Honda Motocompo (1981-1983)
NCZ50, AB12, Trunk Bike
“Released in Shetland White, Daisy Yellow and Caribbean Red variants, the Motocompo was introduced as a “trunk bike” (トランクバイク / トラバイ, toranku baiku / tora-bai) to fit inside subcompact cars like the Honda Today and the (then new) Honda City; it was inspired from the World War II-era British Welbike folding motorcycle.The City’s baggage compartment was specifically developed around the Motocompo, which was sold as a factory add-on and not sold separately. 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.” Wikipedia
Updated: 28 July 2025
Specifications and Features
| Length | 1185 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 535 mm |
| Height | 910 mm |
| Seat Height | 603 mm (estimated) |
| Weight | – 45 kg wet |
| Engine | 49 cc 2-stroke Single-cylinder, air-cooled, carbureted |
| Power | 3 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Power to weight ratio | 6 HP/100kg |
| Torque | 4 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Torque to weight ratio | 9 Nm/100kg |
| Transmission | – Single-speed, automatic wet centrifugal clutch |
| Fuel Capacity | 2,2 litres |
| Suspension | – Front: telescopic fork, 36 mm travel |
| Tyres | – Front: 2.50-8-4PR |
| Brakes | – Front: drum |
| Instruments | – Analogue speedometer with oil warning light |
| Other | – Kick starter, 6V battery |
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