Belgium-based start-up, Trevor, has launched an electric motorcycle inspired by the philosophy of English kit car builder, Trevor Wilkinson, who founded sports car manufacturer TVR in the 1940s. Jeroen-Vincent Nagels and Philippe Stella founded the start-up for electric motorcycles, and they named it Trevor after the founder of TVR. The EV is made by hand in a workshop in Oudenaarde and features a shapely tubular steel frame that connects the steering head with the swing arm axle and also holds the battery. The design is reduced to the essentials and appears almost spartan, and recycled plastic is used to make the curved monocoque that supports the seat.
While the motorcycle may seem simple, the details are complex, and the two 19-inch aluminum wheels come from Haan Wheels with Excel rims. The Trevor features fully adjustable Öhlins inverted forks and Beringer brakes, with a single, single-piston caliper at the front. The license plate holder is attached to the swingarm and holds a small LED tail light.
According to Trevor, the air-cooled electric motor has an output of 11 kW (15 hp) and can be driven with the A1 driving license from the age of 16 years. It reaches a top speed of 95 km/h and is said to weigh only 101 kg. The battery has 2.7 kWh and should be enough for 102 km in the city, and 87 km in the WMTC cycle. It takes 70 minutes to fully charge the empty battery with an external charger.
The Trevor DTRE Stella is not a cheap deal, and buyers can purchase the Stella as a pure flat-track variant without street legal or with road approval. The off-road variant is priced at €12,995, and with road approval, €14,495 is due including the 21 percent VAT that is customary in Belgium, plus €250 for transport costs. The Trevor DTRE Stella is not just an eye-catching electric motorbike – it’s also a statement in sustainability.
