Can you ride the Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star on an A2 licence?

Yes, you can ride the Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star (1996 - 2001) 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 XVZ1300A Royal Star (1996 - 2001) motorcycle

Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star (1996 - 2001)

The Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star will deliver plenty of attention from passers-by.

A cruiser, the XVZ1300 offers stunning looks, plenty of ground clearance and a truly different experience from other cruisers.

A2 Licence Compliance

The Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star is a 1294cc A2-friendly bike. It has a power output of 55 kW (75 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 36.3% to become A2 licence compliant.


You will need a restrictor to ride the Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star.

TitleSpec
ManufacturerYamaha
CategoryCruiser
Engine typeV4
Engine strokes4-Stroke
Engine size1294cc
Power output55 kW
Torque output111 ft-lb
Top speed115 mph
Horsepower75 bhp
Weight301 kg
Seat height710 mm
Front tyre size150/80-16
Rear tyre size150/90-15
Fuel tank size18 litres
Fuel tank range120 miles
Fuel consumption40 mpg
Oil capacity3.7 litres
Annual road tax£117
Price£5,000
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