Trevor DTRe vince: the Antwerp-based pinnacle of electric motorcycle engineering

At the research centre Sustainable Industries  of KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Antwerp, Belgium), we’re proud to support Trevor Motorcycles in developing their latest model: the Trevor DTRe Vince. Bringing the designs of Antwerp-based Jeroen-vincent Nagels and American designer Philippe Stella to life, our team combines deep technical know-how with advanced 3D printing capabilities. The printed parts are then fitted to the rolling chassis in close collaboration with Trevor’s technical team, led by Alain Maris.

Curious how we can help turn your vision into reality? Get in touch — we’d love to collaborate. Joy Dombrecht – +32 3 613 13 29 – joy.dombrecht@kdg.be

High-performance, innovative motorcycle

In addition to creating the 3D models, KdG also helps to ensure the designs are optimized for manufacturing, providing essential support throughout the entire process. This collaboration not only allows Trevor Motorcycles to leverage KdG's technical expertise but also gives them access to valuable resources and further industrial connections, all of which contribute to the development of a high-performance, innovative motorcycle like the Trevor DTRe Vince.

At the 2019 Bike Shed Show in London, the founders of Belgian Trevor Motorcycles, former Honda motorcycle professional Jeroen-vincent Nagels and artist Philippe Stella, presented their concrete idea for a 100% electric urban flat tracker. They shared their initial designs and requirements for the Trevor DTRe Stella with Californian designer John McInnis. McInnis then worked on the designs, and after some time, the brand unveiled a street-legal model. The entire development process was carried out in collaboration with another Belgian subcontractor, Maison Saroléa, under the supervision of Jeroen-vincent Nagels, who was technical director at that time.

Performance-oriented drivetrain

For the second model, the urban scrambler Trevor DTRe Vince, Philippe and Jeroen-Vincent decided to develop everything in-house. Up to that point, Philippe and his team had mainly taken the lead on marketing, while Jeroen-Vincent focused more on the technical side. However, they now needed to reorganize themselves. The foundation for everything was the feedback from the first Stella customers, with whom the Trevor team had built an intensive and long-term relationship.

To create a more performance-oriented drivetrain, the collaboration with Danish eRacing was stepped up. For the engineering of a completely new high-performance rolling chassis, there was an intensive collaboration with motocross specialist Alain Maris Racing, who was also responsible for the assembly line. For implementing the new design, they partnered with the research centre at KdG in Hoboken. The drawings and designs by Jeroen-vincent and Philippe were 3D printed by the KdG team and adapted to the rolling chassis in collaboration with Trevor's technical team.

Once the design elements were combined with the rest of the motorcycle, the KdG team created 3D models that could be sent to suppliers. Various quality tests and refinement levels were also conducted. For Trevor Motorcycles and KdG, this exercise was mutually beneficial, and it was a valuable learning experience.