Motocompactto, Honda's Latest Adorable Electric Scooter

Motocompactto. (Doc. Honda)

JAKARTA - Have you ever heard of one of Honda's products, Motocompo? This is a folding scooter sold by Honda between 1981 and 1983 in Japan which has a small dimension that is easy to fold and put in the trunk of a car.

Inspired by Motocompo, Honda launched a folding all-electric scooter with the name Motocompactto, it looks quite sensational, and costs around 999 US dollars or Rp. 15.3 million, cheaper than most electric scooters currently on sale.

Honda said on the company's website that the future of environmentally friendly transportation is in sight and intends to carry out a massive revolution with the presence of Motocompactto.

The design of Motocompacto is carefully considered to make it very comfortable and versatile. The body without a pedal can be folded neatly into a compact form. The size is also compact and easy to store makes it very suitable for almost all purposes.

This 41.3-pound scooter can be folded to a width of only 3.7 inches, a height of 21.1 inches, and a length of 29.2 inches. Pretty neat to put in the trunk or carry on public transport, with a built-in handle.

But don't underestimate its capabilities, Motocompactto is designed to function as a long-distance solution scooter. With a 19 km electric range in one charge and a top speed of 24 km/hour, this is a small and simple e-bike alternative that is suitable for motorists with a weight of up to 120 kg. Meanwhile, for battery charging, it takes about 3.5 hours with a standard plug of 110 volts.