JUST because you don't know the name of Daelim Motorcycles don't think it's a newcomer - it's anything but.

Since being founded in 1962, the Korean bike company has been manufacturing motor- cycles in technical collaboration with Honda, turning out 300,000 units a year.

The world has come to expect quality with a high specification and attention to detail from Korean automotive producers and the Daelims I have seen are no exception.

You can judge for yourself at Mayors Motorcycles in Test Lane, Redbridge, the latest stockist.

Scooters are available in three 50cc models and a 125cc. Those wanting a bike are catered for by a well-styled 125cc commuter and a choice of two 125cc cruisers.

All are learner legal - depending on rider age, of course - so the only problem should be which one to choose.

The urban-styled E-Five ATS scooter has a stealth finish while the red and silver S-Five 50cc has the sports look; both come with discs and alloy wheels.

The entry level Cordi 50cc scooter will suit the rider looking for transport without sacrificing style or finish and comes with an effective rack.

Moving up in size finds the NS125DLX, a classically designed twist-and-go scooter that will ably supply the needs of commuting and leisure.

The 125cc bikes are deceptive in that they look and feel bigger then the engines would suggest.

The Roadwin looks like a sports tourer with its three- spoke cast wheels and beam frame.

Lower seat height is provided by two Daystar cruiser models, the 125 and (with more styling extras) the Ltd.

Both have all the styling we'd expect to see on a large capacity cruiser, but again it's a learner legal 125, with a monoshock back end for the custom look.

The whole range has a high standard of finish and the components seem to have been chosen for function and fit rather than a budget, which might come as a surprise considering that the E-Five and S-Five are £1,299 on the road while the Roadwin has a price ticket of £2,399 OTR.

Wayne Mayor specialises in custom bikes and accessories and has a workshop staffed by trained technicians.