The Motocompacto Is A Snazzy E-Scooter... From Honda?

Evrn a serious company like Honda has fun now and then, and that's really the bottom line with the Motocompacto. Is it the best e-scooter/e-bike? No. Is it quirky? You betcha. Did I giggle when I rode it and fell off it? Yep. Also, oddly the more I researched things, the better the $995 price tag actually sounds...
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[@jessechen627]

I’ll wait for the one from Acura with SH-AWD.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

Type S as well

[@williamconrad1087]

I’m willing to do type R if it comes with the wing.

[@fangyideng3131]

World's first 2WAWD vehicle 😂

[@cabaneencac5168]

It will be a Dream 50cc. A modern homage from the late 1990s to the iconic Honda RC165 grand prix racing motorcycle

[@Poorgeniu5]

I'll get mine with an manual option!

[@ccroy2001]

I have an electric scooter (Segway Ninebot Max) I use once a week for my 5 mile each way commute. It's lots of fun, folds down and fits under my cubicle desk. I also bike 1 day a week. I think it's good not to always be in the car. Oh and wear skateboarding pads and a good helmet in case of an oops!

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

i used to use my electric scooter to get to and from the light rail, it was a fun way to start and end the day! -Travis

[@dabradguy]

I have zero use for this product, but I still can't stop thinking about buying one.

[@itslucien]

I'm in the same boat, it seems so fun

[@baldilocks1914]

I’m in the same boat but for a g I figured why not? If anything I’m sure I could always sell it at a minimal loss later down the road.

[@Yess_Greg]

I literally bought one off a whim, and I cannot stop smiling. lol

[@luckycharms8282]

Thanks for sharing the crash footage. As an escooter owner toppling over is always a possibility.

[@smileymac8017]

If the front tire extended out like the back it would be a little more stable. ❤

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

And more complex. -Travis

[@plenoach]

Hey Alex, glad you are OK and shared the crash. FYI, you were actually in *Torrance* at Honda HQ. Irvine is 35 miles away (and in a different county).

[@ogjk]

Would love to have one as a toy however beeing in West Texas I absolutely have no use case for it. Keep up the outstanding videos and stay safe.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

The effectiveness of the product is definitely dependent on where you live. -Travis

[@KevRC4130]

I'm not sure this thing is a huge win in terms actually being useful, but for $995 it's a genuinely cool artifact of Japanese design, and of a snapshot of specific moment in time of our collectively figuring out of what we want the next phase of [electric] transportation - at a price that keeps it cheerful for that purpose. I want one!

[@yuhengwang2185]

Very interesting scooter from Honda. But for those who are actually considering buying: other scooters such as ninebot are better, cheaper, longer range. But a bit bigger.

[@acuintegra]

Love the wipeout Alex!!!! surrree...blame the tire!! why not blame the cone for being there too! 🤣

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Ultimately I think it was a grate that got him. -Travis

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

It was the grate that the tire fell into that was the problem LOL

[@acuintegra]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide Just busting your chops Alex.. glad u are alright. Thanks for the review, didn't even know Honda sold one of those scooters until this vid. Actually gonna consider one now that I know to avoid grates..... 🤣🤣🤣

[@cmdrgunslinger5955]

You do realize that is not the only scooter Honda sells in the United States. Also that Honda sells several rear wheel drive models. Some even with 6 cylinder boxer engines.

[@garrettw99]

Perfect for Irvine, where the speed limit on every street is 55. Luckily they have lots of sidewalks.

[@MeliorIlle]

Of course you fell LMAO, the laugh from that one guy was amazing.

[@Jordan_Schiefer]

My face when you crashed right in front of me 😅 *glances down at scooter under me, concerned*

[@stevelouie5928]

Better off with a jetson bolt. 1/3 the cost and similiar in size yet infinitely modifiable which honda owners will want to do.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, It was very generous of you to include the crash footage. 🤪It appears a 15 mph top speed is about 14 mph too fast for this toy. 🥵

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

They key lesson is to know the size of your tires and beware of gaps larger than that. -Travis

[@TheGerm24]

Now I can feel like a toddler riding a carry-on suitcase at the airport. Awesome. It's an interesting product design at least.

[@dack981]

I love that they are making a new version of the motocompo.

[@cabaneencac5168]

You said 'half liter' producing 2.5hp ...wow we are far from an RC165 from the early 60s who was the champion of hp/displacement even unequaled until today. I understand that you meant 50cc, I hope

[@23gt17]

Totally want one for use when I'm on a road trip in my EV. They don't exactly put chargers in convenient places so this would be great for popping over to a restaurant while you wait for your car to charge.

