Honda Motocompacto review: Light, Easy, Last-Mile Mobility
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I’m going to wait for the Type R version!
I would LOVE that
As a double amputee I can see this as a good alternative to getting around large venues.
Have you thought about putting roller skates on your stumps?
@@angrytater2456genius
Not really cos if you stop you'll tip over.
@@yorkshire_tea_innit8097 "Don't stop, can't stop....."
As cool as it is to see the Motocompo making a comeback, I honestly don't see why would anyone choose this over an electric kick scooter or a folding ebike.
A more trusted and reliable name in transportation could be part of it. You're not wrong, but it's nice to have variety too. Some people might only buy a Honda and this is an option for them without buying a full-sized scooter.
This you could just get right on a city bus with. Or take inside a restaurant
@@JasonGage Yeah, but you also can with a folding bike or escooter
@@stargazer162 True. I didn't think about that
Or a onewheel for that matter, just as portable, just as fast, just as much range, and can charge faster…
This would be awesome for someone commuting by rail. The problem is weight. I wouldn't want to horse around 40 lbs. But, adding a foldable push bar, so it could be rolled around like luggage, would be a good improvement.
Now you say it, its such an obvious improvement I'm really surprised they havent incorporated one. Kudos!
@@nickrails
Very much so. They could probably add it to the handle bars if they folded somehow towards the front wheel.
You can keep the handle bar up just not in the open position (so basically keep it in pole-like position) and just use that as a handle to push it around while still keep it compact.
As someone with a heavy kickscooter (+70 lbs), I generally keep it unfolded and ride on transit either with it between my feet or if I manage to get a seat I scoot it under it. Although all of our stations are open though, I can't imagine being in a more closed system like NYC with my scooter tho.
@@MillywiggZ I would say the seat could be transformed into a push bar instead of folding and being put into the body for transport.
That is frigging cool as hell. I wished they had things like this when I was a teenager. To go to the store & visit friends.
You do. It’s called a bicycle.
@@MrMannyhw I agree, I would rather ride a bicycle.
They did. It was just gas though and it was faster.
They did… and it was cooler. I was called a honda motocompo
This has been around since the 1980s as the Honda Motocompo
In the UK our roads have things called potholes everywhere, often the size of a wash basin, that will demolish those tiny wheels.
Got 'em here in the USA too, but this thing at least goes slow enough to avoid the big ones.
Y’Got to learn to bunny-hop..🐰👍
So I'm guessing electric scooters didn't take off in the UK? Because the wheels are the same size as any average one
They’re technically illegal here anyway but you do see them on the pavements occasionally. Popular with phone and bag snatchers in London.
doesn't seem to be a problem for e scooters all over town
This is perfect for me! I take the train to work, but it dumps me into a parking lot in the middle of nowehere; I need to take a bus to get to work after that. But with this I wouldn't have to wait for anything, and it's just another briefcase to take on the train!
Do you live in Bay Area and use Bart.
@@ck4638 I do and that's why I want one of these too.
@@ninjaundermyskin but it’s heavy
@@ck4638 I was thinking of taking my mountain bike on Bart, but it's just as heavy, and a lot bigger than this. If this thing rolls while in "briefcase" mode (like a piece of luggage), I think it would be a better alternative. I mean, I wouldn't try to take it up Potrero Hill, but doing around Soma and FiDi should be fine
@@ninjaundermyskin good luck.
By the time you put it together, you could’ve walked to your destination
I got to ride one of these…. Biggest deal breakers…. Speed (15mph)….range (15 miles) ….and you have to carry it when not in use… it doesn’t drag along like a carryon
I was just thinking ‘why doesn’t it have that carry-on ability?’ Seems ridiculous to me.
Honda was just bored 😅
Always has been, honda does wierd stuff I love it
East Asians are culturally risk averse. If they do take a chance, it’s usually pretty amazing.
No they weren't. This makes sense. These will be great in Japan cities and big cities. They knew what they were doing
I want to see a fat guy with that seat😂
@@ThePeacePlant - Also great for lazy car salesmen who don’t feel like running across huge lots
Question: "Why are the range and top speed numbers lower than the advertised ones on Amazon no-brand scooters?"
Answer: "Honda isn't just throwing numbers out there."
Because it’s Honda, they sell it for reputation and reliability not functionality.
@@blackwhirlwind1245 I do hope Honda has full parts and repair support, I was looking at the cheap scooter options on "The Jungle Site" and saw "you can't repair this thing" listed a few times.
