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Expemotion E-Raw electric motorcycle is rolling sculpture (pictures)

Expemotion E-Raw prototype electric motorcycle aims to blend cutting-edge electrics with old-world craftsmanship.

Chris Paukert
Following stints in TV news production and as a record company publicist, Chris spent most of his career in automotive publishing. Mentored by Automobile Magazine founder David E. Davis Jr., Paukert succeeded Davis as editor-in-chief of Winding Road, a pioneering e-mag, before serving as Autoblog's executive editor from 2008 to 2015. Chris is a Webby and Telly award-winning video producer and has served on the jury of the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. He joined the CNET team in 2015, bringing a small cache of odd, underappreciated cars with him.
Chris Paukert
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Expemotion's E-Raw prototype has a graceful flow.

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The E-Raw's electric power train is, sadly, nonfunctional at the moment.

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Utilizing an Apple iPhone as the gauge cluster is pleasingly minimalistic and lightweight.

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The layered-wood saddle's design has built-in "give" for passive suspension.

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The E-Raw's power train is designed to feature belt drive.

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Despite being made of wood, the E-Raw's seat is likely more comfortable than it sounds.

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Over 80 thin sheets of wood were painstakingly layered to create the seat.

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The cross-section of the E-Raw is quite narrow because it doesn't have an engine sticking out on either side.

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The rear suspension features a single shock absorber.

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