Everything you need to know about bikes

At Central Bikes we can help you through the entire process of buying and even selling a bike. Our bike finder tool can help you work out what bike will be best suited to your needs.

Shop Sale

Central Bikes stocks a variety of bikes from Piaggio, Vespa, Royal Enfield, Moto Guzzi, Mutt Motorcycles, SYM and Super Soco

We will help you with the whole process

We can then help you through the whole process of insurance, finance, training and licences.

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Insurance Options

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Flexible Financing

Learn To Ride

Did you know?

MOTORBIKES & SCOOTERS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE CONGESTION CHARGE

*Parking is free and easy, commuting is quicker and greener

*Excludes Westminster Borough

We sell bikes online

You can purchase a brand new bike fully online. Reserve, part exchange or even book a test ride. We offer free Tracked Delivery or Click & Collect at checkout.

Reserve a Bike
Part Exchange
Book a Test Ride
Tracked Delivery
Click & Collect
Request a Video Call

Select a bike

Apply for finance

Decision & Preparation

Pickup / Delivery

Enjoy Your New Ride!

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Frequently asked Questions

Here are some commonly asked questions and answers

What bike can I buy with my licence?

We have a bike finder quiz to help you with this (see button at the top of the page) or go to our learn to ride section (also above) to find out more.

What is the minimum age required to ride a bike in the UK?

You can ride a 50cc motorcycle or scooter at 16 years old. For anything bigger you need to be 17 years old.

Which bike is best to choose for commuting to work?

It depends on your type of commute. Eg, how far, inner city or further afield, traffic congestion levels etc. We can discuss this with you or you can use our bike finder quiz at the top of the page to help you with this.

Latest news

14 Mar 2025

A sleek, modern scooter in a deep green color, featuring a streamlined design and stylish black accents, set against a backdrop of rolling mountains. The word "Beverly" is prominently displayed in white at the bottom of the image.

New Piaggio Beverly Eu5+: Agility meets power—the perfect crossover

Looking for the ideal blend of performance and style? The new Piaggio Beverly 400 has arrived, turning heads with its ultra-modern 400cc Euro 5+ engine. Priced at an accessible £6,265, this sleek crossover delivers a powerful yet smooth riding experience. Designed with urban riders in mind, the Beverly 400 S offers responsive pick-up for those stop-and-go moments, making it your ideal companion for city commutes. It’s not just a scooter—it’s a statement on two wheels. Are you ready to ride the next generation? 14 March 2025

4 Mar 2025

A sleek gray scooter parked on a stone patio, with a blurred waterfront city skyline in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

New Piaggio Liberty: Together Since Forever

20 Feb 2025

A white three-wheeled scooter parked on a cobblestone street near a modern building, with a tree providing dappled shadow.

The New Piaggio MP3 310: Elevate Your Ride Experience

18 Feb 2025

A sleek silver scooter parked on a desolate, sandy landscape with white mountains in the background and abstract white sculptures nearby, under a clear blue sky.

Introducing the limited edition Vespa 946 Snake 125 Euro 5+

Our Locations

Our Shepards Bush showroom and workshop are located in West London. In our workshop we have courtesy bikes available or a customer waiting area with free coffee and wifi.