Can you ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones (2008 - 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 Cross Bones (2008 - 2012)
Who wouldn’t buy the Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones just for those springs? This A2 bike (when restricted) is a comfortable, wide, beautifully padded and hand-stitched bike. MCN staff even claim they could fall asleep on it… seriously, why wouldn’t you at least test ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones?!
A2 Licence Compliance
The Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones is a 1584cc A2-friendly cruiser bike. It has a power output of 55 kW (75 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 36.3% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Engine type | V-Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 1584cc |
| Power output | 55 kW |
| Torque output | 70.3 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 90 mph |
| Horsepower | 75 bhp |
| Weight | 318 kg |
| Seat height | 766 mm |
| Front tyre size | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre size | 190/50-17 |
| Fuel tank size | 18.9 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 182 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 43 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 3.3 litres |
| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Price | £16,000 |
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