More and more people are turning to biking as a means of transport and fun!

Motorcycles and scooters not only enable you to beat the traffic to your destination, but at weekends and in your spare time you could experience the freedom, performance and exhilaration that only life on two-wheels can give.
As well as these two big advantages, two-wheels also provide an environmentally friendly method of getting from A to B without the use of gas-guzzling cars or unreliable public transport. Modern technology, fuel-injection systems and catalysers mean that motorcycles and scooters generally have lower CO2 emissions than any car and are also much more fuel-efficient.

You’ll also arrive at your destination refreshed, invigorated and ready for work – you’ll also enjoy more time in bed as journey times are at least 25% less for two-wheelers in the urban environment.

Biking is also becoming safer.

Improved basic training and awareness of minority road users thanks to the recent ‘Think Bike’ campaign as well as increased take-up of advanced training all helps to make life on two-wheels much safer. Motorcycle casualties in the UK have been at their lowest for a number of years. 2005 saw a 10 per cent reduction in the overall number of motorcycle casualties, with a 13 per cent reduction in the number of seriously injured on Britain’s roads and a further 16 per cent reduction in the number of fatalities. The number of miles travelled by motorcyclists has increased by 37 per cent since 2003, showing that motorcycling is getting safer mile-by-mile.

If you want to beat the traffic and the expanded London congestion charge the only way is with a motorcycle or scooter from West London Yamaha!
On February 19th 2007, the Congestion Charge Zone in London expanded, meaning more locations in the UK’s already congested Capital City fall under the £8 fee. Thankfully scooters and motorcycles are exempt from the charge so if you want a fast, effective and charge-free method of transport across the Capital then a Yamaha scooter or bike from West London Yamaha is the best way to go.
A typical urban scooter journey sees the two-wheeler consume between 55% and 81% less fuel than a car for the same journey. This makes them as energy-efficient per mile as a London Bus! Some of Yamaha’s hi-tech scooter range can travel for up to 100 miles on a single gallon of petrol! That’s 100 miles of commuting for around a fiver!
Also, riding a scooter cuts your average travelling time by half, as research shows that scooter riders find their journey times cut by 48% compared to other forms of transport.
Parking is also a big issue in The City, but again a scooter scores, as many multi-storey car parks allow scooters to park for free in their designated areas. Also, London has a large-number of motorcycle and scooter bays where parking is free. Road tax is also cheaper!
Beating the Congestion Charge doesn’t mean travelling light, or getting soaked to the skin either. Many of Yamaha’s scooters have generous under-seat storage areas, while the motorcycle range has a number of luggage accessories to ensure that carrying your briefcase, bag or tools of your trade can be done safely and efficiently. West London Yamaha staff can also fit you up with the very latest in hi-tech clothing that will keep you cool in summer and warm and dry in the winter.
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There’s never been a better time to get onto two wheels with Heathrow Motorcycle Training.

Heathrow Motorcycle Training can provide advice and training for all your needs: be it scooter lessons and Compulsory Basic Training, motorcycle lessons and Direct Access courses or advanced riding lessons.

In today’s environment, advanced training courses are highly recommended. Not only will you sharpen up your hazard perception skills, you’ll also learn advanced machine control techniques and roadcraft skills that will prove invaluable out on the open road.