Can you ride the Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster (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 XL883 Sportster (1993 onwards)
The Harley-Davidson XL883 is one of the most budget ways into the Harley world. As a result, the XL883 is a great A2 bike for those looking to ride a Harley on their A2 licence, provided that you restrict the power by 8% to make the Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster A2 licence legal.
A2 Licence Compliance
The Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster is a 883cc A2-friendly cruiser bike. It has a power output of 37 kW (50 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 5.40% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Engine type | V-Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 883cc |
| Power output | 37 kW |
| Torque output | 51 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 105 mph |
| Horsepower | 50 bhp |
| Weight | 251 kg |
| Seat height | 760 mm |
| Front tyre size | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre size | 150/80-16 |
| Fuel tank size | 12.5 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 115 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 43 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 2.6 litres |
| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Price | £9,000 |
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