So true all of the middle age 2 stroke hero’s can’t handle it . I’m a fan of anything with 2 wheels and can appreciate all forms of bikes from vintage right through to the stark . Mx bikes and enduro I love it all . I don’t get why people can’t appreciate something different. It’s like they are treatened by them or are just jealous they can’t afford one
@@Ozfreerider_adventures I don't even care if you appreciate it, but the fact that someone is so irate about a different kind of motorcycle is dumbfounding to me. Seriously is someone forcing them to buy it. We all know the limitations. We know you can just put gasoline in your 2-Stroke and go again. We know all these things.
In motorsports people have a love affair with the sounds and smells and are fearful of that going away. Silent races with no smoke in the air sounds like the end of the world.
@@markmtbrider are you serious ? “Forced to by the government “ ? What a dumb ass thing to say. Name one thing the government is doing to force you from a gas powered to electric motocross bike ?
I've had my Varg for a few weeks now and absolutely love it. I'm not a track guy but do single track all the the time in the AZ desert and the Varg is amazing. 2 weeks ago we rode 25 miles/3.5 hrs (including breaks) which was plenty for me and I still had 50% battery left. I threw a paddle on it and hit up the Glamis dunes last weekend and not surprisingly the battery drained quicker but was still able to get in plenty of riding (about half as much as on hard ground). The balance and performance are top notch IMO, brakes and suspension are excellent. On hard ground/singletrack, at 45 hp and moderately aggressive riding I can get in around 40-50 miles which is PLENTY for this old fart. Charging takes around 2.5 hrs on a 240v generator, around 3 hrs on a regular 110v outlet. I still have my gas bike but given that the Varg can give me what I can handle at my age, I prob won't ride it much more.
Really guys crying about a $45 plug. Bike is 12K. Pretty much every bike owner drops endless cash in their new bike. Suspension, exhaust, ignition, engine mods etc. it’s not going to replace your bike you use for 3 plus hr rides but it has a place for shorter rides and doing Motos. I did a ride day at a moto track, they ran three bikes all day doing 15 min Moto’s. Schedule was two big bike Motos followed by two small bike Motos. They charged the bikes during the half hr break and ran all day with plenty of pro A and AA riders. Every rider was blown away by how good the bike is, cornering is amazing, very well balanced and suspension works so well without the engine inertia. They are a whole lotta fun to ride when you forget about clutching and shifting and focus on form.
I agree, but also owning a shop now little stuff like that we give people. The adapter was probably $15 dealer cost...dude bought a very expensive bike so toss in the silly adapter just so people feel even better about their buy.
Props to you Kyle for doing this. This is the future, like it or not. Once they get the battery life right and easy to swap battery’s + long term reliability I will switch over. Customizable power that’s awesome. We want reliable bikes. Faster charge times.
Look up a replacement cost for a new battery and then get back to me on it being the future. Much like EV automobiles where people are just finding about about the battery lifespan being 12-15 years, this is essentially a throwaway device as few will pop for a $6-7K battery in 10 years.
Electric power is much better than gas. After riding an electric bike everything else will feel slow. They are much easier to ride as well. The problem with electrics is still the range and the charging time. It is getting better quickly though.
Yep. The technological revolution with EV's obviously is going to be the battery and charge time. Might take the Japanese manufacturers to provide those technological breakthroughs once they start releasing EV bikes. For now though, it would be nice if the batteries weren't 6 grand and could be hot swapable.
Lol. Dude hardly even rides anymore. He's had the Beta 250rr a few months and still has not released any riding content on it not likely to put many hours on this bike either.
My neighbor has had one on order for a year and a half. It’s supposed to be with him this month. I’m excited to try it out and see how it compares to my 300XC-W
As with others in really interested in your range. I'm not moving to an electric bike anytime soon, but all innovation in this realm is good for the sport
Really excited for the review!! I want one to add an e-bike to my collection Mainly for stealth in my back yard and on power line where I’m not allowed to ride
The most interesting thing (for me) about his upcoming review is to see how honest he will be. I can see two roads here.. 1. Bike sucks ‘cause it only has 2,5h of moving range for his type of riding. Suspension is too stiff (it’s a MX..) 2. Like everyone else Kyle understands that a clutch is useless compared to having the rear brake on the handlebar and that the bike is totally awesome for enduro once get the feeling for how to ride electric.
@@Henrik83 I believe Kyle is a honest person. And is very thorough with his review videos. I've watched many of his videos and he tells it as it is. The good and the bad.
We have two different types here in the US. The only difference in the two is one of the brass pins is facing in a different direction from the other one. The one in my house is one type, and the one on my generator is the other type. Why they do this, I have no idea. I don’t use adapters though, I just change the plug on whatever I’m trying to plug in, to the type of receptacle I plan to plug it into.
