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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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 🙌

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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!

[@YTFPV]

This bike is so well design and look amazing!

[@victorvannatter312]

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

[@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!

[@nicolaspugliano3303]

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

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@nicolaspugliano3303 😂🙌

[@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

[@johnhancock1855]

Can’t wait to see the range test

[@JMonteverde87]

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

[@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!

[@Hobbies4Hire]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

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

[@tb3780]

Genuine joy... loved watching this, thanks

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@tb3780 🙌

[@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!

[@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.

[@sapphireracing]

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

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@sapphireracing Awesome!

[@lukefish7562]

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

[@mwmoto]

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

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@mattwhitacre6065 Haha, it is so insane!

[@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.

[@GregPless]

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

[@michelleevans9869]

Awesome review as usual

[@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.

[@seanbuzard1460]

This looks such a great time

[@ottokirk2325]

So does it run rich at that altitude?

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@ottokirk2325 😂 Still waiting for my jet kit to arrive...

[@moto3463]

Nice hopefully they improve battery life and weight

[@juanmillaruelo7647]

110 kg is actually pretty impressive! Range is the next challenge.

[@guillytravels]

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

[@mwmoto]

That shot you got at 7:58is sick

[@AS-dc8tb]

I would like to know how it performs at SLOW speed, for instance when you have to stop and resume in the middle of a steeper slope with a wet root, or some loose material, etc. The problem I have with electric bikes without a clutch so far is their underwhelming performance in that kind of situation: they spin too easily, hard to control the traction.

[@adskiygamer]

Yeah, we need a proper hard enduro tests. Anyway, I don't think that it will perform good because control only on throttle isn't precise enough and isn't safe enough.

[@notimetoexpIain]

I wonder if having the handlebar mounted brake would help with that as a sort of reverse clutch thing

[@JoshStreetDesign]

You could literally crawl uphill at 1 mph with perfect stability on these. I have an Alta and it's the most controllable bike I've ever ridden among so many other things.

[@adskiygamer]

@@JoshStreetDesign I mean, you can't be precise with only throttle in some awkward situations in hard enduro when you are hanging on a handle bar or bike is trying to fly away. And another thing, I don't think you can get as much instant torque from 0 power to full gas open as when you preload your flywheel and drop the clutch. There is some kind of delay anyway if the motor is standing still.

[@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.

[@Carbon2wheeler]

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

[@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

[@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

[@AnthonyDiVella]

Dude that bike eats up EVERYTHING

[@follyfour506]

If everyone had one the trails would be ruined 😂

[@ElectricCycleRider]

Devours it!

[@allanasp771]

Would be interesting to hear if you think you are are faster on this bike around a trail than your "normal" gas bike? I have just recently bought a used KTM freeride-E and I'm pretty certain that I'm faster on that bike on my home trail than my gas trail bike. The E-bike is much more agile and "flickier" than the gas dito in my opinion, especially in gnarly sections of the trail. Greetings from Sweden ( home of the Stark Varg).

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@allanasp771 Great question! On the Varg, it seems like it'll depend on the terrain (for me, at least). Currently feeling more confident in the slow technical bits on my KTM 300 XC-W but when the trail opens up, the Varg just eats it up!

[@travelingmike40]

Is this the bike you ordered for yourself? Not getting why you didn’t order suspension to your weight? Springs to weight, valving for type of riding/rider.

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@travelingmike40 Long story short, it's not the bike I ordered, which I was fully aware of. Quickest way to get the bike in my hands was to ride this spec.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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! 🌟

[@Luap-ls3ix]

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

[@ElectricCycleRider]

😂

[@kennysbest]

I'm 6'1" 275#, I saw the best suspension build was for 220#, would I still be able to comfortably ride this? I'm crushing over this bike so hard...

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@kennysbest I would say so! I've got compression clicked all the way out (soft) and this KYB stuff has a lot of range to work with!

[@jootai]

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

[@speedmonkey75]

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

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@speedmonkey75😂

[@benochoa3576]

Is it completely stock?

[@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.

[@endurocox5467]

Why didn’t you order it with the correct weight springs? We need a max range test

[@ElectricCycleRider]

Long story short, it's not the bike I ordered, which I was fully aware of. Quickest way to get the bike in my hands was to ride this spec.

