Honda Hornet 600 2000-2002 A2 legal?

[unnamed97]

Hi, do you know if riding a cb600f hornet from 2000-2002 would be A2 legal after fitting in the washers to restrict the power to 35kw?

Because everywhere I look and read they say it has 70kw at the crank and it stays with "You cannot restrict it below half its original power." rule.

Thanks

[Guest]

If the Hornet is indeed rated at "70kW" - then no problem, as you are not trying to restrict more than 50% of the original power output....... as long as the power/weight ratio does not exceed 0.2 kW/kg.

[Guest]

But it's a moot point...... You don't have to have a restriction certificate (although some people reckon they can save roadside hassle with the cops) and has anyone ever had the inlet or exhaust tracts/throttle cable/ecu looked at by an insurance company before they have paid out? I genuinely don't know if this has ever happened. Be very sure, though - I am not advising you to flout the law as you could come very, very unstuck. Not good.

[mikestrivens]

Insurance companies will use any reason to not pay out and will employ a professional engineer to scrutinise the bike to assess whether it is as stated in the insurance documents. It really isn’t worth lying about whether a restriction is fitted or not.

[unnamed97]

Thanks, guess I'll be buying this Hornet then, and fit the restriction asap.