Benefits of riding a Motorcycle or Scooter in the city

There are many benefits associated with riding a scooter or motorbike, especially when compared to the cost and hassle of driving a car.

Congestion

Congestion is a big problem in many of the UK’s towns and cities, and nowhere more so than in the capital. London’s congestion charge has proved a success and now the charge looks set to be enforced in other major cities. Luckily for riders, Scooters and motorbikes are exempt from congestion charges, meaning you can travel wherever you like without the extra financial burden.

Travelling on two wheels doesn’t only save you money, it saves you time as well! On a scooter or motorcycle you can easily negotiate traffic jams and leave all the queues behind.

Parking

Parking is a nightmare at the best of times, but if you live in London or another major city, it can be impossible! Even when you do manage to find a space, it is often far away from where you need to be and very expensive. If you ride a motorbike or scooter, parking is much easier! Not only do you not need as much space to park, but you can often park in areas where cars are not allowed.  In addition to this you’ll often find that parking for motorcycles and scooters is free!

Running Costs

With soaring oil prices, the cost of fuel is reaching record highs. Many motorists are switching to scooters and motorbikes for economic reasons alone. A 125cc machine will typically cost less than 10 pence per mile to run and many scooters can achieve 100mpg, making them far more fuel efficient than cars or trucks.

In addition to the obvious fuel savings, switching to two wheels will also save you money on road tax, servicing and insurance, as well as reducing your carbon footprint.

Buying a Scooter or motorcycle

Not only are they cheap to run, scooters and motorcycles are also cheap to buy! When compared to new and used cars, two wheels are far cheaper than four.

Metropolis motorcycles have a fantastic range of competitively priced scooters and motorcycles.