Honda Malaysia is bringing the Honda Motocompacto to the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), which is happening from December 5 to 11 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). The foldable electric scooter will be joining the earlier announced Prelude Concept, which will be shown for first time in Asia outside of Japan.
Those who are of a certain vintage might remember the Motocompo from the 1980s, a 50cc folding scooter designed to fit in the first-generation Honda City’s boot. This is the modern version of that, and being born in this era means the Motocompacto is electric powered.
Revealed in September 2023, the 18.7 kg Motocompacto has a seat and controls that can fold away to be easily transported in vehicles and public transportation. At 967.8 mm long (742 mm folded), 889 mm tall (536 mm folded), and 437 mm wide (94 mm folded), it can be stored in tight spaces. Seat height is 622 mm.
Powering the Motocompacto is a permanent-magnet direct drive electric motor producing 16 Nm of torque, which is sent to the tiny front wheel. The motor takes juice from a 6.8 Ah battery that provides 20 km of range and a top speed of 24 km/h. If you’re curious, 0-24 km/h takes seven seconds. Charging takes 3.5 hours.
The Motocompacto employs a heat-treated aluminium frame and wheels, and its list of features include an LED headlight and tail light, side reflectors, and a welded steel loop on its kickstand. Also on are onboard storage, a digital speedometer, charge gauge and a carrying handle. A mobile app offers personal settings for lighting and ride modes via Bluetooth.
The Honda Motocompacto is on sale in America for US$995 (RM4,420), but you can try it for free at KLIMS 2024. Honda Malaysia says ‘experience it’ so this should be interactive display and not just a static showpiece like the Prelude Concept. Sounds fun, and kudos to Honda Malaysia for bringing in some cool stuff for the brand’s fans!
GALLERY: Honda Motocompacto
20km/charge only? Seriously?
how much range do you need? this is for mobility impaired people to ride at the mall or airport. it’s already 18.5 kg weight, with more range ada even more weight
Can’t ride in a mall, park don’t allow scooter and too dangerous to ride on the road. So where ?
Ride at home go to fridge and your bed only
Natsumi!