The BMW scooter top box (aka top case) is expensive, but it’s naturally a perfect match for the new C-series scooters. The top case is made by SHAD for BMW and the molded plastic is thick and strong.

For beginners, a setting limits speed to 10 mph but, even when you open it all the way up, the top speed is still only 15 mph. So it’s not super fast, and it doesn’t go very far on a charge.

Honda seemingly took design inspiration from Ikea furniture while it’s still in the box. The Motocompacto’s seat, back wheel and handle bars fold neatly into its body, a flat off-white ...