Did the Bonnell 902 Beat the Stark Varg? What That Instagram Clip Actually Proves
Publisher: 10FoldMoto • Author/Writer: Robert Couture
Bonnell 902 and Stark Varg article
Summary: A recent Instagram clip shows a Bonnell 902 beating Stark Vargs in a race setting. That matters. But it does not confirm a track record, and it does not settle the Bonnell 902 vs Stark Varg debate on its own.
The claim everyone is talking about
A clip from Instagram shows Trevor Stewart riding a Bonnell 902 and beating riders on Stark Vargs in what is labeled the Stark Open Class at Emoto Racing Live.
That is a real result. It is not just random hype. It means the Bonnell 902 is competitive enough to win in a real race environment.
What actually happened
The most important detail is the rider. Trevor Stewart is not just any rider. A strong rider can change the outcome of a race even when the bikes are close on paper. That matters in motocross, and it still matters in electric motocross.
So yes, the Bonnell 902 beat Stark Vargs in that event. But that does not automatically mean the Bonnell 902 is the faster bike in every test, on every track, or in every rider's hands.
Why this is not a confirmed track record
A race win and a track record are not the same thing. To confirm a track record, you would want the same rider, the same track, the same conditions, and verified lap timing. This clip does not show a controlled comparison like that.
What it shows is a race result. That still matters, but it should be described accurately.
Note: If a post, reel, or comment makes a bigger claim than the evidence supports, the best move is to slow down and trace the original context before repeating it.
Why the result still matters
Even if this is not a track record, it is still one of the first real signs that the Bonnell 902 is more than a spec-sheet bike. Before this, most Bonnell discussion was early product coverage, rough guesstimating, and builder-level curiosity.
Now there is at least one clear result showing that the platform can run at the front. Based on published positioning and what the bike appears to be targeting, a reasonable guesstimate puts the 902 in the neighborhood of 60 to 65 kW and roughly 80 to 90 hp. That puts it in serious company.
For more background on the platform itself, see this earlier 10FoldMoto Bonnell breakdown.
What the Stark Varg still has
The Bonnell lineup looks serious, but the Stark Varg is still the benchmark because it has more public validation behind it. It has proven race use, established software tuning, and repeatable performance that riders already trust.
That is a big advantage. One impressive result is important, but repeated performance is what builds reputation.
Final takeaway
So, did the Bonnell 902 beat Stark Vargs in that clip? Yes. Did it confirm that the Bonnell 902 holds a track record or is outright better than the Stark Varg everywhere? No.
The accurate takeaway is simpler and more useful: the Bonnell 902 is now a credible competitor, not just a new name. That is good for the electric dirt bike space, and it means the Stark Varg finally has another machine people will seriously watch.
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Posted Date: 3, 23, 2026
Last Updated: 3, 16, 2026