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Top Gun
01-03-2006, 11:20
Found this on a BMW site (yes, it's pro BMW, but definitely objective). It's a collection of links to various articles, reports and evaluations of police bikes by motor officers. I can hear JJ and RedBull scoffing now! Check some of the links, the articles and opinions are worth reading, particularly the Colorado Springs PD evaluation.

Ever find yourself tangenting from one link to the next?
>From "Eugene police turn to BMW for motorcycles after H****y line ends"
>http://www.registerguard.com/news/2005/12/28/B1.cr.motorcyles.1228.p1.p (http://www.registerguard.com/news/2005/12/28/B1.cr.motorcyles.1228.p1.p)
>hp?section=cityregion
and "BMW even takes market share from H****y-Davidson" http://autoblog.com/2005/12/30/bmw-steps-forward-as-h****y-davidson-leaves-the-scene/ (http://autoblog.com/2005/12/30/bmw-steps-forward-as-h****y-davidson-leaves-the-scene/)
To a link of other LEO agencies that use BMW in the U.S. http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/pdbmw.pdf (http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/pdbmw.pdf)
(BTW, PR material lists H****y as beings used by LEOs in 45 countries and BMWs in 150.)
CHiP t-bones car (w/ pics) http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/CHPSurvivor.pdf (http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/CHPSurvivor.pdf)
Coyote (not deer) http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/Bryan%20Memo.pdf (http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/Bryan%20Memo.pdf)
BMW R1100RT-P tops out at 114mph http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/CHPArticle.pdf (http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/CHPArticle.pdf)
(I guess this V8 Hayabusa would top that http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/02/09/hayabusa-v8-engine/ (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/02/09/hayabusa-v8-engine/))
Specs on new LEO BMWs' equip' http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/TurnKeyCHP.pdf (http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/TurnKeyCHP.pdf)
RT-P "recycled" for Med duty http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/CheltEMTArticle.pdf (http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/CheltEMTArticle.pdf)
Ooh, and some really good fodder for the H****y vs. BMW debate, police style:
http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/ACPDReport.pdf (http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/ACPDReport.pdf)
and a stiffer one
http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/CoSprings.pdf (http://www.bmwmc.net/uploads/tm7/CoSprings.pdf)
BMW vs. H****y vs. Kawasaki, police bikes:
"So what sort of wish list do motor officers secretly pen in their off-duty hours?"
http://www.policeone.com/police-products/vehicles/motorcycles/articles/79717/ (http://www.policeone.com/police-products/vehicles/motorcycles/articles/79717/)
They don't like shaft drive (weak), tires (not run flat), clutch (prefer wet, especially for low speed [funny they don't mention aux cooling]), "torquing" (longitudnal crankshaft)...
Enjoy!
Joe 70cuda@email.com
Red Bull
01-03-2006, 11:36
Way toooooooo much BMw horn blowing. Red Bull
Top Gun
01-03-2006, 13:15
Way toooooooo much BMw horn blowing. Red Bull

That's because the BMw horn always works and is never in the shop for repairs!
Red Bull
01-03-2006, 16:50
Gotcha! You even spelled BMw the way I do. Bowel Movement widgit. (small w) I knew you would slip eventually. Red Bull
Top Gun
01-03-2006, 17:02
Gotcha! You even spelled BMw the way I do. Bowel Movement widgit. (small w) I knew you would slip eventually. Red Bull

I'm merely humouring the simple. . . you should've seen that!:rolleyes:
JJ4535
01-03-2006, 19:43
Our newest member had to call me and bust my b---s about BMW poicle bikes.Wrecked my day!
Top Gun
01-03-2006, 22:25
;) the truth hurts. . .
Top Gun
01-03-2006, 22:50
Sure, BMW continues to be the largest selling Police Bike in the world, but add to this the fact that they've just unveiled their newest addition to the LE Bike lineup. The R1200RT-P was just premiered at November's Milipol, the International Exhibition of Internal State Security, Police Equipment, Industrial Site Security and Civil Defense. It will begin production in March 2006 and, reportedly, will be available in the US by May.

and, no, it's not belt driven, as is the 2nd most popular Police Bike in the world.

Sorry JJ!
JJ4535
01-04-2006, 11:35
What happened to "buy American"?:rolleyes:
Top Gun
01-04-2006, 15:15
What happened to "buy American"?:rolleyes:

JJ,
Take a few moments to look at the labels in your clothing. Then take a look at the labels on your household appliances, compare the warranties and MSRP's on our respective motorcycles. Then we'll talk about buying American. I used to love when people made smart remarks about the Kawasaki Police bike I rode and to watch their faces when I told them it was made in Lincoln,NE by Americans. Fortunately, when we want good furniture, we buy American, or toilet paper or paper towels, food products, there are a lot of things that I would only buy American. . . motorcycles, sorry, that's not one of them.
Red Bull
01-04-2006, 18:57
JJ, pay TopGun no never mind. He is just irritable from swatting flys from around his BMw. He also doesn't repect his elders. You were riding a H.D. (mans machine) when he was still in elementary school and just dreaming of driving a german flying machine. Red Bull
Top Gun
01-04-2006, 19:30
JJ, pay TopGun no never mind. He is just irritable from swatting flys from around his BMw. He also doesn't repect his elders. You were riding a H.D. (mans machine) when he was still in elementary school and just dreaming of driving a german flying machine. Red Bull

Hey, get back to work, you're silverware's not finished yet!