We Put Honda’s New Motocompacto to the Test!

We Put Honda’s New Motocompacto to the Test! By Aaron Gaghagen and Brian Gillespie Back in the day Honda sold a super compact fold-able scooter that fit in the back of their City, a subcompact JDM hatchback, called the Motocompo. The tiny, quirky scooter has become a hit in the US even though it was never sold here. But we found our ways through importers. The Motocompo was only produced from 1981 to 1983. Honda did tease an electric version known as the Motor Compo concept in 2011, but nothing really came of it. Flash forward to 2023 and the spirit of the Motocompo is back 40 years later with the all new Motocompacto. We were lucky enough to snag one of only five delivered to our local dealership. Right away we opened it up and put it to the test! Like us? We’d Love Your Support! Help Support VTEC Academy by hitting up our store for gear at or help us by sharing (it’s free!) this post or others with other cool Honda people. You can find killer deals on stuff we actually use here on our Amazon Page at Items you buy using the link will give us a small kickback and help us bring you more Honda and Acura projects! You can also help support VTEC Academy by shopping for your Acuity Instruments parts using our link at Nothing but Hondas. That’s exactly what you’ll find at VTEC Academy. Because Soichiro Honda’s passion for motorsports and his company’s ability to express that in the machines they produce make a whole lot of sense. VTEC Academy is a place for Honda fans who feel the same way and who seek the most accurate technical information and commentary to continue that very legacy and make whatever Honda it is that they drive just a little bit better. And faster. The editors and contributors of VTEC Academy are some of the industry’s most experienced and trusted, which means the informative, unique perspectives you need are all right here. And, like you, we’re also obsessed with Hondas. So, subscribe to our channel and hit us up at or, if you’re into social media, you can get your daily dose of VTEC Academy on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. We’re always on the lookout for cool, fast Hondas. DISCLAIMER: VTEC Academy videos are for educational and entertainment purposes. We can not guarantee the modifications performed in the video are legal in your locality. Do not do any modifications to your vehicle that will void your warranty or in any way violate your local laws. We assume no liability for property damage or injury as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use the information provided at your own risk.