I’ve always liked the saying “Why is it that, when your mothers cold, you have to put a jumper on?”. Well, the same applies to riding your scooter in the winter months. I saw a guy yesterday riding his SYM Classic 125 Sport in Tee Shirt and thongs on the first day of...
Our man Ashton started riding a year ago and the first scooter he rode was the Kymco Agility RS125. Funnily enough, it was $4290 ride away at the time and at the time of publishing we have it on special at only $3890. The Agility RS 125 is a simple scooter that has...
The Electric Segway E300 is turning heads and sales are growing steadily. This bike is an excellent product for those who are seriously considering an electric scooter. Come in and test ride our range of electrics at Scooter Central and see for yourself the quality...
Group rides of Sydney by Steve at Scooter Central Have you recently bought a scooter and interested joining in on some group rides? It’s a great way to get out and be social and meet other Scooter riders. It’s also great opportunity to ride within a group and...
I have been riding scooters for over 4 years now – having entered the market in my mid 50’s and I wish I had done it earlier. I’m here to tell you ladies – size does matter! All joking aside, the size & weight of your scooter should be at the top of your...
What would I choose in the 2024 scooter line up? By Murray Weight 82kgs, height 6 foot, hair colour grey, riding experience varied, favourite food Sues chicken pesto pasta. Having been on two wheels for 40 years and having ridden literally hundreds of models of...
As I’m sure you’re aware, the scooter market often adopts the trickle down of technology from motorcycle racing. Over the year scooters have taken up fuel injection, water cooling, anti lock braking, traction control to the rear wheel (which also acts as a form of...
Now that the HART training in St Ives is no longer able to run learner courses, where do I book to do my motorcycle licence? This is a question we are getting asked quite a bit these days. The answer is that it depends on where you live. Stay Upright run the...
Here are a few Scooter Central Workshop tips on getting the best out of cleaning your scooter the professional way. Our techs have been working with scooters for years, so they know a thing or two that you can use when you wash and maintain your scooter at home....
It can be daunting being a newbie and buying your first scooter, but it is made sooooooo….. much simpler if you get great advice and answers to the following questions. You may be able to do some research and answer a few yourself, but for most questions it is best...
We have a lot of riders ask our techs how Vespa manage to get so much power from the new 300 High Performance Engine (HPE). We asked Dave our head tech here at Scooter Central to let us know all about the new 300 HPE engine we all love. The latest Vespa GTS 300...
We asked our workshop technicians for their top tips to reduce fuel usage and naturally lower emissions. Everyone seemed to have some good ideas and some I had never thought of before. Check them out and see how you can save fuel and further help decarbonise planet...
If you’ve ever suffered a scratch on your scooter, you’d do well to do a paint touch up to help cover the scratch and prevent rust if it’s on a metal body scooter like a Vespa. Years ago we used to be able to access genuine touch up paint for Vespa and Piaggio...
Like most things in life, sharing the experience is often more fun. This is the case when it comes to pillioning a passenger on your scooter. There is something about riding together to the cafe or out for a bit of exploring. I know some couples who make it into a...
Putting your scooter on its side stand or centre stand after a ride is easy…..if you know how and which stand to use. In this article we’ll give you the tips on how to manage your scooters stands. First things first. All scooters come with a centre stand, and some...
Long time friend of Scooter Central is one of our long distance rider ‘Scooter Phil’. His last adventure was from Woolongong NSW, through the Great Alpine Road to get on the Spirit of Tasmania and take on Tassie. While the rest of us are happy to do 10km cafe ride,...
There are several things to consider when you are buying a scooter. One of the big ones is the engine size and its power supply. The engines power supply is important as the size of engine needed will change if you are a bigger person, smaller person, live in a hilly...
Simple Way To Pay That Mortgage Increase It is an issue keeping people awake at night but may have a simple solution. The media loves to wind people up with talk of financial cliffs and mortgage distress but there are some good solutions out there. One you may not...
Scooters are all sorts of fun and can be even better fun with these 10 amazing accessories. I’ve listed them in no special order and I’ve made sure to give and explanation why they make my top 10. Helmet with a low sun visor – Now days you can buy helmets with...
There are many ways where scooter riders can do their part in decarbonising the planet. The good news is just by owning a scooter you have already made a big improvement to your potential footprint as 80% of all car journeys are single person trips. Yes, that’s right...
Warm weather can mean getting hot and clammy, or it can mean a comfortable and fun ride. The difference is how you go about dressing and preparing yourself. If you spot anything you’d like to know more about, click on the links in this article. Now, first things...
The transport landscape is making a significant change over the next few years. In fact, by the year 2035 it’s highly likely we won’t be seeing any new petrol driven scooters being manufactured for the Australian market, as electric and maybe even...
After 40 years of riding I’ve made all the rookie errors and now have commuting down to a reasonably fine art. Face it, most commuters are on their scooters first thing in the morning and last this in the afternoon. With this in mind we have some great options...
How many kilometres per litre does a motor scooter get? With the price of petrol on the rise, fuel consumption is of interest. Just how many kilometres per litre does the average scooter get and what about the average car? How much fuel money can you save by riding...
It’s pretty daunting when you are first looking to buy a new or second hand scooter. While pretty much everyone knows the Vespa brand, many might not know some of the other reliable brands that are available in the market today. The simplistic way of looking at the...
Gloves are one of this essential items for scooter riding. Scooter riders are a pretty conservative group of riders, but if you were unlucky enough to tip over in the Woolies carpark, the first thing you do is put your hands out, making riding gloves all the more...
Scooters are amazing things. Not only can they transport you, and a friend, but they allow us to do a lot of the weekly tasks that have to be handled. One of those tasks at our house is the mid-week shopping pick up. This week our household had a reasonable list of...
Murray reviews the Aprilia SRGT here. This bike is exactly what you would expect from the Aprilia brand. It’s fun, it performs, it looks amazing and we love...
Did you know that Scooter Central hires scooters for display purposes? We can deliver and pick up a scooter from our collection to your next event at a very reasonable price. In the last few months we have sent scooters to a Qantas event, an NRL game, MSC Cruises...
