Electric Motorcycles Revolutionizing the Powersports Market

Electric motorcycles are no longer on the fringes of the market - they are rapidly changing the powersports industry. Companies like Zero, Energica, LiveWire, and Stark Future have emerged in the past decade, with startups rising and falling, and established players trying to show that electric bikes can outperform gasoline-powered ones.

Stark Future, based in Barcelona, made a big splash in 2021 with their Varg motocrosser. This bike was so lightweight, powerful, and well-designed that it forced skeptics to reconsider what an electric dirt bike could achieve. This success has now positioned Stark to enter the street bike market.

In an interview with MCN, Stark CEO Anton Wass revealed that the company is working on a range of road bikes that are set to outshine traditional gas-powered bikes in every aspect.

Wass stated, "Most people underestimate the potential of electric street bikes. When we introduce our electric street bikes, we will change that perception. I am confident that we can create street bikes that are superior to gas bikes in all key areas - and we are doing just that."

While Wass did not provide specific details or release dates, it is clear that Stark's roadmap is taking shape. The company's venture into road-legal bikes began with the Varg EX enduro in late 2024. Additionally, Stark has been working on a supermoto version, the Varg SM, which is likely to be their first true street model.

The Varg MX, weighing only 242 pounds and producing up to 80 horsepower, has already proven itself against 450cc gas bikes. With the evolution of the MX 1.2 featuring a larger battery and advanced technology, Stark's potential in the road bike market is promising.

The Varg SM is the next logical step for Stark, transitioning from off-road to street with 17-inch wheels and modified suspension. This transformation could lead to a range of electric road bikes, including a naked bike, sportbike, or commuter scrambler. Wass also hinted at Stark developing multiple road models for different markets, potentially expanding production to Asia to meet increasing demand.

For riders, the impact of Stark's innovations could be significant. Our executive editor, Jonathon Klein, has praised the Varg for its torque and control. If Stark can replicate this success on the road, it may mark a turning point for electric motorcycles, making them not just viable but preferable for riders worldwide.

The supermoto model is just the beginning. With Wass' confidence in Stark's future, the true disruption in the industry is yet to come.