Has Kyle ever done a review on ktms freeride (their electric dirt bike) I’m just curious as to what his thoughts are on that bike being made from the brand that he knows and loves and whether he thinks it’s a hit or miss!
I would like to hear a long term review like 3-6years. How does the “engine/electrical components” all hold up after 5 years of heavy usage. I could see some pros to this, no oil changes/ no rebuilds/ motor work etc etc. I wonder at what cost if any…? Maintenance wise.
Think about the battery in any electronic device you've ever owned after 3-5 years. Could you imagine what a battery for this thing will cost. The performance better blow your mind.
2 stroke, four stroke, electric, 3 stroke. The reason we ride is for the fun. This looks like a fun bike. Yes range is a concern but all that matters is that you DO ride, not WHAT you ride. Ride on brotha!!!
I'm excited to see your review for woods and single track riding. With closing of more and more areas to riding due to noise, I see these as great options for those not close to ohv or public land areas. I just hope the electric charging infrastructure doesn't take forever to be adopted.
Resubscribed. Looking forward to your adventure on this thing. Glad to hear your comments on the EM. I remember your first impression trashed it hard. It's not a traditional dirt bike by any stretch of the imagination. It's more trials, and lots of fun for different reasons. Great balance trainer, etc. As for Electrics like the Varg, they aren't going to replace ICE bikes anytime soon. Battery technology would have to have a revolution. If/when EV's become more popular, I'd imagine tracks would have charging outlets available instead of people running generators, unless the track is really remote. My EM has a clutch and I have never used it. The EM can' only go about 25mph. In the tight technical stuff it excels at, you are 98% of the time at low speed. All you gotta do is blip the throttle and the front end goes right up. I'd imagine an 80 hp Varg would pull the front up at high speed with all that power, provided there is traction. But I'm sure you'll have fun testing that out. Enjoy it for what it is. I look forward to your rides on it and the adventure this takes you on.
Interesting, like to see it on a trail, seen videos on mx courses, they say they are fast..like to know how much a replacement battery is, life span etc... guess ill have to wait... have fun
My observations after 1 week and @15 hours of ride time.. (A Level Racer Florida Trail Riders).. 18"rear wheel, 80 hp version, left handle brake.. fit/finish very good... Many KTM sourced parts, wheels, brakes, sprockets. kick stand is garbage. bike is very narrow. Weight is a non issue in single track. Suspension is above average and stiff..Anything above @45 hp is worthless... 60/80 hp is beyond worthless aside from bragging rights at the local pub. Torque is immediate and great for log/rock hopping... Charge time is beyond excessive. battery life is fair for single track, @ 2 hours (@40 HP).. cannot swap out $8k spare battery. Overall a very cute novelty for the well healed... Bike has ZERO personality, soulless and lacks character... It feels like a electric mountain bike on steroids... Once the novelty wears off... The Stark will sit in a corner...AND at nearly $15 is a extremely poor value...
Stark verdgos are cool. Lol ,,they come with the iPhone on the hand bars. I hope they put charging stations out in the desert ,,to charge them up on a 1 hour ride !, lol ,,,you could always put a solar panel on your helmet ,,lol
The stark is supposedly good off road but it’s really only been off road tested n gncc style riding n the woods so u get to b the first one to actually test it in real off road trail conditions and get a real battery distance test done in actual trails so have fun and don’t get stranded lol start small just to be sure lol
Didn’t you watch the video? The only reason he got this one was the original owner lost his job and couldn’t justify purchasing. He emailed Kyle as probably a last ditch effort and Kyle was lucky enough to be able to purchase spur of the moment…
I look forward to hearing how this bike performs in your terrain. I have no Varg experience but I've now owned several electric dirtbikes and I love them. My 350 is never going away but it doesn't get ridden much these days. When people criticize electric for anything other than range limitations it becomes immediately evident they've never ridden one. The guys threatening to unsubscribe for testing an electric dirtbike are hysterical. Sounds like fragile masculinity.
For your type of trail riding you need to revalve both the shock and the fork. After that the bike is totally amazing for trails! Love mine! Never going gas again!
I'm just guessing, but plugging that into the 110 outlet with the adapter is going to take longer to charge than if you plugged it directly into the 220 outlet. Not against electric vehicles, but I don't care for the higher initial cost and I don't care for the paying for it before it's built. I am looking forward to seeing how this bike does.
Honda's is built on very old technology and has been around for years. Built off the Alta and wasn't even built from the ground up as an electric bike like the Varg. But yes, there are all kinds of other E bikes on the way.
