DON‘T DO OFF ROAD! (Doing it anyway!) Zero SR/F Electric Motorcycle Africa

[@MarcTravels]

It’s not about the ride, it’s where you are going! So far I got everywhere I wanted with my motorcycle. Is the whole Adventurebike thing just marketing? Feels like it. Probably as controversial as the electric motorcycle range anxiety problematic which also has never really been an issue to me after way over 15.000km on eve. What do you think? Let me know 🤙🏼 Support the journey and leave a like for us. 👍🏼🤙🏼 Support on PATREON: www.patreon.com/marctravels Help out via PayPal bit.ly/ChargeEVE Thanks guys 🤙🏼

[@pocketlint82]

Keep proving them wrong. Before there were adventure bikes, people just put dirt tires and bash plates on whatever bike they had. The main reason for adventure bikes, you found in this video. Higher ground clearance to avoid hitting the bottom. This was my favorite video yet. Really great mix of riding, siteseeing, and camp life

[@MarcTravels]

@@pocketlint82 and it’s exactly all I did, bash plate and tires. Works! 🤗 thanks mate, glad you liked it 🤙🏼

[@danderson8463]

"but if you go fast your range halves..." ... And that doesn't happen on your petrol bike???? We get faster charging batteries, and then all that is left, is old men with gandalf beards moaning about engine noise

[@buzzinadventures4217]

People have ridden everything from bicycles to Goldwings, R1s ect. around the world - so anything with 2 wheels is an 'adventure bike' the rest is just marketing for wanabee poseurs, not the 'real deals' who just get on with the job with whatever they ride............

[@eefneleman9564]

Something the (in)famous Shadetree Surgeon once said: every bike is an adventure bike once you point it off road.

[@michaelp998]

Plugs for puncture: I’ve used so many over the years, in motorbikes, cars , trucks, trailers……they have never failed through out the whole life of the tyres. Carry on mate!

[@MarcTravels]

Yes it works great 🙌🏼

[@hans-henryk]

👍🏻for Maree !!! Such a good job with Mr. Jim, Jim!!!!

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah absolutely!! She drives like a professional now👌🏼💪🏼

[@leevuong8843]

The famous Piste Rommel, named after Erwin Rommel, German ace general during the battle of North Africa also nicknamed the Desert Fox. This trail was built to move equipment and supplies from the desert to the mountains. This is a very classic trail to do when visiting Tunisia.

[@murrelldooms7982]

Eve is now a true adventure bike. You guys are really doing fine. I am getting to see the world that I would never have been able to see. Really enjoy your adventures .

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah I think so too! Like Maree says, the world is out oyster 😉 glad you enjoy the videos 🤙🏼

[@9toenelson]

Amazing in every way! The scenery, the roads, the challenge. Great video. I hope Maree didn’t get too hangry!

[@MarcTravels]

A little hangry 😜

[@brucegerken1063]

Great video thank you very well done. Thanks for taking us along cheers to ya.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching Bruce 🤗

[@johnnorth9355]

My goodness what stunning landscape and scenery - thank you so much for sharing with us. The geology would keep me fascinated and absorbed for days on end ! I think the tourist board should be paying you as this is bound to increase the number of visitors to a very beautiful country.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it 🤗

[@zoltronr6]

Getting off the beaten path. Spectacular!

[@MarcTravels]

It was fun for sure 🤗

[@danderson8463]

What a spectacular road and spectacular country. Like another planet.

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah it’s great here 🤗

[@prasadpattanashetti6576]

Not everyone handles ev like you❤ ur amazing ✨️

[@KasperiVonSchrowe]

You know Suzuki Jimny is among the top 5 best off-road cars out there, it competes head to head against Range Rover, Jeep Wrangler, Mercedes G and other similar real off-road 4WD's. I didn't suspect for a second that Jimmy and Maree would have not done it. Great episode!

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah what a fantastic car 🚗 it’s perfect for her and she drives like a boss 💪🏼

[@KasperiVonSchrowe]

@@MarcTravels and you drive Eve like a boss, both tarmac and off-road 💪

[@jonathanjames1864]

That was the most polite way to say no to a race! The look on his face when you told him the 0-100 time & "no competition" was priceless. That was one epic ride! Be safe.

