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!

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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

27 Apr 2026

A pair of mint green Vespa scooters positioned side by side, with an emblem celebrating "80 Years of Vespa" established in 1946 displayed between them.

Eighty Years of an Icon. Eighty Years of Stories.

Vespa turns 80 this year, marking eight decades of freedom, style and cultural influence. From its post‑war beginnings in 1946 to its status as a global design icon, Vespa has shaped mobility and inspired generations. To celebrate this milestone, Vespa introduces two special‑edition models — the Primavera 80th and GTS 80th — each blending heritage‑inspired styling with modern engineering and advanced technology. These anniversary editions honour the past while looking confidently toward the future, capturing everything that makes Vespa timeless.

13 Apr 2026

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23 Mar 2026

A sleek motorcycle stands on a reddish, rocky terrain under a dramatic sky with large moons and a distant sun setting.

Aprilia SR GT 400: The Adventure Scooter London Has Been Waiting For

4 Mar 2026

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Smarter, Stronger, Sharper: The New 2026 Ténéré 700 World Raid is Here

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.