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) motorcycle

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 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.

TitleSpec
ManufacturerTriumph
CategoryCruiser
Engine typeParallel Twin
Engine strokes4-Stroke
Engine size1299cc
Power output69 kW
Torque output111 ft-lb
Top speed130 mph
Horsepower93 bhp
Weight348 kg
Seat height700 mm
Front tyre size140/75-17
Rear tyre size200/50-17
Fuel tank size22 litres
Fuel tank range200 miles
Fuel consumption55 mpg
Oil capacity4.2 litres
Annual road tax£111
Price£10,600
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