000ft elevation. So about 30% reduction at 10k.

[@MickH60]

@@ih8momjokes1 The cold temps don't effect performance, only run time and recharging on electric vehicles, and a MAF sensor can't restore lost power, it just helps it run well...Higher altitude = less air pressure = less oxygen = less fuel burning = less power.

[@sovietmudkip1]

You know a bike is good when reviewers are speechless during their first ride.

[@LuckyNikitaBoba]

Bullshit. Just because it has lots of power doesn't translate to a great bike. You know he can't be honest about the bike. These reviews are so fake.

[@LuckyNikitaBoba]

Suspension setup for a much heavier rider but it's still great.Yeah sure. BS.

[@Kimsand520]

I have seem many videos of this bike on the mx track, but seeing this on trails without any engine sounds going from 0 to warp speed in 2 sec looks so insane. 80Hp looks too scary. I guess the 60Hp is like a 450mx bike on steroids. I would love to have one just to not having to do almost no maintenance.

[@matthew3136]

I guess we might not all need the Alpha version. LOL. I think 60hp might be enough for me.

[@mxoudi]

Yeah you can probably do 40 or even 30 and it'll still be a blast and your battery will last much longer!

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@@matthew3136 I've hardly been taking it out of 40hp! Bike is incredible!

[@enforcer-enduro]

Got the same feeling when I first rode the bike, thing is that it gets even better once you get to know it. Way more confident then any other bike I ridden.

[@JoshStreetDesign]

So funny, this reminds me of the first time I rode my Alta and I had the same exact reaction. I wish I could go back and relive that day again. Enjoy Tucker!

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@JoshStreetDesign For sure! Similar reaction to my first Alta ride too!

[@FarmerFpv]

My mouth was open the whole time! I think I even started drooling on myself. 😂 What a ripper. It's been a while since the moto world has seen something that makes your jaw drop. I can't wait to have my own! I have been riding the Alta Redshift for a few years now. I love hitting my horn passing people on the motocross track. They trip out hearing beep beep beep. lol

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@FarmerFpv 🙌

[@mxoudi]

Thanks soo much for sharing! Cannot wait until mine arrives next month. Glad to see that it performs well in trails as well as MX. Sick video and congrats on the bike!

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Tucker! Thanks for making it.

[@ericdornfeld4848]

The reason just 40hp feels so amazing on a bike like this is because an electric motor can provide same torque across the entire RPM range, and in this case, speed as well!... On a 250f, you need can only get 40hp at 20mph, 30mph, 40mph etc.. Each gear has only ONE rpm that gives you 40hp. That's the wonder of an electic bike!

[@JeffKendallWeed]

Awesome vid Tucker. Thanks for sharing! Excited for when these pop up on the used market!

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@JeffKendallWeed Yeah man! Would love to get you on this bike!

[@lukefish7562]

Nice! Can’t wait to get on one! Congrats! Enjoy!

[@tb3780]

Genuine joy... loved watching this, thanks

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@tb3780 🙌

[@guillytravels]

Absolutely love it!!! we want more of this!!!

[@tonyrichengod9280]

I'm excited about the future of e-bikes. Another bike I'm really looking forward to is the ARTIC LEOPARD EXC880. Looks amazing!

[@bigred6220]

Damn dude!! I could tell pretty quick how good that bike is. Because from all the other bikes I’ve seen you ride. You were Fuckin flying on that thing way quicker than the other bikes! And I can tell how smooth it is. Makes me wanna get ride of my ultra and get that!!!

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@bigred6220 Awesome man!!

[@YTFPV]

This bike is so well design and look amazing!

[@nicolaspugliano3303]

Awesome bike, even better review! Was smiling and going "Jeeeeeeezus" along with you the whole time. Unreal!!

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@nicolaspugliano3303 😂🙌

[@JMonteverde87]

Awesome riding! Hoping these trails are one way!! Imagine another starkvarg coming at you around one of those turns at 40mph 😂

[@wrenchin-n-wheels9482]

Great episode brother!! I just subscribed and liked your video and will continue to watch🙂

[@MrChadx1]

Looking for forward to more Varg content. I'm already subscribed, but if I wasn't, I'd subscribe because of your Varg content.