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah I dunno how he thought 112hp is not much 😅😅😅

[@ApocalypseNouille]

@@MarcTravels It's because he probably thought you said 112cc. He mentioned his bike being 125cc. When you started talking about acceleration and speed, it finally clicked :)

[@MarcelHuguenin]

Another great travel video. Both wheels are keeping up great so far. Eve is doing well in this environment and the Jimmy is great as a little 4x4 when needed as well. Great filming too. Didn't know what to expect how it would be going through this landscape but I really enjoy your trip!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks mate 🤗

Great to see you camping. It's unbelievable how you can charge Eve everywhere so far 👍

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah there’s more charging stations than I thought as well 🤗

[@Im.rider3]

This bike surrounded by that landscape looks so cool 😎

[@MarcTravels]

Absolutely 🙌🏼

[@beam664]

Dude, 100 times respect for bringing the real adventure on EVE.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@peterrehm9020]

Great job Marc and Marie!!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks Peter 🤙🏼

[@DaveDayve]

What a smashing video. The views.... Just wow. You'd have kicked yourselves if you hadn't gone to Tunisia. An inspiration to thousands. I've gotta go and it's on my door step!!! Africa twin? Who needs that 😜 To be honest, people have been around the world on a Honda c70 cub. Light simple to fix is all you need. Tks guys. Enjoy to the max. Well done!! 💪🤙🏆

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks Dave ❤️

[@caesarsuper5770]

Schön zu sehen wie positiv ihr mit allem umgeht, sehr sympathisch👍

[@MarcTravels]

Danke fürs zuschauen 🤙🏼

[@lake76]

not only did you take Eve off road but you didn't "feed the Maree" before you went, your one brave man....

[@MarcTravels]

Hehe, that was a little reckless of me 🥘🤬💃🏻

[@Xshunin]

I was just asking about solar panels on your last videos and here I see street lamps with solar panels on top! That is amazing :D It's so satisfying seeing you ride this curvy road. It's amazing that there are kinda many german talking people there. I am still surprised to see SchuKo Plugs there. Excited to where you go next! Safe travels!

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah it’s an amazing road for riding 👌🏼

[@GlobalWalkabout]

Spectacular views, absolutely awesome! I love seeing where you get Eve to.. ;-)

[@MarcTravels]

It’s a fantastic road 👌🏼

[@GlobalWalkabout]

@@MarcTravels too right mate.. Oh, at some point I'll drop you a message about Australia.. 🇦🇺😉 Definitely loving this series mate...!

[@MarcTravels]

@@GlobalWalkabout can’t wait to get to Australia 🇦🇺

[@GlobalWalkabout]

@@MarcTravels oh, for sure mate.. And as long as I haven't left on my way around the world I'll be waiting!

[@pookiewookie7679]

Beautiful landscape

[@MarcTravels]

It really is 🤗

[@FK61YT]

Eve continues to surprise us; she became a dirt bike now; how cool is that:)🤯🏍

[@MarcTravels]

She can do it 💪🏼🤙🏼

[@FK61YT]

@@MarcTravels Yes ,a complete game changer.)👍

[@fixento]

As usual, excellent production. Eve and Jimny have about 8 inches of ground clearance. Eve is not the Zero's model with suspension for off road, and with the weight loaded and small tires on Jimny, you many consider staying on maintained gravel, dirt, or hard tarmac roads. Glad the tire plug is holding, mine did in two tires for 7,400 Km. Stay safe, y'all have fun and looking forward to your next adventure.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks mate 🤗 🤙🏼

[@richarddoonrod6491]

I can feel just by looking at Maree that she is not very happy, next time when you get back into a town take her out to a nice restaurant and have a nice meal. You have to keep the better half happy. Safe travel and good luck.

[@MarcTravels]

Yes will do 🤗🙌🏼

[@chema1546]

Ok 👌👍 super Marc and Marie

[@hans-henryk]

Hi, coole Strecke. Da wart ihr bestimmt geschafft. 🤘🏻

[@MarcTravels]

Ja absolut, Maree richtig kaputt! 😵

[@crumblymal8479]

WOW that's the only word I have for this what an adventure and yes I am thinking their is a lot of hype and marketing especially on these adventure bikes , totally agree Eve is doing a fantastic job I am truly amazed at how things are going , and even in the desert in north Africa you can get charged without issue super well done guy's great watching you .👌👍

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks mate 🤗🤙🏼

[@ianfutcher1518]

Electric motorcycles seem well suited to off road riding. No stalling to worry about and consistent drive I suppose really helps.

[@MarcTravels]

It’s the easiest motorcycle you can imagine 🙌🏼

[@ianfutcher1518]

@@MarcTravels no gears to worry about either. Just don’t drop it !

