A 48V and 20Ah battery provides around 1 kWh of capacity, which the company claims is good for 100 km (62 miles) of range. The M One uses a tiny full-suspension frame and replaces the original 49cc combustion engine with a 1,000W peak-rated electric motor. That’s even lighter than the original Motocompo’s 45 kg (99 lb.) curb weight. Called the M One, this modern-day folding motorcycle is positively pint-sized. Now FELO is taking a stab at the classic design with a surprisingly true-to-form interpretation. And with small electric powertrains replacing leaky engines, a trunk-sized folding motorcycle is ripe for a comeback. So it comes as no surprise that the design would be rehashed as new technologies allow for improvements. Although production ceased in 1983, the Motocompo’s distinctive design and practicality have earned it a devoted fanbase and a lasting place in the history of innovative urban transportation solutions. It was originally powered by a small 49cc two-stroke engine. An original Honda Motocompo and the Honda City that it was designed to fit inside Designed to fit neatly into the trunk of small cars like the Honda City, the Motocompo featured a minimalist, boxy design with foldable handlebars and seat, making it easily portable and storable. The goal was to create a unique solution for urban transportation. We’ve talked about the Honda Motocompo before on Electrek as we’ve watched other companies, as well as Honda itself, considering resurrecting the classic bike.Īs a quick refresher, the Motocompo was an innovative compact motorcycle introduced by Honda in 1981. The new FELOTOO M One may just be the electric Motocompo you didn’t know you needed. The Chinese motorcycle maker FELO has just unveiled its newest model at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show, and it’s basically a modern-day take on an old classic from Honda known as the Motocompo.
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