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@MrChadx1 Awesome!

[@johnhancock1855]

Can’t wait to see the range test

[@flingndirt_UT]

Cant wait to hear what kind of range it really has...

[@ThatWhiteGuy]

Someone's been testing it in Europe and was getting like 3 hours of ride time out of it on single track trails. Looks neat for tracks but the range isnt there for trails

[@enforcer-enduro]

I’ve been doing some tests and got about 3 hours ride time, elevation and kind of dirt/sand affect the range but it’s quite consistent.

[@ThatWhiteGuy]

@@enforcer-enduro I appreciate the heck out of your testing/info sharing. Was looking at one of the stark bikes hard but went with a tpi 300 after seeing the range. Hope they do an Enduro version or something with a bigger battery, or at least one that's easy to swap

[@JeffKendallWeed]

@@ThatWhiteGuy3 hrs?! I can’t get that out of my 150xcw TPI! 😂 the 300s can go a little further, but seems pretty similar between gas and electric now.

[@AmoneyC]

@@JeffKendallWeedexcept you can carry gas with you

[@michelleevans9869]

Awesome review as usual

[@boatelectricaldiy]

Can't wait for the range tests. Integrate elevation data into the tests. so we can do some math! It's often hard to see how steep something is in a video.

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@boatelectricaldiy304 Great idea, I'll see if I can do that!

[@seanbuzard1460]

This looks such a great time

[@sapphireracing]

9:12 Jeee-zuss! That was thoroughly enjoyable, thanks! Mine's supposed to arrive end of Feb, stoked!

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@sapphireracing Awesome!

[@mikepfeifer1753]

Subed and looking forward to learning more about this bike!

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@mikepfeifer1753 Happy to have you along for the ride!

[@mwmoto]

I also love how amazed you were at 80hp lol I was dying

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@mattwhitacre6065 Haha, it is so insane!

[@victorvannatter312]

40hp is awesome. 80hp, off-road, is insane

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

This is the first electric dirt bike that I have seen that looks EXITING 😁🤠🤠🤠💥💥💥⚡⚡⚡

[@HoweDUU]

SICK!

[@dalepellerin]

Great video. What I want to see most is how it can handle enduro riding with rocks, ledges and such. My least favorite trails are flowy singletrack but get into some rocks and Moab like stuff, that’s what I need to see it on and see what the range looks like and how it handles.

[@abdiabdisson2844]

They are releasing a enduro version soon

[@joshpointoh]

Whoa, this is gonna be badass

[@harnessedenergy9133]

So did you buy it? Or are you a tester? I have been watching for it to USA. Sticker price was around 12k and change, is it still in that range. Let me know. And where to get one!! Thank you in advance. Oh yeah I am I am a little Jealous! Lol. I live in Grand Junction CO. Peace!!

[@NikHodge1]

I think they shipped you mine 😂 mine is supposed to be sprung for a 220lb rider ! Video just go me so excited tho ! Awesome seeing it on something other than mx

[@speedmonkey75]

Seriously great video. You're speechlessness at first was perfect. 80hp jeeezzzzzussss!!!! 😅🤣😀

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@speedmonkey75😂

[@michaelaudy6415]

First time on the channel and I just have to say you have some great single track skills. Making it look too easy

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@michaelaudy6415 Stoked to have you here!

[@TexRobNC]

These things have basically "end game" power, like, in 10 years, I doubt we will have more power, because the bikes will be even lighter. They also seem to have great range/amp hours now, which was surprising. Imagine in a few years if they start really taking off, and then suddenly there are chargers at most tracks? These things are already pretty practical today, but are gonna be wild at a certain inflection point.

[@seanmoore7207]

Awesome dude. I got an Sur Ron Ultra a month ago. Love that bike! Ordered the Varg yesterday.