[@MarcTravels]

@@ianfutcher1518 haha that might be the general rule. Don’t drop it!!!😅

[@goninm27]

Thats wrong, there is a need of clutch when doing off roading, idk about electric bikes but you wont see automatic enduro/dual sports bike in a long time

[@MarcTravels]

@@goninm27 why would you need a clutch?

[@christinegreen7120]

Hi Marc, Not sure if you realise this but the plugs you used to fix the puncture are designed as a temporary fix. You should aim to get it properly sorted when the opportunity arises else you'll be in trouble in some isolated spot!! Cheers and well done on the videos - very impressive.

[@MarcTravels]

Alright thanks 🤗🤙🏼

[@eefneleman9564]

I disagree. We use nothing but these plugs in automotive and the only time they fail is when the hole was too big and they start leaking around. They are made to vulcanise with the tire as the tire gets warm. And I think the tires get quite warm racing up and down those winding Tunesian roads.

[@MarcTravels]

@@eefneleman9564 so far so good 🤗👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Flo_Ontheroads]

genial! wirklich schöne Bilder und genial auf welchen Straßen ihr unterwegs seit

[@MarcTravels]

Danke 🤩

[@markyerrolla1215]

cant wait for you to come over to india man, the roads there are amazing

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah can’t wait 🤗

[@markyerrolla1215]

@@MarcTravels i go there every 2 years and as i turned 15 i leaned how to drive a motorcycle. it is truly a fantastic way to explore

[@thecivvie]

Eve is definitely the bike for that terrain. Loving these videos. Maree seems to have the handle of the off road driving

[@MarcTravels]

Man she is so good now! What a steep learning curve! She drives like a boss 🙌🏼

[@thecivvie]

@@MarcTravels indeed it is not easy. I found it difficult to drive off road when I visited Russia, on 2 and 4 wheels

[@realMysta]

Maybe some good ear plugs for sleeping and an annex may be good for the tent if you use it more

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah true 👍🏼👍🏼

[@mlee6050]

I like watching this, I was first looking to build a stealth bomber b52 e-bike 12kw but unsure if get road legal in UK so been thinking if SRS or DRSX for use on road but also a bit of off road if can

[@Toni-on-Tour]

Was für ein geiles Intro Markus!👍

[@MarcTravels]

Danke Toni 🤗

[@GaryPainter-ct5cn]

I thought I heard Fingers Mitch Cullen playing in the first moments of this episode? If it wasn't then you should check him out, he's from Western Australia. Absolutely stunning scenery, I've never seen anything like it before. Good to see Eve proving her off road credentials, the adventure just gets better. 🙂

[@MarcTravels]

Will do! Glad you like the video 🤗

[@markyerrolla1215]

Marc you spend so much time and effort on these videos and i love to watch them. Are they your main source of income?

[@MarcTravels]

Yes it’s my main income source. I have no sponsoring. I couldn’t do the journey without the videos. Some viewers help out via PayPal, become members to the channel or support on Patreon. This helps a lot. Thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@markyerrolla1215]

@@MarcTravels love the hustle man

[@TheCdubbleyoo]

Marc, driving riding through all that sand, please keep an eye on your fork seals and bearings (head stock, swingarm, wheels. I know yiu don't have a chain, but I heard a lot of squeaking going during the off-road that I'm concerned a touch about. Same goes if you get somewhere and start riding through a lot of water (stream crossings). Happy travels. #MoreCamping #NowIWantBreakfast

[@MarcTravels]

Alright will do🤗 thanks 🤙🏼

[@slackJocks]

Electric bikes are starting to get very popular for trials riding. As someone else just said the power is almost instant and they are quite. But I think petrol bikes will always be popular with some people it's just the way things are and have always been. Me personally I prefer petrol bikes but maybe I'm just old school the important thing is we all choose to ride bikes and we are a small enough group without dividing us even further with a petrol versus electric debate. Time will tell how electric bikes are going to work out so let's give them a chance and wait and see. Keep the good work up and have a safe journey Marie & Marc

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks Philip. It really doesn’t matter what Motorcycle, it’s about having a good time 🤗🤙🏼

[@yorkchris10]

Total Énergies seems to be in the shade on some of its new distributors...