[@christopherprose3881]

A great design! Way to go Honda! Keep at it please!

[@garrettw99]

I’d been looking forward to this video, and it didn’t disappoint. I’d like to see these types of videos more often, even though I would probably never buy a scooter.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

We can only cover so many things at once but so glad you enjoyed the video! -Travis

[@AB-jk7tw]

Actually very innovative and cool.

[@03086rm]

We need E-Bike Buyers Guide. Car prices are crazy and more young people and young families are going for cargo e-bikes as a second vehicle . The KZbin reviewers out there aren’t up to your standards.

[@aarontaing8795]

Type R please!!!!

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

Jetson at Costco is under $500.

[@MjekuMati]

I think I want a version of this video that has a laugh track whenever the bits of the scooter are assembled or whenever the scooter is seen in action. Also, it needs exaggerated tire squeels in the racing segments.

[@MjekuMati]

But seriously, when and how can I buy one?

[@MjekuMati]

Found it, just bought one. 😂 Merry Christmas to me! And anybody who sees me on it.

[@bikebudha01]

I think it's too small... The front wheel looks dangerously small, and for full size adults, I just can't see fitting on one...

[@KalleSWBeck]

Cool idea to keep in the back of an ev to get to a further away spot while charging :)

[@terrycruise-zd5tw]

but can you charge it with your ev? its not good to keep a battery fully charging constantly and its not good to keep the battery stored at full or low charge either

[@r5LgxTbQ]

I want this but I'm surrounded by 45mph streets so I'd probably die taking it on the road

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

I would NOT recommend riding this on the road with 45mph limites. -Travis

[@palebeachbum]

It's a neat product and I'm glad to see a big company like Honda innovating, but I don't see it being all that practical or popular due to its weight. 50lbs. is still awfully heavy for the average person to lug around. Picture carrying this up and down a flight of stairs to and from a train or subway platform and carrying this through your huge office tower. I think a Razor electric scooter is probably a cheaper and more practical solution.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

To your point, I don't see a lot of these making trips up and down stairs. -Travis

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

Yeah, a 50 lb suitcase is definitely going to be heavy to carry around.

[@markmiller3279]

​@@AAutoBuyersGuideMaybe not - but many city dwellers are regularly faced with stairs, and they're a natural market for this sort of thing. Suburbanites usually drive right to where they're going.

[@labradachi1]

Now, let's talk about the market adjustment...

[@markv78]

A stand up scooter with seat already answered this question . This looks like a folding table with wheels dunno about this Honda

[@jazzfan7491]

Glad you had that helmet on

[@stevekraynik2991]

The original Motocompo had a 49cc motor. That is .05 of a liter, not half a liter.

[@cabaneencac5168]

3:42 lack of storage ? Givi will make a complete set of suitcases, it will be nice with a Corbin seat.

[@mindspinn311]

Try ordering one.

[@TheKingkingg]

Super awesome

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Super fun. -Travis

[@sociopathmercenary]

I have a Honda motorcycle and it absolutely is not front wheel drive. 😂

[@Vlican]

looks like it was designed for the average Japanese, not the average Murican lol... cool product, but i'll stick with a regular standing scooter

[@paul5683]

This scooter is something you can keep in your ev car for when the battery runs out and you are stuck in some crap neighborhood and you don't want to die that night, you can easily get your ass to safety. 😊

[@greentjmtl]

How much range with a 6' 200lb + dude on top? I recall Alex is around 6' so at least it doesn't look ridiculous.

[@geepeezee5030]

Licensing requirements? 1hp = 746watts

[@garrettreven5144]

And there we have it: Alex is the designated motorcycle reviewer at ABG

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

We can't put too much more on his plate, it's pretty full as is. -Travis

[@garrettreven5144]

Is that you volunteering, Travis?

[@dippitydoinit]

This should just come standard in a new CRV

[@kenjikenjikenj]

Can one get it repaired at a honda dealer too? That could be a big selling point

[@palakaman]

I the Ridgeline FWD?

[@SkyRCFanatic]

Umm yes. To answer your question for the click bait. Honda does make a scooter. And for many decades they have.

[@Boringdaddi]

Ah er correction its a hybrid between a suitcase and an ebike and thats 👍

[@kyleken2049]

Over priced, only 12 miles range and slow with small wheels. I stick to my 16inch wheels electric foldable bike that can carry my gf in the back for a joyful ride 2geter 😅

[@-Derp-]

I cant help but think segway scooters are far superior in every way, and significantly cheaper. This thing is cool, but the novelty wears off when you start comparing like for like.

