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...
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...
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...
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...
There is no getting out of it! Electric is coming and petrol powered scooters will soon be a thing of the past. I know that I’ll be sad to lose the petrol powered scooters that I’ve come to understand so well. The sound of the engine cranking over, the ignition,...
How Long Should I Keep My Current Ride? There are a few reasons to turn over your current ride every few years and the reasons change depending on what group of riders you are in. In my 20 years in scooter retailing, I find these groups come under the following...
Lower Saddle Height Tips For Smaller Scooter Riders It can be a bit tricky if you are a smaller rider and are looking for a scooter that’s not so tall. There are a lot of small capacity scooters that are shorter in saddle height (under 780mm) , but most of these are...
What is a Coffee Jacket you might ask? The Corazzo Coffee Jacket is that item that riders all across the world have discovered to protect that coffee and help it to safely travel where you travel. The adjustable velcro strap helps secure any size reusable or take...
We’ve all experienced a day when we started off by getting wet and never seemed to dry out. It’s the same for scooter riding in the rain. Keeping yourself dry is the key to a good ride in wet weather. We are lucky that there are some great products to help us stay...
We get asked this a lot from online enquiries. We have scooters ranging from $3690 to $13990 for brand new 125cc-550cc scooters. All of our pricing includes 12 months registration and CTP (not 3 months or 6 months), pre delivery and full 2-3 year warranty (depending...
2020 keeps throwing us curve balls but we keep tossing them in the air and are getting very skilled at juggling. Are you looking to buy a scooter this Summer? Scooter Central is the biggest selling scooter store in Australia and number 1 for almost every brand we...
This is quite a common question we hear at Scooter Central. ABS, Anti-Lock Braking System, works to prevent the wheel(s) from locking up, which can cause a crash on a scooter. The scooter will generally have a sensor ring near the brake disc, which detects movement,...
Let’s talk about that dirty little car and/or bus habit of yours and the real costs you are incurring weekly. The Scooter Central Team have done a comparison schedule between the real costs of your annual commute to work via Scooter, Car or Bus. We’ve chosen the...
