Can you ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim on an A2 licence?

Yes, you can ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim (2018 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 Softail Slim (2018 onwards) motorcycle

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim (2018 onwards)

The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim is a stylish cruiser that not only looks good from every angle, but it also rides really well. In fact, it is one of the easiest to handle Harley bikes available.

The 2018 version of the Softail Slim comes with a brand new engine and chassis. Apart from that, it also features better clocks and LED headlights. The build quality has also been improved.

A2 Licence Compliance

The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim is a 1746cc A2-friendly bike. It has a power output of 64 kW (86 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 45.3% to become A2 licence compliant.


You will need a restrictor to ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim.

TitleSpec
ManufacturerHarley-Davidson
CategoryCruiser
Engine typeV-Twin
Engine strokes4-Stroke
Engine size1746cc
Power output64 kW
Torque output107 ft-lb
Top speed125 mph
Horsepower86 bhp
Weight291 kg
Seat height660 mm
Front tyre size130/90-16
Rear tyre size150/80-16
Fuel tank size18.9 litres
Fuel tank range230 miles
Fuel consumption47 mpg
Oil capacity4.8 litres
Annual road tax£111
Price£16,000
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