Where Is The Stark Varg?? Delivery Update With Stark CEO Anton Wass - Cycle News

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  • @matttatts
    @matttatts Před rokem +9

    I don’t personally care about the “eco friendly” argument on electric, I am a gear head through and through so I love things that go and electric especially has a super exhilarating power delivery. I’m also excited to have a silent bike so I can poach some urban spots with out causing too much disturbance.

  • @jedielder7970
    @jedielder7970 Před rokem +21

    A very similar thing happened in 1998 when Yamaha asked factory racer Doug Henry to switch to their YZ400 four-stroke in AMA professional racing. The rest is history. To this day, many are bitter that four-strokes all but have replaced two-strokes at the highest levels of motocross and supercross. I can totally understand that the big manufacturers from Japan and Austria do not want electric motorcycles raining on their parade. The fans are also pushing back, as live events won't have the same "impact" as with ICE because of the lack of sound (again, most people prefer the two-stroke sound, so this is a historical issue). Also, the likes of Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki and KTM brands to not want to see a Stark Varg hole-shotting almost every moto, which would probably be the outcome (and winning races). They will hold on to the bitter end, but eventually it will happen. If a computer can control, and it can, how much horsepower an electric motor can peak at, they can set it to exactly the limits of the ICE counterparts, which erodes their excuses for non-inclusion. Today, you see holdouts like "Stank Dog," racing on a two-stroke, but it's evident that he has a bike disadvantage. Ricky Carmichael put it best when he said that four-strokes are like "cheater bikes," that they are superior in almost every way. The same will be said about the electric bikes, but they are coming. Also, I think it would be naive for any of us not to assume that the major/big manufacturers already have electric prototypes they are working on, as they can see the writing on the wall. I believe electric dirt bikes will give privateers a fairer chance of a more even playing field (equal power and far, far less maintenance). I would buy and ride one... why not?

    • @cyclenews
      @cyclenews  Před rokem +2

      Great points

    • @mxriderdakar
      @mxriderdakar Před rokem +1

      The big manufacturer don’t want e-bikes because they will have less parts to sell. It’s not good for them, not good for garages, not good for after market companies, not good for the fans that like noise, not good for people who likes working hours on their bikes and tuning.
      Personally i am 100% ok with less mecanic, $$$$ and more riding, but stark are getting on my nerves with lot of advertising and no deliveries, whoever fault it is.

    • @jedielder7970
      @jedielder7970 Před rokem +1

      @@mxriderdakar You are right. It's one of the reasons why I believe it will be good for privateers, who do not have factory money. There will still be apparel and plenty of aftermarket parts to buy for an electric bike... the industry is going to have to adjust. ICE mechanics will have to convert to electronics and computer expertise. You will still need suspension guys and other techs. I do not think this change will come fast. Stark does need to piss or get off the pot.

    • @drunkonunleaded
      @drunkonunleaded Před rokem +7

      This completely glosses over the fact that the manufacturers and the AMA made 2 strokes irrelevant by way of the displacement rule.
      Despite this rule, it took nearly a decade for 4 stroke performance to eclipse that of smokers.

    • @jedielder7970
      @jedielder7970 Před rokem +1

      @@drunkonunleaded Thank you... you make a good point.

  • @MeAndMyRoyalEnfield
    @MeAndMyRoyalEnfield Před rokem

    I'm excited for you and your relationship with Royal Enfield. I've been riding full time on my Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and have visited many dealers from coast to coast in the USA and have found them to be a first-class company. With over 37,000 miles on my bike, I have found the quality and dependability to be excellent.

  • @JohnHowerton137
    @JohnHowerton137 Před rokem +4

    Great interview. Extremely excited about getting my Varg, but when it’s ready… not rushed. Not interested in a expensive shiny paperweight. I love all bikes, but e-motos opened a whole new world & experience of motorcycle enjoyment for me. It was like being a kid new to bikes all over again. 🥰

  • @ericmorris1056
    @ericmorris1056 Před rokem +2

    As someone with not the money at moment no point in pre order but im there and man would rather support start up
    super pumped for super in back yard

  • @spencerturleyfan
    @spencerturleyfan Před rokem +6

    Where it is? At Varg Vikernes' house in France, of course! 😂

  • @kennyrichard2971
    @kennyrichard2971 Před rokem +11

    EV motorcycle owners purchasers. Please check your homeowners insurance to make sure it covers EV lithium battery malfunction fires and make sure your EV street bikes are also covered for EV malfunctioning batteries so you won’t be without a motorcycle or possibly garage house, enclosed trailer, RV, etc. things they don’t tell you when you buy these bikes

  • @tazdevil5032
    @tazdevil5032 Před rokem +7

    No-one remembers the late delivery, just a bad one

  • @TwoThreadsAhead
    @TwoThreadsAhead Před rokem +4

    I personally believe in them as a company. Hopefully time, the economy and consumers are in their favor as they move forward because if all goes well they could very well likely become the Tesla equivalent of the motorcycle world.

