Scooter and moped shop with servicing

Commuters, students, delivery riders, older riders and families wanting a small, easy-to-ride bike.

Margins on new and used sales, service and repair labour, and accessories. Servicing gives steadier income between sales.

• Sales and customer service
• Mechanical skills, or a qualified mechanic on your team
• Stock buying and cash flow management

• Motor dealer licence and any premises requirements: check your state's licensing body
• Public liability, stock and motor trader insurance
• Stock tied up in unsold bikes can strain cash flow, so start small
• Employing a mechanic means workers compensation insurance and checking trade qualifications
• Warranty and consumer law obligations on new and used bikes
• Finance and trade-ins can have extra rules, so check with your state regulator and an adviser

Startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on the premises, how much stock you hold and your servicing setup. These are estimates only, so start small and budget carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically around $20,000 to $90,000, depending on how many bikes you sell and how much servicing and accessory work you do. These are estimates, not guaranteed earnings.

Check the motor dealer licence and any premises requirements with your state's licensing body. Also check insurance, workers compensation and trade qualifications if you employ a mechanic, warranty and consumer law obligations, and rules on finance and trade-ins.