Those seeking affordable urban transportation in a nonintimidating, twist-and-go package should seriously consider Honda’s Metropolitan scooter. It’s lightweight, at just 179 pounds with a ...

Now, for readers in the US, you can get something close—the Honda Metropolitan.It shares a similar retro style, but it's a 50cc scooter with way less power and utility.

Honda’s original 1980s Motocompo personal scooter. Image Credits: AB12 Honda’s Motocompacto has a top speed of 15 mph, and it’s aimed at first- and last-mile transportation needs.