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Head-to-head

Torp Bike (15kW) vs Stark Varg MX 1.2 (Alpha 80hp)

Stark Varg MX 1.2 (Alpha 80hp) leads on current VoltRipper Score, but rider fit, legality, budget, and support still decide the smarter buy.

BikeScorePricePeak powerBatteryBest fit
Torp Bike (15kW)

Moto - Expert

70$7,90015 kW1.8 kWhexpert racers, freestyle/stunt riders
Stark Varg MX 1.2 (Alpha 80hp)

Moto - Expert

83$13,49060 kW7.2 kWhserious motocross, expert riders

What works

  • Astonishing power-to-weight — 15 kW peak in a 64 lb bike is unmatched here
  • ~30-min fast charge and ~68 mi off-road range from a removable 1.8 kWh pack
  • Purpose-built for racing and freestyle/stunt riding

Trade-offs

  • Expert-only: 15 kW in a 64 lb bike is a serious handful
  • Niche builder with a limited dealer/support footprint
  • Premium ~$7,900 for a stripped-down race machine

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