  • @jonathanschaible1291
    @jonathanschaible1291 Před rokem +5

    As a future Varg owner, I’m beyond jacked for this; as are the other owners. :)
    One question I’ve been wondering about that I haven’t seen brought up before is about a “heated jacket” style concept for us that live in colder areas that would limit the amount of riding time available. Similar to the heated jackets of Milwaukee (And others), that could wrap around and heat the motor and battery while riding in the cold. I would buy one.
    Just a thought for those listening. 😊

    • @motomiles5311
      @motomiles5311 Před rokem

      Stark did a behind-the-scenes video of the battery pack being assembled a while back. Assuming they are using the Molicel P42A cell that one eagle-eyed viewer noticed, they have an operating temperature of -40 C to +60 C during discharge. However, charging is only rated at 0 C to 45 C, so you might need your wife to sleep in another room while you keep it warm during winter

  • @Steverinomeister
    @Steverinomeister Před rokem +2

    Hey can you guys change the motorcycle sound during your intro? Maybe an MT-10, an RC36 an old Indian four or maybe a Pandhead or Twin Cam.

  • @DizzyBone3030
    @DizzyBone3030 Před rokem +4

    It sounds like a lot of wishful thoughts and plans but very little execution thus far. They need to begin delivery soon if they want to keep people interested

    • @donbrashsux
      @donbrashsux Před rokem

      People aren’t interested about the hype anymore .. it’s time they walked the talk but this won’t happen either.. they will just Cannondale out

  • @CarChrisMC
    @CarChrisMC Před rokem +2

    My previous bike had 14Nm, so I suppose 1000Nm will be sufficient as an upgrade? 🤔
    That's like a Fiat Panda upgraded to the RB19 kinda 😮
    19:20 : Casualy mentioning a world revolution, without anyone reacting 😂

  • @motomiles5311
    @motomiles5311 Před rokem +8

    I just want to see the fastest guys on the fastest bikes. I'm disappointed that the Auto-Cycle Union in the UK is going to force them to run de-tuned against gas bikes, if and when they finally allow them to race. I'd much rather watch someone trying to tame this 80hp weapon than a handicap race.

    • @dune7824
      @dune7824 Před rokem +1

      At 80hp the battery life is around 6 minutes so anyone too liberal on the throttle is going to run out of juice long before ever finishing a full length moto.

    • @motomiles5311
      @motomiles5311 Před rokem +3

      ​@@dune7824 Tortelli and co. are comfortably running 30 minute motos in testing. I'd suggest that you watch the "Stark Varg Electric Dirtbike - First Customer Review!" CZcams video for a more realistic take on battery life.

    • @dune7824
      @dune7824 Před rokem +1

      @@motomiles5311 They advertise it'll run for 6 hours if you want to ride slower than a grandma pushing a stroller. Hardly a realistic take on battery life.

  • @donbrashsux
    @donbrashsux Před rokem +2

    It will be time for Cannondales lawyers to join the party

  • @TheIanlebov
    @TheIanlebov Před rokem +6

    150K bikes per year? I don't believe that amount of performance dirt bikes are sold new world wide annually from every brand combined.

  • @johndepperschmidt8984
    @johndepperschmidt8984 Před rokem +4

    Sweet to see the industry being dragged forward. Single shocks, water cooling, 4t's and e-starts were all fair game for improvements, but now the next step is here and they are trying to block them from competition. If it was Honda it would have been in the rules years ago.

    • @ericmiller9132
      @ericmiller9132 Před rokem

      The racing world just needs an "OPEN" class for this to be in

  • @multikeissi
    @multikeissi Před rokem +2

    Thank you for this. Lots of good stuff to hear.

  • @donaldfamilyadventures2795

    Cant wait for these to be delivered! It’s all about performance and not the earth. It’s going to shred and hopefully the battery can withstand a 2hr+ off road race… we will see!

  • @TheGrimnaut
    @TheGrimnaut Před rokem +3

    Still waiting to order my Stark Varg "Enduro" edition! ;)

    • @chewyb383
      @chewyb383 Před rokem

      I've got a great trail through the mountains I'd like to take you on when you get it!

