Reviews of Raceways Motorcycles. (Motorcycle Dealer) in London (London).

Raceways Motorcycles

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201-203 Lower Rd, London SE16 2LW

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Reviews of Raceways Motorcycles

O. B.

A great team can be found in this business. They’ve always been honest with me and managed to fit me in during emergencies too! I would highly recommend these guys! HONDA CBF125 rider

P. S.

Extremely professional and reliable service. Hire bikes in excellent shape.

F. S.

Used them a number of occasions for service, repair and MOT as well. If you’re looking for a shiny garage with the bells and whistles you’re at the wrong place but Raceways are Decent people doing decent work on decent prices. They never ever tried to rip me off and on two occasions they saved me a lot of money by not carrying out work which wasn’t necessary like I was quoted by “branded” garages - been told that chain and sprocket was still fine for another 6-8K miles VS other garage already told me they need to be replaced or cleaned and adjusted chain when I only needed an MOT without charging anything extra.

D. S.

Rented out a Zontes Rocketman 125i over the weekend. As this was my first time on a manual, they instructed me where to go to practice nearby before hitting the road, which was really useful.

L. D.

Bought my very first scooter from Raceways back in the early 2000's and received nothing but fantastic service. Returned to scooter-commuter life a few weeks ago, and popped in with a slow tyre leak on a cheap old vespa I'd recently bought. They were able to fit my bike in within a few days and had it sorted with a new valve in little over an hour. Great service!

L. L. M.

I've rented two motorbikes for an extended period of time. Quick and easy process, very helpful people, bikes were well maintained (triumph Bonneville and speedtwin) and run very nicely. Would use again and recommend them to fellow bikers. Thx again.

H. O.

I have used Raceways motorcycles for 30 years they have my highest recommendation. Shab the owner is a real gentleman and extremely knowledgeable it is a must for any true biker reliable honest and always affordable. Great keep it up guys.

D. B.

My wife rented me a Triumph Bonneville for my birthday weekend. The bike was clean and ran great. They had me out the door in 15 minutes, and the drop off process was the same. I definitely recommend this place.

E. M.

After having work done to my bike, its safe to say that my experience was satisfactory with Raceways. I am pleased with the work they carried out on the bike, with the exception of a minor issue before riding off (always check that your clutch has been adjusted correctly). I would also suggest to anyone who requires work done to their bike to double check the price before physically paying for the work, as there was some confusion about how much I was required to pay. Other than that, the customer service was positive and I would come back to this garage in the near future.

J.

My rental experience with Raceways was excellent. Knowledgeable staff and proprietor and great service. At one point during my rental the gear lever snapped off. It seemed as though someone had knocked the bike over causing it to twist. While the bike was in my care when this happened, and therefore my responsibility, Raceways had it replaced within half and hour and without charge. Couldn't have asked for more. Raceways also kindly agreed to helping me with an unorthodox request to use a bike in a photoshoot - very kind of them. Great store. I'll be back.

B. N.

Very helpful my bike was barely running and was given all information on what was needed to get it on the road again, also very friendly service i would definately recommend raceways. Took my bike into raceways again, once more amazing service, friendly, efficient and great price. I have also had my exhaust welded, new tap put in new key barrel, raceways have saved me a lot of money. I will only take my bike here and recommend that you do too. 10/10 everytime 👌🏼

T. L.

Rented a 125cc for a couple days to get some practice before my mod1, friendly manager - also when I returned the bike. Would definitely recommend and re-use their services

O. B.

This is an amazing place! My boyfriend ended up being a bit unsure about driving around foreign countries, so we waited until the day we showed up at Raceways to ask for motorcycles. Shab was able to work with us to give us two bikes, saying if I still wanted the Triumph and was able to come back, we could swap it out with a new agreement. Not a single major problem with the bikes (we ended up renting three different ones), and we went all around England and into France. The only problem was finding neutral consistently on one of the bikes, which Shab adjusted when we came back in. We would email Shab when we had any concerns and he was quick to respond and very helpful! He also gave us tips about driving in France, which we appreciated very much! The two other employees were also extremely friendly and helpful with everything! Thank you so much for an amazing experience!