Some electric scooters are getting insane. I ride motorcycle and have seen what road rash can do to a person. These new Electric scooters are reaching speeds fast enough to kill people. Or at very least give them road rash down to their bones if they fall. Truly smart on Honda for not making that
@@larryhouse3776 at 15mph max, you might as well just buy a regular bike for $100 and save $900, no range anxiety no need to keep charging it. This is just pointless product from Honda. Even a class 2 e-bike can go 20mph.
This thing is inferior to even basic stand up scooters, not to mention sitting down is the least comfortable way to do this. For $1,000, there are a tremendous number of very high performance scooters on the market, there's no reason to buy this thing unless you're a Honda fanboy.
I could see this big with the RV crowd and college students. Large factories. I'm sure it's Honda reliable. Would have a nice aftermarket with seats and maybe handlebars. Custom wraps would be awesome.
V2 no doubt will have longer range and higher speed. They could have a winner.
College kids? Probably not. It's way too expensive for what it is.
@@tombaily29 California for sure. Kids drive BMWs to high school
I wouldn't buy this over an ebike or navi.
Do not expect higher speeds. The 15 mph limit is what keeps it from needing a licensed rider or registration and the rest. Otherwise, I bet you're right on range as well as more adjustment for the handlebars and seat heights.
@@viewsonvehicles an e-bike can go up to 28mph as a class 3 ebike, and it doesn’t require license, registration or insurance.
This is incredible! Super unique and functional!
It’s cool because it’s Honda but it’s late to the electric scooter market.
I like the deep breath he takes before ripping out of there on a scooter that does 10mph 😂😂
1k seems like a lot if you compare to what is available in the e-scooter market.
no suspension is a bad thing. not every road is smooth. that would take 3-4months until some parts starts breaking because of the vibration. happened to my carbon light weight scooter. bearing in front wheel gave up after few months. even after repair, it gave up again. I used it for everyday, 14km a day. my light weight scooter is not for that, and this seems to me to be the same. :D
There are so many things wrong with this concept... what if it's wet our after a ran and you drive through mud puddles?... are you going to carry it into your class? where are you going to "park" it? what if your destination is more than 6 miles away and you have to charge it before you can go home? your boss or school is not going to just eat hundreds or even thousands of dollars in extra electricity bills and may not even want your lithium battery in or even near the building in case of fire... and if they do, their fire insurance will probably skyrocket...
@@t.c.2776this is more for fun than anything else. Most people wouldn't go with this as a short commute transportation option because ATEOTD, it's just impractical.
Road???? I doubt you could even insure this thing. I would be surprised if at only 15 mph it is street legal. 15 when all the cars and trucks are doing 30, 40, 50 mph. It's not for the road. No suspension and very poor road clearance or sidewalks with uneven surfaces means catching the concrete between the two wheels....not for me.
@@t.c.2776 geez relax man. what's next, bananas are the worst fruit because you can slip on the peel and die? LOL
It's a piece of junk
I love it! It’s soooo idealistic and compact! I love the fact that it looks like a suit case when folded. So storable and portable. I really want to buy it!
Thank you for a nice presentation of a surprisingly cool must-have gadget.
Appreciate your comment!
Cool, but would be cooler if you just pressed a button and it puts itself together
Very cool and practical. I can see more of these on the way, hopefully. Thanks for the review.
You're welcome
18,5 kilogram.
24 km speed.
19 km range.
🤙🏼
Nice conversions! Though, I do get 18.6 kg. Either way, appreciate the metric units for all of my non U.S. viewers.
@@viewsonvehicles But you said "up to 50mph"... and that‘s around 80km/h (?)
Can it go that fast?
@@MoutinhoNuno I said up to 15 mph, but maybe I should've enunciated more. Hope that clears things up.
@@viewsonvehicles Sorry, my bad. That makes more sense. I was imagining that briefcase going 50 😅
@@MoutinhoNuno Ha, I would definitely still want to test it!
I gotta ride one of those coolers that had a motor on it. It was awesome. Now i wanna try this
This is pretty cool. Could fulfill that 'last mile' leg of a trip from a train station.
I can't wait to see this in "Beast Mode!"
I bought 1, it's neat, unique, alien in a way. It stands out on the beach routes. People wha wha over it.
How much was it?
I want this.
"It's not fast, it's not exhilarating."
Modders: Challenge accepted.
I can't wait to see what people do to upgrade these
I want a suitcase like this so I can ride it up to the boarding gate
I have a Yuneec Ego for my "last mile" trips. 12mph, 15mile range, 4hr charge, 15lbs, PLUS it has a USB port I can use for charging my phone or laptop on the go.
