What Stark Future does

Stark Future SL is a Barcelona-based manufacturer of high-performance electric motorcycles that designs, builds, and sells off-road and road-legal bikes under the VARG product family — the VARG MX 1.2 (motocross), VARG EX (enduro), and the VARG SM road-legal supermoto (launched October 2025). Founded in 2020 by Anton Wass and Paul Soucy, the company operates from a ~20,000 sqm facility in Sant Boi de Llobregat, near Barcelona, and reaches customers across 70+ countries through a hybrid model: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront on starkfuture.com, an authorized dealer network, and inside-sales/territory-management coverage in priority markets such as the United States (Tampa-based Field Marketing). The motorcycles are priced at the unit level (VARG SM Standard at €12,990, VARG SM Alpha at €13,990), with finance options at checkout, a 2-year factory warranty, and recurring aftermarket revenue from spare parts, accessories, and connected software services.

The technical platform is built around a Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture: a custom 26120 cylindrical battery cell co-developed with EVE Energy, ultra-fast-charging chemistry co-developed with Wanxiang A123, a magnesium battery housing, an Android-based in-vehicle display ("Arkenstone"), and a connected VARG App that enables over-the-air ride-mode tuning, power mapping, and parental control features. The product lineup targets motocross, enduro, and supermoto riders — including professional racers, recreational enthusiasts, and families — and is validated through motorsport competition, most notably the 2026 FIM SuperEnduro Manufacturers' World Championship, which Stark Future won as the first electric brand to take the title.

The business is backed by a mix of strategic and financial capital: Eicher Motors (Royal Enfield) holds a 10.35% stake from a €50M investment in December 2022, the European Investment Bank has provided a €40M loan plus subsequent equity participation, Banco Santander has extended a €20M debt facility, and Stark Future raised approximately €100M in equity in September 2025 from existing shareholders and new MotoGP-linked investors. The company reached profitability in Q2 2025 (€4.5M EBITDA on €47M revenue) and reported full-year 2025 revenue of €115M (77% YoY growth), with management publicly targeting an IPO within three years.

Name

Stark Future

Legal name

Stark Future SL

Website

https://starkfuture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stark Future is a Barcelona-based manufacturer of high-performance electric off-road and supermoto motorcycles built on a Software-Defined Vehicle platform, selling through DTC e-commerce and a 70+ country dealer network to motocross, enduro, and racing customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Motorcycles

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991), Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers (441227)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Motorcycles & Electric Scooters Manufacturing (IMACAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dirt Bike / Motocross / Enduro Motorcycle Manufacturing (IMACAEAH)

Keywords

• Electric motorcycles
• Off-road motorcycles
• Motocross bikes
• Supermoto motorcycles
• Enduro motorcycles

Headquarters

HQ city

Viladecáns

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Motorcycle hardware sales: One-time sale of electric motorcycles (VARG, VARG SM, etc.) at fixed list prices such as €12,990 (VARG SM Standard) and €13,990 (VARG SM Alpha).
2. Spare parts and accessories: Recurring aftermarket and parts revenue associated with the installed base of motorcycles, supporting ongoing ownership.
3. Software and app services: Revenue and engagement tied to the SDV platform and the VARG App, including tunable features, ride modes, and connected services.
4. Customer financing commissions: Finance options offered at checkout at the point of sale, generating transactional economics from financed purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stark Future designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance electric off-road motorcycles built around the VARG product family (motocross, enduro, supermoto) and a Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture. Bikes are paired with a companion mobile app (VARG App) and an Android-based in-vehicle display (Arkenstone), and are sold globally via the company's e-commerce site and a 70+ country dealer network, backed by spare parts and accessories.

Product overview

Stark Future offers a focused, single-brand portfolio of premium electric motorcycles built around the VARG product family, complemented by a companion mobile application and AI-powered support services. The portfolio is anchored by three core motorcycle variants: the Stark VARG MX 1.2 (motocross), the Stark VARG EX (enduro/off-road), and the Stark VARG SM (road-legal supermoto), each powered by Stark Future's Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) technology platform. The Stark VARG MX (original 1.0 version) remains supported through a dedicated spare parts and accessories line. The Stark VARG App serves as the companion mobile application that enables features such as the Parental Control Performance Mapping system, while the Sam virtual assistant chatbot (accessible via website and WhatsApp) provides AI-powered customer support. Together, these products form an integrated electric motorcycle ecosystem spanning on-road, off-road, and racing applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stark VARG: Family of high-performance electric off-road and street motorcycles including the VARG MX (motocross), VARG EX (enduro), and VARG SM (supermoto).
• Sam

