Can you ride the Honda Silver Wing 600 on an A2 licence?

Yes, you can ride the Honda Silver Wing 600 (2001 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!

Honda Silver Wing 600 (2001 onwards) motorcycle

Honda Silver Wing 600 (2001 onwards)

At first glance, the Honda FJS600 Silver Wing might seem like a normal scooter. It features that typical design most other motorcycles in this category have. There is a mid-sized windscreen in the front and a comfortable seat in the back. Other that, you will also find a large storage compartment under the seat that can hold up to two helmets.

However, unlike most other scooters, the Honda Silver Wing is equipped with a powerful engine that is capable of reaching higher speeds. This means you can easily ride this bike on motorways and it is a lot of fun too.

A2 Licence Compliance

The Honda Silver Wing 600 is a 582cc A2-friendly bike. It has a power output of 36 kW (48 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 2.77% to become A2 licence compliant.


You will need a restrictor to ride the Honda Silver Wing 600 on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Honda Silver Wing 600.

TitleSpec
ManufacturerHonda
CategoryScooter
Engine typeParallel Twin
Engine strokes4-Stroke
Engine size582cc
Power output36 kW
Torque output37 ft-lb
Top speed112 mph
Horsepower48 bhp
Weight218 kg
Seat height740 mm
Front tyre size120/80-14
Rear tyre size150/70-13
Fuel tank size16 litres
Fuel tank range160 miles
Fuel consumption45 mpg
Oil capacity2.2 litres
Annual road tax£84
Price£7,000
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