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And in other news ,the company that made all the bikes for MotoE has gone in to liquidation. The race that nobody watches, or can name any of the riders in, despite being on the MotoGP card.
Lithium carbonate has seen a 75% market correction. It has totally slumped. Batteries are now cheaper than ever & will probably drop a bit further yet. This means stark can sell cheaper with the same or increased margins. I was a little surprised it took so long for them to make the correction.
I dont think i would splash on a new one but this sale will drastically affect second hand sales & i would be interested in a second hand stark that hasnt done much.
What caused the correction?
Yet another reason not to run separate Electric classes. Did that company have a production bike they sold? Or was it just building race bikes for that class? I don't watch any forms of racing on asphalt gas or electric. Rally being as close as I get to asphalt stuff. The Nitro Circus cars look very fun to drive and that racing is pretty good. But I really do not follow any forms of racing that is on asphalt so I have no idea what the deal is with those bikes.
I don't think the bikes being electric was the problem. If they were as fast as the bikes in the top class, and had riders of a similar caliber and popularity they would have had a better chance. That's the big difference between a lot of other forms of electric stuff VS electric MX bikes. The electric MX bikes can be faster than their gas counterparts at the highest levels.
And the Varg is a production vehicle. How many production electric race vehicles are there that You can just go walk into a dealer and buy?
How many years will Stark need to be around for before people stop being worried about them going under?
Are people more confident in Buying an RMZ450 that Suzuki will be around to support them in a few years, Or that Stark will be?
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Cost is seriously going down, you can now buy a Varg ($11k) and a spare battery ($3k) for the Varg original launch price.
Not that you should need a new battery soon anyway, it's just for the anxious. The battery is rated for 80% capacity at 500 cycles, that 'd be over 300 h. Until you clock 300 h, the only engine-related maintenance would be changing gear oil about 7 times. Should probably factor in the price of a pint of gear oil by the way.
I think that never having to clean/change another air filter knocks about 5$ grand off the contraption. *Also, I recently noted you seemingly don’t have to check for loose bolts after every ride. I’d say, ride one first, then tell everyone how much you hate it. My son has one and we love it (80hp), yet I’d likely not buy one, and I’m not sure why exactly, perhaps because I’m old and I’m more interested in 1960’s cars and other ludicrous bullshit….I don’t understand the hate and anger towards the electric bikes and cars, though, I’d say
please be consistent, remove the batteries from your gas cars and bikes….bump start everything….
Stark has leftovers?
Another question is who invested millions to develop their very first electric bike and replace Energica as MotoE supplier, and why the hell would they do that?
Many brands do, but I don't think it is a 20% rebate. More like 7%-10%. It's been a long time since I worked in a dealership or at an OEM, though - times may have changed.
The discount is only on pre-built ready to ship bikes.
I don't know if that means they're left over or left behind though.
Right now there are 2024 KX450's for $7500-$7999 . 24% off of the retail price of $10,500.00 is right around $8K ($7980.00). So Kawasaki is doing 24% or so off right now. A local customer just got a 24 KX450 for $7500 out the door. And I see them advertised for $7999.99 now. On Kawasaki's website it shows $2500 off leftover 2024's so that is pretty much an official 24% off sale from Kawasaki.
I've heard of people getting similar prices on just about every brand.
Well they likely wouldn't be having a sale if they were sold out
Anton's Bizzness model is to keep the factory running wide open while simultaneously borrowing ungodly amounts of cash to warehouse the units and continue to sell them at deep discounts.
Brilliant!
Let's see. Dealers lots filled with electric vehicles they can't give away. Manufacturers limiting or ceasing production all together. Owners around the world going back to ICE vehicles at an increasing rate. Shall I go on.....
The electric BS pipe-dream is finally coming home to roost.
So does this mean that all the Pre-Orders have been filled/delivered?
As I mentioned, it's been a long time. That's a hefty rebate!
Stark uses 400 Molicel INR-21700-P45B battery cells, which have been selling for $1-2 per cell since they were released, that's $400-$800 worth of battery cells in the Vargs battery pack. Any decrease in battery cell price would be insignificant compared to the Varg's price drop.
They made changes to the new Varg and discounting the old ones.
It’s that simple. 🤷♂️
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the simplest solution is usually the most likely but I haven't heard anything about a new model.. yet, but it seems like it'd be about time for a revision/new model.
Stark's website is no longer offering the 60hp version, dealers are offer floor stock of the 60hp and 80hp versions at the same discounted price.
Is better/easier to ride what the sport really needs at an amateur level? The bikes are already too capable and allows people to ride too fast and jump too far for their skill level.
I need to know what Bryan has to say about it before I know what to think.
Same non owners with all the bullshit in every Stark thread. Sad!
Trading my bike in for a TM400 stat
Same price now as a KTM 450 FE…
My prediction is an updated version is coming… not sure what it will look like, probably a mid cycle refresh with refinements along with an enduro version which my likely be limited to 45hp to maximise range… and will gradually roll out in countries it receives registration approval for on road use…. Also their will likely be different colours offered
That’s my prediction
I will just use the Stark money for the EM e-pure trials bike with manual clutch and 4 speed transmission instead. When it comes time for the E-MX bike in my stable, it'll be the Honda, Kove, or whatever. Only chance for the Stark is a deal of lifetime scenario...yes, I am bitter. It is what it is.
There's only one Stark Varg. Nothing else compares, it's impossible. Hate is easy, adapting to change can be difficult.
Yes, I was looking on their website for 60hp version hoping it was $1k less
Not there
No, what allows people to jump too far and ride too fast is the fact that they twist their right wrist more than they should, the bike isn’t making any decisions for them.
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