Can you ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim (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 Softail Slim (2018 onwards)
The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim is a stylish cruiser that not only looks good from every angle, but it also rides really well. In fact, it is one of the easiest to handle Harley bikes available.
The 2018 version of the Softail Slim comes with a brand new engine and chassis. Apart from that, it also features better clocks and LED headlights. The build quality has also been improved.
A2 Licence Compliance
The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 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 Softail Slim on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim.
| 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 | 125 mph |
| Horsepower | 86 bhp |
| Weight | 291 kg |
| Seat height | 660 mm |
| Front tyre size | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre size | 150/80-16 |
| Fuel tank size | 18.9 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 230 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 47 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 4.8 litres |
| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Price | £16,000 |
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