[@follyfour506]

How much are you paying ? if you don't mind me asking .

[@seanmoore7207]

@@follyfour506 $11,900

[@cmx4eva]

​@@follyfour506in NZ the Alpha is 21k & 20k nzd for the 60hp version....still not avail here atm tho, pre order!

[@eddieb3915]

Awesome, thanks. Finally, a trail riding review, good job. Sounds killer. Imagine if it was 240 lbs! Ermagerd, Lol.

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@eddieb3915 Sub 240lbs would be such a weapon!

[@the_Acaman]

Riding through the woods without engine sounds just seems the right way. I'm so excited for the future- I would love swappable batteries when I get an electric bike tho

[@Luap-ls3ix]

"Nobody needs that. I'm going back to 2 where i belong" 😂

[@ElectricCycleRider]

😂

[@GregPless]

It reminds me of the first time I rode a CR500 2 stroke. Scary yummy

[@mwmoto]

That shot you got at 7:58is sick

[@human1513]

The instant power is all 100% there from off throttle to open. Where on a gas bike it has to be revved up to get its 40, 50, 60 hp.. You are a good rider.

[@lboughto]

Now we know where the Colorado Tornado's came from... Tucker riding his Varg. Mine can't come soon enough 31 Oct hopefully sooner!

[@danielbridgewater3444]

Wow!...OMG!... Holy Crap!...That pretty much says it all.

[@BobbyD-Lo]

Siiiiick

[@GarbageMans2wheels]

Doooooooooooope 🔥

[@bigals.ktms.9937]

Very interested to see distances achieved 👏

[@Carbon2wheeler]

You can notice the pull In the videos reminds me of street riding regarding the power.

[@Surfratglass]

Love this video! Would you recommend the 60hp version?

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@Surfratglass I would, for sure! Can't imagine needing more than 60hp personally!

[@Andy-oe1tp]

cant wait to see some supermoto setups on this thing

[@andyk4688]

Mine should be here anytime 😊

[@kubik125]

Holy crap, scheize, jeeeesus.....thats all I need...and this bike of course

[@robvange]

hysterical...................... I have one on order......... for the woods too.......... I was thinking about canceling the order. ( I LOVE my BETA 430 RR S )............but after watching this. I am definitely getting the bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ElectricCycleRider]

You won't be disappointed! Thing absolutely rips!

[@CreamyFacial]

I want one so damn bad.

[@HarborEdwin]

Can't wait until you go Place Top 10 at Erzbergrodeo with the Varg!

[@jimtitt3571]

Be good if it made a tength of the lap. And hard enduro without a clutch? We'll have to see but most of us have our doubts.

[@tormentorxl2732]

🔥🔥🔥

[@AnthonyDiVella]

Dude that bike eats up EVERYTHING

[@follyfour506]

If everyone had one the trails would be ruined 😂

[@ElectricCycleRider]

Devours it!

[@neo74x]

I like thiis bike su much👍

[@electricisbetter]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ElectricCycleRider]

🙌

[@brandyjupiter7785]

Can't imagine the power, I have been riding a e-fox 12kwh 4 speed for almost two years.

[@elmerwilliamson1970]

What happens with creek crossings and riding wet enduros? Short circuits? Old two strokes, pull the plug, turn it upside down, push over kick starter a few times, put plug back in, turn it over, and kick start it over.

[@danielrodriguezbenavides3344]

Yo quiero una de esas me encanta

[@timparker533]

Josh Hill just got his own Varg so expect some videos from him soon.

[@richardlennon4148]

Is it horsepower your changing or torque output?

[@craigmac1516]

MY NEXT BIKE 100%

[@utahdesertrider1806]

After seeing this it kind of makes my 300 two stroke looked handicapped. The rings and charging are the only things separating the Varg from total domination

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@utahdesertrider1806 It's a ripper, for sure! Going to take a lot to have me give up my 300 though!