K. L.

Rented the Honda VFR 800 for 3 days and had an amazing time. I am a US license holder and was in London on vacation and needed a bike to tour with. The bike was in great condition and performed exceptionally . The owner was very friendly and went over the bike with me very thoroughly. I will be using their service again next time I visit London. Thanks!

A.

Booked a Suzuki Bandit, but when I arrived this bike was not available. Two good options were given to me, so I went for the Yamaha Fazer. Four of us hired bikes for three weeks and we covered just under 3000 miles. Throughout this whole time my bike performed very well. No mechanical issues at all, just a reliable bike with a top-box that came in very handy. The Raceways team were very helpful and gave us all of the information we needed and a chain and disc locks to secure the bikes each night.

A. Y.

An excellent service with a great deal of understanding as I'm a new rider. Hired a bike from them and found them polite, well priced and most of all knowledgable. Then a few months ago bought a new bike from them and really appreciate their advice on what suited my needs. Will be delighted to recommend them and use them for the future.

G. P.

The nicest & most patient person I have met in a long time. I just purchased a motorcycle & I needed some advice on what to gear to buy. He not only gave me some amazing help (but a size bigger) but also gave me some very helpful tips with my bike. Thank you

L. N. M.

Professional people, bought my first bike here, had everything I needed, and a great bike at a great price, these guys know what they are doing..

N. L.

I was coming back from another bike shop (and being a girl) where I had a pretty bad experience so when I went to Raceways I was a bit scared they would also try to take advantage of me. They did an absolute great job at fixing my bike and help me out right away. They kept me inform of the problem and the cost. The staff is very professional, patient, very helpful and they took the time to explain me some stuff as well. I would recommend them anytime

K.

I rented the Honda CBR 600 from Raceways for the weekend which was amazing fun. The bike was in perfect condition and the entire transaction was quick and effortless. I also rented accessories including gloves, helmet and jacket which at only £2 per item per day is incredibly cheap compared to competitors. I look forward to renting a bike again soon.

S. A.

I hired a bike from Raceways to get some practice in before booking my test. The bike worked perfectly, the cost was entirely reasonable and the service was friendly and helpful. As a complete novice I expected some attitude, but what I got was useful advice. If I'm in the position of needing to hire a bike again I will go back.

J. B.

Traveled from the US and rented a Triumph for a solo motorcycle tour around England. The guys were great and I was in/out in minutes, plus was able to rent a helmet. Strongly recommend!

V. R.

Amazing rental service, guys from the shop are really friendly and communicative. They've helped me a lot explaining all the rules and terms, given several suggestions on the places to go and traffic rules. Fast and that's possible to return motorcycle on non-working hours. Their Honda is amazing and fresh, would recommend for anyone.

U. I. B.

These guys were easy to deal with and professional. They gave me a good explanation of driving etticut in their country, general navigation, and details about the specific bike i rented, and a solid explanation of the deposit and potential costs or damages and expected wear and tear. They refunded my deposit fully and fairly to their word. The bike gave me no issues. They maintain their fleet well to the eye of a a guy like me who has worked professionally as a motorcycle mechanic in the USA.

P. B.

Excellent service, the guys were friendly and the bike was well maintained and looked after. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Raceways to anyone who wanted to rent a bike in London.

S. S.

I've been using Raceways for 7 years now having bought first scooter there to do regular commute in all weathers. The staff there have always been first rate and v friendly and knowledgeable with lots of tips and advice. They will always go the extra mile to find out what is wrong and are never judgemental when you bring them some problem that is totally your fault. Look forward to many more years service from Shab and Co.

M. S.

Friendly and professional staff. Got my motorcycle fully services there and I couldn't believe it's the same bike after I've picked it up! Everything works very smoothly and I can enjoy riding again.

A. Y.

Rented the keeway 125cc for a week in April to prepare for my das course. The staff were extremely helpful, gave me great advice on where to practice my manoeuvres for the mod 1. 5/5 for customer service, the bikes were well taken care of. Though I noticed the keeway did had a sticky gearbox (typically had the problem when I was kicking up from gear 1 to 2, gear seems to slip to neutral and had to kick up harder than I am used to). I told them about it when I returned the bike but being a learner with little experience, it could be down to my lack of experience on the bike. All in all I was very satisfied with the service I have got from them.

