79Bike Falcon Pro/GT vs Stark Varg

Why compare two bikes that are so different?

Because "electric bike" covers everything from a beefed-up e-bicycle to a competition motocross machine. Buyers routinely google Falcon, Sur-Ron, Talaria and Stark Varg in the same session. This page is here to clear things up: if you need a true competition electric motocross that can rival a 450 cc thermal, the Stark Varg is currently the benchmark. If you need a versatile e-motofor legal road use plus casual off-road, the Falcon Pro/GT is far more relevant and 3× cheaper.

Power and weight: two opposite philosophies

The Stark Varg EX claims ~60 kW peak, 1,036 Nm at the wheel and 120 kg — the numbers of a pro-level 450 cc MX bike. The Falcon Pro/GT plays a very different tune: ~10 kW, 59 kg, ergonomics closer to a nimble light e-moto. At roughly half the weight, the Falcon is much easier to pick up, transport and manoeuvre at low speed.

Road homologation: the real difference in use

The Falcon Pro L1e-B ships with European registration, plate, rides on an AM licence from age 14 and is insured like a 50 cc moped. The Stark Varg EX is road-legal in Europe (A / A2 licence depending on declared power). The Stark Varg MX version, however, is strictly for private land and closed circuits. Check the exact variant at purchase.

Price and total cost of ownership

The Stark Varg EX sits around ~€12,990-€13,990 depending on the 60 hp or 80 hp Alpha version (to be confirmed to the cent). The Falcon Pro/GT costs roughly a third of that (current price on the product page), rides straight from your door to the trail, and comes with local service and in-stock parts: workshop in Toulouse Sud (Le Cuing), test rides in Sant Cugat (Barcelona). Over three years the total gap remains very significant from purchase alone, before running costs.

Battery: lifespan and real-world performance

What's inside. The Falcon Pro pack uses around 140 LG INR21700 M50LT cells (72 V, 35 Ah, ≈ 2.5 kWh, ≈ 13.8 kg). These are "energy" cells: built for range and longevity, LG rates the M50LT for about twice the cycle life of the standard M50T.

72 V vs 60 V. At 4 kW, the Falcon draws about 56 A, a 60 V bike about 67 A. Heat losses grow with the square of the current: at comparable pack resistance, that's roughly 30% less heat, so power holds better at the end of the charge and the cells age more gently.

What really wears a battery. Heat, hard discharges and sitting at 100%. On the road, the battery works at ≤ 1.6C: a gentle load. Flat out in off-road mode (10 kW), it reaches ≈ 4C, while the Stark Varg EX pulls even harder (≈ 8C peak), from a 7.2 kWh pack built for racing. Peaks are meant to last seconds: long full-power off-road sessions, especially in hot weather, age a pack faster.

Lifespan in numbers (estimate). In lab conditions LG quotes around 1,000 cycles for the cell. In real life, expect rather 500 to 800 full cycles before dropping to ~80% capacity, i.e. roughly 35,000 to 60,000 km in mixed use. A pack at 80% still works fine, with ~20% less range.

Warranty. Bike 2 years, battery 1 year (commercial warranty), on top of the statutory 2-year conformity guarantee. 4 habits that make the difference: store at 40–60%, don't leave it at 100% for days, never charge below 0 °C or right after a hard ride (let it cool 30 min), use the original charger.

Who the Stark Varg is still the right choice for

Honestly: if you're an experienced MX rider, hit closed circuits several times a month and want to replace a 450 cc thermal with an equivalent electric, the Stark Varg is the current benchmark. The Falcon Pro/GT isn't built to run a MX Grand Prix. But it's unbeatable on road + trail + budget versatility.