And its been super reliable and fun!
This is everything I need at the moment ❤️
They should have nets or pockets on the side for work documents just like a brief case
I have a Honda Fit and NEED this!
WOW ... COOL , I would like one !
Where can I buy the bell separately 🙂
Great. I'd buy one. It's very practical.
Thorough demo!!
Thank you!
I don't see how this is a better option than any number of cheaper electric scooters. But, I think it's pretty neat.
Does the battery blow up when you're charging it
Boosted Board seems to be a more practical option for a carry-on last-mile connectivity.
How many municipalities or states allow these on the road without registration or having a motorcycle license?
The carry handle looks like its in a position where it will get a lot of wear just from turning. It should have had a way to flatten itself into the handle shaft so it wouldn't get damaged over time.
Good review.
Thank you
I’m just worried about stability and the feel of riding it. Usually I leave the house with a heavy backpack bare minimum
Can’t wait for the 6 cylinder!
That’s an understatement. 😊
Lol, looks like someone at Honda had the same dream as me. I used to do 45min walk to work 5-6 days a week, had a dream about 10yrs ago that I bought something very similar to this and was riding it to and from work.
I see no way to lock it up. So either you have to fold it up and take it in with you every time you go into a store or wherever, or you have to accept that you are going to need a replacement as soon as someone picks it up and runs off with it the first time you take your eyes off it. It needs a hole through the center for a big cable lock or something.
If you’d actually read into the product, it has a “steel welded lock loop on the kickstand is designed to be compatible with most bike locks.”
@devinwright3714 is correct. I say so myself in this written review: gearjunkie.com/motors/honda-motocompacto-review
I replied based on the content of the video review I watched where no such locking points were mentioned. Had I actually been interested in the product enough to independently research further and find out about the loop on the kickstand, I wouldn't have commented about the lack of any way to lock it up. I would have instead commented on the pointlessness of locking it up via a removable part.
@@bootwheelwingandkeel5506- The Kickstand isn't removable.
Very creative idea! Can you have backup battery for this motocompacto for longer ride? Thanks!
Not right now, no. But I can't help but think something will come soon.
I’m actually getting one
Do they make tire socks for snow and ice?
Looks okay for something like New York or Tokyo where the ground is always flat and smooth for the most part, with bike lanes. This would be a nightmare to ride in Vegas because of elevation and the terrible/random condition of the roads and pavements. I have a UScooter and it also has solid wheels with minimum style suspension and it's not great, the road rattles your hands into abject pain, imagine what it's doing to the components and wiring, probably one reason why mine only lasted a year, that and a single motor isn't enough for my needs, it's basically a side walk only scooter, anything rougher than sidewalk pavement is uncomfortable if not damaging.
The amount of time it takes to tetris this thing open and closing would be just about the same amount of time it would take to walk that last mile.
Imagine bar crawling with it. By the end you wouldn't be able to figure the damn thing out.
Is there any way to get this in Europe? I couldn't find any source on that. Alternatively, is there any US dealer that would be willing to ship it to e.g. Germany? My wife would love this bike!
I worked for an agency putting these together and it is easy.
How does it handle bumps in the road?
So if i trade my off-road pickup for this, I may be saving the planet, but will need a new butt 😂
I want one !
It's a batry in suitcase size with 2 weels and a bar, cool!
whens the TYPE-R coming out !! wheres the mod's ????
How does it handle rain?
Isn't a battery scooter much better, being lighter and physically smaller, therefore more portable?
Needs a button to pack/unpack on demand..Also more staying power on charge and portable charger..
looks like a mini picnic table with wheels
Why not wrap it in thin solar panels? It’d charge it self when tilted over while stationary. You could always diy I guess
This costs money? I am not sure I'd agree to be seen around town on THAT if Honda paid me $1,000.
How is it on wet tarmac? and would it stop well on wet pavement. Any alternative tires for it?
The rubber felt quite soft, light rain would be no problem.
how does it handle off road?
if there is a 50cc gas version of this I will buy. I like to hear and feel the motor.
I'll just stick to my Gotrax Flex. This is OK for someone who may need it for work, say if you work in a huge warehouse and need it to go across acres. Or someone who does errands in an airport, etc.
Pit bike at the track or for those us with planes, trips from our T-hanger to terminal and forth. But those tiny wheels! Can’t be smooth riding or very safe a dirt/gravel surfaces.