That’s a great outlook. There’s a lot of closed minded people here who just want to shit on anything that’s outside of their small window of interest . The varg is something different and adds some fun to offroad bikes 🤷♂️
Looks pretty sweet. I think they seem awesome even if I don't have the coin. I don't know why everyone hates electric. You don't have to buy it. I ride a two stroke, and electric bikes seem pretty nice.
I’m definitely curious and will be watching as you take us along. One issue I have is the internet connectivity. I don’t like it in cars, gas or electric. I feel like it is a potential hacking target.
Pretty lame gotta pay for the 110\120 adapter and that's a twist lock plug for 220 not everyone has 220 outlets either that's additional cost if one is not a DIYer electrician will charge 500 1200 dollars depending on situation.
Stop obsessing over electric or not. Just chew some more tobacco and everybody will still see that you guys are American. It's a really nice bike to ride and would suit a lot of riders for their needs. Around 40-45 hp is perfect for enduro. It's perfect to somebody who finds it hard to find time to ride due to work, life and so on. Minimal maintenance.
The paying for the bike in full upfront is so iffy. I'm more interested in the Arctic Leopard EXE 880 with the clutch. We have one coming should be here this week. Larger battery, thus more range and was made more for Enduro riding. Also the motor and controller are separate and the battery although a pain can be changed in about 20-30 minutes. People not understand a good use for electric are simple minded. Home tracks, if you are quiet no one will care. Social trails, again if you are quiet no one knows thus they don't care. Also you don't have to only own one bike at a time, I never understood that thought process. Each bike is a different use, people always trying to full fill their riding with ONE bike is funny.
Do you know how many of those batteries are already in your house? Not to mention that gas is also flammable and ICE engine motorcycles have burned houses down. 😂
@@gpaull2according to the USFS , no fire has ever been started by a spark from motorcycle exhaust. You'd need a fuel leak and an electrical short simultaneously for a gas bike in an attached garage or in an arid forest ,to burn down a house.
I'm just mentioning a quick thing at the beginning of your video for all the power-hungry young guys that say this is the fastest most powerful dirt bike. Well they're comparing it most likely to your 450 motocross bike you buy off the showroom floor. What if you bought a 700 CC Macio or if any of the big manufacturers were to make a big mill motor that made 80 horsepower then you would be on an even playing field. It's like comparing a 125 to a 450 of course the 450 is going to be faster. Are you picking up what I'm putting down?
Great, now I have to get a 400 amp service into my home so my new dirt bike can have supper... Can I grab that VP Racing jug of electrons and open the battery cap and pour 'em in an go?? Never, ever capitulate to the Karen that doesn't like a product that is on topic of your channel... The price of these E's is a little over the top, I agree with your assessment on that part. Very cool tool kit. Ince pounder and foot pounder?? What other manufacturer includes the spread of tools beyond the cheesy sparking plug thingy? (cannot call em a socket)
I HATE IT !!!! Maybe I'm old school maybe I've learned too much about EV's to realize we've been lied to when it comes to how green they are. Just feels like slippery slope.
@@cdnmoto849 Let me 1st start off by saying I have no interest in electric and I don't want one of these......but.....after I pay 12K for a Ktm/Husq, I always end up spending about $5k in stuff to make it how I want it to run/ride/work....
Swamp moto just put up a video of trying to compete in a 50 min gp on the varg. Even setting it down to 40 hp , no deep sand , no mud to speak of , it barely crossed the finish line , with absolutely no advantage on the " gassers". Around him.... To the riders credit and the bike ,it was competitive right up until it wasn't , and in limp mode. No way would it finish a muddy Ohio 2 hr xc race....
I wish I could get every bike in a crate. I don't mind paying assembly fee to the dealer, but they are always a bunch of fuck ups and do a lousy job. I hate paying mechanics who don't care about your vehicles. I do everything myself. Sometimes I won't even let them do warranty work if the cost of parts is reasonable to do it myself. Every time I take a car, truck, or moto to s dealer or shop, I end up going through and finding shit they leave loose, break, or make worse in some way. Sorry for the rant, but I can't help myself. Never pay someone else to do a job you can learn and do better, yourself.
I was pro electric until I found out how long the battery’s last on a electric car and how MUCH it is to replace. Imagine buying a car and then paying damn near the price of the car after like 8 years. Plus if I’m riding I have to wait for battery’s to charge or replace. There goes a riding all day.
Trail riding, you will get almost 2 tanks worth of riding. Desert dune wide open stuff, less then an hour from what I heard. Power and torque is rediculous on those things.
as deliveries to USA and Canada have started, we want to inform you, that the Stark VARGs are equipped with a 240v cable and cord, Type L14-30R socket. 30 amps
I tried one. Really heavy. no clutch. you need to set it to lower power so you can be aggressive on the throttle. To gadget like. I like my kx250x better.