[@cabaneencac5168]

Another classic, the original of course, which will reach astronomical prices just like a Honda Monkey or an old CT70. ...but I prefer a Honda Dream 50cc 2 cyl. . A late-1990s modern homage to the iconic Honda RC165 grand prix racing bike.

[@Shadow-lq7rx]

dude youve lost weight

[@theodoreolson8529]

I know right? He looks great.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Aww! Thanks!

[@Shadow-lq7rx]

Indeed!

[@sabrimo4020]

Nice but it won't sell.

[@nvn2005]

I’ll pick a small ebike over this for a third of the price and if you run out of juice you can just pedals

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

But it won't be anywhere near as adorable! -Travis

[@TheGerm24]

There are $350 ebikes?

[@nvn2005]

@@TheGerm24 Yes, check Costco Jetson Bolt ebike $290

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

The cheapest one is around $500, where do you buy that $333 e-bike?

[@United_Kangaroo1992]

​@@blackwhirlwind1245I imagine places that sell sketchy stuff. You can barely get a poorly put together Walmart regular bike for that much

[@Linabeina]

Great...now November means i have to look at 21 year old queers with moustaches, and 21 year old queers with moustaches on these things now?

[@shanet7511]

Looks amazing...for children and midgets

[@jameswitte5676]

Alex does autocross.

[@stevenwells5069]

You looked like a stuntman, Alex! Glad you’re ok. 😂

[@ellishazard8506]

Half liter engine?? that would be a blast 1:50

[@scott8919]

I wonder how this would handle steep hills.

[@jazzfan7491]

Gosh. Get a Brompton

[@ElroyMcDuff]

Neat!

[@adamchoi8136]

lol I was wondering who wiped out from the other videos. Still cool last mile vehicle.

[@YLTsun]

Looks like a fun toy that I can get my wife and kid on for a family day out.

[@ScramJett]

I’m honestly surprised Honda doesn’t sell e-bikes like Yamaha does. I know Yamaha doesn’t sell cars, but they both have a Motorsports division and Yamaha’s e-bikes are through that division.

[@terrycruise-zd5tw]

the ebike market is already flooded though, no one would buy a honda ebike at their most-likely-ridiculous msrp+dealership markup. you could easily just buy a better ebike from any other brand or build your own for top of the line motor+battery performance at a fraction of the price for any prebuilt

[@ScramJett]

@@terrycruise-zd5tw Idk, the Yamaha Wabash is a pretty decently priced gravel bike compared to the specialized and trek versions, which are easily twice the price. I would think Honda could make good midrange e-bikes. But you’re definitely right about the e-bike market being saturated.

[@cyco1978]

Thanks for testing out the durability by falling 😂

[@AlaskaErik]

Payload capacity is 265 lbs, so even us bigger guys can ride one.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

It's a thoughtful consideration. -Travis

[@theodoreolson8529]

This is not a new thing. George Jetson had a better one in the mid sixties. I'm still waiting for those flying briefcase cars to hit the market.

[@MicPenedor]

i hope that little accident wont cause you trouble to test new vehicules :)

[@TheCosmicGuy0111]

Hm

[@SkyRCFanatic]

Incorrect. Every Honda sold in America is not fwd. I stopped watching video at 1:05

[@Tinrs80]

Okkkkkk I really like that ! made me go online and search for one..lol

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

You can find them at your local Honda/Acura dealer. -Travis

[@chrish352]

995 with a 5000 dealer markup oh and it’ll be 6 months out.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

I prefer an e-bike, an e-bike from honda that can reach 40 mph and 50 miles of range is going to be awesome, instead of this weak scooter. I don’t need a compact size like this.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

IT sounds more like you're describing a motorcycle than an e-bike. -Travis

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide search wired freedom e-bike. It cost double the price the of Motocompacto but it’s well worth it. Even if you buy an e-bike that cost the same as motocompacto, it will still have more max speed, and more range.

[@markmiller3279]

In many jurisdictions e-bikes are limited to speeds under 30mph (assisted, that is). The range isn't impossible with improving battery tech.

[@ncktbs]

if they doubled the wheel size so it would handle 3 miles of gravel road it be great for trips into town

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

That sounds like a fairly niche market. -Travis

[@markmiller3279]

Unless you have no place to lock it up, there are any number of more suitable conveyances, including e-bikes.

[@JamesBuschell]

Eh just buy a gotrax electric scooter for half the price

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

It's a growing market, plenty of options out there. -Travis

[@TheGerm24]

That's a completely different product since you are standing.

[@bankerdave888]

How fun!

[@jimmykhokhar9092]

That looked like a lot of fun except for the fall of course. 🤣