Can you ride the Yamaha BT1100 Bulldog on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Yamaha BT1100 Bulldog (2002 - 2007) 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!
Yamaha BT1100 Bulldog (2002 - 2007)
The Yamaha BT1100, also known as the Bulldog, is a cross between a cruiser and retro roadster. It comes with an air-cooled V-Twin engine borrowed from the old 1100 Virago. The engine is reliable and it has a lot of punch in the low revs. The seating position is very comfortable. The handling however could be much better and the bike feels a little too heavy at times.
The overall build quality is decent, but there are some parts on the bike that feel pretty cheap such as the mirrors.
A2 Licence Compliance
The Yamaha BT1100 Bulldog is a 1063cc A2-friendly standard bike. It has a power output of 48 kW (64 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 27.0% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the Yamaha BT1100 Bulldog on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Yamaha BT1100 Bulldog.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Category | Cruiser Standard |
| Engine type | V-Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 1063cc |
| Power output | 48 kW |
| Torque output | 60 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 109 mph |
| Horsepower | 64 bhp |
| Weight | 230 kg |
| Seat height | 812 mm |
| Front tyre size | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre size | 170/55-17 |
| Fuel tank size | 20 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 200 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 45 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 3.1 litres |
| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Price | £3,800 |
| Overall rating |
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