Expemotion
e-Raw Electric Motorcycle
With
the rapidly increasing popularity of electric motorcycles, bike designers and
engineers are able to explore a variety of new configurations thanks to the
new, more compact drive systems. The e-Raw prototype is the product of French
company Expemotion.
The
Expemotion e-Raw is based around a custom fabricated stainless steel tubular
frame. The battery and motor are slung low in the frame and housed within a
simple two-piece cover. The seat is made from laminated wood, which provides
not only a unique aesthetic, but also a little added suspension for the rider.
Up
front the e-Raw uses conventional telescopic forks, while at the rear a custom
made swingarm is matched with a monoshock system. The final drive from the
electric motor to the rear wheel is via a belt.
The
dashboard of the e-Raw is a removable iPhone with a custom app providing
performance and drivetrain / battery charge information.
The
simple design of the Expemotion e-Raw prototype is enhanced by the lack of any
legally required rear lighting, license plate mounts or indicators. If the bike
were to go into production these small but necessary additions would have to be
integrated into the design.
