Your first moped: a guide to CBT

Do you need to complete a CBT to ride a motorcycle? Our handy guide breaks down everything you need to know about the compulsory test.

How to convince your parents to buy a moped for you

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Your sixteenth birthday is the time when you can ride a moped, but you’ll probably have to persuade your parents or guardians to open their wallets to buy a moped for you. And that can be a tough sell.  Luckily Bikesure is here with some sensible strategies to safely get you on two wheels and […]

Moped and Scooter Commuting Index (London)

Ahead of New Riders day at Motorcycle Live Online 2020, we took a look at the best London boroughs for new riders to commute to on their scooters and mopeds. In this article, we reveal the best London boroughs for commuting via moped or scooter and share the benefits of moped travel, from convenience to […]

Moped vs scooter: What’s the difference?

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People new to biking often consider moped v scooter. They ask “what is a moped?”, “what’s the difference between a moped and a scooter?”, and “is a moped faster than a scooter?” Here the experts at Bikesure, the specialist motorcycle insurance broker, answer all the questions being asked in the moped vs scooter debate.  Bikesure […]

How to build a better toolkit for your bike

Knowing how to fix minor problems with your bike is a useful skill to learn, especially if you’re out on your travels. Of course, you’ll also need a selection of tools with you to fix things on the go, and keeping a kit on your bike is the best way to do this. In this […]

Picking your first moped

Small capacity mopeds and scooters have long been the first bike for many people, as they’re easy to learn on and safer to ride. Bikesure looks at some of the best scooters available for first-time riders of any age. Kymco Agility 50 Specifically designed as an entry-level bike, the Agility is a dependable scooter for […]

The Complete Guide to Motorcycle Tax

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Motorcycle road tax The Roads and Finance Act 1920 was implemented in 1921 to finance the upkeep of Britain’s roads. For almost 100 years, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), better known as road tax, has been a part of life for UK motorists. In an increasingly technological world, though, the tax disc has become redundant, and […]

Chinese Scooter madness

There have been a plethora of new makes and models of moped and scooter in recent years, the vast majority from China.