[@pw9150]

Y e s 💪🏻😂 you did it with EVE & yes: there might be no need for a real ADV-bike in gravel or sth. like that. But … the question should be: is it good for EVE ?😅 ride safe, live & let live ❤

[@MarcTravels]

Hehe, is it really good for any bike?🫣

[@pw9150]

@@MarcTravels guess nope 🫣😂

[@kbearpro]

Great day. While traveling it's always nice to stop and look around to build memories otherwise it's just going from point A to point B and never learning anything. It just seems funny or weird to me to see Camels just walking long the side of the road. Funny right? Good day and see you both in the next video. ❤ this stuff! "Let's do this"! 😎👍

[@MarcTravels]

Glad you like it and yes camels are such funny creatures and seem absolutely surreal to me too😂

[@nizzy99k]

You said you dont need to do it with a GS or an Africa twin which is good to hear as all ive got is a Tiger 😝 Had a look at the Zero bikes many times its just that price I cant do.

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah they are very expensive new 🫣

[@-ride-]

Actually its a shame that Zero still isn´t sponsoring you. I mean the "advertisment" you´re doing right out of your heart is ...obviously...priceless. On the other hand ofcourse we can be sure you´re not telling us nuts that way;-)

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah I think they don’t want to be involved in case it goes wrong or the bike fails. But they did exchange my broken battery fairly quick I must say 👍🏼 it would make life a little easier to have a little Sponsoring other than KZbin revenue. Luckily there’s many generous viewers that support via membership, PayPal and Patreon. That makes it possible for me and I am super grateful for it 🤗 As long as I keep the videos coming the journey continues 🙌🏼

[@-ride-]

@@MarcTravels Well its a long way to New Zealand. And there will be the point when they won´t be able to ignore you anymore as i somehow know you´ll make it! Good luck to you two...earm three, no four! 😅

[@Sestorema]

Poor Eve. I know that she can go everywhere, but the risk to break something in the sospensions, or in the bearings, or in the frame is very high, I think🤔 Stay safe, my friend 🙏

[@MarcTravels]

It’s okay, I think Problem start when you go fast and really torture the bike. We‘ll be alright 🤗🤙🏼

[@koukoukookoo7150]

Missing you both🥺

[@MarcTravels]

🤗🤙🏼

[@Jiha96]

It's called Rommel road because that's the road Rommel took during the WW2 to ambush the allies when they were fighting in Tunisia , a big battle happened few km away from there

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for explaining mate 🤙🏼

[@kihot6201]

Electric Light Orchestra:)

[@oldbootsontour]

A lot of riders will think: if he can do this with Eve, we can ride this to. That was a nice walk to where they filmed Star Wars. 👌🏻

[@MarcTravels]

The locals do it on little mopeds 2 up 😃 anybody can do this 🙌🏼

[@mikehughes1965]

Hi Marc. Loving the channel. Which fog free visor insert are you using? I use a Vemar helmet and am struggling to find a pinlock to fit but your fog free looks just the job to fit mine. Keep up the good work!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks mate. It’s just a cheap stick on I bought from Amazon. Does the trick 🤙🏼

[@dewrt2874]

Are you in gafsa ? ,You must visit bouhedma national park, its the only Savannah in tunisia ( acacia trees ,ostrich, gazelle, Foxes), Rare place

[@deadmanschest4322]

a hungry Maree... someone is looking for the real danger... yolo ;)

[@MarcTravels]

Haha don’t mess with a hungry Maree 😈

[@pocketlint82]

I don't mind when people offer their service for money, but I get annoyed when someone tries to guilt me for not giving them money. Like that moped guy when he made that comment about you having a car and bike but not giving him money. I'd have just driven away then. Also I think youtube translated a dog bark into "what's up" around 13:30 🐕🤣

[@MarcTravels]

Haha maybe the auto translate is more powerful than we think 😅

[@c00ldfeet84]

Probably ev will do off road but it won't do nearly 400 miles to a tank either like my gsa 850 stay safe both. Mick from England.

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah definitely not 😅 I’d have to plug in somewhere after 120miles. How big is your tank?

[@c00ldfeet84]

@@MarcTravels 23L marc and if I stick to 56 or 60. I can get just over 80 to the gallon. I have never had a bike that's so good on fuel ⛽

[@MarcTravels]

@@c00ldfeet84 wow cool 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@GapBahnDirk]

You are brave off-roading with road tyres. Yeah, 112bhp is plenty!

