Can you ride the Ducati Monster S2R 800 on an A2 licence?

Yes, you can ride the Ducati Monster S2R 800 (2004 - 2008) 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!

Ducati Monster S2R 800 (2004 - 2008) motorcycle

Ducati Monster S2R 800 (2004 - 2008)

The Ducati Monster S2R 800 is a combination of the regular Monster 800 engine and a higher-end S4R styling. The result is a surprisingly affordable naked bike with a classic cafe-racer design.

Compared to the M800 version, the S2R is a lighter motorcycle and thanks to its new exhaust, it also offers more horsepower. The engine is punchy even at lower revs and its power delivery is really smooth.

Without a doubt, the Ducati Monster S2R 800 is a fantastic A2 bike and it is considered one of the best all-around Ducati motorcycles.

A2 Licence Compliance

The Ducati Monster S2R 800 is a 803cc A2-friendly bike. It has a power output of 57 kW (77 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 38.5% to become A2 licence compliant.


You will need a restrictor to ride the Ducati Monster S2R 800 on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Ducati Monster S2R 800.

TitleSpec
ManufacturerDucati
CategoryCafe Racer
Standard
Engine typeV-Twin
Engine strokes4-Stroke
Engine size803cc
Power output57 kW
Torque output53.5 ft-lb
Top speed125 mph
Horsepower77 bhp
Weight173 kg
Seat height800 mm
Front tyre size120/70-17
Rear tyre size180/55-17
Fuel tank size14 litres
Fuel tank range122 miles
Fuel consumption39 mpg
Oil capacity3.1 litres
Annual road tax£111
Price£4,500
Overall rating