    • @TheGrimnaut
      @TheGrimnaut Před rokem +1

      @@chewyb383 Can't tell if trolling or serious? LOL

  • @rollypollyraviolli4474
    @rollypollyraviolli4474 Před rokem +1

    Hate to say it but I'm not sure Wass understands the people he is trying to sell machines to.

    • @NirHason
      @NirHason Před rokem +1

      Can you please elaborate ? :)

  • @tajjson
    @tajjson Před rokem +2

    Great interview. Keep the updates about Stark coming please 🙏🏻

    • @mototrials582
      @mototrials582 Před rokem

      Lol,there will continue to be many. Wanton Ass is stringing this along as long as possible. Been pretty shady

    • @tajjson
      @tajjson Před rokem +3

      @@mototrials582 I don’t agree. They will change the sport forever.
      Anton is a genius and a fantastic entrepreneur.
      Stark will deliver, no question about it.

    • @cyclenews
      @cyclenews  Před rokem

      That's the plan! Thanks for watching

    • @EarthSurferUSA
      @EarthSurferUSA Před rokem +1

      @@tajjson It starts with government subsidies, and that is called economic fascism. But don't bother yourself with the little details that lead to nationalized industries under communism. They will end the sport forever. How much of your life do you want the state to run for you?

  • @buggtivayro
    @buggtivayro Před rokem +2

    Bryan gets a special spot not fair

  • @mxriderdakar
    @mxriderdakar Před rokem +5

    The big manufacturer don’t want e-bikes because they will have less parts to sell. It’s not good for them, not good for garages, not good for after market companies, not good for the fans that like noise, not good for people who likes working hours on their bikes and tuning.
    Personally i am 100% ok with less mecanic, $$$$ and more riding, but stark are getting on my nerves with lot of advertising and no deliveries, whoever fault it is.

  • @garyalexander2480
    @garyalexander2480 Před rokem +4

    50 million euros investment for 10.35% of the company
    And then 18000 preorders times $100 to pre order
    Is that enough money for staff wages, marketing, design, development, real estate, tooling & equipment and whatever miscellaneous running costs you want to add for the years the company has been trading and getting set up.
    Now whatever capital remains to buy materials and non in house parts from manufacturers and pay the staff moving forward still haven’t made any money at this point to get the production rolling ??? Global markets all over the place throw in some Covid and cheeky war.
    Not so sure it’s possible we see this thing get off the ground without selling off more of the company to someone willing to bet on its potential and at this point who ever gets out the cheque book they will get a larger portion likely for the same amount of money as the initial investors who are on the board 😅 who’s going to be happy about that

    • @cyclenews
      @cyclenews  Před rokem +1

      Good points and nice that you presented real numbers. Time will tell.

    • @rz350yam
      @rz350yam Před rokem

      Excelsior Henderson once more...

  • @pumpvolumes
    @pumpvolumes Před rokem

    seb tortelli was supposed to race this bike at the world vets at hawkstone park last year, which was unfortunately postponed to farleigh castle this august, will he race this event? it would be really cool to see.

  • @pets4489
    @pets4489 Před rokem +5

    Typically when someone does something original it fails, but the 2nd person who works a concept thrives.
    Alta died a horrible fate. Hopefully Stark can use this philosophy to thrive.

    • @mxriderdakar
      @mxriderdakar Před rokem +5

      Harley davidson killed Alta.

    • @chewyb383
      @chewyb383 Před rokem +1

      @@mxriderdakar Because they suk

    • @pets4489
      @pets4489 Před rokem +2

      @@mxriderdakar 100% true

  • @ktmdays
    @ktmdays Před rokem +1

    I have a ktm 500 with about 70 hp and it is sick can't imagine 80hp😮

    • @EarthSurferUSA
      @EarthSurferUSA Před rokem +1

      I can imagine the injuries and even deaths, even more than today if they sell.
      Where is Ralph Nader when he is really needed?

    • @EarthSurferUSA
      @EarthSurferUSA Před rokem

      60hp is really good for a 500 2-stroke dirt bike. Sure, they can make more, and be better for sand drag racing.
      See how fast the tracks got with the faster 4-stroke? They can only get faster with 80hp.

    • @arthurbooth6844
      @arthurbooth6844 Před rokem

      Yea my 16 500 exc sixdays is held back by me not the other way around..... this bike will be great to tune up or down depending on rider

  • @senditsillly1423
    @senditsillly1423 Před rokem +2

    lets gooooooooooooooo

  • @vmcmark7578
    @vmcmark7578 Před rokem

    @17:50...............If you really want to know what that new upgrade is, this one that I can't/won't tell you about right now, here is the phone number of that guy in the states that ordered his bike 7 hours before we even released the web site, give him a call and I'm sure that he already knows about it and can spill the beans!!!

