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The Stark was set up to fail, 40 HP, the rider never having ridden 1 ft. on one, conditions described by most to be it's Achilles heel, and yet, he bested both of the other bikes and set a new personal best. The 4t beating the 2t was surprise enough, but the Stark was on another level. Quite...

https://www.cyclenews.com/2025/07/article/stark-future-smashes-ev-profitability-records-in-q2-to-challenge-legacy-powersports/ Stark Future Smashes EV Profitability Records in Q2 to Challenge Legacy Powersports This is a press release from Stark Future… Barcelona, Spain (July 15, 2025) — In a...

The 15 caused no fitment issues. It’s like cheating. I went 11 miles using 23%.

The rear tire surprises me. I have run 10 psi front and back and it's good, it's a band aid for the harsh suspension. With the taller gearing it was crazy how much it hooked up, I also have the axle almost all the way back, even on the hard packed kids and GP tracks it was shocking how it would...

Tried the 15 with the 42 (2.80 ratio) and it's ridiculous. The throttle is a wheelie meter. Wheelspin is greatly reduced. 1/4 of throttle does what 1/2 used to, and it's easier to get the front light. Corner exits have so much power and drive and with the light front end it's better in ruts...

Just installed my 15, it is super duper tight. Testing tomorrow. Glad to hear it worked out for you, did you zero out the Regen?

This is why they are banned, they are too good. If you can't whip 220 degrees you aren't in the game. For those worried about the weight of the Stark, this is a good argument, the bikes just don't feel heavy in most circumstances, actually they are more maneuverable than gas bikes.

3 seconds a lap faster on his test track. IMO not a great video.

I haven't opened mine up yet, sorry. Reading elsewhere that newer KYB's on Beta's are coming with 8mm preload instead of the prior 4mm, and that shops are machining another slot to change that, or going to a shorter spring from Race Tech. Anyone been inside their forks and can confirm this for a...

I was so pleased with the taller gearing that I got a 15t from Amazon, another $20. I want to find the limits of this massive torque. I will mention that the throttle sensitivity seems to have gone up a bit, things are happening faster when you twist your wrist. Hopefully a test soon, I am in...

The quickest way to get the AMA Pro to allow electric with gas is showroom competition. 13,000+ bikes sold is hurting other OEM's. Just as with the 2 stroke 500's and 125's, when they quit selling change happens. KTM Inc. has gone bankrupt. Change is in the air. More full size E-bikes will hit...

https://enduro21.com/en/bikes/latest/2-days-trail-riding-a-stark-varg-ex-5-things-we-learned * A DR-Z, KLR, XR or XTrainer beater? * How you ride dictates how far you ride * Any bike you like, in one bike * You came to the right place * My 16-year-old could do this * Quality vibes Enduro21...

I’m assuming that you are fast and you are riding in loose sand? Your burn rate is very high. Stark’s Pro AX team has struggled with weight in the whoops and corners I think? Fast guys find the flaws, slow guys enjoy the ease and rideability.

It’s easy enough. I have had an idea to connect both forks with an air hose with a reservoir to expand the volume of the air chamber for a more progressive air spring, behind the number plate. I haven’t made a priority of doing r&d .