Tag Archives: motocompo

BIKES: Honda trademark filing could mean a new Motocompo

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Dan Hsu

Honda has submitted a trademark application for the name “Motocompacto” with the US Patent and Trademark Office. The name immediately conjures visions of the 1981-85 Honda Motocompo, a folding scooter designed to fit in the cargo area of the Honda … Continue reading →

Posted in Motorcycles | Tagged city, honda, Motocompacto, motocompo | 13 Comments

EVENTS: Radwood NorCal 2018

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Ben Hsu

The Radwood phenomenon is spreading faster than hairspray-induced polyester fire. The celebration of 80s and 90s autodom is now on its fourth show in just two years, and the organizers tell us it was the biggest one yet. We attended … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 2.5RS, 240sx, 3000GT, 300zx, A31, a40, a60, a70, A80, accord, acty, acura, ae86, ae92, aw11, az-1, b-series, cappuccino, Cefiro, celica, corolla, crx, delica, fc3s, fd3s, figaro, fj60, GC8, honda, impreza, integra, land cruiser, LC70, LC80, legend, leone, lexus, Lexus LS, lexus sc, Lotus Esprit, mazda, miata, Miata NA, Mighty Max, mitsubishi, montero, motocompo, mr2, mx-5, nissan, nsx, pajero, r32, r34, Radwood, rx-7, s13, skyline, subaru, sunchaser, supra, suzuki, sw20, toyota, Toyota Van, z31 | 14 Comments

EVENTS: All-Toyotafest 2018, Part 06 — Trucks & Vans

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Dan Hsu

We’ve arrived at the final dispatch from Toyotafest, and in this installment we look at the trucks, SUVs, and vans that graced the show. Everyone loves Celicas and Supras but these unsung heroes are an undeniable part of Toyota’s success (and perhaps just … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 4runner, back to the future, fj40, fj60, hilux, honda, J70, J80, land cruiser, motocompo, N20, N40, N50, stout, toyota, Toyota Van, toyotafest | 5 Comments

PRODUCT GUIDE: The IRC MB52 “footprint” tire has our new favorite tread pattern

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Ben Hsu

Japan has an incredible penchant for making vehicle modification fun, something that is missing from a lot of car cultures. While going through Ricky’s excellent article about the odds and ends of the NYM, I came across the funkiest tire I’ve ever seen on … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Guide | Tagged honda, IRC, motocompo | 4 Comments

EVENTS: 2018 New Year Meeting, Part 05 — Odds and Ends

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Ricky Silverio

One of the best parts about the largest classic car show in Tokyo is the random stuff you find for sale. We’ve covered the cars and trucks, so let’s take a look at the miscellany to be discovered in various corners of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Advan HF Type D, bridgestone, c210, crown, fairlady z, honda, Honda T-Series, hoshino, mazda, minicars, motocompo, new year meeting, nissan, panasport, r30, r360, rs watanabe, rx-7, s30 z, s50, sa22, skyline, ssr, subaru, subaru 360, toyota, wagons, work wheels, Yokohama Tire | 7 Comments

EVENTS: Radwood 2 – Electric Boogaloo

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Ben Hsu

From the moment co-organizer Art Cervantes told us the name of the event, we knew it would be incredible. Radwood. It was a car show exclusively for 80s and 90s machines. Like Goodwood but, you know, rad.

Posted in events | Tagged 240sx, 300zx, 4runner, 80-series, 929, a60, a70, A80, acura, ae86, aw11, brat, CBR900RR, celica, charade, chaser, civic, Civic EF, Civic EG, corolla, corona, cr-v, cressida, crx, daihatsu, delica, Dodge Raider, e70, eclipse, fc3s, fd3s, fj60, fj62, galant, Galant VR-4, honda, infiniti, integra, KA4, KA7, land cruiser, legend, lexus, Lexus LS, mazda, miata, Miata NA, Mighty Max, mitsubishi, montero, motocompo, mr2, MX-3, mx-5, N60, nissan, nsx, pajero, prelude, Q45, r33, r34, Radwood, rx-7, s13, sa22, skyline, subaru, supra, sw20, x70, x80, z31, z32 | 11 Comments

EVENTS: 2017 Japanese Classic Car Show, Part 09 — Bikes

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Ben Hsu

Hey guys, we’ve been totally slacking on a hugely important segment of Japanese Nostalgic Cars because, well, they’re not actually cars. But, even with two fewer wheels, motorcycles and scooters have been an integral part of Japan’s motoring history. Here are … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged Aero, bosozoku, CB400F, CB92 Benly, city, GS750, honda, monkey, motocompo, passport c70, SuperCub, suzuki, Tact, Tohatsu, tz250, yamaha | 6 Comments

