Can you ride the Triumph Thunderbird 1700 Commander on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Triumph Thunderbird 1700 Commander (2014 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!
Triumph Thunderbird 1700 Commander (2014 onwards)
In the upper limit of the A2 licence, the Triumph Thunderbird 1700 Commander will have to be restricted by 50%. However, it’s a bike worth having!
A2 Licence Compliance
The Triumph Thunderbird 1700 Commander is a 1299cc A2-friendly cruiser bike. It has a power output of 69 kW (93 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 49.2% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the Triumph Thunderbird 1700 Commander on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Triumph Thunderbird 1700 Commander.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Triumph |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Engine type | Parallel Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 1299cc |
| Power output | 69 kW |
| Torque output | 111 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 130 mph |
| Horsepower | 93 bhp |
| Weight | 348 kg |
| Seat height | 700 mm |
| Front tyre size | 140/75-17 |
| Rear tyre size | 200/50-17 |
| Fuel tank size | 22 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 200 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 55 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 4.2 litres |
| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Price | £10,600 |
| Overall rating |
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