Can you ride the Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star on an A2 licence?

Yes, you can ride the Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star (2006 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!

Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star (2006 onwards) motorcycle

Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star (2006 onwards)

The Yamaha XV1900 is known as the Midnight Star in the UK, but abroad it’s known as the Stratoliner.

The XV1900 approaches all A2 limits, with 89bhp coming from a characteristic V-twin 1854cc engine.

At 329kg the Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star is not light – but compared to many rivals it’s a featherweight.

A2 Licence Compliance

The Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star is a 1854cc A2-friendly bike. It has a power output of 66 kW (89 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 46.9% to become A2 licence compliant.


You will need a restrictor to ride the Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star.

TitleSpec
ManufacturerYamaha
CategoryCruiser
Engine typeV-Twin
Engine strokes4-Stroke
Engine size1854cc
Power output66 kW
Torque output115 ft-lb
Top speed120 mph
Horsepower89 bhp
Weight329 kg
Seat height735 mm
Front tyre size130/70-18
Rear tyre size190/60-17
Fuel tank size17 litres
Fuel tank range150 miles
Fuel consumption41 mpg
Oil capacity4.9 litres
Annual road tax£117
Price£13,500
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