AF1 Racing

They very courteously allowed me to test ride the ZeroDS in the beautiful hills north of Austin. Good service, and selection that’s hard to find elsewhere in the area.

I came here during my stay in Austin and I was looking for a Moto Guzzi bike. The guys are great not pushy showed me the whole line up and offered a test ride which I opted out not to take as I wasn’t prepared to ride. They have a huge selection of bikes. I sure to return and get one of these amazing bike soon. Cheers

Picked up some parts and checked out the new shop, it’s really nice. They hired a few new folks when they moved this week who were more than happy to help.

Picked up my bright red vespa not too long ago and I am still very pleased with it just like the very first day it arrived to my apartment. Arrived you ask?! They delivered it because I had no idea how to ride it. For free! Not a lot of awesome service is free, but the delivery was!
In terms of the service of purchasing the scooter, it was painless! Thovas was awesome, personable, and most importantly knowledgable.
Totally recommend this store for anyone interested in Vespas!
Thanks!

I am in an Aprilia dealer less OKC working on a 2007 Tuono over the weekend. I get online Sunday evening to order a grab bag of small parts that are easy to find on AF1’s website. I get the order confirmation immediately. Back from lunch on Wednesday and there is a box from AF1. Inside the box is exactly what I ordered and an order sheet with a list of all the part #‘s, an identifying picture next to the part # with a check mark by each one. I get teary eyed thinking about this awesome example of how a business can run when someone knows their product and cares about the customer experience. This is my third time ordering from AF1 and it has been a flawless experience every time. Next time I am in Austin I am going to come by and shake someone’s hand and say thank you properly but in the meantime this will have to do. Thank you.

I love this place. I had looked online at thousands of boots and jackets. They have curated super cool jackets (Roland Sands), jeans (revit) and boots (also Revit) that make it a great experience that saved me time ordering and returning things from online dealers. Rare to find all this in one place. Just my style; combined with great service.

AF1 Racing is hands down the best in the business in Austin and elsewhere. There is a reason that so many people around the world want to order parts from them. They make it easy and take care of the customer. I personally have purchased 3 bikes from them now including one this month and have had great experiences all around. Thovas and Jon are awesome to work with and really take care of you. Brent has always done a great job on any maintenance and service as well! All in all, I would recommend AF1 to anyone looking for a motorcycle or scooter!

AF1 is always packed with work, so expect a few days turn around if you need something extensive. You can almost always walk in/​walk out for a quick tire pump though.
They are one of the only shops in Central Austin that services Vespa’s, they can be a bit pricy (because they have no other competition), but they always do a real solid job and tend to catch problems with my bike for me before they become problems.

I have been rebuilding a 2007 Aprilia RSV1000. I needed several fairing pieces (of which there are many different color ‘styles’) and various small bolts, nuts and washers.
AF1 has come through every time… no matter how small my order was or how ridiculous my questions where :-)
One fairing piece I ordered was delivered in the wrong color (even though I ordered the right part number). I called AF1, discussed the issue, and they immediately gave me pre-​paid return shipping label, and ordered the correct piece for me. a week later my correct piece arrived. no questions asked.
they have my business!

Just today I had a tire leaking badly. With zero notice AF1 was able to get me back on the road in just about 2 hours. Their shop is always packed with work so I really appreciate the awesome service!

This review is for online sales.
Only after purchasing a 2013 Moto Guzzi did I discover how hard it is to find aftermarket and replacement parts. I even walked into a local motorcycle shop and when I told them what I owned and what I needed I got blank stares. Oh well, I guess it’s the price you pay for owning something so unique.
Anyway, I tried different websites that «specialized» in Moto Guzzi’s but they were so hard to navigate that I nearly gave up buying jewelry for my new beauty. UNTIL I discovered AF1 Racing.
Granted, some parts are still special order and I did have to wait longer than average for them (not AF1’s fault) but they can get them for you. And the items they do have in stock get delivered to you, ASAP. And at a decent price.

I am writing this review as an internet customer. AF1 Racing is THE place in my opinion for all things Aprilia. Their parts selection for my Aprilia RSV Mille is second to none and even though I live in San Jose California I order all my parts and maintenance items from AF1 due to their pricing and availability. They have super fast shipping and I like how the order is checked and double-​checked to make sure the stuff you ordered is compatible with your bike. Sure wish AF1 Racing was in Northern California!

