Can you ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline (2011 - 2012) 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 Softail Blackline (2011 - 2012)
The Harley-Davidson Blackline seems great on paper. It is a stylish Softail motorcycle that looks a lot like some of the other blacked-out “bad boy style” bikes such as the Night Train or Nightster.
The build quality is really good and the V-Twin engine is powerful and reliable. Unfortunately, the handlebars are way too narrow and unpractical. Additionally, the riding position is extremely low and the handling could be better.
A2 Licence Compliance
The Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline is a 1584cc A2-friendly cruiser bike. It has a power output of 53 kW (72 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 33.9% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Engine type | V-Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 1584cc |
| Power output | 53 kW |
| Torque output | 125 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 110 mph |
| Horsepower | 72 bhp |
| Weight | 294 kg |
| Seat height | 655 mm |
| Front tyre size | 80/90-21 |
| Rear tyre size | 140/85-16 |
| Fuel tank size | 18.9 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 185 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 44 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 3.3 litres |
| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Price | £14,500 |
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