[@davecook81]

💯‼️💙

[@ericweber1969]

Great video! Now, for the love of all that’s holy, we need a street legal kit! I need an electric supermoto based on this platform!

[@admitjet]

Great review, Tucker! The 2023 Stark Varg looks impressive, especially with that 6-hour range claim and 80hp power. 👏 While the Stark Varg seems like a solid choice for trail riding, I'd also recommend taking a look at the 2023 AdmitJet Armor if you're interested in electric dirt bikes. It has an impressive top speed of 80 MPH and a range of 100 miles on a single charge. The best part? It comes in at under $4000! 🌟

[@fooblahblah]

Dammit Tucker. I was cancelling my order but I might pull the trigger now😂

[@ElectricCycleRider]

Haha! Sorry!

[@fooblahblah]

@@ElectricCycleRider luckily it's too late and I already canceled my order so I can save money for another year :)

[@COYOTE_N8]

This thing would be a game changer in super cross. 80hp with instant torque. I'm all about combustion engines but this is sweet. Looks fun on trails to but the only prob there is there's no chargers in the forest haha

[@Z0ttMonte]

I really want to know the range in different modes in areas like these

[@carsongodshall]

Where are you riding at? I’m from Colorado and wanna try this place out

[@evginc.6037]

Holy Shizzza! 😂

[@techustle1]

Just ordered yesterday lol. Should be here in Feb 2025.

[@michaelenglund]

Great! Wanna see a comparison with a full size petrol bike. Timed laps.

[@josephschultz]

so interested in this but range and charge times are my only problem, I really want a street legal version supermoto of this, fingers crossed it happens, thanks for video will wait for real world range and charge times. About suspension it's a motocross bike so will be very stiff off road.

[@AbnormalWrench]

I often ride a Zero FX in the dirt, which is 45 HP and I rarely get over 1/4 throttle honestly. 40hp is way overkill for most dirt biking. If that bike was street legal, I would definitely buy it.

[@RydenAround]

Soooooo freeken awesome

[@full_charge]

I’ve been wanting to buy a sur ron or talaria…. I might need to just go all out and get this?

[@jootai]

How long did that battery last? 35-45 min?

[@frederickwhite7205]

I would love to ride one ☝️

[@colesonfrisby4638]

Not just the hp it’s the torque

[@robertfoertsch]

Excellent, Thanks. #LibertyEngine

[@monikabgilliam]

Love the video, can we get a fast girls review of it!? Like Rachel Archer lol or equivalent. Super curious how it handles for us short womanly folk in the woods 😂🙂

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@monikabgilliam I think we need to get Monika on the bike for a review!! 😉

[@MarioGoatse]

Only starting on 2? Just put it in 5 and send it! A few minutes later: Holy Shit! Put it back on 2 before you hurt yourself! What a BEAST

[@mortal2787]

Would love to ride this

[@VoltedAdventures]

bike looks insane

[@walkerjian]

Fitting that the gods threw on a lighting show for the Varg, crispy! : ...

[@mxriderdakar]

Do you feel any difference between the pre production bike and this one with knew weight and battery?

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@mxriderdakar Great question! I think that was almost 2 years ago! Haha. It does feel a bit heavier but if I'm honest, it wasn't something I was dwelling on.

[@benochoa3576]

Is it completely stock?

[@rufusirvin5279]

Compared to Surron how loud is motor?

[@phillipzx3754]

What impressed me was the price. $12,900 is pretty amazing.

[@edpaul7539]

Does it have a clutch?

[@zacka161]

Is this your bike? Or a long term test bike?

[@cxge7884]

A modern 450 pumping around 60 ponies, weighing around 240lbs is already an animal one has to work to tame. This thing being the same weight and can pump out 80hp is just nuts. Pucker factor through the roof.

[@milhobs001]

I had an idea for you " stark varg VS 500 2 stroke" ... as i see it the star varg is the new HIGHLIGHT of motor cross. Now for me in Australia the 500 2 stroke is most wanted.. be good to see a shoot out . drag race and track race... just an idea for you...