Can you ride the Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star (1998 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!
Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star (1998 onwards)
A big cruiser that feels fairly lightweight and is easy to ride. The Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star is very reliable from a failure and engine point of view. However, corrosion will be your biggest enemy.
A2 Licence Compliance
The Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star is a 1063cc A2-friendly cruiser bike. It has a power output of 45 kW (62 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 22.2% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Engine type | V-Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 1063cc |
| Power output | 45 kW |
| Torque output | 63 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 110 mph |
| Horsepower | 62 bhp |
| Weight | 261 kg |
| Seat height | 710 mm |
| Front tyre size | 110/90-18 |
| Rear tyre size | 170/80-15 |
| Fuel tank size | 17 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 171 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 46 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 3.1 litres |
| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Price | £7,000 |
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