Can you ride the Yamaha TRX850 on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Yamaha TRX850 (1996 - 2000) 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!
Yamaha TRX850 (1996 - 2000)
The Yamaha TRX850 is a sporty motorcycle but road biased with tons of character. Can be a bargain on the used market as they last well.
A match for Ducati’s 900SS in its day but never sold well.
A2 Licence Compliance
The Yamaha TRX850 is a 849cc A2-friendly sport bike. It has a power output of 59 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 40.6% to become A2 licence compliant. (source: Yamaha TRX850 specifications)
You will need a restrictor to ride the Yamaha TRX850 on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Yamaha TRX850.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Category | Sport |
| Engine type | Parallel Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 849cc |
| Power output | 59 kW |
| Torque output | 63 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 135 mph |
| Horsepower | 79 bhp |
| Weight | 190 kg |
| Seat height | 800 mm |
| Front tyre size | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre size | 160/60-17 |
| Fuel tank size | 18 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 165 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 43 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 3.6 litres |
| Annual road tax | £121 |
| Price | £4,000 |
| Overall rating |
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