Bike Review

What Actually Needs Changing on the Stark Varg EX?

Author: David Hogan

Posted:

When we first swung a leg over the Stark Varg back in Barcelona in 2022, it was clear the electric platform was going to shake things up.

Fast forward to now, and we’ve been spending proper time with the Stark Varg EX here in Australia, riding it hard, testing its limits, and seeing how it fits into real-world off-road riding.

One thing has stood out more than anything else.

There’s surprisingly little that needs to be changed.

On a typical petrol-powered bike, the modification list starts forming before the first tank is empty. Pipe, ECU, gearing, bars, grips, tyres, suspension tweaks. It’s almost automatic. But with the Varg EX, the approach has been very different.

In our latest video, we break down exactly what we’ve changed to improve comfort and performance, what we left completely stock, and the one modification we seriously considered… but ultimately decided against.

If you’re wondering whether the Varg needs the usual aftermarket treatment, or if it’s genuinely ready to ride straight out of the crate, this is the video to watch.

Check out the full breakdown below, and for more information head to your local Stark dealer or visit starkfuture.com.

Share Article:

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Tumblr
Pinterest
Reddit
Email
Print

More Features:

More Features

Bike Review

Blue is Best, But is Better Again in 2027: Yamaha YZ250F First Ride

Bike Review

More Power for the Yamaha WR250F: Two Simple Upgrades That Wake Up the Bike

Bike Review

WR250F Setup Guide Part 3: Why Protection Parts Matter More Than Performance

Bike Review

WR250F Setup Guide Part 2: The Comfort Changes That Make a Bike Feel Like Home

Bike Review

WR250F Setup Guide Part 1: The Free Changes Every Rider Should Make

Bike Review

2026 Yamaha WR250F First Look: We've Gone Blue!

Bike Review

Stark Varg EX Range Test: How Far Can It Really Go?

Product Review

Quad Lock Motorcycle Mount, MAG Case and Vibration Dampener

Bike Review

What Actually Needs Changing on the Stark Varg EX?

Bike Review

Why Crawl & Reverse Crawl Mode Might Be the Best Feature on the Stark Varg EX

Bike Review

Stark Varg EX | First Impressions

Product Review

Dura Mousse - No More Flats

Lastest Products

Product Review

Muc-Off Motorcycle Cleaning Kits

Bike Review

Stark Varg EX Range Test: How Far Can It Really Go?

Product Release

2026 Sherco Factory Enduro Range Arrives in Australia

Product Release

Airoh Aviator Ace 2 Carbon Gloss

New Model

CFMOTO Unveils Updated 2025 700MT

Product Release

CFMOTO Launches 800MT-X Low Seat Variant in Australia

News Headines:

Haiden Deegan Breaks Through For First 450SMX Win As Levi Kitchen Claims Columbus Playoff Opener

Robert Lambert Takes Speedway GP Lead After Rain-Hit Vojens Victory

Jeffrey Herlings Extends Winning Streak In China As Guillem Farres Moves Closer To MX2 Crown

Ruben Fernandez Ruled Out Of Final Two MXGP Rounds With Thumb Injury

2027 Yamaha WR450F Unveiled With Major Chassis and Engine Updates

Chinese Manufacturers Set For Historic MXGP Expansion As KOVE And ZXMOTO Target 2027

What's On This Week

MXGP Motocross World Championship - R19
MXGP of China - Shanghai
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
MXGP Motocross World Championship - R20
MXGP of Australia - Darwin
Sunday, September 20th, 2026

Photo Galleries:

2022 Australian Supercross Round 2

Photo Gallery: 2022 ProMX Championship Round 4 Gillman SA

2019 Australian Supercross Championship – Round 3 – Wollongong NSW

2019 Australian Supercross Championship – Round 2 – Port Adelaide SA

2019 Australian Supercross Championship – Round 1 – Brisbane QLD

2018 Australian Supercross Championship – Round 3 – Geelong VIC