2. W. R.

I have been a customer of Raceways for 12 years! Brought 2 scooters and serviced all my 5 bikes with them during this time. Did everything from alarms, xenon lights to crash bungs. Absolutely love these guys especially Shab the main man. Honest and well priced. Will be using for as long as I ride!

O. K.

I was renting an A1 bike and all the riding gear that we needed for me and my girlfriend. We took a Suzuki 125 in a good condition and it was going great on all the roads. It's highly recommended , fair price and good service. A great way of traveling around and outside of London.

D. S.

I rented a Triumph Bonneville for a weekend ride to The British GP at Silverstone! The bike provided by Shab and the Raceways team was terrific and a great ride. Was able to hire all the safety gear at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend them to any rider looking for a bike in London.

A. W.

I have been using Raceways for way to long, in fact it must be 1987 or around there when the other guy owned it (Hi Greg if your reading) and have rented a few times from the new owner so i feel i sit in a good position to comment on them. Are they perfect? No of course not they have kept me waiting sometimes, normally because they are doing a service on the bike before i get it, but always very apologetic. I have had a few bike have issues, flat battery, little fuel (but then again who is going to top up a bike just before they return it and there is a couple of petrol stations less than a mile away, but all in all it's a well-run outfit, i still rent when i need a little run-around and will continue to do so. Never used them for work on my own bike, don't know why always just used them for rentals, it's nice to know i can rock up bung my wedge down and ride away with no worries about RAC/AA/Insurance. If you want to hire a bike in London you could do a lot worse than these people, no i don't work for them and I’m not related to anyway just someone who uses them now and again, and keep up the good work lads, I have not given 5 stars as i have had a few problems in the past, but as i say nobody is perfect. Anyone remember the MZ's? Jesus the kick back on those buggers....

K.

We rent a Triumph Bonneville for a weekend to join the Ace Cafe Reunion on September 7-10, 2018. Even though our credit cards made some trouble the team was patient. With their help we could spent an awesome weekend in and around London. Thanks again!

V. P.

I rented a 125cc learner legal bike from here to get some practice in before my Mod 2 test. I had a great experience with both booking online and when I went to pick up the bike. Shab, the manager, and the lady behind the counter were both really polite and welcoming. The bike itself was a '19 plate and in great condition. A disk lock was included in the hire for security. Everything on the bike was explained to me properly before setting off. The USB port on the handle bars was a nice touch. Returning the bike was also a really smooth process. I would definitely recommend using these guys if you would like to hire a motorbike of any size. I have hired from another company in the past and their attitude was arrogant, to put it mildly. These guys realise the importance of treating people with respect. I am really grateful for the service they provide because without the practice I did on their 125cc bike, I don't think I would have passed my test. Shab even wished me luck before I rode off and was genuinely happy to hear that I passed when I returned the bike.

T. M. (. M.

Very helpful and provided several options to choose from. Taught us about London roads and informed us of how to park in the city. Met us early to drop off at the end of the rental. Quick to check out and send us on our way. The only downside was they didn't have the bike we originally wanted. Great place to borrow a bike!

L. G.

Rented 2 bikes here for the weekend, well looked after and maintained. The owner was more than accommodating and great to do business with.. highly recommended...

S. M.

Rented three mid-size sport bikes, rode 4600km in two weeks with no real issues. Good bikes, good friendly service from Shah, and pretty good prices too. Definitely recommend.

S. D.

Really lovely staff - quality and reliable motorbikes (I have rented more than once and a different bike each time) and I appreciate their helpful and flexible approach. I highly recommend this place for your bike rental needs!

a. j.

He has good collection of super motorbikes. I rented benelli for 14 days and ride 3500km without problem. Owner is really good and helpful. He gave me motorbike after he closed his shop in late evening. What else you need in other country.

M. P.

Highly efficient customer service. I rented a scooter for the weekend. All the steps were simple for the rental. The Raceways Motorcycles Team are listening and very responsive. Thanks !

