Stark CEO Anton Wass.
New updates in the works in a few months beyond the new range (10% increase?) and new condensed display main page. A premium subscription pay app to be able to lock the power for racing MX1, MX2 etc. Functionality of adjustable power curve, traction control, digital bike lock, virtual flywheel. Some are in testing and some are not yet. Reverse mode being tested, super nice on trails. I-phone app longer range.
Charger is the limitation in recharge time, the bike can charge more than twice that fast. It would require a 3 phase outlet with more power. A fast charge for tracks with proper electrical infrastructure (440v) is possible. Possible revenue stream for tracks.
Taddy did a battery swap since it was quicker than a recharge. Quick Change is not being pursued, cost and weight, he figures less than 5% would want that and you rarely don't have time to charge. The chassis flex and weight distribution are concerns.
Now shipping 1000 bikes per month. Still struggling with a 7 states being accepted as a manufacturer, waiting on beurocracy.
Running Hardware redesigns, pegs (bad batch, supplier switched) and
chain guard, inner tubes being updated.
No annual updates, new models will be when there is a real change, small things won't be new models. Enduro and Supermoto are coming. More power available, Supermoto testing was insane. Top speed currently 100mph, doesn't feel like gears are needed. Enduro suspension, tires brands, tubes/moose, handguards, lights that really work, durability, software, navigation, lap modes like CrossBox and Lit Pro. A larger options page for Enduro's to personalize. Of course a horn.
Can see the rider profiles through data collection, cold and hot temps. Seeing how people are using them.
Street is being worked on. Noise is a benefit offroad, not helping on the street. How long do you want to ride? Better to have a lower price and range and lower range. You need to stop to use the restroom anyway.
Honda. Laughing. They reached out to Stark. They visited Barcelona and he visited Japan. Details were private. Honda is moving in that direction. He thinks they won't make the CR-E the production bike. Nothing soon from the big players expected, but a few years away. The Sur Ron light bee created a new market, visionary. The Storm Bee can't compete on an MX track.
The enduro experience with the quiet,smokeless bike is a great experience. Silence a problem in competition? Solution? Discussed at great length. Seb thinks that if they can hear you, they can block you. The overtaker is responsible for not creating an accident. In races they aren't supposed to let you by. No more incidents in AX with the Stark than other bikes, maybe less due to no shifting, fewer mistakes etc.
Merchandise? They are developing clothes, but they will be different, like the bike. A lot of effort has been spent on it. Summer availability. The materials and design will no leather or plastic.
The axe was an exercise in titanium 3d printing.
