1. What is a restriction kit or a power restrictor?

Technically, it is a mechanical or electronical device composed of one or two parts that manages to reduce the motorcycle maximum power until the legal restriction authorised by the driving license of the user.

2. What is a power restriction kit used for?

It is used for certain driving licence holders to comply with the regulation demands and to acquire experience that enable to obtain other driving licenses that authorise them to drive motorcycles with higher power.

3. Who and which motorcycles are required to fit a 35 kW restriction kit?

Holders who have obtained A2 driving licence (since 19th January 2013) have to fit a 35 kW power restrictor certified in those motorcycles, that above this power, do not exceed 70 kW from the production motorcycle.

4. Who and which motorcycles are required to fit a 25 kW restriction kit?

Holders who have obtained A2 driving licence (since 19th January 2013) have the option to fit a 25 kW power restrictor in production motorcycle not exceeding 50 kW.

5. What parts are our restriction kits composed of?

There are different kind of power restriction devices:

1.- Mechanical devices: Our kits are mainly composed of plates or stoppers of the throttle cable route, washers or shutters that are installed in the intake ducts and caps in the carburetors bells.

2. Electronical devices: they can be physical devices, like engine control units, or the electronic devices which modify the throttle potentionmeter’s voltage or the injection.

6. What does the price include?

• - Manufacturer's Approval Certificate.
• - Certificate of Fitment.
• - Parts (throttle stopper or washers), fitting instructions and the lead security seal (optional).
• - UPS shipment, delivery within 24/48 h.

7. How long will it take for me to get my order?

We dispatch all orders within 24-48 hours from receipt of payment.

8. Could you deliver the package to a different shipping address from that one indicated on the registration form?

Yes. When you place the order in our website, you have the option to indicate an alternative delivery address. There won't be any extra charge.

9. I have some mechanical skills... could I install the kit by myself?

No, private customers are not authorised for fitting a restriction kit. It is mandatory to be fitted by a specialist workshop.

10. Can the power restrictor be fitted at any motorcycle workshop and certify the fitment?

Yes, as long as they are registered as a private limited company any motorcycle workshop can fit the power restrictor.

11. Is it required to do the power restrictor fitment in a motorcycle firm authorised workshop?

No, it is not required. Everyone can do it, as indicated in the above question.

12. What should I do once I receive the kit and certificates?

You should go to any motorcycle workshop who will fit the restriction kit and will issue the certificate of fitment.

13. How much will I be charged for the kit fitting?

It depends on the workshop fares, motorcycle conditions and time taken on the fitting. For your reference, fitting may take between one to two hours.

14. Once the kit is fitted which documents do I have to keep while driving the motorcycle?

• - Manufacturer's approval certificate booklet.
• - Certificate of fitment.

15. How does the installation of the kit affect in the overall performance of the motorcycle?

First of all you have to assume that the motorcycle has a derating power kit installed and accept that now the motorcycle is riding at slower speeds. The kit reduces the power in high revolutions sacrificing less power in low and mid revolutions. It forces drivers to change gear up and down earlier and more frequently losing acceleration capacity and top speed. Driving efficiently, you can reduce your fuel consumption.

16. Do the ATIMPEX kits comply with all necessary UE technical regulations and directives?

Indeed, our restriction kits comply with all technical regulation and directives as follow:
+ National type-approval A, directvies No. 92/61 and 2002/24:
      - Maximum speed: 95/1/CE.
      - Maximum net power and torque: 95/1/CE.
      - Polluting emissions: 97/24/CE, chapter 5.
      - Anti-tampering: 97/24/CE, chapter 7.
      - Stationary noise level: 97/24/CE, chapter 9.

+ Regulation (EU) No. 168/2013:
      - Maximum net power and torque: Nº 134/2014, Annex X.
      - Maximun continuous rated or net power and/or speed limitation: Nº 3/2014 Annex XVIII.
      - Polluting emissions: Nº 134/2014 Annex II, III, V.
      - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): Nº 44/2014 Annex VII.
      - Anti-tampering Nº 44/2014 Annex II.
      - Stationary noise level: Nº 134/2014 Annex IX.
      - Maximum speed limitation plate and location: Nº 3/2014 Annex XVI.
      - Requirements applying to functional on-board diagnostics: Nº 44/2014, Annex XII.
      - Regulation inscriptions   Nº 901/2014, Annex V.

17. Which legal standards regulate everything related to the restriction kits and A2 permit?

• - 2006/126/EC Directive on driving licences.
• - The National Law of each country.