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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...
Introducing the Aprilia SR GT
Aprilia is back in Australia and back in store now! Aprilia Scooters were always extremely popular and we really missed the brand when the powers that be at Piaggio decided to stop producing scooters. They have decided to bring back Aprilia Scooters in 2022 and...
Tips For Riding With A Pillion Passenger On Your Scooter
Sharing the scooter riding experience is a lot of fun. In this article we’ll give you a few tips to make the experience enjoyable for both rider and pillion. Once you have completed your Learner (L’s) and Provisional (P’s) you will be fully licensed and allowed to...
Scooter Central is a Better Bags Ambassador-Join us in supporting those in need
Better Bags is a community outreach program that distributes a bag full of really useful items to people in need. Scooter Central has recently joined as an Ambassador of Better Bags to solicit and supply a number of bags to the drive each quarter. We have a large...
The Fabulous Vespa Sei Giorni is back in stock and Available Now
We have the elusive and exclusive Sei Giorni 300cc Vespa in stock and ready to ride away today. Give our sale staff a ring on 9938 5858 or email sales@scootercentral.com.au
Electric Vehicle NSW Government Rebates
NSW Transport Stamp Duty rebate for electric vehicles. Have you purchased a Super Soco Electric scooter or motorcycle from Scooter Central since Sept 1, 2021? There is a rebate for Stamp Duty on electric vehicles that were registered on or after 1 Sept 2021. List of...
A Few Tips On Your Modern Scooters Fuel System
Modern scooters are mainly four stroke machines. There is a mix of carburettor and fuel injected models and we find they are best run on 95 RON ( Research Octane Number) fuel. E10 ( Ethanol additive) fuels are more hydroscopic and can attract moisture into the fuel...
Inside Scoop – new Kymco KRV180
The Scooter Stig just tipped us off that Kymco Australia are considering the new Kymco KRV180 for our market. The KRV is a 175cc, water cooled and fuel injected affair with plenty of cool new tech on board including Bosch anti lock brakes and traction control to the...
Sydney Eastern Suburbs Ride
Jeremy and Lisa sent us this eastern suburbs loop they completed last weekend. They said it was a fun ride that didn't get far from home, but had plenty of interesting stop off points for a great view and terrific food. They also said that it's an amazing therapy ride...
A Big Thank You – Melanoma March
A big thank you to all that kindly donated to Peters March for Melanoma fund raiser. We had a lot of very generous supporters and your efforts raised whopping $7950 for melanoma research. We spotted generous donations from Phillip H, Sally, The Scooter Stig, Tommy,...
Vespa Tour Of Pakistan
If you've got 15 minutes spare check out this quirky video of a Vespa tour of Pakistan 
AmeriVespa Dates Announced
Sue here at the store has been to AmeriVespa (and got the award for the furthest distance travelled to the event). She says it's a great event with riders coming from all over the USA, Canada and beyond. This years event will be in the twin cities of Minneapolis/St....
Workshop Tip – Check Tyre Pressures Regularly
Our techs have been getting some wide variations in tyre pressures on customers scooters recently, so its a good time to remind our riders to check tyre pressures regularly and preferably when the tyres are cool for the most accurate outcome. Tyre pressures increase...
Coffee Jackets and Bottle Holders Back In Stock
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...
Everything You Need To Know About Scooter Storage
Scooter are amazingly versatile machines. Not only can they carry one or two passengers, they are capable of carrying many daily items in separate storage areas. In this article we’ll look at what products are available to make your scooter suit your lifestyle. Some...
The KYMCO DT X360 Adventure Crossover Scooter is Here and Ready to Test Ride
We just finished getting this new model through the workshop and ready to ride. We contacted a few people who had expressed interest to come for a test ride. So far in the last 24 hours, 1 test ride, 1 sold! Come on down and have a ride yourself if you are in the...
How To Dress For Wet Weather Scooter Riding By Daryl Downpour
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...
Has Your Bike Been Serviced Lately?
The air filter on the pictured bike came in recently after not having been serviced for a while! When did you last service yours? The lockdowns and rain have turned the last couple of years into a blur and many riders have missed their regular servicing without...
Winners! Scooter Central best Automotive Services!
Scooter Central has just won the 2021 Local Business Award for best Automotive Services on the Northern Beaches for the 9th time! Many thanks to all of our customers who voted for us and to our amazing staff members for their great service to our customers! What a...
Ice Cream Celebration
Congratulations to our Spare Parts Interpreter Monica for completing her apprenticeship! Awesome accomplishment and well done! We love celebrating staff accomplishments (and birthdays) at Scooter Central and all our staff enjoyed our special treat celebration ice...