5.0

I heart the guys and gal at SF Scooter Center. They are helpful when it is most important, generous with diagnostic information and repair cost implications, quick to get the job done, and supreme in… more

k w.

2009-10-24

5.0

I had been driving my Yamaha Vino 125 around for months with the front brakes metal on metal. I was afraid of how much it would cost to have them replaced, and I was long overdue for an oil change,… more

Roy B.

2009-10-06

5.0

Barry and Laura are great. I was too paranoid to hook the wires up on my wife's new GIVI box. I called around to a couple of shops to see what they would charge to professionally finish up my… more

David L.

2009-08-25

4.0

Over a year ago I bought my first scooter from what is most likely the sketchiest salesman and scooter vendor in the state. As a novice, I was dazzled by the look, price and upsells this fool was… more

Chris N.

2009-07-13

5.0

Love SF Scooter Center. Barry, Laura and the crew are always super knowledgeable and friendly. The stock great parts and accessories - check out the Corrazo jackets! more

Robert v.

2009-07-07

5.0

Ok, so I don't have much to compare it to because this is the ONLY scooter shop I went to, but, they are sooooo helpful and friendly and nice. I went there about a month or two before I bought my… more

Kathleen O.

2009-07-01

5.0

SF Scooter Centre is super awesome! They are super helpful and are very honest about telling you what you need for your scooter, be it modern or vintage. They ROCK!Thank you, SF Scooter Centre!*hugs*… more

Juliet W.

2009-06-02

5.0

I need to say right away that I didn't buy my scooter there. Actually I didn't buy anything here, nor got my bike repaired here (yet). I came to the SF Scooter Centre easily 5 times in my quest for… more

Naomi R.

2009-04-14

5.0

MY scooter centre. They rock hard. Really honest folk, to me, that's the best part. I trust them wholeheartedly to be straight up with the lowdown on my scooter. They always fix 'er up real good and… more

Kyra b.

2009-03-31

5.0

I took my GT200 in here for a tune up and they gave it the works and got it back to me same day. Super nice on the phone and in person. Barry knows his stuff and I completely trust him. He'll be… more

Troy S.

2009-03-05

4.0

i still need to check out the vintage scooter collection here! they seem like solid folks. based on price alone, i had to go with revolution moto for my purchase, but these guys are knowledgeable… more

Erika C.

2009-02-17

5.0

I'm a newly converted scooter-a-holic, and I bought my first scoot here just a few short weeks ago from Barry and the rest of the crew at the SF Scooter center. I couldn't be happier with the… more

Blake W.

2009-02-03

5.0

So I lost my scooter virginity this week with the purchase of a 1992 Yamaha Riva, a little white workhorse that will cut my work commute time from 60 minutes via Muni bus to 12 minutes via Japanese… more

Chelsea R.

2009-01-11

5.0

I've been coming here for years. I would not trust anyone else to service or work on my scooters. Barry and everyone at SF Scooter Centre have been great to deal with. The prices are better than… more

Bjorn P.

2008-12-20

5.0

I have a very unique scooter that NOBODY in the states will even touch for service (really did call over 30 service places in California). Barry, the owner, said he would "look at it". OMG! He… more

Jennifer U.

2008-12-11

2.0

Nice people, but! It was the most expensive oil change I've ever had in 8 years of owning my Vespa ET4, $140.I felt like this place was trying to milk me from the get-go. When I called to see if… more

Jennifer M.

2008-12-06

4.0

I love my Buddy! Love, Love, LOVE. It is so cute and totally the way to commute in the city, minus the helmet hair of course. I have had it for months now and it is a great scooter. The Yelpers are… more

Roberta J.

2008-11-08

2.0

So I've been dying for a scooter FOREVAH, and finally got my butt in gear (no pun intended) and signed up for the Motorcycle Safety class in order to convert my motorcycle permit into an actual… more

Leigh c.

2008-10-27

4.0

******* Update 10/17/2008 ***********Just got a call from Barry at SFSC in response to my Yelp! and Modern Vespa postings. He conducted some due diligence to compare his rates on labor for a tire… more

Zach E.

2008-10-15

3.0

Came here scooter shopping...it's been a while, so although I really, really wanted to get one THAT day, was persuaded to do a little legwork first. Really liked the woman I talked to at the store.… more

Mi M.

2008-10-15

5.0

I know nothing about scooters. Nothing. In fact, i thought "scooter" and "moped" were interchangeable (they are not). So it was with a lot of anxiety that I walked into SF Scooter Centre feeling like… more

Raymond P.

2008-07-02

5.0

SF Scooter Center is super awesome! I bought my wife a Buddy there (great scooter, best in class). Barry let me test ride 3 other scooters to compare. The casual, no-nonsense atmosphere is… more

scott w.

2008-06-08

5.0

SF Scooter Center rules the school. Barry is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He is also very supportive of the vintage and new scooter communities. They have helped me keep my motor-scooter on… more

Kerry C.

2008-05-23

5.0

The magical Lambretta heaven upstairs is probably one of the most amazing places in all of San Francisco. When I die, I want to be buried with all of them, although I don't think they'd go for a… more

Maren C.

2008-05-07

5.0

I just recently bought my first scoot here, a St. Tropez Buddy named Genevieve! They were great, didn't make me feel like a poor little girl who knew nothing about what I wanted. They helped me choose… more

Mal C.

2008-04-11

5.0

So I'm in the market to get a scooter and EJ and I stopped by here to check out the selection. They have some old vintage Vespa's and the seemingly popular Buddy. I met my dream scooter upon entering.… more

Jen D.

