1983 Honda Motocompo NCZ50

In Japan, Scooter, Small Displacement by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This Motocompo did not meet reserve despite 11 bids up to $3,262.


Sold for only 3 years, the Honda Motocompo was a tiny 50cc folding scooter designed to fit into the trunks of the subcompact cars Honda was making at the time, like the City. In fact, the City’s trunk was designed specifically to house the Motocompo. Nowadays, they’re very difficult to find, which makes a restored example like this even more special.

Honda Motocompo - Fairing Restoration

The defining feature was the mechanism that enabled the handlebars and seat to fold in almost flush with the top of the bike. It weighed little enough that an average sized man could pick it up and then put it in the trunk of a City or Civic. As it was only made for a few years (and designed to stay in the Japanese Domestic Market, these little scoots are very tough to find in the states, and they’ve got a cult following so they usually get snapped up quickly. For more on the Motocompo (and an example of it being folded into a Honda hatchback), check out this tiny video from Honda’s official site.

Honda Motocompo - Left Side

This Motocompo (VIN: AB12-1051292) received a cosmetic restoration two years ago and while it has a couple of minor chips in the paint it’s claimed to still be in excellent condition. Everything is claimed to work but the seller says he/she will have the bike serviced before you’re given the bike and you’ll want a new battery. Find this Motocompo for sale in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with an unmet opening bid of $2,500