Can you ride the Harley-Davidson Road King on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Harley-Davidson Road King (1993 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 King (1993 onwards)
For many, the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King is the best of all Harley-Davidson bikes.
It’s a mix of the Fat Boy and the 50s cruiser style, but with superior comfort.
Just be weary of the fact that the FLHR Road King costs over £17,000 new and used bikes are usually at least £10,000 in good condition.
A2 Licence Compliance
The Harley-Davidson Road King is a 1584cc A2-friendly cruiser bike. It has a power output of 48 kW (65 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 27.0% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the Harley-Davidson Road King on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Harley-Davidson Road King.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Engine type | V-Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 1584cc |
| Power output | 48 kW |
| Torque output | 91 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 110 mph |
| Horsepower | 65 bhp |
| Weight | 332 kg |
| Seat height | 693 mm |
| Front tyre size | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre size | 140/85-16 |
| Fuel tank size | 18.9 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 135 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 44 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 3.8 litres |
| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Price | £17,500 |
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