Trevor Motorcycles is delivering the first batches of the DTRe Vince
When one of the founders of Trevor Motorcycles sent us a message about a status update on the new DTRe Vince MY26, we didn’t say no to see the latest development in real-life.
From a coffee bar in Antwerp to series production
The story started six years ago, in a coffee bar in Antwerp, where Jeroen-vincent Nagels and Philippe Stella first showed THE PACK their early sketches for an electric dirt-track motorcycle. Looking at where the company stands today, that first meeting marks the starting point of a considerable jump forward. (check out all our articles about Trevor >)
The DTRe Vince, Trevor’s newest model, is now set to launch in both Europe and the United States. What THE PACK was seen so far is the careful development and build-up of the definitive production model, ready for public roads.
Two versions, two price points
Nagels explains that the first batches now in production are not the entry-level DTRe Vince – which starts at €9,995 including VAT with a 3.5 kWh battery – but the top-of-range version: the Trevor DTRe Vince Track & Trail, fitted with a 5.0 kWh battery and priced at €11,999 including VAT.
Trevor has built the Vince as a full motorcycle rather than a compromise: the metal components, chassis, brakes, and suspension are proper motorcycle parts and not the lighter (cheaper) e-bike-derived components.
In Europe, the Vince is homologated as an 11 kW enduro. Jeroen-vincent says the balance of torque, power, and weight makes it feel more powerful in practice than that figure suggests, while remaining fully compliant for homologation and insurance purposes. This represents a step up from the Trevor DTRe Stella, previously the brand’s high-premium model.
Dual use character
Philippe describes the Vince as neither a pure motocross machine nor a competition enduro, but closer to a dual-use scrambler or street flat tracker – in line with the philosophy of the original DTRe Stella. He expects most Vince units to be used mainly in urban settings, though the Track & Trail version is built to handle some light off-road riding as well.
The Vince uses Nissin brakes with NG Brakes discs, including a 270 mm front disc, along with a Trevor-developed fork and rear suspension and a notably stiff frame, subframe, and rear end. Weight stays close to that of the DTRe Stella, but the construction is considerably stronger, which Trevor says allows for confident riding on poor road surfaces and unpaved paths – aided by Mitas street-legal flat-track tires.
Development timeline
Trevor’s development of the Vince took less time than Saroléa’s earlier work on the Stella, which the company attributes to starting from a stronger base of experience and knowledge. The project traces back to 2024, when Jeroen-vincent and Philippe produced the first sketches in Antwerp with support from Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences.
Nagels and Alain Maris of Maris Racing then spent roughly a year and a half turning those initial drawings into a homologated pre-production model – a version THE PACK tested in March 2025. In parallel, the team worked with Marco Hansen of Danish company e-Racing on a new, more powerful drivetrain. Together, Nagels, Maris, and Hansen updated the motorbike, a result that finally delivers the power the Trevor chassis was designed for, alongside a more usable range: over 150 km under ideal conditions, and around 100 km in typical real-world use.
Weight distribution was also revised. The rear suspension was moved toward the center of the bike for better balance, and Maris developed a new position and mounting for the battery pack, improving the center of gravity compared with the Stella. For urban use, Trevor replaced the chain with a largely maintenance-free Gates belt drive, paired with a gear ratio adapted specifically for the Vince.
Frame production split between Italy and the Netherlands
Wido Veldkamp of Wimoto joined the project as Nagels searched for a specialized frame builder. Trevor plans to build larger batches of the standard Vince through Maris in Italy, while the Track & Trail version takes a more artisanal approach: its frames are hand-built in the Netherlands by Veldkamp himself.
During the transition from pre-production to the series model, Veldkamp made further refinements, including adjustments to the steering head for smoother, more precise handling given the Vince’s added power. The Stella was already known for its handling, with feedback often suggesting the chassis could take more power – something the Vince’s chassis can now put to use.
The subframe was redesigned as a fully bolted, removable construction, and the rear end was revised further, resulting in what Trevor describes as a subframe that is close to a piece of craftsmanship in its own right.
THE PACK
Guy Salens: “Trevor Motorcycles is on the verge of releasing the DTRe Vince – no longer a prototype, but the first genuine series of Track & Trail production motorcycles. When I rode the pre-production DTRe Vince for the first time in 2025, it was clear this isn’t just another electric motorbike. It’s a Belgian-born urban scrambler with attitude, and I can confidently say this one’s going to turn heads. I can’t wait to test the new, updated version. With its minimalist looks, added power, and the artisanal, hand-built approach behind the Track & Trail version, this is a Belgian electric motorcycle brand with international ambition.”
