When it comes to delivery riding, it can be hard to find the right scooter for you. The specific demands of all-day riding along busy streets means that you’ll need to take more things into consideration than the average rider.

Because of this, we’ve put together a list of our favourite scooters and mopeds for delivery work, with a focus on comfort, handling and value for money. With a healthy mix of electric and petrol options, there should be something for everyone!

However, the type of scooter you will need is dependent on your individual needs and job role, so read our full guide if you do want to know what you should look out for when choosing a scooter for delivery work. 

So, without further ado, here’s our top ten!

Battery Range	Storage Capacity	Sustainability rating	Price	Power
Up to 80 miles	Space for a 350L top box	Fully electric, no emissions	£3,995	9.38hp (12hp peak power)

In tenth place, we’ve got the Silence S02 Business+, a scooter (as the name suggests) designed with delivery riders/businesses in mind. 

This versatile scooter comes packed with features such as smartphone connectivity, a reverse gear and a portable battery, as well as three driving modes – Sport, City and Eco. Ideal for those riders delivering inside busy city centres and their outskirts!

In City mode (the scooter’s default mode), you’ll have a top speed of 50mph, while Eco is slower at 40 mph. Meanwhile, Sport has a limited top speed of 56mph, but this mode can reduce the scooter’s range significantly. This scooter also takes between 6-8 hours to charge, which isn’t ideal if you get caught unawares mid shift.
 
Optional extras like a rear box and a double USB make this scooter even more suited to day-to-day delivery work – although they will bring up the price point.

All in all, the Business+ is a great buy for delivery riders, especially considering how many practical features it offers for everyday use – all for the price of £3,995!

Fuel Efficiency	Storage Capacity	Sustainability rating	Price	Power
122mpg	Under-seat storage and a luggage rack that can hold up to 10kg	Euro 5 compliant	£1699.99	8.5hp

The Lexmoto OCR finds itself at number nine on our list and, with a lightweight frame and easy to view digital display, this scooter has been designed to be a smooth and stress-free experience for urban riders. 

With a comfortable seat and a handy luggage rack suitable for a 10kg top box, this scooter is a great option for delivery work.

Plus, this scooter is fully CBT Learner Legal, making it an accessible entry point for any new rider over 17 who has completed their Compulsory Basic Training. So if you’re new to delivery riding, this may be a great entry point for you.

Battery Range	Storage Capacity	Sustainability rating	Price	Power
186.4 miles	Space for a 65L top box	Fully electric	£4,150	5.4hp

At number eight, we’ve got Rieju’s Nuuk Cargo 4. 

This Spanish scooter has been designed to be low maintenance, efficient and sturdy – making it a great option if you want to make the switch to electric. 

Equipped with all-day riding essentials (including four different riding modes, an easy-to-read digital display, smartphone connectivity and a large top box for housing deliveries), this offering from Rieju offers up a smooth and convenient riding experience for a delivery rider.

However, we can’t talk about convenience in the Cargo 4 without talking about its fast charging mode. While the scooter’s standard charging mode is already decent at 4.5 hours, its fast charging mode takes just 1.8 hours. Don’t pick this scooter purely for the fast charging though, as Rieju recommends using this mode only in emergency situations. 

Even so this scooter is a solid option, and if you’re looking to switch to an electric bike then this may be the choice for you – although it is a little pricier at £4150.

Battery Range	Storage Capacity	Sustainability rating	Price	Power
75 miles	34L of under seat storage	Electric, zero emissions	£3,999	13.4hp

In seventh place is Segway’s E300SE.

When we had the chance to review the Segway E300SE, we were pleasantly surprised by just how fun this scooter is to ride. For a 125 equivalent, its 2.9 second 0-30mph time and top speed of 65mph makes it tough to beat.

The E300SE’s tech offerings don’t let it down either. With the accompanying smartphone app, you can make adjustments to the indicator and alarm noises while getting key information about range and battery life. 

The app will also send you notifications if it detects something abnormal with the bike and can locate it even without the batteries in, as it has a separate battery and connection to the internet for GPS, giving you more peace of mind when making deliveries in a busy city.

However, the LED display is a bit lacklustre, so you may have to rely on the app if you’re looking for more than just a basic level of information. 

Despite this, the Segway E300SE is a fun and easy to ride scooter, making it a great option for day-to-day delivery riding.

Fuel efficiency	Storage Capacity	Sustainability rating	Price	Power
94mpg	Under seat storage, space for a 33L top box	Euro 5 compliant	£2,915	11hp

Piaggio’s Liberty 125 has always been a popular choice for delivery riders, and it’s easy to see why. When we road tested the Liberty 125 we found that it handles extremely well on urban roads, making it a super fun riding experience. 

With a top speed of 70mph and a range of 94mpg, the Liberty 125 should be able to keep pace with dual carriageway traffic, helping you cover a larger delivery radius. 

Plus, thanks to its 16-inch front wheel, it offers an agile riding experience that will give you more confidence and stability at higher speeds – crucial for riders who need to make timely deliveries in busy traffic.

