VARK SM — STARK FUTURE’S HIGH POWER-TO-WEIGHT ELECTRIC SUPERMOTO
The Stark Future Vark SM electric supermoto arrives as the boldest street-legal electric motorcycle yet from the Barcelona-based brand, claiming the highest power-to-weight ratio of any production supermoto. With an 80 hp peak output from a machine tipping the scales at just 274 lb (124 kg), and 914 Nm of torque delivered to the rear wheel, the Vark SM sets a new benchmark for what a road-registered electric two-wheeler can deliver in 2025.
Two Variants, One Performance Brief
The Vark SM is offered in two configurations to suit different rider profiles. The base version produces 60 hp, starting at $12,900, while the Alpha tops out at 80 hp for $13,900. Both share the same core architecture: a high-strength steel frame paired with a forged aluminium subframe and machined triple clamps, with KYB-sourced fully adjustable 48 mm closed-cartridge forks (290 mm stroke) up front and a triple-adjuster rear shock with 303 mm of travel. Braking comes courtesy of a radially mounted Brembo Stylema four-piston caliper biting a 320 mm wave rotor, a significant step up from the Varg MX and EX models.
Arkenstone: The Brain Behind the Build
At the heart of the Vark SM sits the Android-based Arkenstone control unit, which gives riders granular control over power delivery, throttle response, traction settings, and regenerative braking via a smartphone app or on-board interface. Stark has built a platform that can adapt to the rider rather than forcing the rider to adapt to the machine, a philosophy that puts the Vark SM alongside the more sophisticated end of the ICE supermoto segment in terms of setup flexibility. Battery range sits at around 50 miles on a full charge, with a portable charger that fits in a backpack and works from any standard wall outlet, delivering a full charge in one to two hours.
Why the Vark SM Matters for Electric Motorcycling
The supermoto category is dominated by lightweight, nimble machines where power-to-weight ratio matters far more than outright power. By cracking the code on a sub-275 lb street-legal electric platform with genuine suspension and braking hardware, Stark Future has removed the traditional compromise between electric efficiency and dynamic capability. The Vark SM is not a commuter with a sporty bodykit: it is a performance tool that happens to be electric. Its modular configuration options allow riders to dial in ergonomics and personalise the machine without sacrificing the core performance intent.
Explore Electric Motorcycles at TheArsenale
If the Vark SM's performance credentials speak to you, TheArsenale's motorcycles collection brings together the world's most exciting custom, electric, and concept builds. For those ready to ride electric, the Tarform Luna electric motorcycle and the Arc Vector Angel Edition represent two of the finest electric motorcycles available today, while the Dab 1-Alpha TheArsenale Edition offers a distinctive design-led alternative. Electric supermotos like the Vark SM represent a turning point: the future of two-wheeled performance is electric, and it is already here.
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