2008-03-24

5.0

I've been going to Barry for 12 years. more

tom t.

2008-03-21

5.0

I called Scooter Centre seeking some service for my Suzuki FA50. Unfortunately this shop doesn't normally work on mopeds like mine but Chris didn't give me the cold shoulder. He recommended some… more

Wayne W.

2008-03-20

4.0

Barry is very supportive of the SF scooter community and has a great selection of scooter gear (esp. Corazzo jackets).He carries the ever popular Genuine Buddy Scooter, which is super cute and great… more

Melanie P.

2008-01-31

1.0

I would love to say I had faith in this shop, but I don't. Everything was fine when I was dealing with the owner Barry, but as soon as I had to deal with any of the other guys there it was a disaster.… more

Daphney N.

2007-11-30

4.0

i have been taking my bajaj, chetak here for 4 years.they give me deals, teach me how to do minor mechanical work myself and seem to be moving towards a more organized system of their… more

laura h.

2007-11-06

5.0

Barry is a cool guy and this shop is everything you want from a scooter place. Everytime I have come to get service done, every employee I have dealt with, will take the time to show me what they are… more

Jimmy L.

2007-09-14

5.0

Barry Gwin and the SF Scooter Center are Awesome! I saw this little pink scooter downtown on a Tuesday night. I found out what it was and where I could get one on Wednesday and Thursday evening… more

E R.

2007-07-26

5.0

These guys are awesome. I had a problem with my scooter at 5:55pm. The shop closes at 6pm. They could have turned me down and told me to come back the next day. However, they took my limping scooter… more

Jerome F.

2007-06-29

5.0

Ditto all the fantastic reviews for SFSC! Barry and his crew are the best -- friendly, knowledgeable and totally into scooters. Barry is quick with the funny stories, and keeps ya laughing through… more

Kimberly M.

2007-06-27

5.0

I'll add to the already profuse kudos for SFSC with the same. Barry is the genuine article and the most non-pushy salesman in town. I bought a Bajaj Chetak from him and love it and the service they… more

Britton H.

2007-06-13

5.0

I heart San Francisco Scooter Centre too! I showed up at 4:15, and Barry had to leave at 4:30, but he stayed until almost 5 to make sure I could go home with my new Buddy- plus he gave me a great deal… more

Ericka J.

2007-06-05

5.0

Listen, you aren't going here to have someone suck your ass. . . You go here because Barry alone knows more about Vespas and Lambrettas than First Kick's entire staff will ever learn. Old scoots are… more

baduncadon... k.

2007-04-18

5.0

I've purchased two scoots from Barry - a Buddy and a Bajaj - and take both of them in for whatever work and maint they need religiously. I've never even considered going to another shop and don't… more

Jacob R.

2007-04-04

3.0

Since getting my scooter I have heard the best things about this place. Thanks for the info! I know where to look when it comes time to upgrade! more

Juliette T.

2007-02-21

5.0

Scooter Girl Calendars are on sale and they are hot! more

Veronica D.

2007-01-19

5.0

I just got back from the SF Scooter Centre and am happy to report that I had an excellent experience with them. They had lots of adorable scooter paraphernalia in the store, which I take as a sign of… more

diana y.

2007-01-09

5.0

Barry is professional, friendly and highly knowledgeable. Plus, he doesn't treat me like some ditzy female like the people at First Kick. I have a vintage bike, so I'm in his shop fairly regularly.… more

Jamie C.

2007-01-04

4.0

Definitely a quality place for scooter stuff. Barry is up front and honest in helping you find what you need, from parts to service. He told about what problems to expect from my new scooter, a… more

Jeffrey F.

2006-12-09

5.0

Behind a good business is always a good owner. Barry is the coolest scooter fanatic that I know, well..besides myself. I got the chance to work for SF Scooter Centre for two and a half weeks and I… more

Jaffar S.

2006-11-26

3.0

Barry is great and I'm a huge fan, but I don't care for some of his guys. They need to have their attitudes retooled, I think. If Barry's not around I don't bother dealing with SF Scooter Centre, as… more

Rasmus K.

2006-09-12

5.0

Barry is awesome! I have bought both of my scooters from him. He is so knowledgeable and totally honest. I just bought my pink Buddy a few months ago, and I am loving it-still haven't named her… more

Lisa H.

2006-09-07

5.0

I heart San Francisco Scooter Centre. You know, it's really hard to feel sometimes like you're not getting conned when you need services that you really don't understand anything about. But Barry is… more

Herra Chink y.

2006-08-20

5.0

Barry and his team are great. I first stopped by to buy a padded scooter jacket then came back when a really nice woman backed into my scooter (thanks for the $900 - since the Vespa parts I ordered… more

Michael G.

2006-07-31

5.0

im a fucking dumb shit when it comes to my scooter. these guys make me feel somewhat intelligent and rescue my lambretta from the various hiccups that arrive from an ancient beast. more

John M.

2006-06-29

4.0

I have been in the market for a used Vespa and went in and talked to Barry a couple of times. He gave me good advice on what to look for and what to stay away from. He's well known in the scooter… more

Sandy L.

2006-01-30

5.0

This place is awesome, everyone is incredibly friendly and knoweldgeable. I had to have some stuff repaired on my scooter and they did it quickly and cheaply. more

Derek O.

2005-11-23

5.0

San Francisco Scooter Centre is run by Barry Gwin, a fixture in San Francisco's scooter scene for more than 15 years. He was repairing old Vespas and Lambrettas in his basement for customers when… more

Curran H.

2005-10-01