The VARG MX 1.2 isn’t just designed in the lab,  it’s developed at race speed.

Under the direction of Sébastien Tortelli, two-time World Champion and Stark’s Racing Director, the bike has been relentlessly tested, raced, and refined to push performance further with every lap. Tortelli, who led testing for the original VARG, now oversees Stark’s racing program, a vital channel for high-speed R&D that directly shapes every update in the 1.2.

Sébastien Tortelli, Stark Future - Racing Director: “Racing is where weaknesses show and strengths are proven. With the VARG MX 1.2, we’ve turned competition into development; every race, every rider, every condition feeds into what we build. This bike is the direct result of that process. It’s taken a lot of sweat, hard work, and constant learning to raise the bar for what’s possible in motocross. We're not just keeping up-we're delivering more traction, more stability, more features, and a longer range. We’re pushing the boundaries.” 

Motocross legend Kevin Windham, renowned for his flawless technique and deep understanding of bike feel, added after testing the bike: 

“I’ve ridden everything there is to ride, and this is the future.” Windham praised the bike’s instant power, natural balance, and how quickly it felt familiar, even after decades on gas machines. 

¨instead of managing a machine. I could see this being the new normal sooner than people think.”

What’s New in the VARG MX 1.2

· Updated powertrain with improved efficiency

· New battery pack with 7.2 kWh

· New frame, lighter by using an even stronger steel alloy with twice the strength of the chromoly steel used by other European manufacturers and increased flex.

· Overmolded wiring harness for extreme conditions

· Internally routed map switch cable, cleaner and protected

· Reinforced, dual-compound skid plate, fully biodegradable

· Redesigned chain guide with 266% more lateral stiffness and minimal 7 % weight gain

· Lap mode, which will also be made available in all existing bikes in the next few months

· New inner tubes, improved significant durability

· New Stark Arkenstone Phone and docking station, with better connectivity, speed, brightness and clamping system

· New gearbox, lighter and higher efficiency

Less maintenance, more laps, more freedom

With no pistons, clutches, or filters to worry about, the VARG MX 1.2 slashes maintenance time and cost. Over 100 hours of riding, it can save owners up to $5,000 USD compared to a traditional 450cc.

And unlike anyone else in the segment,

Stark offers a two-year full warranty on the entire bike.

A Tailored Experience, Built Around You: 

· Choice of Dunlop MX34 or Pirelli MX32 tires with tubes or mousse

· Optional titanium hardware package drops 900 grams

· Brembo braking system: foot or handlebar-operated

· Three seat grip levels: Standard, Grip, and SuperGrip for total control

The VARG MX 1.2 is offered in two configurations, with multiple upgrade options:

· Standard (60hp): €12,490 / £10,490 / $12,490* / AUD 18,990

· Alpha (80hp): €13,490 / £11,490 / $13,490* / AUD 19,990

*Note: US pricing excludes $1,000 tariff charge