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

Yes, you can ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones (2008 - 2012) 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 Cross Bones (2008 - 2012) motorcycle

Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones (2008 - 2012)

Who wouldn’t buy the Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones just for those springs? This A2 bike (when restricted) is a comfortable, wide, beautifully padded and hand-stitched bike. MCN staff even claim they could fall asleep on it… seriously, why wouldn’t you at least test ride the Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones?!

A2 Licence Compliance

The Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones is a 1584cc A2-friendly bike. It has a power output of 55 kW (75 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 36.3% to become A2 licence compliant.


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

TitleSpec
ManufacturerHarley-Davidson
CategoryCruiser
Engine typeV-Twin
Engine strokes4-Stroke
Engine size1584cc
Power output55 kW
Torque output70.3 ft-lb
Top speed90 mph
Horsepower75 bhp
Weight318 kg
Seat height766 mm
Front tyre size120/70-17
Rear tyre size190/50-17
Fuel tank size18.9 litres
Fuel tank range182 miles
Fuel consumption43 mpg
Oil capacity3.3 litres
Annual road tax£111
Price£16,000
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