You should make a video then because you will be the first one ever documented with that opinion. 🤣Even out of pro's that have ridden multiple bikes from every manufacturer there is. And as far as the weight it feels like a 125 because it doesn't have rotational mass and you don't need a clutch LOL. Don't even need one when riding Hard Enduro let alone MX.
@@simengreen2671 I enjoy having the noise of the engine especially on my 2 stroke, it actually relaxes me. The sound of electric bikes drives me insane. It's like nails against a chalkboard!
@@KTMsoldier1988 you do you, don't knock it till you at least try one. I've had many different dirtbikes and enduros, so much fun to take the Ultra Bee for a spin, just turn the key and give it the beans, don't need to worry about letting it warm up, fill gas, swap the air filter, change the oil, check valves, charge the 12 v battery.. and the Bee is so much lighter, plus it has reverse, traction controll, different powermodes etc. so it feels kinda like cheating sometimes
@@cdnmoto849 I'm sure he could care less, my comment was meant for other viewers to see, hence how you made it here. I don't care for the electric content, feel free to cuddle up with Chastity Bono and watch as many electric videos as you like together.
I've never seen people so triggered by anything more than electric vehicles. They aren't a solution for everyone, but the hate is almost hilarious.
So true all of the middle age 2 stroke hero’s can’t handle it . I’m a fan of anything with 2 wheels and can appreciate all forms of bikes from vintage right through to the stark . Mx bikes and enduro I love it all . I don’t get why people can’t appreciate something different. It’s like they are treatened by them or are just jealous they can’t afford one
@@Ozfreerider_adventures I don't even care if you appreciate it, but the fact that someone is so irate about a different kind of motorcycle is dumbfounding to me. Seriously is someone forcing them to buy it. We all know the limitations. We know you can just put gasoline in your 2-Stroke and go again. We know all these things.
In motorsports people have a love affair with the sounds and smells and are fearful of that going away. Silent races with no smoke in the air sounds like the end of the world.
The problem is being forced to ride one by the government . I am for the free market , unfortunately far too many in Government are not.
@@markmtbrider are you serious ? “Forced to by the government “ ? What a dumb ass thing to say. Name one thing the government is doing to force you from a gas powered to electric motocross bike ?
I've had my Varg for a few weeks now and absolutely love it. I'm not a track guy but do single track all the the time in the AZ desert and the Varg is amazing. 2 weeks ago we rode 25 miles/3.5 hrs (including breaks) which was plenty for me and I still had 50% battery left. I threw a paddle on it and hit up the Glamis dunes last weekend and not surprisingly the battery drained quicker but was still able to get in plenty of riding (about half as much as on hard ground). The balance and performance are top notch IMO, brakes and suspension are excellent. On hard ground/singletrack, at 45 hp and moderately aggressive riding I can get in around 40-50 miles which is PLENTY for this old fart. Charging takes around 2.5 hrs on a 240v generator, around 3 hrs on a regular 110v outlet. I still have my gas bike but given that the Varg can give me what I can handle at my age, I prob won't ride it much more.
Really guys crying about a $45 plug. Bike is 12K. Pretty much every bike owner drops endless cash in their new bike. Suspension, exhaust, ignition, engine mods etc. it’s not going to replace your bike you use for 3 plus hr rides but it has a place for shorter rides and doing Motos. I did a ride day at a moto track, they ran three bikes all day doing 15 min Moto’s. Schedule was two big bike Motos followed by two small bike Motos. They charged the bikes during the half hr break and ran all day with plenty of pro A and AA riders. Every rider was blown away by how good the bike is, cornering is amazing, very well balanced and suspension works so well without the engine inertia. They are a whole lotta fun to ride when you forget about clutching and shifting and focus on form.
I agree, but also owning a shop now little stuff like that we give people. The adapter was probably $15 dealer cost...dude bought a very expensive bike so toss in the silly adapter just so people feel even better about their buy.
Props to you Kyle for doing this. This is the future, like it or not. Once they get the battery life right and easy to swap battery’s + long term reliability I will switch over. Customizable power that’s awesome. We want reliable bikes. Faster charge times.
Look up a replacement cost for a new battery and then get back to me on it being the future. Much like EV automobiles where people are just finding about about the battery lifespan being 12-15 years, this is essentially a throwaway device as few will pop for a $6-7K battery in 10 years.
Electric power is much better than gas. After riding an electric bike everything else will feel slow. They are much easier to ride as well. The problem with electrics is still the range and the charging time. It is getting better quickly though.
