STARK
Choose for the terrain, not the headline
The useful question is not whether more power is better. It is whether you will use that extra reserve without giving away traction or tiring yourself unnecessarily. Standard produces 44 kW, while Alpha raises peak output to 60 kW. Maximum motor torque also moves from 70 Nm to 90 Nm.
On open ground, fast climbs and sections where you can accelerate hard, Alpha gives an experienced rider more in hand. The response deserves respect: deliberate throttle control matters when grip is limited or the trail leaves little room for correction.
Technical enduro changes the calculation. On roots, rocks and tight climbs, manageable delivery can be more valuable than maximum output. Standard is not the weak version. Its calmer character can help you hold a line, conserve energy and repeat difficult sections consistently.
You are not locked into the first decision
Bajamoto treats Alpha as a software extension for an available Standard motorcycle. Starting with 60 hp therefore leaves a clear route to 80 hp later, once you understand the bike and know whether the additional reserve suits your riding.
The configurator displays the current upgrade price, which is now PLN 5,000. That makes the decision easy to cost before purchase and equally clear if you choose to unlock Alpha later.
This flexibility is particularly useful for a first Stark. You can establish braking points, traction habits and map preferences on Standard rather than paying for output simply because it is the largest number offered.
Maps still matter on both versions
Peak output does not have to define every ride. Power maps let you tailor delivery for wet roots, fast gravel or track use, so the bike can be softened for poor grip or made more immediate where the surface allows it.
Think of the maximum figure as performance held in reserve. Even with Alpha, there is no requirement to use full output all the time. Map selection remains part of setup, alongside terrain, conditions and your energy level that day.
A clear way to decide
Start with Standard if technical terrain dominates, easy control is the priority or this will be your first Stark. It gives you the platform without forcing a permanent decision about maximum output.
Choose Alpha from day one if you already ride quickly, have disciplined throttle control and know you want the full performance potential available immediately. Either route is valid; the better choice is the one that helps you ride cleanly rather than merely owning the bigger figure.
