Maximizing Range for the Stark Varg

Johnny Depp

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15/42 gearing
Zero Regen
(parking brake)
Power setting is a minor factor, I leave mine on 60 all the time, I control it with my wrist rather than a setting.

This week I did 29+ miles and finished with 48% battery, a mix of hard pack single track, a flat track, and 3 loose MX tracks over 3 hours with stops. This seems to have surprised some owners who don't get this kind of range. I'm a slow old guy, 68 and C speed.

The key is no wheelspin and lowering the engine revs. If I would have done this gearing mod just for the rideability (it was never bad) it would have been worth it. Obviously the range is a benefit. I don't even bring my generator anymore, and have never needed it.

With the most torque in any dirt bike ever (including a Maico 700) this thing can absolutely pull the gearing, and I feel like Stark has made a big mistake with stock gearing. A side benefit is moving the rear axle all the way back to improve the rear suspension and minimize wheelies. The throttle response is much less sensitive to little inputs and irregularities from trail chop, so it's less tiring and faster and more effective.

Flame on if you want, but you can try it yourself for under $100.IMG_4513.jpeg
 
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Johnny Depp

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This post on another forum (TT) is what prompted me to post this
@udluz:
How did you get 29 miles and have 48% left, towed it with another bike?

I get between 25 to 38 before I'm at zero percent. I must ride a bit harder than you.

I'm dumping mine next month for the 1.2. Been told maybe another 6 to 8 miles plus a new warranty.
 

happyinmotion

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Three factors make a huge difference to range:
  • Terrain - mud hurts range, deep sand kills range
  • Hills - regen helps but not that much
  • Average speed - higher is worse, of course
So a flat gentle ride on hardpack is going to get you the best range. And I'll be over here flattening the battery in 30 km in the dunes.20250821_160047.jpg
 
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Johnny Depp

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Three factors make a huge difference to range:
  • Terrain - mud hurts range, deep sand kills range
  • Hills - regen helps but not that much
  • Average speed - higher is worse, of course
So a flat gentle ride on hardpack is going to get you the best range. And I'll be over here flattening the battery in 30 km in the dunes.View attachment 14657
A scoop tire and taller gearing with no regen will help you be more efficient in mud and sand.
 
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