Products and services

• Stark VARG MX 1.2 Current-generation electric motocross motorcycle marketed as the fastest electric motocross bike in the world, featuring high-performance specifications and Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) technology.
• Stark VARG EX Electric enduro off-road motorcycle marketed as the fastest electric off-road bike in the world, used by Stark Future to win the 2026 FIM SuperEnduro Manufacturers' World Championship.
• Stark VARG SM Road-legal electric supermoto motorcycle launched in October 2025, claimed as the world's most powerful production electric supermoto with up to 80 hp and 914 Nm of torque, featuring 7.2 kWh honeycomb magnesium battery, KYB suspension, Brembo brakes, and Arkenstone Android-based display.
• Stark VARG MX (Original 1.0) Original-generation electric motocross motorcycle featuring a 6 kWh battery and motors producing up to 79 BHP, debuted at the Global Press Launch in Barcelona in June 2022. Now superseded by the VARG MX 1.2 in current production but supported with spare parts and accessories.
• Spare Parts & Accessories Official spare parts and accessories available for the Stark VARG SM, EX, MX 1.2, and MX 1.0 motorcycles, supporting maintenance, repair, and customization of vehicles across the product lineup.
• Stark VARG App Companion mobile application for Stark Future's electric motorcycles, used to manage vehicle power settings, ride modes, and features such as the Parental Control Performance Mapping function, enabling software-based power mapping and connected services.

Quantifiable outcome

• €115M revenue in 2025 with 77% YoY sales growth (Q4 2025 +97%)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• EVE EnergyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partnership around the 26120 cylindrical battery cell used in the Stark VARG electric motorcycle platform. The cell format is a core element of Stark Future's battery architecture.
• Wanxiang A123coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partnership focused on ultra-fast-charging battery technology for Stark Future's electric motorcycle lineup.
• Microsoft (Dynamics 365)coreTechnology or IntegrationDynamics 365 is used as Stark Future's ERP system, supporting finance, operations, and supply chain processes.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processor for Stark Future's online checkout on starkfuture.com, including financed motorcycle purchases.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider backing Stark Future's connected services, applications, and data workloads.
• Meta / FacebookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvertising and marketing platform used for paid social / display campaigns driving demand for Stark Future motorcycles.
• GoogleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvertising and analytics partner supporting paid search (SEM) and measurement across Stark Future's marketing funnel.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Cake: Swedish premium electric motorcycle maker focused on off-road, motocross, and light utility e-bikes. Closely comparable to Stark Future in target customer (off-road enthusiasts), premium positioning, software-connected products, and direct-to-consumer + dealer distribution.
• Zero Motorcycles: US-based electric motorcycle manufacturer with a range of street and dual-sport/off-road models. Comparable to Stark Future as a focused electric motorcycle OEM selling premium performance e-motorcycles through a dealer network, with overlapping dual-sport / off-road segments.
• Energica Motor Company: Italian high-performance electric motorcycle manufacturer (sport and street models). Comparable as a premium European EV motorcycle OEM leveraging motorsport-derived technology, with dealer-based distribution and similar software-connected product positioning to Stark.
• Talaria: Manufacturer of high-performance electric off-road / dirt bikes (e.g., Sting). Direct competitor to Stark's VARG MX/EX in the consumer and amateur racing electric motocross / enduro segment, with overlapping dealer channels and price points.
• Sur-Ron: Chinese-origin maker of lightweight electric off-road and dirt bikes popular with recreational and amateur riders. Competes with Stark Future in the electric dirt bike category, particularly at lower price points and broader mass-market recreational use cases.

Broad incumbents

• KTM (Pierer Mobility): Austrian incumbent powersports OEM with dominant share in off-road / motocross / enduro (KTM, Husqvarna, GASGAS). Comparable as a major off-road motorcycle manufacturer now rolling out electric platforms (e.g., KTM Freeride E), representing the established competitor Stark must displace in motorsport and dealer channels.
• Husqvarna Motorcycles: Off-road / motocross / enduro motorcycle brand owned by Pierer Mobility. Direct overlap with Stark's VARG EX and VARG MX in enduro and motocross, including electric variants such as the Husqvarna EE series.
• LiveWire (Harley-Davidson): Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle spin-off, focused on premium street electric motorcycles. Comparable as a premium EV motorcycle OEM leveraging SDV-style connected technology and a dealer-backed distribution model, though oriented to street rather than off-road.

Emerging players

• Damon Motors: Canadian electric motorcycle startup developing high-performance, connected electric sportbikes. Comparable to Stark as a premium EV two-wheeler OEM with strong software / safety technology differentiation and a smaller-scale dealer and DTC strategy.

Others

• Royal Enfield: Indian motorcycle manufacturer (part of Eicher Motors) and a 10.35% strategic investor in Stark Future. Relevant as the OEM partner for shared electric motorcycle platforms, and as a broader incumbent now extending into EV motorcycles through Stark's technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/starkfuturebike
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@starkfutureofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/starkfutureofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stark-future
• Instagraminstagram.com/stark__future

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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