I had a really bad experience with these guys! I had the misfortune of breaking down in the alley behind AF1 and was treated like a leper when I approached the back door! Figured since it was a bike shop I’d experience some camaraderie but once I told him I was in need (and had a Japanese bike) he basically shut the door in my face… I asked to talk to a mechanic and he was more helpful but seemed like he couldn’t even speak freely. They reluctantly let me borrow a ramp later to help me get my bike in my friends truck. Wow! Thanx for havin my back guys! Word of mouth is everything and I’m not a fan!
P. S. — I saw the follow up by the owner and he’s full of it! First of all he wasn’t even there! Secondly, I never asked to come in or wanted to! I asked if a mechanic could come out because the guy was completely dismissive! Thirdly, I only got pissed after the guy tried to slam the door in my face! Wouldn’t anybody?! I politely knocked on the door because the front was locked (during business hours, BTW) and as I said was treated like a leper! You deserve this bad review, deal with it!

I had a great, no-​pressure sales experience here and ended up with a bike I absolutely love (2013 Vespa S150). I’ve been in for scheduled maintenance once already and will likely continue having the bike serviced here as long as I’m in Austin.
My previous review pointed out a couple of shortcoming that AF1 has gone out of their way to correct and compensate for. They now refer to Austin Paintworks for cosmetic work, a fantastic business with great pricing, so you can trust you’re getting a good deal there. As to the part mixups, everything was ultimately due to one minor mistake, and Cody in parts and maintenance was extremely helpful in resolving everything, I even ended up with a $ 75 refund for my trouble.
Basically, if something goes wrong with your experience at AF1 it was almost certainly some sort of oversight, and if you bring it to their attention they’ll make it right for you, exactly what you hope a customer service experience to be!

Was looking for the right guys to do a full racing exhaust and power commander install and a dyno tune on my BMW S1000RR. The BMW dealer, Unilocal and a few other sources led me to AF1. Great job by Jon and Micah. Premium pricing but worth it for the job done right.

I don’t live in Austin, but I visit frequently for work. I love to stop in this great little motorcycle/​scooter shop. I’m always quickly welcomed by the friendly staff. They have a great selection of Vespas and Moto Guzzi’s to check out. They are stocked will all kinds of extra goodies for your two wheeled toy. I’ve walked out of here more than a few times with some clothes or accessories that I haven’t found elsewhere.

The first time I walked by, they weren’t even open for the day yet but Thovas welcomed me in, showed me around, and answered my questions with zero pressure and nothing but helpfulness, honesty and accurate info.
Today, two months later, I went back and bought a Moto Guzzi from him that was there on consignment. It went smoothly and I feel like I got a really good deal. To top it off, they even took me in the back with the bike afterward and Brent got every aspect of the bike set just right for me, from the suspension, to the clutch, to even heat-​gunning the warning stickers off the tank for me. They were so awesome I brought them cookies. Great guys, super helpful, can’t recommend them enough.

I can’t say enough great things about AF1! We needed a scooter for our daughter to use for college and work– we had previously purchased one from a dealer in Pflugerville and had to return it due to the dealer not having a title for it (what a mess). So, when we came in and spoke to the guys about our dilemma, Thovas immediately went into action and showed us the PERFECT scooter for her! He isn’t pushy or a «salesman», he’s truly a nice guy. We went in several times before purchasing the scooter this week, and I must say, everyone there are friendly, fun, knowledgable and genuine. They sell motorcycles, scooters, parts and accessories– helmets, jackets, gloves, bags, shirts, etc… They have a top notch service dept also. They have motorcycle/​scooter and car parking next to their building– a definite bonus in downtown Austin.
As of yesterday, they had new scooters starting at $ 1,999. They also have freaking cool electric motorcycles– Zero Motorcycles, that start around $ 9,500.

Customer service at its finest. I bought my kid an Aprilia last year. I had researched prices and quality thoroughly so when Thovas quoted me the price on it, I knew I was getting a good deal. Plus, he threw in a really cute helmet. But that was only the beginning.
I have called the crew over at AF1 many times with my scooter related questions and they always cheerfully give me good information. I needed to know what it takes to ship it to New Orleans. They hooked me up with contacts.
Later, when it had a starter problem due to the rainy climate, they helped me with the warranty stuff. I felt like they were my allies when the scooter shop down in Louisiana tried to jack me around. They gave me the info I needed to speak with authority to the Jerks down there.
We finally got the scoot back here. We called AF1 to fix it correctly and they were here to pick it up THAT SAME afternoon. Fixed in less than a week, $ 100. They told me the rude dumbass in La. had put it back together wrong. WTF? (Gee, more reasons to hate New Orleans?)
Highly recommend AF1. Scoot on over.

Service here is AMAZING. Our Harley (yes Harley) had a flat in front of this store during ROT rally. These guys were awesome! Helped us out, had the tube in stock for the rear tire and changed it out for us in great time!
We could not have been more happy with the service, the friendliness of the staff (these guys were super nice and helpful), and the cost.
Great place! Keep up the awesome service and work.