Can you ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide on an A2 licence?

Yes, you can ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide (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 Sport Glide (2018 onwards) motorcycle

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide (2018 onwards)

As all other newly revamped Softails, The the 2018 Harley-Davidson Sport Glide is a big upgrade from its predecessors. Not only does it come with a brand new chassis and improved engine, but it also offers easier handling and better build quality .

The Harley-Davidson Sport Glide features a stylish small-sized screen for wind protection and hard panniers for some extra storage. These accessories are removable and included with the standard version of the bike.

A2 Licence Compliance

The Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide is a 1745cc A2-friendly 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 Sport Glide on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide.

TitleSpec
ManufacturerHarley-Davidson
CategoryCruiser
Engine typeV-Twin
Engine strokes4-Stroke
Engine size1745cc
Power output64 kW
Torque output107 ft-lb
Top speed115 mph
Horsepower86 bhp
Weight317 kg
Seat height680 mm
Front tyre size130/70-18
Rear tyre size180/70-16
Fuel tank size18.9 litres
Fuel tank range230 miles
Fuel consumption47 mpg
Oil capacity4.8 litres
Annual road tax£117
Price£15,000
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