Bonnell 40hp and 60hp dirt bikes and e-bikes

Nobody really needs that, but hell, why not?!

I also think Stark will go and protect their ''most powerfull dirtbike'' claim. So don't be surpriced to see a 90HP MX 1.3 or 2.0 :ROFLMAO:
 
Nobody really needs that, but hell, why not?!

I also think Stark will go and protect their ''most powerfull dirtbike'' claim. So don't be surpriced to see a 90HP MX 1.3 or 2.0 :ROFLMAO:
Well, assuming that they use a permanent magnet AC motor like the Varg, the question IMO is whether its highest efficiency rpm range matches what the rider uses. As far as I've understood, neither a massively overpowered, nor a barely enough powered motor is ideal; the ideal one is overpowered up to an extent. I also don't know whether they produce the motor or if they source it, but I imagine that they prioritized certain specifications, like the aforementioned efficiency when needed the most, and ended up with a motor having that power; the only reason I see to intentionally look for such a high figure is advertising.

Still about the 902:
• According to their site, it's supposed to be delivered at the end of 2026.
• It's cool that it has three different swappable batteries. Just keep in mind the weight variation when you modify your suspension setup. By the way, since it seems that they don't offer different setups like soft/medium/hard, they should clarify whether the suspensions are set for the heaviest, the middle or the lightest battery.
• I think it's a very good idea to give the option to have conventionally dimensioned suspensions with Ø 48 mm stenchions and 300+ mm of travel.
• Will it still be cheaper than a Varg with those optional suspensions and the 6.7 kWh battery?
• If the 915 mm seat height readable @ 6:42 in the video is with the shorter travel suspensions, maybe with the bigger ones it will become more full-size like.
• The adjustable rake is quite cool, too. I know of some triple clamps for supermoto that are adjustable, too and AFAIK they don't have reliability problems. Notice that, on Bonnell's site, the wheelbase is stated to be between 1,435 and 1,465 mm, proabably because of the adjustabe rake and maybe because of the optional longer travel suspensions.
• I like the replaceable side panels.
• I also like that the temperatures are shown on the display.
• That multifunction electronic lever on the left side of the handlebars that can be used as a clutch is apparently desired by a lot of riders who want a clutch. They also list a wheelie function on the site.
• The weight really needs to be stated.
 
Logic like that has nothing to do with selling the most powerfull dirtbike in the world. We as enthusiast are a tiny group of the market. Most people don't really understand efficiency etc. They just see the big numbers, and you do want to sell to most people.

- I'm curious about how usefull the battery swaps are. If there is no magic or some real high tech involved. Those battery's will weigh roughly the same as the Vargs. That's 35kg you will be lifting well above seat height. Not that it couldn't be done, but sure us something to consider. Also Stark askes €3-4K for their battery's. I suppose these guys would need to be in the same ballpark. The heavy lifting combined with the hefty price of a battery will restrict how many people will actually do this.
- The Varg MX is also 310mm, the Enduro is 10mm lower.
- Fot the weight of the smaller bike it's very important to consider it's suspension setup and that it's NOT a MX bike. Nothing wrong with playbike category, but people tend to compare them to MX bikes and call MX bikes fat pigs.
- The replaceable side panels are really cool. Kinda what we see on almost every ICE MX/Enduro, it really bothers me Stark doesn't have it.
- That lever is really slick and usefull. Even if just for cruizing and using max regen brake at the rear to conserve as much battery as possible. 2% over an entire ride might add up to 3km pushing, wich is a lott!
- Not only is the adjustable rake cool, it also makes replacing steering stem bearing replacement so much easier.
- I like that every temperature is accesable, however i don't think it should be that big in screen. It's a real geek option and you don't want to seel to just geeks. Most MX riders are simple people in that regard. The standard has been no display at all. I think Stark nailed it with what their display does, just it being a phone is dumb.
 
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