M.

Friendly service, stayed open for me as I was late in arriving, no problems with the bike as it was in good order, had a good chat about motorbikes. Great communication. They were really friendly and helpful to everyone who came in. Will rent from again!

C. L.

Rented a bike (Honda Shadow) from them for the weekend. The bike was well maintained and ran beautifully. The staff was friendly and helpful (even accomodating an early return on Monday). The shop is centrally located and easily accessible from public transports. Would recommend to anyone.

E. G.

It was really a great experience renting from raceway, mazz was of tremendous help, full of useful tips & advice. Renting the suzuki 125 for a couple of days to get used to riding in london have really helped me pass my mod2 with ease from the first try. The bike ran smoothly & was nice to ride during that time. This was way more practical & useful than having to pay alot more for instructor training. Also rented my gear from there & took it to the test. A big thank you to Mazz & raceways. Cheers.

j. M.

I rented a Triumphe Bonneville over the week end. Excellent service and bike in very good condition.

C. V.

It was my first time renting the bikes form these guys, and I had a wonderful experience. The staff was really helpful and nice to us. We faced no issues when renting, and there was 3 of us. I would recommend this place to anyone who's looking to rent. The bikes were brand new and the price for renting them was really cheap. The deposit was a bit expensive, but as long as you return the bike safely, they won't look for faults just to take your money. 5/5 Staff and 10/10 experience altogether.

T. b.

I took a bike here to be repaired recently and I was very satisfied with the result. The work was well done, swift, and at an affordable price. I'll use them again in the future. The only reason I didn't mark 5 stars is because I have only used them once so far.

L. S.

The is the best place I have seen the done my bike perfect and high quality of items thank you so much guys my bike now is so smooth

A. B.

Rented a bike at the last minute and all went smoothly. No complaints. Only suggestion would be to offer an enhanced insurance option with a lower excess. £2500 is very high.

I. B.

Rented 2 Keeway 125s. Incredible value for money. Survived a 600 mile trip to Wales, what more could you ask for. Owner extremely helpful.

M.

Great service, selection of bikes and friendly staff

J. H.

Did full service and replaced both tyres on my Honda Silver wing scooter. Running like new now. Thanks a lot!

P. D.

Hired a 125 to ride to and from DAS training and the service was great start to finish and the weekly rate is fantastic too! Recommend!

K. D.

After passing my DAS in 2009 I rented a SV650 from this company, They were helpful and the bike was a 2006 model, which was in a very good condition, They provided a foam in case of flat wheel and also a security chain.. They offered me free use of a new helmet as well...I was pleased with the bike and the company...

A. J.

Got softly sold on an SYM fiddle 125cc with a 5 year warranty. Pointed at the colour I wanted on his screen and within a week it was ready to ride away with petrol, registration, L-plates , the lot! Was so impressed with the ease and calm attentivemesd we bought a second one a week later! Service so far is A*

M. M.

I have just bought a bike the price is good but the bike is much better then the price I'm not going to lie is worth it I love the bike thank you guys all the best

N. J.

Very professional & friendly staff, from the initial phone conversation to the process of my personal information required for Motorcycle rental being copied and the deposit & payment taken. Prices for a weekly rental were amazing value & the rental Motorcycle provided with an alarm lock, handled very well & was a pleasure to ride. Very happy with my experience & will definitely use the Raceway Motorcycle rental service again in the future.

W. B.

I've just finished hiring the XR125 which I've had for 6 weeks from Raceways. Bike was in good condition and worked well over the time I've had the bike. Good customer service. I shall be using Raceways again in the near future.

J. M.

I have been going to Raceways for the past 38 years. They have taken care of all my bikes with 100% satisfaction. I've picked up my V-Max and is running like a new machine. Thank you Shab!

J. G.

Excellent service. Knowledgable staff. Tony was very helpful. Highly recommended

B. H.

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Was a pleasure hiring a bike from here. Everything quick and painless and bike in great condition. Plan to hire from these guys again!

N. G.

Fantastic and accommodating service. I never feel as though I'm being taken advantage of. Highly recommend using these guys.

