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KYMCO MiCare 125cc Fuel Injected Bargain Priced Scooter
Sporty, stylish, and perfectly suited for urban commuting, the
Micare 125 offers riders the ideal balance of performance,
convenience, and economy.
The Brand New 2025 Vespa Primavera Tech 150s and Sprint Tech 150s Are Here
Come in store anytime to test ride our demos. The new bikes are the perfect ride for a single rider or smaller rider. The body size of the bike is smaller and narrower than the Vespa GTS range and is the model we've been waiting to return for nearly 2 years! Blue,...
Come and See the New Vespa Sprint and Primavera Tech Colours Now
The Primas and Sprints are on their way to us know and we anticipate we'll see them here by the end of this week Jan 31st! We received the first order of our accessories for the new long awaited Vespa Primavera Tech and Vespa Sprint Tech 150s. The new colours are...
Ashtons $3890 Kymco Agility RS 125 Video
The Agility RS 125 is a simple scooter that has way more features than you’d expect at this price point.
Segway Electric Scooter at Bondi
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...
What is Vespa’s MIA Connectivity on the new Primavera and Sprint Tech Models?
The new Primavera Tech and Sprint Tech have Vespa's Connectivity called MIA Here is what it does for you: 5’’ FULL COLOR TFT INSTRUMENT PANEL: CONNECTIVITY VESPA PRIMAVERA/ SPRINT TECH 150 NAVIGATION SYSTEM* A. Destination or next turn address B. Navigator status C....
Pizza Prepping on a Piaggio Medley
What Are Social Scooter Rides All About?
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 ride...
Lady Riders Read This!
I remember when I was first looking at buying a scooter – everything looked so big, and to be
honest a little on the scary side.
What Scooter Would I Choose (If I could only have one)?
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...
Is This The Answer For Electric Vespa Buyers?
Hi, I'm Murray from Scooter Central here in Sydney. With the Vespa Elettrica not coming to Australia, we have been on the look out for an electric offer that is well branded, well priced and capable of tackling Sydneys hills with ease. Â Well good news, we found it....
Real World Riders – Lorraine’s Scooter
is the Kymco Like 125 a good scooter
Steve’s Vespa GTV 300 Review
I have had my GTV for around 12 months and what I like about the scooter straight away, is the retro look and styling with the exposed handle bars and the front light on the mud guard. The location of the headlamp makes it different and a stand out from the other...
Introducing The Bargain Kymco Agility RS 125 Deal! $3890 Ride Away!
Looking for an entry level scooter at a 2019 price? Kymco's incredibly popular Agility RS 125cc scooter is on special this winter at an amazing ride away price of $3890 with 12 months rego.  Yep, that's 2019 prices. With it's punchy 125 motor, the average rider will...
Where do I get my Learner Scooter or Motorcycle Licence?
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...
Scooter Washing Tips From The Pros
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....
60 Seconds With Our Head Technician Dave
In winter, what scooter accessory can’t you live without? Â Definitely a neck sock, they are gold.
Why I’d Buy the New Vespa GTS 300
These new variants are a big step up from previous GTS 300 models as they include braking  and handling improvements and a host of technical and cosmetic changes.
Piaggio/Vespa MIA Bluetooth Connectivity
The bluetooth kit simply fits inside your helmet. Â The two speakers slot into the ear cavity of your helmet, while the microphone slots between the cheek pads and positions itself close in the proximity of your mouth.
All About The Piaggio/Vespa High Performance Engine
The new HPE version is quite a remarkable step up, as it produces substantially more power and torque than its predecessor. To our surprise the engineers also managed to decrease fuel consumption and exhaust noise, which we all big fans of.Â
Fuel Saving Tips From Our Workshop Team
Keep your tyre pressures at the correct levels. Correct pressures create the minimum rolling resistance, hence require less power to rotate.  Plus it also gives you the longest life and shortest braking distances as a bonus.
Touch Up Paint For Scooters
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.
