Honda launch Motocompacto Honda launch that offer 19km range: E-Scooter or suitcase ?
Delhi : There are several videos online showing fold-out portable two-wheelers that were developed as ideas or went into manufacturing but never really took off. However, Honda has now launched the Motocompacto, an electric version the size of a suitcase. The Motocompacto, which is primarily marketed to clients in urban areas, may be folded to be transported on public transportation or even to fit in a vehicle trunk.
The Motocompacto is not an aesthetically pleasing machine. The small scooter nonetheless draws attention despite this. Who wouldn't want to see that type of luggage? The scooter resembles a little box with handles for carrying it around. It is not light, though; it weighs 19 kg. This package contains every component needed for a scooter, including the handlebar, the seat, the foot pegs, the wheels, and even a handy small kickstand. When fully unfurled, the scooter's dimensions are a mere 967 mm in length, 436 mm in width, and 889 mm in height. The final sizes are 741 mm, 93.98 mm, and 535 mm in length, breadth, and height, respectively.
A 490 watt motor with a 16 Nm maximum torque capacity drives the Motocompacto. A compact 6.9 Ah battery pack provides power. According to Honda, this is sufficient to give the scooter a maximum speed of 24 km/h and a range of 19 km on a single charge. The battery charge process takes a while, though. The scooter can be charged from zero to one hundred percent on a 1.5 amp outlet in 3.5 hours because there is no fast-charging capabilities.
The scooter doesn't have a lot of technology either. All you receive is a horn for safety and illumination at both ends. The Motocompo, a vintage scooter, served as the Motocompacto's model. The Motocompo was intended to be folded and placed into the back of a vehicle, a 1981 Honda City hatchback, just like the electric scooter of today. However, the outdated scooter had a 49cc two-stroke single-cylinder engine.
The Motocompacto currently has a suggested retail price of $995 in the US. This is a bit overpriced for a market like India where there are many alternative options with superior power and range, even though they are ICE driven. It costs roughly Rs 82,000 at the time of writing. Having said that, certain purchasers in the nation would find the small size and little upkeep to be quite advantageous.
