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

Central Bikes store front Shepherds Bush Road London

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 £99 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 and Preparation

Pickup / Delivery

Enjoy Your New Ride!

We share our knowledge

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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

29 Jan 2026

Born to Run: The Spirit of the Vespa 946 Horse

A magnetic presence inspired by the lunar calendar, Vespa 946 Horse celebrates the free spirit of the Horse zodiac sign — a symbol of intelligence, elegance, and an instinct to explore. Produced in a numbered limited edition, it blends craftsmanship, performance, and timeless design into an icon in motion.

27 Jan 2026

A split image shows two riders on dirt motorcycles. On the left, a rider in a black jacket and camouflage pants rides a blue bike on a gravel path, surrounded by greenery and mountains. On the right, a rider in a black suit and red accents rides a black motorcycle along a modern building, with a smooth surface and urban backdrop.

Discover the Yamaha WR125R at Central Bikes: Your First Step Into Adventure

7 Nov 2025

Four Yamaha sport motorcycles are aligned on a racetrack, showcasing a mix of red and white designs. The background features empty grandstands under a cloudy sky.

Celebrating 70 Years of Yamaha Racing

29 Oct 2025

A yellow Yamaha motorcycle parked on a wet track, with a vintage-style pavilion in the background under a cloudy sky.

The ‘King’ Returns: The 2026 Yamaha XSR900 GP

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.