Stark VARG MX 1.2 UK Guide: Price, Battery and Track-Day Planning

Reviewed 13 October 2026. By MotoEbikes. Manufacturer specifications are identified below; this is buying and ownership guidance, not an independent road test.

The VARG MX 1.2 is Stark’s motocross model. It is the relevant choice for a rider organising track access, transport and charging around off-road riding. The current motorcycle uses a manufacturer-specified 7.2kWh battery, with 60HP and 80HP Alpha versions. It is not the road-homologated EX or SM.

UK price and model identification

MotoEbikes prices checked on 13 October 2026 start at £10,490 for the MX 1.2 60HP and £11,490 for the 80HP Alpha. Some listed colour variants are £5 more. Confirm the selected specification, included charger, setup and total delivered price.

When comparing a used original VARG MX with an MX 1.2, identify the actual generation from its documentation. Advertisements sometimes shorten both to “VARG MX”. A photograph or a power label alone may not tell you which battery, components or software configuration you are buying.

MX 1.2 specification overview

What does the battery change mean?

A 7.2kWh pack contains about 10.8% more nominal energy than a 6.5kWh pack: 7.2 ÷ 6.5 − 1. Do not confuse that arithmetic with a manufacturer claim about increased riding range. Range also depends on the machine’s efficiency and the conditions used in the comparison.

For motocross, usable riding minutes at your pace are more helpful than a road mileage claim. Deep ground, starts, jumps and repeated acceleration produce a different demand from gentle trail riding. The VARG range guide explains why one headline runtime cannot describe every rider.

60HP or Alpha for motocross?

Both versions already offer substantial advertised output. Consider your current pace, power delivery preference, track conditions and ability to repeat controlled laps. Alpha also brings eligibility for Stark’s Dynamic Traction Control update, so the choice includes delivery controls as well as additional peak output. Read our Dynamic Traction Control guide and assess the features you will actually use. A higher price alone does not establish faster lap times.

Ask how the delivered bike’s power and regeneration settings work and confirm the rear-brake arrangement before riding. A rider changing from a petrol motocross bike may need familiarisation with different controls even when overall dimensions feel familiar.

Plan a whole track day

• Ask the venue about electric motorcycles, class rules and any organiser-specific requirements before booking.
• Arrange suitable transport and restraints; an MX badge does not make the bike legal for the road journey to the circuit.
• Confirm whether charging is available, permitted and electrically compatible. Obtain the supply specification rather than assuming a paddock socket is enough.
• Plan sessions and breaks around your actual starting charge and measured consumption. Record moving time separately from time parked in the paddock.
• Allow for wet or cold conditions, charging limitations and the possibility of finishing a session early with reserve remaining.

Stark advertises approximately two hours on 240V with its specified charging setup. That does not establish the charge recovered during every 20-minute break. Read the charging guide and check your exact charger before relying on between-session top-ups.

Wheel choice, rider fit and setup

Choose an 18- or 19-inch rear wheel in the context of your discipline, tyre choice and riding priorities. Discuss the complete wheel-and-tyre configuration with the dealer. Avoid ordering by rim diameter alone, and use the correct specification for the bike.

Bring rider weight including helmet, boots and riding kit for suspension discussions. Check footing, standing position and lever reach. A published seat height does not describe suspension sag or how the bike feels when you are moving it on a muddy surface.

Maintenance and used-bike checks

Electric propulsion removes some combustion-engine jobs, but the chassis still needs attention. Ask for the applicable inspection schedule, wheel and steering checks, brake care, chain maintenance and suspension servicing. Use Stark’s model-specific manuals for procedures and torque settings.

For a used bike, establish ownership, service history, crash or water damage, charger compatibility and any unresolved warnings. Request an appropriate battery assessment rather than treating an indicated 100% charge as proof of original capacity.

When to choose EX instead

If your riding depends on legal road connections, begin with the VARG EX guide and check registration, insurance and licence entitlement. Adding lighting to an MX does not itself establish road approval. See the full model comparison before ordering.

Sources

Specifications are from Stark’s MX 1.2 page; prices are from the linked MotoEbikes products. These are manufacturer specifications and dealer buying checks, not a MotoEbikes lap-time or endurance test.

Explore the Stark VARG advice hub or contact MotoEbikes in Guildford with your riding plans, model and charging arrangements.