J. K.

Hired a 125 Benelli from Raceways to practice for my DAS (Monday 20th May 2019). Bike was fine, and the staff were very helpful.

d. m.

no problems , very efficient and priced very competitively i hired a honda xr for a week before my test and found that it was the best thing to do. helped me pass.was able to drop the bike off before they opened which was a big plus i would recommend this company thanks david in bayswater

N. S.

Some friends and I borrowed 3 125cc bikes for a practice weekend. Staff were helpful, friendly and the equipment was fantastic. Highly recommended.

A. G.

Not sure what the other reviewers are talking about. I've been using this company for years and their service and value is probably the best in the South East of the UK. Top notch service with excellent quality. Keep up the good work guys.

C. J.

Great experience with Raceway Motorcycles! Arranged a collection of a motorcycle for a photoshoot, it was so quick and easy to arrange. Would definitely work with Raceway again!

N. T.

Rented a 125cc from Raceways to get a couple of days of riding in before my DAS course started. The process was really smooth, easy to book online, really helpful and friendly when I arrived at the shop, the bike was very new and in great condition, and I had no problems with it. Highly recommended, I will be back to rent a bigger bike off them soon.

m. f.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Recently hired a Honda 600 that was in great condition. Will surely recommend hiring from Raceways.

l. k.

Bought a new benneli tnt 125 this dude was absolute quality bent over backwards to help me highly recommend this shop u won't go wrong exelent service get ur bike from this shop and enjoy thanku raceways i will b bak wen i want a new bike

v. a.

Grate customer service, I've bought 2 motorcycle with them already and I would suggest them to everyone who is looking for great advices and a friendly welcome. Well done to them!

M. W.

Raceways are my goto place for motorcycle hire in South London. They have a great range of bikes to hire and are very helpful.

E. F.

Fantastic shop and staff. Never had a problem here and services and work to my bike is 1st class very helpful will never go to another garage 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I. E.

I have always found Raceways extremely helpful. They have looked after my bike for three years now and I am very happy with the service they provide.

Z. H.

These guys are great. Always get my bike working nicely and the prices are fair.

J. S.

I've hired twice from them before. Bikes ran beautifully. Staff are very considerate and prices seem fair.

R. G.

Great people highly recommend

E. T.

Family owned shop, friendly and helpful. Smal, not a lot of room to see anything though. Good location if in Canada water

M. L.

Went to change a faulty battery. Even though the guys were really busy they made time for me and sorted my gixxer out. I would definitely recommend them and will be using them again myself.

C. T.

Bought a Hyosung GT125R, amazing bike better than expected, amazing service ready the next day after paid deposit, Great bike shop Recomend 100%

y. f.

Nice shop, they look very well after my maxiscooter, professional guys, honest prices.

T.

I hired a CBR600 from them. If you need any gear, they have that too. Great place and staff. I will be back. Thank you.

V. S.

Grate staff and very good quality bike's i had 3 in the past 3 year good job guys Kind regards Vassili

N. S.

Very friendly and helpful, with a good range of well maintained hire bikes.

J. M.

I got a Honda Shadow for one week and the experience was great. The service was very good. Recommending that place.

R. H.

Friendly and helpful service with lots of good tips and advice. Happy to take their time and talk with customers. Will definitely be back again. Thanks.

M. B.

Rented from the West London branch. Standard service. Useful rent. Helped me practice before my DAS test. I passed.

L. G.

I hired a bike here for the weekend. The staff was great and ensured I was fully prepared for a great weekend.

K. M.

Great variety of bikes. Staff was very kind and helpful.

J. H.

I went there to purchase a motorcycle and the staff where very helpful and I would recommend this shop as the are small but they offer a very good service that's why I gave 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ keep the good work up Raceways 👌👌

J. R.

Everything went nice and smoothly with two weeks rental bike. Thanks!

J. F.

Great service, nice (and flexible) staff, great bikes! Cheers guys

E. K.

My bike broke down right outside of the shop. Staff was very helpful. Got the bike sorted.

A. P.

I rented a 125cc. The bike was new and the renting process was quick and easy.

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