Stark Future Adds Electric ‘Varg SM’ Supermoto To Expanding Lineup
The new Stark Future Varg SM is a lightweight, high-powered, precision electric motorcycle that combines the finesse of a dirt bike with a street bike.
Stark Future
Spain-based electric motorcycle start-up Stark Future has added a new model to its growing lineup of electric motorcycles. Built on the base architecture that underlies its two other Varg models, the dual-sport EX and off-road only MX, the new Varg SM is a dedicated street model built in the “super moto” tradition of converting dirt bikes into streetbikes that specialize in navigating (paved) urban environments.
Stark Future, founded in 2019 by entrepreneur and Swedish riding enthusiast Anton Wass, has had a swift rise from startup to manufacturer. Buoyed by a strong buyer response to its initial offering, the electric Varg MX off-road motocross machine (“varg” is Swedish for “wolf”), the company has been quick to scale production and now operates out of a large physical plant with over 300 employees on the outskirts of Barcelona. “Stark” translates to “strong” in Swedish, and earlier this year, the company announced it was profitable—a considerable feat given the financial challenges in the all-electric motorcycle space.
The Varg EX soon joined the MX model, and features lights, signals and such to allow for street-legal riding while retaining much of the off-road capability of the Varg MX.
The SM charges on its included stand or with a portable charger. It also has a kickstand and will come with mirrors (not pictured).
Stark Future
The new SM, or SuperMoto (above), retains the core tech (and overall styling) of the MX and EX but changes up some features for even better street prowess. It is not overtly designed for off-road use, but could wander off the pavement with different tires. However, like most supermoto machines, including the recently updated Suzuki DR-Z4SM and Ducati Hypermotard, the bike is specifically designed for riding in paved urban locales. Both the Suzuki and Ducati are gas-powered, while the Varg is all-electric.
Stark Future Varg SM Tech
The phone/instrument panel sits in the center cradle, and riders adjust power output while riding using the metal pod on the left bar, much as on an electric motorcycle.
Stark Future
While the SM looks like an EX with street tires and different-sized wheels, Stark says they have adjusted the steering geometry, some hard parts and other details for better street riding performance, including a larger 320mm front Brembo brake with a “wave” type rotor for street braking duties
Like the other Stark Future models, the SM is powered by a 7.2kWh battery made in-house, connected to a liquid-cooled motor with a peak power output of 80 horsepower. However, using a simple reduction gearing system that multiplies the motor’s torque, the Varg machines all produce well over 600 pound-feet of torque at the rear wheel – a figure far higher than any available gas-powered motorcycle.
To save weight and simplify the design of the bikes, charging is done with an external module housed in a fitted bike stand, or from a small, portable high-current charger that will work with wall current and most public electric vehicle chargers. Stark Future claims the 274-pound SM can go just over 70 miles in “mixed urban riding,” likely at conservative power output settings.
The display section of the Varg machines is served by a custom Android smartphone called the Arkenstone (CEO Wass is a big Lord of the Rings fan—the Stark Future logo is a gold ring) that attaches to a display cradle on the handlebars. A Stark Future app installed on the phone shows standard riding metrics, and the touchscreen device provides full GPS display and route planning, customization of motor performance and regenerative braking, diagnostics, and more. The SM offers five ride modes, all of which are fully customizable. The SM also has a low-speed reverse capability. Riders can limit power output to as little as 10 horsepower to comply with lower-level licensing restrictions where needed or to suit riding ability. A small clasp quickly releases the phone, and once removed, the Varg is inoperable. The bikes also include a physical lock and GPS can track them.
Like any smartphone, it can be updated wirelessly (and by extension, so are the motorbikes), and it includes a camera for stills and video. It can connect to Bluetooth-equipped helmets for comms. A cell phone service subscription is not required for it to operate the motorcycle. A small metal button cluster on the left bar (below) houses turn signal and horn buttons, as well as two large buttons for changing the ride mode while in motion. Like almost all electric motorbikes, the SM and other Stark Future models do not use a clutch and gearbox as on gas-powered motorcycles; riders simply twist the throttle for forward motion.
The Varg machines have disc brakes, but at this time, no ABS or traction controls. Euro-spec models ship with dual hand brakes (like a motor scooter) while US-spec units will have a mandated footbrake and DOT-spec turn signals instead of the low-profile brake/turn units on the EU machines.
Price and Availability
Supermoto machines like the Varg SM have a strong hooligan/stunter pedigree, and excel as modes of urban transport – and just fun riding in general.
Stark Future
The Stark Future Varg SM is set to retail in its basic form for $12,990USD, with available options for tires and some other kit bits. Three colors are offered: white, grey and “Stark red.” The company’s website shows a delivery date of January 6, 2026. Stark Future says the SM will be a limited production machine, but they did not specify what the production run will total. The EX and MX (now called the MX 1.2) are currently available.
I’m hoping to receive a U.S.- spec Stark Future Varg SM for a ride review in the near future, so check back.
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