Honda Motocompo

The Honda Motocompo is a folding scooter sold by Honda 1981–1983.[2]

Honda NCZ 50 Motocompo

Manufacturer	Honda Motor Company
Also called	AB12, Trunk Bike
Production	1981-1983
Engine	AB12E 49 cc (3.0 cu in), air-cooled, two-stroke, single[1]
Power	2.5 hp @ 5,000 rpm[1]
Torque	0.38 kg-m @ 4,500rpm[1]
Transmission	single-speed, automatic clutch
Tires	2.50-8-4PR
Dimensions	L: 1.185 m (46.7 in)[1] W: 0.535 m (21.1 in) H: 0.910 m (35.8 in)
Weight	42 kg (93 lb)[1] (dry) 45 kg (99 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity	2.2 l (0.48 imp gal; 0.58 US gal)
Oil capacity	1.0 l (0.22 imp gal; 0.26 US gal)
Fuel consumption	70.0 km/l @ 30km/h
Turning radius	1.3 m

Released in Shetland White, Daisy Yellow and Caribbean Red variants, the Motocompo was introduced as a "trunk bike" (trabai) to fit inside subcompact cars like the Honda Today and the (then new) Honda City.[1] The City's baggage compartment was actually developed around the Motocompo. The handlebars, seat, and foot-pegs fold into the scooter's rectangular plastic body to present a clean, box-shaped package of 1,185 mm × 240 mm × 540 mm (46.7 in × 9.4 in × 21.3 in). It is the smallest scooter ever built by Honda. The company's initial monthly sales projection for the domestic market was 8,000 City and 10,000 Motocompo.[3] The City surpassed its targets, but in all only 53,369 Motocompos were sold by the end of production in 1983 (no more than 3,000 per month).[4] The scooter was marketed in conjunction with the City in television ads featuring British ska/2-tone band Madness.[5]

Honda City and Motocompo display at Honda Collection Hall in Motegi

The Motocompo maintains a cult status among compact bike enthusiasts for its unique design, stylized logo, and highly customizable potential. Bike meet-ups devoted to the Motocompo continue to engage with fans both young and old alike as a passionate community bonded by their enthusiasm for the retro vehicle.