Stark Future launches the VARG SM – the world’s most powerful electric Supermoto – thepack.news
Stark Future has pulled the covers off its latest creation: the Stark VARG SM, a road-legal electric Supermoto designed to blend motocross toughness with street-ready agility. Building on the success of the Stark VARG MX and their street-legal enduro EX, the SM brings Stark's high-performance DNA to the asphalt, combining brutal power, precision engineering, and sustainable technology.
Power-to-weight like no other
Weighing just 124.5 kg (274.5 lbs) and producing up to 80 hp, the VARG SM claims the highest power-to-weight ratio of any production Supermoto. With a staggering 914 Nm of torque at the rear wheel, acceleration is immediate, smooth, and endlessly adjustable.
Riders can fine-tune power delivery, engine-braking, and regeneration to suit any environment--whether commuting in the city, carving up kart tracks, or hitting tight mountain roads.
Battery & charging
At the heart of the VARG SM sits a 7.2 kWh honeycomb magnesium battery that doubles as a structural chassis component for extra rigidity. Range figures are:
- 183 km (113 miles) urban
- 118 km (73 miles) suburban
- 81 km (50 miles) WMTC real-world riding
Recharging takes under two hours using Stark's compact 3.3 kW portable charger, which fits in a backpack and plugs into any household socket or AC car charger.
The carbon-fiber-sleeved motor with integrated inverter is lightweight, efficient, and validated to full automotive standards after the punishing tests of motocross.
Chassis & suspension
The VARG SM's high-strength steel frame is paired with a forged aluminum subframe and precision-machined triple clamps for the ideal balance of stiffness and flex. Suspension comes from KYB, with:
- 48 mm closed-cartridge forks (290 mm stroke, fully adjustable)
- triple-adjuster rear shock (303 mm travel)
Braking is handled by Brembo 4-piston monoblock calipers with a 320 mm floating disc up front, while the rear uses a 220 mm hydraulic disc.
CNC hubs, aero-grade rims, and premium tires complete the package.
Cockpit & connectivity
The VARG SM features one of Stark's cleanest cockpits yet:
- Internally routed wiring
- CNC-machined aluminum map switch
- Arkenstone Android-based display - waterproof, shock-resistant, and mounted on the bars, offering GPS, real-time ride data, OTA updates, and full ride-mode tuning.
Riders can instantly switch between commuter, stunt, and track modes, customizing power curves and braking profiles.
Road-ready & rider-focused
Unlike many high-performance bikes, the VARG SM is built with everyday usability in mind.
It is fully road-legal in Europe, the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand.
In some Southern European countries, riders can even use it with a car license.
Practical features include:
- Crawl Mode with reverse gear for tight maneuvering
- Digital security layers
- Optional handlebar-mounted handbrake for stunt or track use
- Flexible indicators made from durable optical silicone
- 4,000-lumen headlamp - three times brighter than competitors
- Integrated license-plate holder for a clean design
Maintenance is minimal, with no oil changes, filters, or valve adjustments required.
Pricing & availability
The Stark VARG SM will be offered in two versions:
- Standard (60 hp) - EUR12,990 / GBP 10,900 / USD 12,900 / CAD 17,990
- Alpha (80 hp) - EUR13,990 / GBP 11,900 / USD 13,900 / CAD 18,990
Australia: AUD £21,990 (Standard) / AUD £22,990 (Alpha) + £1,600 ride-away contingency
New Zealand: NZD £23,990 (Standard) / NZD £24,990 (Alpha) + £1,600 ride-away contingency
Technical highlights
- Motor: Electric PMAC, 1-speed
- Battery: 7.2 kWh magnesium honeycomb
- Weight: 124.5 kg (race spec, excl. homologation kit)
- Power: 60 hp (Standard) / 80 hp (Alpha)
- Torque: 914 Nm (rear wheel)
- Range: up to 183 km urban / 81 km WMTC
- Charging: 1-2 hours (240V outlet)
- Suspension: KYB fully adjustable, 290 mm front / 303 mm rear travel
- Brakes: Brembo 4-piston radial (320 mm front), 220 mm rear
- Tires: Choice of Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, Dunlop Sportsmart TT, Michelin Road 6, or Anlas Grip Plus
