This is the high-output VARG EX build: Alpha 80hp, Forest Gray, hand rear brake, and Medium suspension for riders about 75–90 kg (165–198 lbs). Same street-legal electric enduro brief — claimed ~264 lb ready-to-ride weight, instant torque, no clutch or gearbox — but this one’s optioned for riders who want the top power ceiling and a hand-brake rear setup.
Built for serious off-road miles with the flexibility to hop pavement between sections, the Alpha config opens the VARG EX up to its full adjustable power range (Stark rates Alpha at up to 80 hp). Dial it down for technical trails or open it up when the trail widens. Regenerative braking is electronic too, so you can tune engine-braking feel without fussing with mechanical linkages.
This exact configuration
- Power: Alpha 80hp
- Color: Forest Gray
- Rear brake: Hand brake
- Suspension: Medium — 75–90 kg (165–198 lbs)
- Year / model: 2026 Stark VARG EX
What’s different on the trail
No gears. No clutch. You stay focused on traction, braking, and line choice. Premium KYB suspension (about 300 mm front / 303 mm rear travel) and Brembo brakes round out a chassis Stark keeps light and central with a chromoly frame and low rotational mass. Crawl mode still walks the bike forward or reverse at walking speed for tight resets and truck loading.
The hand-brake rear option is the practical tell on this unit: rear brake at the bars, same control language a lot of dirt riders already live with. Pair that with Medium spring rates aimed at the mid-weight rider and you’ve got a setup that should feel planted without being over-sprung for most adults in that range.
Ownership, charge, and the quiet advantage
Electric drivetrain means no oil changes, valves, pistons, air filters, or fuel system to babysit — closer to bicycle-simple care than a race-gas enduro’s weekend wrench list. Charge on 120V/240V; Stark’s enduro range varies hard with pace (aggressive pro use is shorter; easier trail pace stretches longer). Quieter and zero-tailpipe also helps when you’re near neighborhoods or shared access.
Bottom line
If you want the 2026 VARG EX in Forest Gray with Alpha 80hp, hand brake, and Medium 75–90 kg suspension, this is that bike.



