ZAP's New All-Wheel Electric Mini Dirt Bike

SANTA ROSA, Calif., April 28 -- That company that electrifies all kinds of gas cars, scooters and bicycles is at it again. Northern California's ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) is "zapping" off-road minibikes this time, including what they believe to be one of the world's first all-wheel-drive, electric, mini-dirt-bikes.

With electric motors built into the hubs of the front and rear wheels, ZAP believes its new MBZ(TM) is the first of its kind to utilize the new technology. Direct drive wheel-motors offer two-wheel drive traction compared to conventional gasoline powered minibikes that use a chain transmission to the rear wheel. Direct drive eliminates the transmission assembly, which can get clogged with mud or dirt, helping reduce overall maintenance.

ZAP's MBZ is part of a new line-up of off-road electric vehicles planned for outdoor motorsports enthusiasts looking for an alternative to noisier, gas-powered machines. The all-electric MBZ costs pennies to fuel while offering zero-emissions and can be a great little workhorse for indoor operations, light agriculture, organic farming, ranches, nurseries, gardening-or just for fun.

With a top-speed of 25 MPH, the exhilaration of all-electric drive, quiet and vibration-free, is a refreshing change from gas. ZAP's battery-powered, wheel-motor technology eliminates gas fill-ups, oil changes and tune-ups. It plugs into any normal household outlet for a range of up to 30 miles per charge on about 10 cents of power and takes 4-6 hours for a recharge. ZAP uses hi-tensile steel construction, 16-inch knobby tires, front and rear disc brakes, headlight and horn. Retail price: $899.95

ZAP has been a leader in electric transportation since 1994, delivering more than 85,000 electric vehicles to customers in more than 60 countries. A public company, ZAP is traded on the Over-the-Counter stock exchange under the symbol ZAPZ. The company offers a variety of advanced technology vehicles, including electric cars, bicycles, scooters, motorbikes, underwater scooters and more. For more information, visit http://www.zapworld.com/ or call +1-707-525-8658.