Kiwi Rider December 2024 Vol.2 | Page 14

DIRT NEWS

STARK-ERS IN THE BUSH

Riding in the bush is no longer the sole domain of petrol-powered enduro bikes . With a fully homologated bike that we in NZ can register for the road as well , enter the Stark Varg EX . Complete with a brighter-than-bright headlight and a more pliant chassis for tackling the rough terrain , the EX version also receives a twenty percent boost in ride time compared with the non road-legal moto version . With the bike virtually silent , areas that have been limited by people with noise complaints readywritten are sure to see the new bike roll up , legally and under its own stem , as it were , no trailer required , and shred some urban tracks , should they be accessible . Alternatively , the 80hp , massively torquey Stark Varg EX is ready to tackle the trails and enduro loops alongside its ICE brethren . Expect availability to be in the second half of 2025 on our shores but we will keep you posted .

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