Tips for Pillioning A Passenger
As the rider it is very important to ride smoothly. Your pillion won’t know exactly where to intend to brake or accelerate, so keep your throttle and braking smooth
Ride Along On A Tassie Trip With Scooter Phil
The road up to St Marys the next day was a winding one but still good and doesn’t last long. Once ‘on the plateau’ there’s a feeling of freedom as the vistas expand and the country opens up
Scooter Newbie – Picking An Engine Size
So what engine size will suit you? Here are three examples to consider.
The Answer is Simple – 2 Wheels
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...
Top 10 Amazing Accessories For Scooter Riders
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 clear...
10 Easy Rider Tips To Help Reduce Our Personal Footprint
Not only do these families save on thousands of dollars on fuel, rego, holding and insurance costs
Warm Weather Riding Tips
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 A New Logo And A Greener Future
The transport landscape is making a significant change over the next few years. Â 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 hydrogen fuelled...
Great Tips For Scooter Commuters
One last tip for commuters is to have a moist rag in a zip lock bag to clean your visor.
Let’s Talk About Fuel Consumption
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...
What Brand Of Scooter Should I Buy?
Ever wondered what the best brand of scooter is to buy in Australia. You will find out here.
New Green SYM Classic 125 with CBS
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...
Big Hands
You know what they say, "Big hands, big-Â Â 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 the Caldo...
Tips For Buying Gloves For Scooter Riding
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...
First Impressions SYM Classic 125 Sport
When we first heard that the new for 2022/23 SYM Classic 125 was having a big upgrade we thought, Oh Oh! I bet that means a decent price hike.  The old carbi Classic 125 was always popular due to its entry level price point, retro looks and simple inclusions, so we...
How To Help Your Scooter Battery Last Longer
Fitting the correct battery for your scooter is important. Batteries are designed to fill the battery box cavity correctly, so they don’t move around, and also produce the correct cranking amps to start your scooter efficiently. Our spare parts team can advise you...
The Amazing Power Of Modern Scooters
I’ve been in the scooter business for almost 20 years now and during that time I’ve seen some amazing 125cc and 150cc scooters come onto the market. Almost 20 years ago the super popular Kymco Agility 125 was one of the the biggest selling scooters on the market. It...
An Inexpensive Storage Solution For Scooter Riders
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...
Video Review of the new Aprilia SRGT
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 it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqKhVhJCy94
Another Scooter on Display at a Trade Show
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...
Zeeho (CFMOTO) AE 8 Electric Scooter Looks Interesting
Aug 2022 After seeing a few prototype teasers in 2021, we spotted the Zeeho AE 8 electric scooter has been recently launched for sale overseas. With its parent company CF MOTO importing into Australia, we’re thinking we may well see this model here in Australia in...
Technology and Scooters
Here at Scooter Central we like to keep up with the latest technology to trickle down to scooters. In July 2022, Piaggio Group (think Vespa, Piaggio,Aprilia brands) announced a new model of the MP3 three wheel scooter range that is destined for Europe. The MP3 530 is...
SYM DRGBD 160 Scooter
New SYM DRGBT 160 Slated For Late 2022 Word has been leaked from a trustworthy source that we are expecting to see the brand new model from SYM in late 2022. SYM DRG 180 scooter looks the business with the latest Euro 5 compliant automatic 158cc liquid cooled and fuel...
The Realities of Petrol Versus Electric Scooters in 2024/25
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,...
NEW Product: Nolan N21V Dolce Vita Range
Our best selling helmet has just had a face lift. The Nolan N21 Visor has a fresh look with it's signature stripes down the back and comes in a funky colour range. Check out the new range online or in store.
When is the right time to replace your helmet?
This is an often asked question here at the store and it may differ due to your circumstances. Now first of all let’s look at how your helmet is constructed and why this plays a part in when to replace it. In basic terms we first have the hard outer shell most...
Need a Vespa Primavera Therapy Ride? Hop on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9Gn8x4o0yc
When Should I Upgrade My Scooter – guide for different riders.
How Long Should I Keep My Current Ride? Â 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...