We Rode 1,000 Rocky Mountain Miles On Electric Motorcycles | Zero DSR Adventure Ride

Tucker Neary from @ElectricCycleRider and Mark Jackson from @SourceADV ride two Zero DSR Black Forest Edition electric motorcycles 1,000 miles along the Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route, an off-road route that traverses the rugged Continental Divide through some of the tallest mountain peaks in the United States. The goal was to only utilize charging stations available to the public.

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Riders: Tucker Neary, Mark Jackson
Cinematographers: Colin Witherill, Alex Witkowicz, Josh Uhl
Photographer: Josh Uhl, Alex Witkowicz
Aerials: Colin Witherill
Editor: Matt Coddaire
Color: Peder Morgenthaler
GFX: Keiko Ozaki
Graphics: Kanoe Neary
Sound Design: Todd Ayers

[Fumwum]

Something that really resonated with me from this and driving electric vehicles off-road is the "magic carpet ride" because there's something totally unique and transcendent about total silence through the woods and mountains.

What a beautifully produced, shot, edited and lived journey you've made here. Great job!

[TwistedTriggerEnduro]

This video should have millions of views some day. Everyone who rides gas is curious to know if this is possible. Thanks for posting!!! 💪🔥

[iuspfqi]

Well done! Y'all might also be interested in this: I rode the TAT on my DSR this summer - 7500 miles, mostly off pavement, across the US. Ride report is on advrider "Two bikes, one jug, Zero DSR"

[MotoJB]

What an epic adventure...such beautiful country. Great production guys!

[bryandickerson]

I’ve been imagining something like this ever since I learned of Zero electric bikes 7 or 8 years ago. Nicely done!

[NewZeroland]

Maaaan this was SO well shot and edited! Beautiful work. A million times better than Long Way Up hahaha. Thanks for showing the reality (albeit worst case scenario) of electric off-roading with long distances!

[jackstl]

Fun Zero redo of Long Way Up. Enjoyable.

[TheHooniverse]

Props to the video team on this one too... planning, logistics, and actual shooting on something like this is a hell of a task. And the footage is fantastic.

[mkgreen]

Support is always welcomed during a ride like that. Glad to share the experience and would like to repeat in person. Electric is the way.

[AdamHevenor]

I loved this. Reminded me of Long way Up. Huge Props. Not sure if its live yet but there is another charger in Leadville at 3rd and Harrison next to Cycles of Life.

[ybaldeagle]

This is now a second video of yours that I have been truly mesmerized by the scenery. I am so happy that I waited to watch this on my big screen TV. The bikes looked really cool but the trip looked absolutely amazing. Kudos to you guys.

[warnerst]

Thanks for covering how the DSR did on this!

[jtchivers]

I was astounded when McGregor and Boorman chose a modified, prototype Harley Davidson LiveWire to do the Long Way Up. It was clearly the wrong bike for the job when the Zero DSR had existed for years before, not just because of the type of bike, but because the DSR charges much faster (3 times faster) on 6 kW AC chargers than the LiveWire does. DC is a different matter, but DC chargers don't tend to exist out in the wilds and certainly not in the wilds of South America.

Glad to see you guys picked the right tool for fhe job. Great video and nicely shot.

And not a bus or generator in sight!👍😊

[BigRockMoto]

👍👍 Nicely done. "Electric and gas bikes cannot be compared". So true. Different experiences. I already have an electric bicycle. Love it. This is the next step. Gliding along silently on BDR type terrain is my dream. I want to enjoy nature, not hear the engine.

[DroogMoto]

Hell yeah! So great to see electric bikes killing it. We love riding our E-Fighters! Great video guys.

[jonlemon]

Cant believe i just watched that for free. What a top shelf production. Killer bikes as well.

[SonsOfJupiter]

This video was amazing - fantastic work guys. Really gave me the kind of feeling I used to get watching the Top Gear long-range specials after they were done with their jokes and were giving insightful commentary. Those sweeping shots were giving me chills!

[Electric-Rideables]

Love epic'ness like this! Thanks for sharing.

[octopusenvy]

A few of us have been fortunate to ride THE ENTIRE Continental Divide unsupported, and you did pick some of the most scenic parts of it so great set up. Having an electric jeep as support is awesome, and certainly reassuring as a back up. Props to the film crew, really nailed it! I used to ride a Zero SR, and as an offroad enduro/adv rider looking for sketchy asf terrain and single, I knew the DSR wasn't quite up to task. I upgraded to Energica and am happier with it's build quality and DC charging, but I've wanted a capable & proper electric dual sport since emotos were a thing in 2012. It went exactly how i expected, worth it yet hard work because of quality/durability issues & range limits. We're right there with you, riding DSR and mostly on-road emoto...but ready to immediately buy the first adv bike beyond Zero DSR limitations. Cheers for living the dream on behalf...until I'm back at it again and riding off-road BDR electric!

[Courier]

Loved this. Great cinematography and narration. Good job guys!