Stark VARG EX vs Sur-Ron Ultra Bee

Stark VARG EX wins this one, 8.9/10 against 8.2/10, mainly on peak power and battery size. Choose the Sur-Ron Ultra Bee if you care more about price.

Our pick

Stark VARG EX

8.9/10Very good · $13,040 Nov 12, 2026

Which one should you buy?

Choose the Stark VARG EX if

  • You want more punch: 44.7 kW peak against 24.5 kw peak
  • You ride longer days: 7,200 Wh of battery against 4,440 wh
  • You hate waiting at the charger: 2 h (full, 240 V)
  • You want a written warranty: 2-year against not stated

Best for experienced riders who want the most powerful, road-homologated electric enduro bike.

Choose the Sur-Ron Ultra Bee if

  • You want to spend less: $5,999 against $13,040
  • You want a lighter bike: 187 lbs against 264 lbs

Best for experienced riders who want the biggest battery of the light-class bikes from the best-known brand.

Stark VARG EX vs Sur-Ron Ultra Bee
Bike
Stark VARG EX8.9/10$13,040, Nov 12, 2026
Sur-Ron Ultra Bee8.2/10$5,999, Nov 12, 2026
Price$13,040$5,999
Peak power44.7 kW peak24.5 kW peak
Battery7,200 Wh4,440 Wh
Battery per $10055 Wh per $10074 Wh per $100
Weight264 lbs187 lbs
Power-to-weight16.9 kW per 100 lbs13.1 kW per 100 lbs
Top speed (brand)Not stated59 mph
Seat height38 inNot stated
Max rider weightNot statedNot stated
Charging2 h (full, 240 V)Not stated
Warranty2-yearNot stated
Road statusRoad-legal version (brand)Off-road only
Sold byStark FutureVoro Motors
BuySee price See price

Price and what you get for it

On November 12, 2026, the Stark VARG EX cost $13,040 at Stark Future and the Sur-Ron Ultra Bee $5,999 at Voro Motors. That's $7,041 more for the Stark VARG EX.

Per dollar of battery: 55 Wh per $100 for the Stark VARG EX, 74 wh per $100 for the Sur-Ron Ultra Bee. Stark Future configurator (US), Standard 60 hp build; voro Motors product page (US); list price shown $6,399.

Power, speed and weight

Stark VARG EX: 60 hp standard (about 44.7 kW), 80 hp option; top speed not stated; 264 lbs. Power-to-weight: 16.9 kw per 100 lbs.

Sur-Ron Ultra Bee: 24.5 kW maximum power (Sur-Ron USA, Ultra Bee X HP 2026); top speed 59 mph; About 85 kg (187 lbs) in off-road X form, per Sur-Ron USA. Power-to-weight: 13.1 kw per 100 lbs.

Lighter matters more than you'd think: you lift, load and pick up the bike after every fall. Power matters on climbs and open trails. Top speeds are the brands' own figures.

Battery, range and charging

Stark VARG EX: 7.2 kWh battery pack. Range: Up to 6 hours of trail riding, per Stark. Charging: full charge in about 2 hours at 240 V, 3.5 hours at 120 V, with the included 3.3 kW charger (Stark).

Sur-Ron Ultra Bee: 74V 60Ah (about 4,440 Wh), removable (Sur-Ron USA). Range: 71 miles at a steady 31 mph (Sur-Ron USA). Charging: not stated.

Fit, warranty and road status

Seat height: 38 in for the Stark VARG EX, not stated for the Sur-Ron Ultra Bee. Max rider weight: not stated and not stated.

Warranty: 2 years (Stark Future product page) (Stark VARG EX); not stated on the page we read (Sur-Ron Ultra Bee).

Road: Stark says the VARG EX is homologated in the USA, on a Class M license from 16, in both power settings For the Sur-Ron Ultra Bee: The HP version Voro sells is an off-road bike. Sur-Ron builds road-registered Ultra Bee versions for some markets; US road use depends on your state. Road rules for electric dirt bikes vary by state.

The catch with each

Stark VARG EX: $13,040, the most expensive bike on our list, and 264 lbs. Our formula weighs price and weight heavily because most buyers ride for fun on trails; if you race or want the best, its specs say more than its score.

Sur-Ron Ultra Bee: We couldn't read a warranty term or a charging time on the pages we used, so the formula scores those as not stated. At $5,999 it's also $300 more than the Komodo, which charges far faster.

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Prices checked November 12, 2026 on brand and US dealer pages. Some links are affiliate links; it never changes our scores. How we score.

Stark VARG EX vs Sur-Ron Ultra Bee: questions

Which is better, the Stark VARG EX or the Sur-Ron Ultra Bee?
On our formula, the Stark VARG EX: 8.9/10 against 8.2/10. The Sur-Ron Ultra Bee is the better pick if you care most about price.
Which is cheaper, the Stark VARG EX or the Sur-Ron Ultra Bee?
The Sur-Ron Ultra Bee: $5,999 against $13,040 on November 12, 2026.
Which one is lighter?
The Sur-Ron Ultra Bee: 187 lbs against 264 lbs.
Which has the bigger battery?
Stark VARG EX: 7,200 Wh; Sur-Ron Ultra Bee: 4,440 Wh, per the brand or dealer pages.