[@MarcTravels]

Well, the tires of the locals are far from off road and they do this road on their scooters 2 up 😅 I think anyone could do this 🙌🏼 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@leonidasnx]

Marie always hungry! 😂😂

[@MarcTravels]

But 💯 my fault. I should have calculated time for a proper meal 🥘 lesson learned 🫣

[@pocketlint82]

I'm like Maree when I get hungry too. Now I always bring granola bars when I travel so I can keep my hangry side happy

[@MarcTravels]

@@pocketlint82 a protein bar didn’t work this time 😅

[@MikeInTheWoods]

Do you ever find yourself in situations (such as the offroad bit here) where you wished you got the dual sport instead?

[@MarcTravels]

Nope not yet

[@501blues6]

So what plan have you got incase Eve breaks down out in the world of more to the point at someplace like that where your off road in a non modernized country? And how will it impact your trip planning? Luv you guys please be safe!! Levi

[@MarcTravels]

I dunno mate. We’ll make it work somehow I guess! It’s gonna be fine and the best thing is, whatever happens you’ll be able to Watch it. Camera will be running 🙌🏼😉 see you int the next video🤙🏼

[@Vierkanttechniek]

be honest... for this offroad section, did you miss or where you not nostalgic for the Dominator ? I was 😜

[@MarcTravels]

You mean do I miss the engine trouble and frequent oil changes? Not really 😅 but I do have the plan to get the Honda over to New Zealand as well one day 🙌🏼🇳🇿

[@andywing2030]

So what is your final destination? All the way to New Zealand? How are you going to get through Libya?

[@MarcTravels]

We won’t

[@SebastianD1977]

you don't need Africa Twin or GS for that terrain, you only need Honda Dominator ;)

[@MarcTravels]

Great bike 👌🏼

[@Abhi_upstate_ny]

You need the Zero DSR/X for this..

[@MarcTravels]

No I don’t

[@hans-henryk]

😊👍🏻

[@ilovemybmwgs1200]

Veil spaß ✌

[@MarcTravels]

Danke 🤗

[@Hicham-Shield]

4:55 they don't give a damn unless !! Camels are known to hold a grudge if you mistreat them ! So beware 😂😂

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah don’t mess with a camel 🐪

[@pawelwis7215]

Of course you don't need a BMW GS or a Honda Africa Twin when a car with equipment is following you :D

[@MarcTravels]

What has Maree’s car to do with anything?

[@undaijoe]

👍👍

[@MarcTravels]

🤙🏼

[@eefneleman9564]

Check the Jimny's exhaust, it seems to hang quite low underneath the car. Maybe a hanger snapped. Nice vid, but no shower after a day like that? That's harsh.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks mate, will do 🤗

[@Josephfanai72]

🤟🔥🤘

[@najatyusuf2057]

👍

[@MarcTravels]

🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@livesgas]

Stay safe guys, I feel a little uneasy about some of the places and people you're coming into contact with.

[@MarcTravels]

Why though? I feel very safe here and people are very friendly and helpful 🤗

[@feckinegit3773]

If you were able to show on a map where you are would be helpful

[@MarcTravels]

Sry can’t do it…thanks for watching 🤗🤙🏼

[@Kem67]

You know that you can leave the bedding inside your rooftop tent and close it too.

[@MarcTravels]

Have you tried it? Cheers 🤙🏼

[@Kem67]

@@MarcTravels Yes, we leave all the bedding and pillows inside. You will notice a slight difference when closing it, but it will all fit in.

[@MarcTravels]

@@Kem67 alright thanks for letting me know 🤗

[@matthewcoleman8267]

I guess I'm too suspicious, I'd have felt uneasy leaving the bike and car whilst off sightseeing the canyon. It's good you assume everyone has the best intentions.

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah I know what you mean. Always go with your gut feeling 🤗👍🏼

[@dennisnl7125]

Everyone has a phone these days, so they charge, so EVE can charge everywhere 😅⚡️🏍

[@MarcTravels]

That’s what I think 😅

[@jolotschka]

I think the tourist guide only sounds a bit like a local scam

[@MarcTravels]

He was nice though 🤗

[@hans-henryk]

First

[@MarcTravels]

Wow 🤩

[@Candidvortex]

Why bother going all the way to New Zealand ? I can think of nicer places to visit!…

[@MarcTravels]

We are moving to New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@wm3796]

No need to put the jimmy in 4x4 on this road

[@MarcTravels]

Okay 🤙🏼

[@ridetillidie8090]

Pretty 'sketchy' road there! Eve pulled through like the champ she is! I don't think Maree wants to go more than one night without a shower! Can't blame her! Sand gets everywhere! :D Stay safe! Have fun!

[@MarcTravels]

True, bloody sand 😃