Yep. The technological revolution with EV's obviously is going to be the battery and charge time. Might take the Japanese manufacturers to provide those technological breakthroughs once they start releasing EV bikes. For now though, it would be nice if the batteries weren't 6 grand and could be hot swapable.
@@easternyellowjacket276
Agreed!
I’m interested in the range you get out of it! Keep up the good work!
Excited to see how this goes. I hope you keep it longer than you normally do with bikes so we can really see how it holds up long term.
Lol. Dude hardly even rides anymore. He's had the Beta 250rr a few months and still has not released any riding content on it not likely to put many hours on this bike either.
Good video, thanks for taking the plunge buying such an expensive machine. Wow you get 2 torque wrenchs! Pretty flash.
My neighbor has had one on order for a year and a half. It’s supposed to be with him this month. I’m excited to try it out and see how it compares to my 300XC-W
As with others in really interested in your range. I'm not moving to an electric bike anytime soon, but all innovation in this realm is good for the sport
Ngl in my opinion going back to two stokes is a good idea
Really excited for the review!!
I want one to add an e-bike to my collection
Mainly for stealth in my back yard and on power line where I’m not allowed to ride
Very cool. Can't wait to see the review video on it.
The most interesting thing (for me) about his upcoming review is to see how honest he will be. I can see two roads here..
1. Bike sucks ‘cause it only has 2,5h of moving range for his type of riding. Suspension is too stiff (it’s a MX..)
2. Like everyone else Kyle understands that a clutch is useless compared to having the rear brake on the handlebar and that the bike is totally awesome for enduro once get the feeling for how to ride electric.
@@Henrik83 I believe Kyle is a honest person. And is very thorough with his review videos. I've watched many of his videos and he tells it as it is. The good and the bad.
its been 7 days since you dropped this bike on us. Sure could use a ton more content.
Looking forward to the following videos in this Stark series. Very exciting
Kyle, that should plug straight into your dryer plug, its a 220V plug. No conversion needed. (at least up here in Canada).
Yup or a generator hookup if he has one
We have two different types here in the US. The only difference in the two is one of the brass pins is facing in a different direction from the other one. The one in my house is one type, and the one on my generator is the other type. Why they do this, I have no idea. I don’t use adapters though, I just change the plug on whatever I’m trying to plug in, to the type of receptacle I plan to plug it into.
The moment we've been waiting for!
Don't mind the haters, Kyle. Review whatever dirt bike you want. It's your channel, and most of us will support you.
Has Kyle ever done a review on ktms freeride (their electric dirt bike) I’m just curious as to what his thoughts are on that bike being made from the brand that he knows and loves and whether he thinks it’s a hit or miss!
I would like to hear a long term review like 3-6years. How does the “engine/electrical components” all hold up after 5 years of heavy usage. I could see some pros to this, no oil changes/ no rebuilds/ motor work etc etc. I wonder at what cost if any…? Maintenance wise.
Think about the battery in any electronic device you've ever owned after 3-5 years. Could you imagine what a battery for this thing will cost. The performance better blow your mind.
@@WJamesBeoch Well this is much better than a KTM or Alta and there are tons of those with over 500 hours still operating like new.
2 stroke, four stroke, electric, 3 stroke. The reason we ride is for the fun. This looks like a fun bike. Yes range is a concern but all that matters is that you DO ride, not WHAT you ride. Ride on brotha!!!
The moment we've all been waiting for.
I'm excited to see your review for woods and single track riding. With closing of more and more areas to riding due to noise, I see these as great options for those not close to ohv or public land areas. I just hope the electric charging infrastructure doesn't take forever to be adopted.
Resubscribed. Looking forward to your adventure on this thing. Glad to hear your comments on the EM. I remember your first impression trashed it hard. It's not a traditional dirt bike by any stretch of the imagination. It's more trials, and lots of fun for different reasons. Great balance trainer, etc. As for Electrics like the Varg, they aren't going to replace ICE bikes anytime soon. Battery technology would have to have a revolution. If/when EV's become more popular, I'd imagine tracks would have charging outlets available instead of people running generators, unless the track is really remote. My EM has a clutch and I have never used it. The EM can' only go about 25mph. In the tight technical stuff it excels at, you are 98% of the time at low speed. All you gotta do is blip the throttle and the front end goes right up. I'd imagine an 80 hp Varg would pull the front up at high speed with all that power, provided there is traction. But I'm sure you'll have fun testing that out. Enjoy it for what it is. I look forward to your rides on it and the adventure this takes you on.
I love it! I would love to get an electric bike in like 4-8 years from now! The tech should be awesome!
You should have stopped by Foothills Motorsports while in Greenville SC for the Yamaha event. We have two of these as demos.