  • @Frank-gp6qr
    @Frank-gp6qr Před rokem +2

    Soooooo... there saying... NOT everyone can get one of these... on that note... GOOD LUCK ! HOPE stark is doing a cheaper iron man suit...

  • @timbjork2098
    @timbjork2098 Před rokem

    is there a way to buy stock in stark future's ?

    • @Robin-my2gz
      @Robin-my2gz Před rokem +1

      Private investments only. And it would probably be a minimum of 100-200k dollars. Its usual like that because they often dont want to dilute the owner structure to much.

    • @garnet4846
      @garnet4846 Před rokem +2

      Just burn your money instead.

    • @donbrashsux
      @donbrashsux Před rokem +2

      Don’t bother they won’t go anywhere

    • @danarrington2224
      @danarrington2224 Před rokem +1

      21:10 $100 million has already been invested in this company and they haven't shipped a single bike yet.

  • @Rockhead75
    @Rockhead75 Před rokem +3

    The only problem with electric bikes is the lack of sound . If anyone has ever been to an outdoor national there is nothing like the first lap when 40 guys go by in like 10 seconds and the sound is incredible!! That can never be replaced

    • @donbrashsux
      @donbrashsux Před rokem +1

      Amen to that .. Gate drops and all you hear is WizzWizzWizz .. I do relise that it’s a generational thing and nothing ever stays the same ..

    • @dune7824
      @dune7824 Před rokem

      ​@@donbrashsux Yep I miss the 2 stroke days most. The sound of a million angry hornets and that premix smell with a massive cloud of carcinogenic smoke at the start gate. Good times.

  • @jamesoso259
    @jamesoso259 Před rokem +6

    Hear me out here…they probably don’t have enough interest to have enough money to fund the production and logistics of it all

  • @timw4369
    @timw4369 Před rokem +4

    We are extremely close means we are no where near close. This basically means we are running out of money.

    • @mixalis6168
      @mixalis6168 Před rokem +1

      While he drives around in his luxury car, going to his luxury home !!!

    • @torinesetorinese4551
      @torinesetorinese4551 Před 7 měsíci

      oh yes. and getting 50 mil dollars from Royal enfield. The bike is a BOMB. its the best MX bike EVER. SOrry to say , I love engines but i't a SPACESHIP

  • @senditsillly1423
    @senditsillly1423 Před rokem +1

    23

  • @sarahdell4042
    @sarahdell4042 Před rokem +3

    Delayed like every EV product

    • @mixalis6168
      @mixalis6168 Před rokem

      Like what EV products? Tesla isnt having issues, these lot have no money left,

    • @sarahdell4042
      @sarahdell4042 Před rokem +1

      @@mixalis6168 Tesla constantly doesn’t make dead lines and promises. I’ve given up on my Rivian order.

  • @ericmiller9132
    @ericmiller9132 Před rokem

    Maico 700 will be fair competition. FIM and AMA just need to establish an OPEN class.

  • @EarthSurferUSA
    @EarthSurferUSA Před rokem +3

    Where is it? As a manufacturing expert myself, I can tell you with a 90% probability of being right with a 95% confidence level.
    1) They are having design problems, (very typical for new stuff).
    2) They are having manufacturing and quality problems, (Very typical also with new stuff, and worse with today's poor production environment.)
    3) They are running out of subsidies from the government, our money that started it all.
    If economics like that succeeds, (and it can't for long), it will be us who fail.

    • @donbrashsux
      @donbrashsux Před rokem

      Perfect info 👍

    • @TwoThreadsAhead
      @TwoThreadsAhead Před rokem +1

      They are likely lacking in actual consumers rather than any of the nonsensical diatribe you mentioned. Mainly because if you knew anything about the company you would know that the design is there already, they have more than a handful actual fully functioning production units they are and have been constantly testing for mechanical and shelf life inconsistencies, which might i mention are essentially non existent and even if that wasn't the case EVERY start up company has growing pains in their infancy it's just that their issues aren't generally publicly disclosed or are a company that is promo packaged in the way that Stark has been.

  • @rockman4699
    @rockman4699 Před rokem +3

    I am optimistic about Stark Varg but disappointed to hear Anton Wass say they want to compete against gas machines. Four strokes killed two strokes at the pro level and we don't need Stark Varg to kill four strokes.

