Have you been thinking about test riding one of our brands you have been hearing more about? The SYM scooters are terrific quality, value for money and have an industry leading 4 year warranty. SYM has arguably stayed the most current with technological advancements...
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....
We have had a number of customers upgrade their GTS and GTV 300s for newer models and have their trade-ins available at terrific prices. As a motor dealer, we give a 3 month warranty on bikes that are less than 5 years old. We also put the bikes through our workshop...
It’s not often that Vespa goes on sale, but for a short time we have the flagship MY 2022 Vespa GTS 300 SuperTech is marked down $800 from $13,990 to $12,990. The Super Tech is dripping with Vespa goodness and includes 2 channel anti lock brakes, traction...
Where were you born? Crown Street Women’s Hospital in Surrey Hills, Sydney When did you first turn a spanner? 30 years ago and actually before I started my apprenticeship, as I started as a mechanics assistant when I was 15 and still in high school. What was...
Every now and again Vespa make a big step forward with their GTS models. This is exactly what occurred in 2023 when Vespa released the GTS 300 Super Sport and GTS 300 Classic. These new variants are a big step up from previous GTS 300 models as they include braking...
Piaggio/Vespa MIA connectivity system made simple The Piaggio MIA connectivity system is useful and simple to use. The bluetooth kit simply fits inside your helmet. The two speakers slot into the ear cavity of your helmet, while the microphone slots between the cheek...
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...
News just in: Aprilia has dropped the price on the awesome SR GT and SR GT S 2022 model scooters by $1100! From the track to the road, Aprilia’s sporty spirit remains the same. Aprilia SR GT satisfies your instinct for adventure every day. Its character is...
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...
We have an amazing opportunity for riders looking to upgrade to first class travel on the Piaggio Beverly 400 with High Performance Engine. The Beverly is one of this brilliant all round scooters that allows you to comfortably commute Monday to Friday, but then also...
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...
Paris is a busy place, so it was no surprise that the Town Hall were early adopters of e-scooters. So much so, that the three micro mobility operators with Paris City are advancing their offers as Paris works hard to reduce traffic congestion and decarbonise the...
You may have spotted our recent addition to the product range at Scooter Central – the EScooters. Why EScooters? We have so many customers asking about electric motor scooters but many are waiting to have a larger range of products to choose from in the...
We have some great savings on micro mobility e-scooters during Black Friday to Cyber Monday. E-scooters are all the rage at the moment as consumers look toward a zero emission alternative for short duration travel. Here at Scooter Central we have models of e scooter...
As we work our way toward a greener future, it seems the whole world is running e-scooter trials at the moment. Here in NSW, E-scooter Shared Scheme Trials were run in the Western Sydney Parklands and Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan between the end of July...
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...
OOOOH! Just out of the box. The new green SYM Classic 125 with combined braking looks great! The current 125cc bikes hitting the market are so much better than the ones manufactured a few years ago you can’t believe it is still called a 125. With the Euro 5...
You know what they say, “Big hands, big- gloves” or something along those lines. Corazzo Design has catered to customers with big mitts by introducing 3XL in the popular Enzo perforated leather gloves in leather and in both black and tan as well as in...