From what I’ve seen guys are leaving the charger out of the stand mainly due to the short cord
Would love to see how it does on the trail. I wonder what the trail endurance would be in real life.
Interesting, like to see it on a trail, seen videos on mx courses, they say they are fast..like to know how much a replacement battery is, life span etc... guess ill have to wait... have fun
So excited to see your videos on this! Can’t wait to see your reaction to the 80hp tune!
My observations after 1 week and @15 hours of ride time.. (A Level Racer Florida Trail Riders).. 18"rear wheel, 80 hp version, left handle brake.. fit/finish very good... Many KTM sourced parts, wheels, brakes, sprockets. kick stand is garbage. bike is very narrow. Weight is a non issue in single track. Suspension is above average and stiff..Anything above @45 hp is worthless... 60/80 hp is beyond worthless aside from bragging rights at the local pub. Torque is immediate and great for log/rock hopping... Charge time is beyond excessive. battery life is fair for single track, @ 2 hours (@40 HP).. cannot swap out $8k spare battery. Overall a very cute novelty for the well healed... Bike has ZERO personality, soulless and lacks character... It feels like a electric mountain bike on steroids... Once the novelty wears off... The Stark will sit in a corner...AND at nearly $15 is a extremely poor value...
In Canada they are 20K out the door, that's 5-6K more than a brand new 300XCW. I'd love to try one but no way in hell I'd consider buying it.
Stark verdgos are cool. Lol ,,they come with the iPhone on the hand bars. I hope they put charging stations out in the desert ,,to charge them up on a 1 hour ride !, lol ,,,you could always put a solar panel on your helmet ,,lol
The stark is supposedly good off road but it’s really only been off road tested n gncc style riding n the woods so u get to b the first one to actually test it in real off road trail conditions and get a real battery distance test done in actual trails so have fun and don’t get stranded lol start small just to be sure lol
Taddy Blazusiak is running a stark in Enduro cross and hard enduro type riding, check him out.
Here's a cool one of them riding in Moab th-cam.com/video/xzNeH9-5pfA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5rajNqYwoJK2bzhU
Didn't you make a video a couple of months ago that you would not be buying one of these?
Didn’t you watch the video? The only reason he got this one was the original owner lost his job and couldn’t justify purchasing. He emailed Kyle as probably a last ditch effort and Kyle was lucky enough to be able to purchase spur of the moment…
the video was about paying up front for a bike that was not available for 6-9 months.
Isn’t Taddy riding this now? He’s not motocross.
I look forward to hearing how this bike performs in your terrain. I have no Varg experience but I've now owned several electric dirtbikes and I love them. My 350 is never going away but it doesn't get ridden much these days. When people criticize electric for anything other than range limitations it becomes immediately evident they've never ridden one.
The guys threatening to unsubscribe for testing an electric dirtbike are hysterical. Sounds like fragile masculinity.
It's a beautiful machine, supposed to be very fun and fast. I wonder if it makes a good raffle bike?😊
Hey Kyle! You’re wearing my shirt! ⚔️❤️🇺🇸🏍️
Saw one at the dealer, I had forgotten what it felt like to pick an XR650 off the stand. At the very least you'll be able to say I know that feeling.
I really want all my motorcycles to come in a box😊 i can see a lot of people adding an electric to their collection but never replacing gas😊😊
For your type of trail riding you need to revalve both the shock and the fork. After that the bike is totally amazing for trails! Love mine! Never going gas again!
MidwestMX did a ride video on these, maybe check that out as its enduro style riding and not on a mx track.
I'm just guessing, but plugging that into the 110 outlet with the adapter is going to take longer to charge than if you plugged it directly into the 220 outlet. Not against electric vehicles, but I don't care for the higher initial cost and I don't care for the paying for it before it's built. I am looking forward to seeing how this bike does.
Once Honda an the other manufacturer come out with them I’m wondering who will survive!
Honda's is built on very old technology and has been around for years. Built off the Alta and wasn't even built from the ground up as an electric bike like the Varg. But yes, there are all kinds of other E bikes on the way.
I don't know if I'll ever own one, but I think it's still cool to see and learn about the bike
That’s a great outlook. There’s a lot of closed minded people here who just want to shit on anything that’s outside of their small window of interest . The varg is something different and adds some fun to offroad bikes 🤷♂️
Excited to see the range you get on the trails!
Wait, you need a license/registration for a stark varg????
Looks pretty sweet. I think they seem awesome even if I don't have the coin. I don't know why everyone hates electric. You don't have to buy it. I ride a two stroke, and electric bikes seem pretty nice.
heard so many great fukin awesome reviews mind blowing from suspension to power to easy to ride fast
I’m definitely curious and will be watching as you take us along. One issue I have is the internet connectivity. I don’t like it in cars, gas or electric. I feel like it is a potential hacking target.