Super fun
Thank you sir!
OUTSTANDING 🥰
Warranty? How challenging to fix?
It needs to be rollable like a suitcase rather than carried. Also, any commuter who uses a folding bike knows full well what an absolute pain in the bum they are to "construct" when the weather is terrible (Brompton leading the pack on that front) so just seeing what stages you need to go through in order to get this Honda up and running made me immediately think of my own commute. There's no way I could be bothered putting that together in rain or wind. Far too much faffing. It feels like they put far more design emphasis on it folding into that flat suitcase format, rather than simply focussing on it being a very compact design but extremely easy to construct in a second - which begs the question: why would I get this rather than a simple electric scooter that is lighter to carry when required and even more compact? This Honda is a nice looking overall design, but as a concept...a design geared towards a very specific customer, there are better options available already. I think what they have done deliberately though, is give it a design language that can very easily be customized through branding. It's clearly a drivable billboard so I can see this very much zooming around airports and corporate events etc, covered in advertising.
Agreed. In general though, these type of things are interesting. I have thought of boating down the East Coast with some form of small electric mobility device, so one could explore the cities along the coast. Small, compact, take them out when you need them for local ground transportation. Ah...digital map display would be an essential.
You don’t have to unfold a onewheel or euc to use them, and they are more capable off-road
I would so give that a paintjob so it looks like Ravage from the Tranformers in his cassette mode.
Does it turn in to a table
How do carry your other luggage on that thing !?
What makes it a better purchase than a fold up e scooter? Seems there's more positives to a scooter: lighter, cheaper, bigger wheels, further range, faster...
Not everyone is comfortable riding a standup 2 wheel scooter. This is appealing to me as someone who has to park about 1/4 mile from my office. On hot days, it is much easier for me than walking in in suit. Or around campus. Plus I am not some 30 and under. I also like that it closes up like a suitcase. Much cleaner to store in my truck that already has limited space.
Fewer trips to emerg
@@wadexyz 😅 Suppose that's true
My Segway e22 with the external battery pack can go about 27 miles on a full charge plus go 15 miles an hour. 9 inch tires too.
That's really cute!
This is pretty cool and I love all things Honda but if I had this I would unfold it, bolt a handle to the top and then never fold it up again.
My work is 23 km away will this work
Is it has Vtec with 11000 RPM?
I once had an idea to put wheels on a folding table; sucks that someone beat me to it.
Do they make baskets for it?
Honda doesn't offer one at the moment, I bet the aftermarket will soon enough: motocompacto.corpmerchandise.com/
I'm amazed that the comments seem to think how cool this is, for me i've never seen anything so naff.
Reminds me of the Sinclair C5, that didn't work out so well. Surely a simple electric scooter would be: lighter, easier to store, doesn't need to folded up, faster charging, cheaper to buy and maintain, more compact, not make you look really uncool. Look, some people are happy to wear sandals and socks, so may be a small market. And as @shazbot7192 says, that seat is waaaay too small, unless you from Japan (no offence intended to Americans or Japanese people :)
Im 6ft 250 is this a good beginner bike for cross country I wanna go to bike week in Daytona
Weight limit is 250 .
@@2022streetbobwheelies I better find a smaller woman to put on back of it going down i90. Does it have a trailer hitch and a side car.
Its just an electric scooter with a seat for 2x the price
Very cool :D
I don't have a factory and don't need to replace conveyor belt motors for a production line.
Surprised how awkward the folding / unfolding process is. Also surprised that there's no way to wheel it around with the handle extended to a comfortable height.
This thing is common in China, they use it as a luggage/scooter.
They sit on their motorize luggage boxes and move around and when they are not riding on them, they program the luggage boxes to follow them.
What happens when you hit a pot hole at 15mph?
I like the idea but 40 pounds is still pretty heavy. Whereas the Arma Scooter is 10lbs and can fold into an easily held package which can also fit in a backpack. The Arma has less range though, But I suspect 7 miles is more than enough to get to an office from mass transit. I’m leaning towards the Arma simply because it’s a much more compact and easier to carry package.
This Should be Free in All EVs For When you run out of Charge !
OK to get you from the terminal to your Learjet I suppose
I've seen people at the airports using these to get around on from terminal to the next.
I saw something similar at the grocery store. The only difference was that it had a basket!
Pretty cool, I must say, but I think I'll wait for the chopper version.
Omg. This will be awesome in the rain and snow. Can we pls get a roof and doors. Oh and a heater and ABS
Silly goose. This ain’t for riding in the snow!