Can you ride the Buell S1 Lightning on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Buell S1 Lightning (1997 - 1998) on an A2 motorbike licence. However, you will need to fit a restrictor kit to reduce its power output and make it A2 licence compliant!
Buell S1 Lightning (1997 - 1998)
The Buell S1 Lightning is a unique 90s roadster with a vintage cafe racer design and a lot of character. It has an outdated V-Twin engine and terrible fuel economy. On the other hand, the bike offers plenty of torque and handles really well on twisty roads.
It is considered a collector’s motorcycle, so don’t expect it to be cheap. Also, it doesn’t perform really well as a beginner-friendly A2 bike.
A2 Licence Compliance
The Buell S1 Lightning is a 1203cc A2-friendly standard bike. It has a power output of 63 kW (86 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 44.4% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the Buell S1 Lightning on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Buell S1 Lightning.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Buell |
| Category | Cafe Racer Standard |
| Engine type | V-Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 1203cc |
| Power output | 63 kW |
| Torque output | 76 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 125 mph |
| Horsepower | 86 bhp |
| Weight | 233 kg |
| Seat height | 749 mm |
| Front tyre size | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre size | 170/60-17 |
| Fuel tank size | 21 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 160 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 40 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 2.5 litres |
| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Price | £5,000 |
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