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tokyo motor show - honda motor compo foldable electric scooter


honda 'motor compo' electric scooter concept


on exhibition at tokyo motor show 2011, honda's 'motor compo' is a foldable electric scooter
whose design hearkens back to the 1980's 'motocompo'. the front-wheel drive vehicle measures
under 3 feet (1 meter) in both length and height. the 'motor compo' is designed to fit easily
into honda's 'micro commuter' concept vehicle (covered in this designboom article),
and like the 'loop battery' of the 'micro commuter', the power pack of the 'motor compo'
can be removed and used to power personal electronic devices.

a honda employee was quoted as saying:

'looking at the 'motor compo' now, it’s as if we combined the memories of both
the city [line of honda cars] and the [1980's original] motocompo to create an image
to represent this new generation.'



3/4 front view



view of the device folded



handlebar with smartphone control

jenny db
12.02.11  
11
Genius!
Erick   12.02.11
where's the airbag going to go?
dbkii   12.02.11
Cute and MoMA will happily sell it in its Design Shop but no butt on the planet will stay put (or comfortable) on that seat.
Tom P   12.02.11
I like the idea that e-scooter realy is battery box with small wheels on corners
+-   12.02.11
How is it that Honda couldn't build something more practical in the electronic bike category? If it was light enough to carry with you onto public transportation, i.e. a bus, subway, etc. they would really have something.
Roger   12.02.11
@dbkii
since when did bikes have airbags? i think it's called a helmet.
brix   12.02.11
i think i will ride my cassette player around the block...
mc studio   12.02.11
I've always liked the original Motocompo design- about as functional as it gets - this one appears to stay true to the original philosophy.
Dan   12.03.11
YEEEEEAHHH!!!!
kentique   12.05.11
A video camera on wheels?!!!
73553   12.05.11
designboom Will look awesome in my living room parked next to my red 1982 two-stroke-powered Motocompo!
novaiiman   12.06.11
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