Can you ride the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic (2018 onwards) 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!
Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic (2018 onwards)
The Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic is a large-capacity V-twin cruiser with a vintage 40’s design and some modern elements. It comes equipped with a mid-sized windscreen and panniers, so you will be able to do some touring on this bike.
The Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic is a good overall motorcycle that is reliable and easy to ride. Unfortunately, the build quality is not as expected and some parts, such as the headlight, look weird on the bike. On top of that, the bike is very expensive.
A2 Licence Compliance
The Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic is a 1746cc A2-friendly cruiser bike. It has a power output of 64 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 45.3% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Engine type | V-Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 1746cc |
| Power output | 64 kW |
| Torque output | 107 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 110 mph |
| Horsepower | 86 bhp |
| Weight | 316 kg |
| Seat height | 668 mm |
| Front tyre size | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre size | 150/80-16 |
| Fuel tank size | 18.9 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 200 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 42 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 4.8 litres |
| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Price | £18,000 |
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