Designed as a short-distance commuter, the oddly-named MC-β boasts a pipe frame body built jointly by Honda’s motorcycle division and a plastic body that keeps the vehicle’s overall weight to a minimum.  The front end is loosely inspired by Honda’s latest design language.
Inside, the MC-β offers space for two adults sitting in a tandem configuration and a Spartan dashboard with a minimalist instrument cluster and several storage bins. Â
The MC-β is powered by a 15-horsepower electric motor that gets power from a lithium-ion battery pack mounted under the floor.  It has a range of nearly 50 miles and a top speed of about 43 mph.  The battery pack can be recharged in three hours when plugged into a 200-volt charger.
The MC-β will participate in a pilot program in the Japanese cities of Kumamoto, Saitama and Miyakojima.  The vehicle will enter regular production to rival the Nissan’s Renault-based New Mobility Concept and the Toyota i-Road if it generates a positive response among potential buyers.
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