Frequently Asked Questions
Why buy a scooter?
How do I choose a scooter?
Why purchase a scooter from Franzone Scooters?
What is required to get on the road?
Why buy a scooter?
Scooters are a fun and affordable way to get around town in style.
Scooters have the following advantages over a car:
- Scooters have much better fuel consumption
- Scooters are cheaper to service
- Scooters are cheaper to licence and insure
- Scooters are easier to park
How do I choose a scooter?
Engine Size
Larger scooter engines are better suited to longer journeys and carrying passengers. The following table gives you an overview of scooter engine sizes. Franzone Motors stocks scooters in all categories.
| cc | Trip Distance | Storage | Licence * |
| up to 50cc | Short journeys up to 20kms | Models may have storage | Car license required |
| 100cc | Suitable for commuting and city riding | Models may have storage | Motor cycle licence required |
| 150cc | Suitable for long journeys | Likely to have some storage | Motor cycle licence required |
| 180cc+ | Suitable for longer journeys | Likely to have more storage | Motor cycle licence required |
* Please see the Department of Planning and Infrastructure website
for the exact licence requirements.
Choose a Style
There are different scooter styles from the classic metal-bodied Vespas to the modern looking Piaggio and sporty Gilera ranges. Whatever scooter you are looking for, Franzone Motors has a large range of styles and colours to choose from.
Why purchase a scooter from Franzone Motors?
Experience
When you visit Franzone Motors to see our scooter range you will be talking to people who ride and understand scooters. Franzone Motors sales staff won't try and sell you a model you don't need or want, instead they will take the time to find a scooter suited to you.
Large Range
Franzone Motors has a large range of Piaggio, Vespa and Gilera models to choose from. There are scooters to suit all tastes and price ranges.
Servicing
Scooter servicing is provided at Franzone Motors workshop in East Perth.
Convenient Location
Franzone Motors is located at 126 Brown Street in East Perth close to the Claisebrook Train Station and the Yellow Cat bus stop.
What is required to get on the road?
Licence
Scooters up to 50cc can be ridden by a person with a car licence. Other scooters require a motor cycle licence. Please see the Department of Planning and Infrastructure website for more information.
Scooter Riding Lessons
Franzone Motors runs a free Scooter Familiarisation Hour at its East Perth showroom for anyone who purchases a scooter from the showroom. The Scooter Familiarisation Hour will give you the tips you need get the most out of your scooter.
If you require scooter rider training, Franzone Motors can organise lessons with Elite Motorcycle and Driver Training. This training can be conducted using your own scooter or from Franzone Motors East Perth premises using a supplied training scooter.
Finance
If you need to organise finance to purchase your scooter, Franzone Motors can put in you in touch with Elite Brokerage Service. Elite has access to multiple lenders and can find you the best interest rate.