Can you ride the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star on an A2 licence?

Yes, you can ride the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star (2009 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 XVS950A Midnight Star (2009 onwards) motorcycle

Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star (2009 onwards)

An A2-friendly bike when restricted, the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star is one of the best choices for an entry-level cruiser. It offers what is undoubtedly fantastic value for money at a low price tag.

The XVS950A requires only a 10% restriction to bring the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star into A2 territory.

Moreover, you can expect excellent handling, a wonderful grunt from the exhaust and pretty good fuel economy for a cruiser that weighs 279kg.

A2 Licence Compliance

The Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star is a 942cc A2-friendly bike. It has a power output of 40 kW (55 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 12.5% to become A2 licence compliant.


You will need a restrictor to ride the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star.

TitleSpec
ManufacturerYamaha
CategoryCruiser
Engine typeV4
Engine strokes4-Stroke
Engine size942cc
Power output40 kW
Torque output58.1 ft-lb
Top speed120 mph
Horsepower55 bhp
Weight279 kg
Seat height675 mm
Front tyre size130/70-18
Rear tyre size170/60-16
Fuel tank size17 litres
Fuel tank range196 miles
Fuel consumption53 mpg
Oil capacity4 litres
Annual road tax£117
Price£5,800
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