Can you ride the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (2016 - 2019) 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!
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (2016 - 2019)
The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is the company’s most popular adventure bike. It is affordable to buy and extremely reliable in the long run. The bike is suitable for both on-road and off-road riding, but don’t expect it to compete with most sport-touring bikes in terms of comfort.
The motorcycle has a very good fuel economy and you will be able to do up to 300 miles on one ride. Its parallel twin engine has a super-smooth power delivery and thanks to a lower centre of gravity, the bike is well-balanced and easy to handle.
The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin comes with an off-road specific ABS system and a three-stage traction control. Other than that, you will also get a digital dash and lots of optional accessories with the bike.
All of these attributes make the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin one of the best all around motorcycles that you can ride with your A2 licence.
A2 Licence Compliance
The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is a 998cc A2-friendly adventure bike. It has a power output of 70 kW (94 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 50% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Category | Adventure Off-Road |
| Engine type | Parallel Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 998cc |
| Power output | 70 kW |
| Torque output | 68.6 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 140 mph |
| Horsepower | 94 bhp |
| Weight | 232 kg |
| Seat height | 870 mm |
| Front tyre size | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre size | 150/70-18 |
| Fuel tank size | 18.8 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 300 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 60 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 4.1 litres |
| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Price | £9,500 |
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