Head-to-head
Sur-Ron Storm Bee vs Stark Varg MX 1.2 (Alpha 80hp)
Sur-Ron Storm Bee leads on current VoltRipper Score, but rider fit, legality, budget, and support still decide the smarter buy.
| Bike | Score | Price | Peak power | Battery | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sur-Ron Storm Bee Moto - Expert | 89 | $8,999 | 22.5 kW | 5.7 kWh | experienced riders, full-size performance |
| Stark Varg MX 1.2 (Alpha 80hp) Moto - Expert | 83 | $13,490 | 60 kW | 7.2 kWh | serious motocross, expert riders |
What works
- Full-size motorcycle performance — ~75 mph and a huge 5.7 kWh (104V/55Ah) pack
- 0–50 km/h in ~1.9s; genuinely fast, not a bicycle-class bike
- Sur-Ron dealer + parts network behind it
Trade-offs
- Heavy (~280 lb) and fast — an expert bike, not a beginner's
- Halo pricing (~$8.5–9.5k) puts it well above the trail-class field
- Street registration depends on kit + state; off-road-first
What works
- The fastest electric motocrosser made — up to 80 hp from a 360V, 7.2 kWh system
- App-adjustable power from 10–80 hp adapts to any rider
- Race-grade suspension and a full-size MX chassis
Trade-offs
- Halo price (~$13.5k) — competes with premium gas MX, not trail e-bikes
- Closed-course MX bike — not street-legal (the SM variant is the road option)
- Newer platform; aftermarket still maturing vs. Sur-Ron