Can you ride the Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star on an A2 licence?

Yes, you can ride the Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star (1998 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 XVS1100 Drag Star (1998 onwards) motorcycle

Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star (1998 onwards)

A big cruiser that feels fairly lightweight and is easy to ride. The Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star is very reliable from a failure and engine point of view. However, corrosion will be your biggest enemy.

A2 Licence Compliance

The Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star is a 1063cc A2-friendly bike. It has a power output of 45 kW (62 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 22.2% to become A2 licence compliant.


You will need a restrictor to ride the Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star.

TitleSpec
ManufacturerYamaha
CategoryCruiser
Engine typeV-Twin
Engine strokes4-Stroke
Engine size1063cc
Power output45 kW
Torque output63 ft-lb
Top speed110 mph
Horsepower62 bhp
Weight261 kg
Seat height710 mm
Front tyre size110/90-18
Rear tyre size170/80-15
Fuel tank size17 litres
Fuel tank range171 miles
Fuel consumption46 mpg
Oil capacity3.1 litres
Annual road tax£117
Price£7,000
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