It would be funny if in the tool kit they included a spark plug socket with small print next to it saying, “you won’t need this…” 😂
Pretty lame gotta pay for the 110\120 adapter and that's a twist lock plug for 220 not everyone has 220 outlets either that's additional cost if one is not a DIYer electrician will charge 500 1200 dollars depending on situation.
$50 for the plug. Every 2 stroke sold needs a $250 spark arrestor to legally ride on public land.
@@cdnmoto849 stop trying to defend woke you have choices with 2 stokes and not everyone rides where you say and choice to plug 🔌 ? Not really
I would really really really like to see a review on the Beta.
Stop obsessing over electric or not. Just chew some more tobacco and everybody will still see that you guys are American.
It's a really nice bike to ride and would suit a lot of riders for their needs. Around 40-45 hp is perfect for enduro. It's perfect to somebody who finds it hard to find time to ride due to work, life and so on. Minimal maintenance.
Can’t wait not a fan of electric my self but I want to learn more about them
“I’m not buying a stark verg”, also me “here is my new stark verg”😂
Cool video. That was kind of an odd place to end it though.
Didn't you just put out a video a month ago saying you weren't purchasing a varg?
There are some electric dirt bikes with clutch
That’s funny could’ve been charging it with 240 at a much more efficient rate instead converts it to 110.
Haha this is hilarious. You cried in your last video. Now you have you. Dude you make me laugh.
Yes you need 80hp it’s nice in sand
Excited for this one! Especially from a trail riding perspective!
Nicee! Glad you got ahold of one of these lookin forward to your take on it!
The paying for the bike in full upfront is so iffy. I'm more interested in the Arctic Leopard EXE 880 with the clutch. We have one coming should be here this week. Larger battery, thus more range and was made more for Enduro riding. Also the motor and controller are separate and the battery although a pain can be changed in about 20-30 minutes.
People not understand a good use for electric are simple minded. Home tracks, if you are quiet no one will care. Social trails, again if you are quiet no one knows thus they don't care. Also you don't have to only own one bike at a time, I never understood that thought process. Each bike is a different use, people always trying to full fill their riding with ONE bike is funny.
When they have batteries that won't burn my house down and get rid of the RC car sound I'll be interested.
Do you know how many of those batteries are already in your house? Not to mention that gas is also flammable and ICE engine motorcycles have burned houses down. 😂
@@gpaull2according to the USFS , no fire has ever been started by a spark from motorcycle exhaust. You'd need a fuel leak and an electrical short simultaneously for a gas bike in an attached garage or in an arid forest ,to burn down a house.
You hold those batteries right next to your face every day 🤷♂️
@@Ozfreerider_adventures well except when his wife borrows them for her , you know what.
Better put your phone, computer, cordless tools, and many other things outside. What a complete idiot!
PS: keep that sucker in the lawn mower shed in case it goes poof in the middle of the night. 😉👍
I'm just mentioning a quick thing at the beginning of your video for all the power-hungry young guys that say this is the fastest most powerful dirt bike. Well they're comparing it most likely to your 450 motocross bike you buy off the showroom floor. What if you bought a 700 CC Macio or if any of the big manufacturers were to make a big mill motor that made 80 horsepower then you would be on an even playing field. It's like comparing a 125 to a 450 of course the 450 is going to be faster. Are you picking up what I'm putting down?
i tried a surron on single track wasnt impress abd it was wierd .. Owner ending up selling it
Great, now I have to get a 400 amp service into my home so my new dirt bike can have supper... Can I grab that VP Racing jug of electrons and open the battery cap and pour 'em in an go??
Never, ever capitulate to the Karen that doesn't like a product that is on topic of your channel...
The price of these E's is a little over the top, I agree with your assessment on that part.
Very cool tool kit. Ince pounder and foot pounder?? What other manufacturer includes the spread of tools beyond the cheesy sparking plug thingy? (cannot call em a socket)
Interesting...
I HATE IT !!!! Maybe I'm old school maybe I've learned too much about EV's to realize we've been lied to when it comes to how green they are. Just feels like slippery slope.
E Bikes have absolutely nothing to do with green. You are very uninformed. You hate it but have never even ridden one? 🤣🤣
What's something like that cost 🤔 5000 ?
Yeah $5000 more than a new KTM!
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@@cdnmoto849 Let me 1st start off by saying I have no interest in electric and I don't want one of these......but.....after I pay 12K for a Ktm/Husq, I always end up spending about $5k in stuff to make it how I want it to run/ride/work....