It also has a good amount of storage space, with the 17 litres of under-seat storage offering a space big enough for most open-face helmets (although you will want to check if your helmet will fit before buying), a glove box with room for a few essential items and a rear rack for a 33-litre top box. 

Overall, this is a stylish, high-spec scooter that, for only £2,915, handles beautifully and can absolutely suit the needs of not only a city-based delivery rider, but also one travelling further afield.

Battery Range	Storage Capacity	Sustainability rating	Price	Power
40 miles	30kg top box	Electric, zero emissions	£2,795	8.31hp

Kicking off the second half of our list is the Horwin EK3 DS. 

With up to two lithium-ion Samsung batteries, the EK3 DS can reach a max range of 94 miles (with an upgrade to dual batteries), has a top speed of 60mph and takes four hours to charge. It also comes with a wide, comfortable seat that makes it well-suited to the all-day riding you’ll likely be doing as a delivery rider.

But that’s not all! The EK3 DS is also fully equipped with rider aids such as LED lights, keyless go, under-seat storage, touch-start display, cruise control and reverse gear. For added security, this scooter also boasts an anti-theft alarm and automatic locking and unlocking.

Although this may be a more expensive option, coming in at £4,349 for the single battery option and £5,644 for the dual battery, if you take the spec into consideration I’d argue that this scooter is pretty good value for money.

Fuel efficiency	Storage Capacity	Sustainability rating	Price	Power
112mpg	Space for a 52L top box	Euro 5 compliant	£2529.99	10.86hp

At number four today, we’ve got the Lexmoto D2. 

With useful features like keyless ignition, start/stop technology and ample under-seat storage, this automatic 125cc scooter is smooth and efficient – lending itself nicely to the kind of hop-on, hop-off riding you’ll be doing as a delivery rider. 

The large TFT display looks sleek and is intuitive to use, while providing you with the vital information you need to keep things running smoothly while you ride. 

While these features make this a great option for anyone who needs a practical, day-to-day scooter, it’s also a comfortable and stylish ride, at a relatively low price point of £2529.99.

Fuel efficiency	Storage Capacity	Sustainability rating	Price	Power
128.4mpg	39L top box available	Euro 5+ compliant	£3600	12hp

Just making it into our top three is the Yamaha NMAX 125!

Since its initial launch in 2015, Yamaha’s NMAX 125 has been popular on the delivery scene as one of the top-selling two wheeled machines in the UK and Europe, and this latest iteration is no different. 

This dynamic-looking scooter is light and nimble, and when we had the chance to test the NMAX 125 we found it to be perfectly at home in a city environment. The suspension can be a little firm over rougher terrains, which is something to consider if you’re delivery riding in slightly less built up areas.

It’s also surprisingly quick off the line for a 125 until you get to its top speed where it will then sit comfortably at the 50mph mark with a top speed of 60mph. This should happily keep pace with most urban traffic and, with a claimed average of 128mpg, you shouldn’t have to refuel all too often.

With tech offerings like keyless ignition and a start&stop system, this scooter is a top-quality choice for any delivery rider, and all for the price of £3600! 

Battery Range	Storage Capacity	Sustainability rating	Price	Power
65 miles	29L top box	Electric, zero emissions	£4,099	4.04hp

Just missing out on the top spot of our list is the NIU NGT Pro Cargo. 

This scooter may not be the fastest on our list, offering a top speed of 43mph and a range of 77 miles, but it’s a practical option that’s well suited to the day-to-day needs of an inner-city delivery rider. 

A key example of this is the scooter’s large rear rack, with offers space for a top box weighing up to 50kg (available for £140) which should provide enough capacity for delivery goods. 

Other standout features worth mentioning include a side bumper to protect from everyday wear and tear, a clear LCD dash, a padded seat and app connectivity so you can follow that all-important navigation system safely.

While there’s plenty more you can say on the Pro Cargo, overall, this scooter is enjoyable to ride while being extremely economical, making it an ideal option for delivery riders. 

Fuel efficiency	Storage Capacity	Sustainability rating	Price	Power
134.5mpg	34L under seat storage, space for 35L top box	Euro 5 compliant	£3,799	12.3hp

Taking the top spot on our list today is the Honda PCX 125!

In our review of the PCX 125, found this scooter to be fun and easy to ride with good tech and storage – all things that make a great scooter for delivery riders. 

This is a stylish scooter with a smart, modern look that you could happily ride daily. Plus, with a comfortable seat, smooth acceleration and great fuel economy (claimed to be 134.5mpg), it’s a dream to ride for longer periods of time – making it ideal for someone who’s livelihood is being on their scooter. 

The storage capacity on this scooter is also better than many, with 30.4L of under-seat storage, a glovebox with a USB-C charging port and space for a standard top box to hold deliveries. 

As a fuel-efficient, comfortable and reliable scooter with good handling, high spec and lots of storage space, it’s no surprise that this scooter has found itself at the top of our list. This model has been popular since its launch in 2010, and with releases like this I think it’s likely to stay that way. 

So there you have it, my top ten list of the best scooters and mopeds for delivery riders. 

If you’re in the process of getting a new scooter for delivery riding, don’t forget that you can get a delivery rider insurance quote direct with Lexham!