Stark Future NEXT NEW UPDATES

[Karinshi]

I was able to watch and ask some questions on Stark's live Q&A today.

I leave here a summary of what I have found most relevant.

Anton said:

Battery health info coming next on the APP "but we didn't see any relevant degradation on our batteries at the moment"

7KW charger just a few weeks away

No plans to be at EICMA this year presenting new models or technology (That was one of my questions)

They are testing "Cruise Control" for the EX and SM

The adjustable speed reading for differents sprockets can't be added for homologation issues, he said it's impossible

No extended warranty for Canada at the moment, you need a special certificate

Antiwheelie with different angles very likely to be added, he literally said "Yeah most likely we'll put a wheelie control angle so anyone will be able to wheelie, why not?"

They are seeing 330wh/kg with A123 very possible at the moment (Also another question of mine)

Street bikes will be compatible with superchargers

Electronic suspension in a few years

Traction control is at the final test phase, will 100% come in a few months

Cheers.

 

[Bodo]

Portable charger delayed and expected in Q2

6kW+ charger will be too heavy or bulky for a rucksack

Traction control will be for all models including MX 1.0

 

[Beagle]

Thanks for the news, that's a cool feature, hopefully they keep providing a summary of these.

What would be the use case for 7 kW charger, is this just if you're at one of the few tracks with +4kW plugs available?

Cruise control...GTFOH, it's not a Harley Davidson!

It would be nice to have traction control, very surprising to not have this from the start when all MX bikes already have it. It should be much easier to implement on an electric bike compared to ICE.

 

[Bpspecs]

Did they say anything about getting these bikes lighter in the near future?

 

[Philip]

Traction control will be for all models including MX 1.0

I this what Anton said? If so, I am very excited!

 

[Karinshi]

I this what Anton said? If so, I am very excited!

yes, i can confirm 100% he said that, and the 1.0 are also gonna get the software update, advanced controls etc he said is not that easy to develop but that It will be available for sure

 

[Karinshi]

Did they say anything about getting these bikes lighter in the near future?

no, only that they are working on a 85cc size equivalente but with a lot of power

but he also mention that the Varg platform will be improving step by step

 

[Erwin P]

That 7kW charger will work at our Enduro/OTR events. Often there are 11 or 22 kW chargepoints nearby, same close to some MX tracks.

I would love a Wheelie assist. I never really got the hang of wheelies and am a tad scared. Having a safety net at lets say 45 or 60 degrees would work wonders for confidence. Hope it doesn't rely on the phone though. In that case you would be gasping for air for the past 2 minutes before it kicks in.

If they can't adjust the speed reading, just put a sensor on the front or rear wheel. There allready is a hole for that in the front caliper mount.

 

[Karinshi]

i would love the wheelie assist for confidence and practice, i personally wouldn't even mind if it were an extra payment, like a one-time payment for life

From what i understand, the anti-wheelie system on some brands like Yamaha or Ducati works with an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) which measures pitch, roll, and yaw. The IMU knows exactly how many degrees the wheel has lifted off the ground and at what speed. I'm not sure if the Varg has a similar detection system, the only think could be inside the VCU but i doubt it, so i suppose it will have to be calculated via the phone, and I don't know how reliable and fast that is over Bluetooth

 

[Bodo]

What would be the use case for 7 kW charger, is this just if you're at one of the few tracks with +4kW plugs available?

7 kW can work with one phase 32A & 230V or with two phases 16A & 230V; I didn't hear details on that though.

 

[BD114]

No extended warranty in Canada at the moment... - Did they mention they are working on something or it's just not possible? I have a good bit of time left but not really excited about owning it out of warranty. Would probably sell it before it runs out.