  • @jerryhamilton8003
    @jerryhamilton8003 Před rokem +4

    No electric from me thank you

  • @jimbo4203
    @jimbo4203 Před rokem +4

    By the time the Ard Vark gets to market , technology will have already passed it by !

    • @West_Anderson
      @West_Anderson Před rokem +4

      This might be the dumbest comment made this year

  • @MikaelALjungblad
    @MikaelALjungblad Před rokem

    A Stark Adventure bike would be a dream ⚡️⚡️🏔️🏍️⚡️⚡️😊👍🏻

    • @EarthSurferUSA
      @EarthSurferUSA Před rokem +2

      Broken, 20 miles from a road? Might be more of an adventure than you bargained for. :)

    • @motomiles5311
      @motomiles5311 Před rokem +4

      @@EarthSurferUSA So gas bikes teleport themselves home when they break down?

    • @garnet4846
      @garnet4846 Před rokem +2

      ​@@motomiles5311 no they don't, but they do have a proven history, which is more than can be said about electrojunk

    • @donbrashsux
      @donbrashsux Před rokem

      More like 🥁🥁🥁🥂🥂🍋🍋🍋

    • @MikaelALjungblad
      @MikaelALjungblad Před rokem

      I think Stark will make solid products. And i love adventures. Vehicles of all sorts can brake down, and when the do you have a little piece of extra adventure. Lovely 😊👍

  • @EarthSurferUSA
    @EarthSurferUSA Před rokem +6

    18 thousand orders. KTM sells 3 brand now. How many bikes did they sell in 2022?
    This hype and this young CEO subsidy boy are going to endo,---and it will cost the tax payers.
    We have to demand our free enterprise back from the state, because hucksters like this boy could not compete with out tax payer paid government help, which is immoral, ya see?

    • @lisaashton2845
      @lisaashton2845 Před rokem +5

      You do realize this is a Swedish company with the bikes built in Spain.

  • @mikebarker9467
    @mikebarker9467 Před rokem

    Make these bikes quite like cars.
    I can't stand the high pitch noise

  • @dpayne8611
    @dpayne8611 Před rokem +4

    Dont belong on a dirt bike track what so ever, it will flop 👌

    • @Robin-my2gz
      @Robin-my2gz Před rokem +6

      Why would it not? I want one to ride and not piss off my neightbours.

    • @dpayne8611
      @dpayne8611 Před rokem

      @@Robin-my2gz Youre a Swede and scared of everything and everyone thats why. A proper dirt bike ecos through the woods

    • @TwoThreadsAhead
      @TwoThreadsAhead Před rokem +4

      @@dpayne8611 You're right it does eco through the woods, If you can find or own the fucking land to do it on. Ain't nobody on the planet that wants to drop like 10k+ on a new bike just to get it confiscated by the law because a Karen doesn't like how it sounds and let's be honest in most cases that's how they know you're there to begin with.

  • @mm93249
    @mm93249 Před rokem +7

    global warming bs

  • @moto3463
    @moto3463 Před rokem +3

    No electric for me. Nope!

  • @rickycordrey4406
    @rickycordrey4406 Před rokem

    The wait time is very disappointing. Most will buy from a different company and not wait. They are losing thousands of sales. They need to get help from some investors that know how to get things done. I am not interested in learning about a bike that I can not even order. In my opinion they missed the boat. This will fail and the riders that do get bikes will have to worry about getting parts.

    • @torinesetorinese4551
      @torinesetorinese4551 Před 7 měsíci

      bullshit..... those who can't wait a little will regret for sure !!!

  • @moto3463
    @moto3463 Před rokem +2

    Electric junk overpriced

  • @jimic111154
    @jimic111154 Před rokem +5

    Electric bikes will replace gas. No doubt!

    • @chewyb383
      @chewyb383 Před rokem +1

      You bring your electric bike with me to the mountains. I'm not bringing a charger for you.

    • @jimic111154
      @jimic111154 Před rokem +1

      @@chewyb383 my electric bike is yet to be made.

    • @garyalexander2480
      @garyalexander2480 Před rokem +3

      Haha haven’t been made yet and where’s the infrastructure for you to use it in the same capacity as your petrol bike 😅 where are you going to buy parts from ? Two strokes rule 🎉

    • @mototrials582
      @mototrials582 Před rokem

      I've towed out enough electric bikes to disagree with you. They suck!!!!!!

    • @jimic111154
      @jimic111154 Před rokem +2

      @@mototrials582 how many Vargs have you towed?