Can you ride the Hyosung GT650 Comet on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Hyosung GT650 Comet (2004 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!
Hyosung GT650 Comet (2004 onwards)
The Hyosung GT650 Comet is a middleweight motorcycle based on the Suzuki SV650. The bike comes with the same V-Twin engine, but it produces slightly more power on paper.
There are three versions available: The GT650 naked, the GT650R fully-faired, and the GT650S half-faired. They all have the exact same specifications, and the only difference is the look and wind protection.
In terms of features, the Hyosung GT650 Comet is a pretty basic bike and the value isn’t that great. The build quality is also questionable and there are lots of people having various types of problems with this model.
A2 Licence Compliance
The Hyosung GT650 Comet is a 647cc A2-friendly standard bike. It has a power output of 58 kW (79 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 39.6% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the Hyosung GT650 Comet on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Hyosung GT650 Comet.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyosung |
| Category | Sport Standard |
| Engine type | V-Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 647cc |
| Power output | 58 kW |
| Torque output | 50 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 130 mph |
| Horsepower | 79 bhp |
| Weight | 180 kg |
| Seat height | 780 mm |
| Front tyre size | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre size | 160/60-17 |
| Fuel tank size | 17 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 160 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 45 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 3.2 litres |
| Annual road tax | £121 |
| Price | £3,600 |
| Overall rating |
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