Description
Please note: If you’ve been following Iconic Motorbikes on social media, you’ll recognize this distinctive blue Motocompo from one of our reels. After the race, the seller had our service department give it a tune-up to ensure that it was running and riding properly. We’ll be updating the post with a riding clip… stay tuned!
Additional photos are available here for your perusal
Nowadays, you can hop on a Bird or a Lime for your “last mile” transport needs. But Honda had a different idea for Japan in the early 80s. At the time, the company was selling a subcompact car called the City. But in a densely-packed city like Tokyo, it was difficult for even the drivers of tiny cars to find parking near their desired destination. Honda’s solution was the Motocompo, a scooter that was designed to fold up so that you could store it in the City’s trunk. Ride into town, park your car, and then get your scooter out for mobility among the masses!
Paul d’Orleans (of The Vintagent fame) has saved an old City ad that briefly features the adorable Motocompo:
The motor is a 49cc 2-stroke that was good for a blistering top speed of about 19 miles per hour (30 km/h). The slow speed just makes it easier for everyone to check you out. Wet weight is a pound short of 100, and the handlebars/seat would fold up almost flush with the bodywork for easier storage in the City’s trunk.
As the ‘compo was only offered for three years and only in Japan, they’re hard to find in the homeland, let alone here in the USA. 53,369 were built between 1981 and 1983. Riding one is an odd experience, but if you crave attention it’ll be hard to beat this.
This example is VIN: AB121016674. The seller acquired the bike through an Iconic Motorbikes giveaway. He’s selling as he’s had his fun and he’s now looking for a larger pit bike to enjoy at track days.
There is no odometer; true mileage is unknown.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had our service department perform a safety inspection. They note the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Cleaned
Tire Year Front/ Rear: 1015/0715
Tire % Front/ Rear: 95/95
Tire Press Front/ Rear: 12/15
Brake % Front/ Rear : DRUM
Front Hydraulic Fluid: DRUM
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: CABLE
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: NA
2T Oil: 1/4 TANK
Coolant: AIR
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: N/A
Turnsignals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: N/A
Killswitch: OK
Horn: OK
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: N/A
Battery Standing Voltage: 6.09
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 6.40
Notes: Test ridden and it runs well.
Modifications:
Repainted bodywork.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop K-398 tires with date codes of 0715 and 1015.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Motocompo stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