[@timparker533]

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

[@carsongodshall]

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

[@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!

[@phillipzx3754]

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

[@Andy-oe1tp]

cant wait to see some supermoto setups on this thing

[@rufusirvin5279]

Compared to Surron how loud is motor?

[@brandyjupiter7785]

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

[@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!

[@kubik125]

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

[@edpaul7539]

Does it have a clutch?

[@colesonfrisby4638]

Not just the hp it’s the torque

[@richardlennon4148]

Is it horsepower your changing or torque output?

[@bigals.ktms.9937]

Very interested to see distances achieved 👏

[@wrenchin-n-wheels9482]

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

[@alexleggett6270]

How much does it weigh?

[@chucktrotter9699]

8.7.23 Tucker, why did you order the bike set up for a person of 220lbs?

[@ElectricCycleRider]

Long story short, it's not the bike I ordered, which I was fully aware of. Quickest way to get the bike in my hands was to ride this spec.

[@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!

[@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

[@paullind6534]

When did you order your varg? Trying to gauge when i will get mine…

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@paullind6534 A bit complicated for the timeline and details of this delivery so I don't think mine is a good basis for time frames... They are coming soon, though.

[@alexmartin9951]

Most of us weekend warriors will probably get far better range than the fast lads too.

[@richardsmith8590]

How does it handle? I mean competition on a track not a trail.

[@VoltedAdventures]

bike looks insane

[@lost_marblesadv]

I can’t wait until the big manufacturers get on board with electric. Off-road / MX will change permanently when they go to quick change batteries. From someone with r/c racing background, this going to be tits. 🤘

[@mikepfeifer1753]

Subed and looking forward to learning more about this bike!

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@mikepfeifer1753 Happy to have you along for the ride!

[@NMdesertracer]

Having the rear brake lever on the handlebars is suppose to be awesome!

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@NMdesertracer Definitely plan to try it! So far, loving the foot brake too.

[@ASVABWAIVER11B]

Imagine having instantaneous 80hp on tap on 450 dirt bike platform.

[@ktmdays]

My pals a rep for stark and I took his for a quik rip at 50hp insane I got a ktm 500 don't know if I should sell it

[@craigmac1516]

MY NEXT BIKE 100%

[@markjeepingful]

I’m guessing 80 be good for sand dunes?

[@Jonathan_37]

Can we get a Surron storm bee vs stark varge?

[@speedmonkey75]

Lol, um the Stark is better in every way. There you go, review done! 😆

[@kurtheidelbach]

Not even worth a comparison

[@bcrproductions3862]

Mode 2 set @ 40 HP, I'M wanting the 80 HP model...which is more than enough. Remember how I wanted to put a sand paddle tire on my X260? Well it just didn't have enough power with the stock knobbie, so the Stark Varg should be more capable in soft sand😮

[@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!! 😉

[@andyk4688]

Mine should be here anytime 😊

[@Surfratglass]

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

[@ElectricCycleRider]

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

[@Oculus729]

Imagine a world where there is a street legal Varg.

[@johnnycarpenter1744]

How many times did you have to start up the Generator to go 1000 miles Will the battery lasts longer than my almost 20 year old honda 450

[@zaarkeru3391]

How many closed down tracks can you run on with the old 450? Karens will close every track if they can, the varg can stop that

[@MatkatMusic]

Do you miss having a clutch? That's what we all want to know!!

[@ElectricCycleRider]

@MatkatMusic In the faster bits and really anything over 5mph, I don't need a clutch at all. For sub 5mph technical stuff, feel like I'd want it still. But that doesn't seem to be what this bike was designed for.

[@MatkatMusic]

@@ElectricCycleRider awesome. I'm crawling around on a KTM free ride EXC and sometimes wish that it had a clutch. I rarely get above 10 mph on that bike where I ride. It's a lot of fun but it does tire out the right wrist. Thanks for answering my question!!

[@beaumkl]

How does this compare to the Ultra Bee?

[@nhojyelbom]

different class completely, ultra bee is a great cruiser and trail bike. this is a weapon made for serious jumps and mx with double the weight and bigger size frame