The big Stark Varg supermoto information topic

Turns out the front factory MC is only 9mm. Will not work with any 4 pot calipers... So now searching fro the ideal setup of a caliper, adapter, MC.

Hey guys, brand new Stark EX owner. Very excited. I'd really like to put the TUSK SM wheels on my bike
Here is the link: Tusk Impact Supermoto Complete Front and Rear Wheel Set | Tires and Wheels | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

It says that they will fit a KTM exc-f 500. Can I get them on my Stark?
You all talk about using different spacers. Are those the spacers that come with the bike?
Thanks!!

The spacers for a KTM 500 EXC-F will fit the stark, they are the same per Warp9.

Jasperfield said:

The spacers for a KTM 500 EXC-F will fit the stark, they are the same per Warp9.

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Thanks dude!

I got the Stark MX and some Beta 2 strokes.

Some while ago i found the joy of SM riding on karting circuits. Done 2 ''track days'' now. However still on the 21-19 with streettyres (Avon Trailrider).
I got a good offer on a set of 17' 3.50 and 5.00 wheels that not only fit my Stark, but also my streetlegal Beta's.

Now i'm looking into tyres and since i'm an MX/Enduro rider and somewhat an ADV rider i don't have a clue what to look for in an SM set.
However i have some things that i would like the tyres to be:
- Road legal. That way i can use them on my Beta's for fun rides around town and maybe on a future EX.
- No need for tyre heaters, or at least less need. I don't have much experience and even on the few SM's (Husqvarna 500 and KTM SMR 450) that i did get the change to ride i was nothing near the edge of the tyre. I would love to smear the budget out over longer time and since i will only ride SM a few times a year maximum grip can wait.
- Use for tarmac SM only. We don't have dedicated SM tracks with gravel/dirt.
- Use on narrow circuits by a noob.
- Tyre live time isn't that important, won't do that many track days or streetriding.

Could you give me some suggestions?

I would say (almost 100% certainty) that the ContiAttack SM 2 is the best choice for street SM. They are recently released (end of 2024) and the ContiAttack SM line always has been really soft compared to other street tires. Also they are specifically developed for supermoto and their low weight, which is an advantage compared to other sportbike-tires.

Thanks!
And can someone maybe confirm a 5.00 with a 160 will fit?

I am using a 160 Michelin supermoto tire on a 5.00 Alpina wheel in a Varg. So that combination will fit for sure. I will measure the width of the ContiAttacks today as I have a set of them as well.

Super. I have to order today before 17:00 (set for '22 KTM).
But that's just the rims. Tyres can wait a bit.

I use the Contiatrack SM Evo 2 and I'm satisfied. The rear also slides pretty smoothly. I heard a local semi professional racer here who liked the first version back then, that I liked, too; it felt similar.

Theo said:

I use the Contiatrack SM Evo 2 and I'm satisfied. The rear also slides pretty smoothly. I heard a local semi professional racer here who liked the first version back then, that I liked, too; it felt similar.

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160 wide? And do you use/need tyre heaters?

Erwin P said:

160 wide? And do you use/need tyre heaters?

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Sorry, I didn't specify that I've never used them on the Varg and they are 150 on a 4.25" wheel.
To me the grip does feel lower when they are cold, but with a gas bike I do a warmup lap anyways to warm up the engine. I don't consider them dangerous when cold, just wait until they are warm before relying on them a lot. I think that tyre heaters would make sense if you want to start pushing right away.

Does sound good enough for me. I did get the change to ride an SM on slicks that were cold and that was downright dangerous. Not nearly as much grip as my skinny ADV tyres, that's something i don't want. But perfect is far from what i need offcourse.

JoelF said:

Thanks dude!

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Hey dudes. The TUSK Impact SM wheels, with included spacers fit on the EX. Still waiting on a few more parts.