Swamp moto just put up a video of trying to compete in a 50 min gp on the varg. Even setting it down to 40 hp , no deep sand , no mud to speak of , it barely crossed the finish line , with absolutely no advantage on the " gassers". Around him.... To the riders credit and the bike ,it was competitive right up until it wasn't , and in limp mode. No way would it finish a muddy Ohio 2 hr xc race....
need more stark varg rite meow
Welcome to the (Stark) future 👍⚡️
Who else is saving up for one of these !!! One more year to go😅
I wish I could get every bike in a crate. I don't mind paying assembly fee to the dealer, but they are always a bunch of fuck ups and do a lousy job. I hate paying mechanics who don't care about your vehicles. I do everything myself. Sometimes I won't even let them do warranty work if the cost of parts is reasonable to do it myself. Every time I take a car, truck, or moto to s dealer or shop, I end up going through and finding shit they leave loose, break, or make worse in some way. Sorry for the rant, but I can't help myself. Never pay someone else to do a job you can learn and do better, yourself.
Imagine a supercross race with everyone on an electric dirtbike, what that would sound like. Thanks, i hate it.
I've watched plenty of them and they are awesome! You hate it and haven't even been to one 🤣🤦♂Moron!
Here for Kyle , not the varg . Nice $15 k novelty , but will not finsh an enduro or dual sport , maybe an 2 hr hs race . Just not my bag of donuts .
Go 80HP 1st trip
I'm waiting for the "Steer By Wire" version. I hate the fact, the handelbars are connected to the wheel!🤔🙄😂 Enjoy.
That's a proper bike!!! 🚀⚡💪🔝
What??? I thought you said F$%K those guys. Your not paying or waiting... So disappointed, lol
I was pro electric until I found out how long the battery’s last on a electric car and how MUCH it is to replace. Imagine buying a car and then paying damn near the price of the car after like 8 years. Plus if I’m riding I have to wait for battery’s to charge or replace. There goes a riding all day.
Trail riding, you will get almost 2 tanks worth of riding. Desert dune wide open stuff, less then an hour from what I heard. Power and torque is rediculous on those things.
That’s a 50 amp plug
as deliveries to USA and Canada have started, we want to inform you, that the Stark VARGs are equipped with a 240v cable and cord, Type L14-30R socket. 30 amps
Fully understand you need to review these type of bikes but they won’t be on my shopping list but hey haven’t seen the full review yet👍👍
I tried one. Really heavy. no clutch. you need to set it to lower power so you can be aggressive on the throttle. To gadget like. I like my kx250x better.
You should make a video then because you will be the first one ever documented with that opinion. 🤣Even out of pro's that have ridden multiple bikes from every manufacturer there is. And as far as the weight it feels like a 125 because it doesn't have rotational mass and you don't need a clutch LOL. Don't even need one when riding Hard Enduro let alone MX.
Looks totally worth it if it was won in a raffle or something. kek
Dylan Mulvaney rides stark…
Nope. When that’s all that’s left I will find something else to do.
Good way to weed out the fake fans. It's not a replacement but a huge growth area for the sport anyways.
15,000 dollars and you have to pay 45 dollars so you can charge it at home 🤦♂️
This was my bike... I ordered it with the intention of only charging at higher voltage. You can order the lower volt charger.
Here's where we part ways buddy.........lol.
Nothing about electric dirtbikes excites me.....not even in the slightest!
Glad to see you here anyway!
Have u ever tried one?
@@simengreen2671 I enjoy having the noise of the engine especially on my 2 stroke, it actually relaxes me. The sound of electric bikes drives me insane. It's like nails against a chalkboard!
@@KTMsoldier1988 you do you, don't knock it till you at least try one. I've had many different dirtbikes and enduros, so much fun to take the Ultra Bee for a spin, just turn the key and give it the beans, don't need to worry about letting it warm up, fill gas, swap the air filter, change the oil, check valves, charge the 12 v battery.. and the Bee is so much lighter, plus it has reverse, traction controll, different powermodes etc. so it feels kinda like cheating sometimes
Have you ridden one?
I'm just here for all the unhinged comments from wacky, angry, conspiracy theorists and luddites..
I would like to see this with a paddle going up the chutes at little Sahara.
"I wont be buying a stark varg" figured that wouldnt last long. Their pretty cool tbh but are pos when the battery gets low
an electric mountain bike, interesting concept
What a moron
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You lost me, electric crap is the last channel Ill watch.
I pray Kyle will get over the tremendous loss of your subscription.
@@cdnmoto849 I'm sure he could care less, my comment was meant for other viewers to see, hence how you made it here. I don't care for the electric content, feel free to cuddle up with Chastity Bono and watch as many electric videos as you like together.