EVENTS: 2017 Japanese Classic Car Show, Part 01 — JDM Goodness

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Ben Hsu

We say this every year, but it’s true: the quality and selection of cars at the Japanese Classic Car Show keeps getting better with age. This year, the representation from Japan was increased substantially, with nameplates both beloved and obscure. Here are … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 117, 510, A174, a73, bluebird, c10, c110, city, corolla, corona, datsun, delica, e70, F30, fairlady z, fd3s, figaro, Hakosuka, honda, isuzu, kenmeri, l300, lancer, leopard, mazda, motocompo, nissan, P80, pao, Pike Cars, Pulsar NX, r30, r31, r32, rx-7, s30 z, skyline, starlet, subaru, svx, t170, T360/T500, toyota | 19 Comments

PIXELATED: Scoot Scoot‘s Motocompo gymkhana will drive you insane

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Ben Hsu

Okay, so Scoot Scoot isn’t a driving game per se, but any time a Honda Motocompo is the star vehicle consider our interest piqued. The premise is simple. Pilot the folding bike from the back of a Honda City around a richly colored parking … Continue reading →

Posted in Video Games | Tagged city, honda, motocompo, Pixelated, Scoot Scoot | 10 Comments

VIDEO: Gems from the Honda Collection Hall in action

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Dan Hsu

Do you have several hours to waste? If not, don’t click any further. Since the beginning of the year, Honda has been uploading videos of cars from the Honda Collection Hall at Twin Ring Motegi and taking them for spirited spins … Continue reading →

Posted in Video | Tagged 1300 coupe 9, beat, city, civic, cub, dax, del Sol, Dream, honda, honda collection hall, Honda N-Series, honda z, Life Step Van, monkey, motocompo, motra, nsx, s2000, s360, s800, super cub, tn-v, type r, vamos | 4 Comments

ART CORNER: The superdeformed model kits of Ryu Asada

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Ben Hsu

Most of you know the name Ryu Asada from his work at Mattel designing hit diecast cars. The talented and creative veteran of both the Matchbox and Hot Wheels brands as penned some truly memorable castings, including JNC favorites like the Honda CRX, EF Civic, ’90 Acura NSX, and ’72 … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Corner | Tagged 323, city, familia, Gunze, hilux, honda, hot wheels, mazda, model kits, motocompo, nissan, r30, Ryu Asada, skyline, superdeformed, toyota | 6 Comments

JNC THEATER: You’re Under Arrest

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Ryan Senensky

Forget Initial D or Wangan Midnight. Kousuke Fujishima’s You’re Under Arrest (Taiho Shichauzo), is among the best car-themed anime out there. Featuring a pair of Tokyo Traffic cops, Miyuki and Natsumi, who patrol the streets of Bokuto Precinct in a Honda … Continue reading →

Posted in JNC Theater | Tagged acura, car chase, honda, Kousuke Fujishima, legend, motocompo, nsx, police, r2, sports 800, subaru, today, toyota, You're Under Arrest | 15 Comments

BACK ROADS: Remebering the Honda City

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Dave Yuan

As long-time Honda enthusiasts, it is hard nowadays not to marvel at the many creative and awesome machines that bore the iconic “H” during the 1980s. One of our favorites from those days is the Honda City. An unassuming econobox … Continue reading →

Posted in Back Roads | Tagged city, Hirotoshi Honda, honda, motocompo, mugen, n-one | 15 Comments

KIDNEY, ANYONE? 1986 Honda City Turbo II, with Motocompo

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Ben Hsu

Looking for a rare little turbo trickster from the dawn of Honda’s golden age? Look no further than this 1986 Honda City Turbo II, Soichiro’s bulldog with the foldable bike in the trunk.

Posted in for sale, honda | Tagged city, honda, kidney anyone, motocompo | 14 Comments

2011 Tokyo Motor Show Preview: Retro-electric Honda motorcycle concepts

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Ben Hsu

The Tokyo Motor Show is widely known as a place where Japan’s auto industry cuts loose with the funkiest concepts their engineers can conjure. At the last biennial show in 2009, Honda showcased its future electric tech under a nostalgic, … Continue reading →

Posted in Motorcycles | Tagged beat, honda, motocompo, motor compo, rc162, rc163, takahashi kunimitsu | 13 Comments

EVENTS: 2011 Japanese Classic Car Show Part 09, Motorcycles

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Dan Hsu

This year JCCS welcomed vintage Japanese motorcycles for the first time, so for our final installment of our 2011 JCCS coverage let us take part in their admiration. As you will see our collective knowledge of two-wheelers is rather limited … Continue reading →

Posted in events, honda, suzuki | Tagged chabbott engineering, honda, japanese classic car show, jccs 2011, kawasaki, lossa engineering, monkey, motocompo, motra, shinya kimura, suzuki, yamaha | 11 Comments