Z56
Designing Speed.
Electric Performance.
Under the guidance of Shawn Whetstone, I worked to create a near-future electric dirt bike concept, the Z56.
The Z56 is a children’s electric dirt bike concept 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.
The Z56 is designed for kids ages 6-11 and utilizes a maintenance-free 1000 watt DC brushless motor that provides ample torque for instant acceleration and spirited riding.
The battery pack provides roughly one hour of riding and a depleted pack can be charged in about one hour. By 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.
