Can you ride the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special (2015 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 Road Glide Special (2015 onwards)
The Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special FLTRXS is a heavy-weight touring cruiser that looks like some kind of a spaceship. It is a reliable machine equipped with a powerful 1690cc V-twin engine.
Although is it a touring bike, its ultra-low seat position is not very comfortable on long rides. However, its has some fantastic features that make up for it.
The Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special comes with a small-sized windscreen and fairings that work surprisingly well in rainy weather. Other than that, there is also a sat-nav included with the standard version.
A2 Licence Compliance
The Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is a 1690cc A2-friendly cruiser bike. It has a power output of 64 kW (87 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 Road Glide Special on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson |
| Category | Cruiser Touring |
| Engine type | V-Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 1690cc |
| Power output | 64 kW |
| Torque output | 101.8 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 110 mph |
| Horsepower | 87 bhp |
| Weight | 385 kg |
| Seat height | 696 mm |
| Front tyre size | 130/60-19 |
| Rear tyre size | 180/65-16 |
| Fuel tank size | 22.7 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 220 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 46 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 3.8 litres |
| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Price | £20,000 |
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