Hi buddy..naked are the envy of the US..(they have to make their own) ..around where i live i see a lot more fazers than N's.
Theres not too much been said about the restriction ..although it has been mentioned that its only a small bracket that stops the throttle being fully opened (not like the old exhaust washers etc)
the restriction he's referring to is the 33bhp(25kw) restriction that is placed on new riders. No idea what an FZ would perform like with nearly a 66% power drop, but, i can tell you that a CB500 still had a grin factor when i was doing my DAS course
For our overseas friends that arent aware of our licencing laws a brief description of an A2 licence is as follows:
A2 – Restricted UK bike licence
Full UK bike licence with a two-year power restriction on what you can ride.
Designed for those not wanting to ride anything too powerful for two years and the only licence option available to those aged 17-20. This licence can be gained using either a manual or automatic motorcycle. This licence can be gained using either a manual or automatic motorcycle. If you take your test on an automatic, you may only ride an automatic, which means that will only be able ride a manual bike as a learner. If you take your test on a manual bike, you can ride either manual or automatic.
■Restrictions on what you can ride: Maximum of 33 b.h.p./25 kW with a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg and then after two years the licence automatically matures so that you can ride any size of bike. If the bike you want does exceed 33 b.h.p./25 kW, you will need to get the engine restricted down to 33 b.h.p./25 kW. If you reach the age of 21 before your licence matures, you can lift the restriction by taking your test again on a larger machine (Accelerated Access)
■Minimum age: 17
■Minimum test vehicle: Any motorcycle over 120cc and less than 125cc and capable of at least 62.5 m.p.h. (100 km/h). There must be certification to back this up. If you book to use one of our 125cc bikes, they all meet the minimum vehicle requirements to gain this A2 licence.
■Allows you to: Carry passengers, discard your L-plates and to ride on motorways.
