EGO Z56 is a children’s electric dirt bike
that aims to disrupt the gas-dependent motorsports industry without sacrificing
its characteristic power and freedom. The driving idea: design a dirt bike that
looks and feels like the future of the sport while remaining absolutely
relatable and recognizable to enthusiasts.
Current dirt bike design trends seem
hell-bent on adding excessive styling lines and graphics, and many
future-vision concepts alienate consumers by deviating so far from the norm
that they sacrifice relatability. Zukun Plan worked to ensure neither was the
result of this project. By blending classic motorsport style with
sophisticated, modern lines and forms, Z56 points toward a cleaner, simpler,
and more efficient future.
Designed around EGO’s existing 56 volt
power source, Zukun Plan decided to highlight the battery as a central and
iconic part of the design, rather than hide it. Z56 is proud to be
electric—highlighting its electrical components and celebrating the move away
from petroleum dependence and the internal combustion engine.
Z56 utilizes EGO’s 56V 7.5 Ah battery,
offering equivalent power to a 50cc engine and is optimized for children ages
6-11 years. The maintenance-free 1000 watt DC brushless motor provides ample
torque for instant acceleration and spirited riding. In addition to the
phase-changing material used to shed heat in the battery pack itself, Z56
incorporates a small onboard fan that pulls warm air out of the battery
housing, similar to that used in the EGO Rapid Charger. Outside air is pulled
in the front air inlet, while warm air is expelled out the rear outlet, keeping
the battery cool under heavy loads.
The 56V 7.5Ah lithium battery pack
provides roughly one hour of riding. A depleted pack can be charged in about
one hour. Utilizing two batteries, continuous all-day riding is possible. The
lightweight lithium pack makes for a quicker, more agile, and easier-to-handle
dirt bike.
No noise, no emissions, and no motor
maintenance means more time and places to ride. Z56 creates countless new
riding opportunities as it can be ridden in areas which would have been
previously forbidden to gas-powered bikes due to pollution and noise.
Additionally, the minimized weight and lack of oil and gas makes for more convenient
ownership, transport, and rider experience. The EGO Z56 is what Zukun Plan
hopes the future looks like—fast, clean, sustainable, and always embracing the
thrill of new possibilities.
