Watt a Ride! Trevor's Electric Scrambler Promises Zippy Belgian Fun
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Hello there, sunshine seekers and tarmac tamers! Do we have a sparky little number to chat about today, all the way from the land of… well, not chocolate (that's Switzerland!), but equally delightful engineering: Belgium!
Trevor Motorcycles, a name that sounds rather dashing, has just unveiled its latest creation: the DTRe Vince. It sounds like the name of a particularly handsome European chap who enjoys a good espresso and perhaps a daring off-road adventure. And in motorcycle terms, it seems this Vince is indeed quite the adventurer, albeit one powered by the magic of electrons rather than good old-fashioned gasoline.
This isn't Trevor's first rodeo in the electric arena. They previously gifted us the DTRe Stella, a very unique flat-tracker. This time around, they're aiming for a slightly different vibe with the Vince – a street-legal scrambler that's apparently just itching for both your daily commute and a bit of muddy mischief on the weekends.
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You know how I adore a good statistic, especially when it involves things whizzing around - so let's talk some numbers. This Belgian beauty boasts a nominal output of 11 kilowatts, which, for those of us still thinking in horsepower (old habits die hard…) translates to a decent little oomph. But the peak power surges to a respectable 22 kilowatts! Expect that delightful instant acceleration that electric bikes are so famous for – it's like being gently (or not so gently, depending on your wrist action) nudged forward by an invisible, silent giant.
Powering this zippy escapade is a 5.0-kilowatt-hour battery, and this is where things get a tad… realistic. Trevor claims a real-world range of around 60 miles, or roughly 97 kilometers for our metric-minded friends. I know what some of you might be thinking: 60 miles? That's barely enough to pop to the shops and back if you live in Texas! And you'd have a point. This isn't exactly the steed you'd choose for a cross-country jaunt, unless you're particularly fond of very scenic, very short hops between charging stations.
However, let's remember what the good folks at Trevor intended this for: city commuting and a bit of light trail action. For those purposes, 60 miles might just be the ticket. Essentially, it's a stylish, silent urban explorer, ready to whisk you through traffic with a smug, eco-friendly grin. And when you do run out of electron juice, full charge from zero to hero takes about two hours. That's got to be quicker than waiting for your teenager to get ready in the morning!
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Speaking of comparisons, our Belgian friend here seems to be in the same ballpark as the Terra Scram when it comes to range. But here's where the Vince struts its stuff: it charges up three times faster! That's a big difference – while the Terra is still snoozing at the charger, the Vince is already out there, silently conquering the urban jungle.
And let's not forget that this bike is remarkably light at just 266 pounds (or 121 kilograms). That's practically featherlight in the motorcycle world! This nimbleness, coupled with wide handlebars and an upright seating position, suggests that the Vince should be as easy to handle as a well-trained puppy. And the Nissin brakes are always a welcome sign when you need to stop.
One of the Vince's more intriguing features is its Gates belt drive. No more noisy, greasy chains of yesteryear! This belt promises a smoother and, dare I say, more civilized ride. It's the equivalent of swapping your clunky work boots for a pair of elegant ballet slippers – a touch of refinement in the rugged world of scramblers.
Here's the slightly less universally appealing bit: the seat height. At 35.8 inches (or 91 centimeters), it might be a bit of a stretch for those of us who aren't blessed with particularly long inseams. Let's just say you might need to channel your inner ballerina to gracefully mount and dismount this electric steed.
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For our European riders, the DTRe Vince is already street-legal. Across the pond in the good old USA, Trevor is apparently adding a foot brake to get the necessary thumbs-up (or should I say foot-down?) for homologation.
And finally, the price tag: €8,223, which translates to a very reasonable (in the grand scheme of electric motorcycle pricing) $8,852. Trevor deserves a pat on the back for keeping the base price under the €10,000 mark. In a world where electric vehicles often come with a hefty premium, this feels like a breath of fresh, ozone-rich air.
Trevor DTRe Vince. It's Belgian, it's electric, it's a scrambler, and it's priced rather nicely. It might not be your go-to for an epic cross-continental adventure, but for zipping around town and tackling the occasional dirt path, it seems like a rather charming and capable companion. And it's got that belt drive that just screams sophistication - in a silent, electric sort of way.
