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MikeHump · 03-17-2008, 07:46 PM

Are they the new BMW R1200RTP? Just wondering, mainly because a friend said that they're quite slow, and I was looking up the specs of these bad boys and they seem like they're pretty decent bikes. My friend is also comparing the cop bike to his 600cc sportbike, so it might not be a fair comparison.

**inspiron** · 03-18-2008, 05:17 AM

A police bike is never "slow". The BMW is a 1200ccm boxer, but it will be heavy with all kinds of electronics (radios, cameras, lights, siren, etc.). It's not designed to be a racing bike like a GSX-R 600, it's a touring bike. The officers will be riding those bikes on 8 to 10 hour shifts - they need to be comfortable. 10 hours on a Gixxer is a form of torture.

JmalB · 03-18-2008, 07:12 AM

I wouldn't consider the older Kawis the the BMWs are replacing very fast...

DrBob · 03-18-2008, 10:49 AM

I know some motor officers who ride BMW 1200RPTs, as a local force started switching over last year. They claim they are very reliable and comfortable, and while top speed is no better than the Harley Road Kings they turned in, the BMW accelerated more quickly and handle better.

Xassh · 03-18-2008, 10:46 PM

that looks like it very well could have been the bike that the CHiP was sitting on this past Sunday.

i was following a guy through Santiago Canyon (heading North, from Lake Forest area, towards Orange) and was getting a bit frustrated at his 55mph speed. the car turned and the CHiP was just around the next bend. he started to pull out, but did not.

'07 GSXR 600 or not, being able to outrun him or not... it turned out that there were 3 more officers on that road that day.

SNAFU · 03-18-2008, 11:39 PM

Are these fast?

Suzuki Hayabusa Police Interceptor - The Kneeslider

**87gsxrnut** · 03-21-2008, 12:17 PM

Glad they are finally getting some decent bikes.

- Nut

wookie · 03-21-2008, 12:59 PM

On a somewhat related topic, I saw a CHP officer inserting a physical key into the door lock of his Ford Police interceptor to unlock the door. Then I got to think, don't the police cruisers come with remote-controlled power door locks ?

eb77k · 03-21-2008, 05:51 PM

They haven't made a bike (ridden by the cops, or the crooks) that can outrun a radio wave.

clockdaddy · 03-21-2008, 09:42 PM

Either one, the radio or their bikes, are toofast for me!!

I'm waiting for the day that I get stopped for swerving to miss manhole covers! On one road on my way home from work, in a stretch of one mile, there are 12 manhole covers. That's not ordinarily a problem, but the last time the road was resurfaced, the manhole covers weren't raised. They are about 2 inches lower than the road surface and jar your teeth when you hit one.
So far they can't tell if I'm playing around or had a couple of beers too many!!

CD

03-17-2008, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
MikeHump Puddle Runner Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2007 GSXR 600 Location: Tracy, CA Posts: 385	New CHP bikes Are they the new BMW R1200RTP? Just wondering, mainly because a friend said that they're quite slow, and I was looking up the specs of these bad boys and they seem like they're pretty decent bikes. My friend is also comparing the cop bike to his 600cc sportbike, so it might not be a fair comparison.

03-18-2008, 05:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	A police bike is never "slow". The BMW is a 1200ccm boxer, but it will be heavy with all kinds of electronics (radios, cameras, lights, siren, etc.). It's not designed to be a racing bike like a GSX-R 600, it's a touring bike. The officers will be riding those bikes on 8 to 10 hour shifts - they need to be comfortable. 10 hours on a Gixxer is a form of torture. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

03-18-2008, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,765	I know some motor officers who ride BMW 1200RPTs, as a local force started switching over last year. They claim they are very reliable and comfortable, and while top speed is no better than the Harley Road Kings they turned in, the BMW accelerated more quickly and handle better. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

03-18-2008, 10:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Xassh Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: '07 GSX-R600 Location: Southern California Posts: 11	that looks like it very well could have been the bike that the CHiP was sitting on this past Sunday. i was following a guy through Santiago Canyon (heading North, from Lake Forest area, towards Orange) and was getting a bit frustrated at his 55mph speed. the car turned and the CHiP was just around the next bend. he started to pull out, but did not. '07 GSXR 600 or not, being able to outrun him or not... it turned out that there were 3 more officers on that road that day. __________________ "Everyone is trying to kill you. Really TRYING" -the best words I have ever heard as a motorcyclist on the streets

03-18-2008, 11:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,020	Are these fast? Suzuki Hayabusa Police Interceptor - The Kneeslider __________________

03-21-2008, 12:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	Glad they are finally getting some decent bikes. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

03-21-2008, 12:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
wookie U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 SV650S; '05 GSX-R600;'04 749S Location: 20 Miles East of LA Posts: 1,257	On a somewhat related topic, I saw a CHP officer inserting a physical key into the door lock of his Ford Police interceptor to unlock the door. Then I got to think, don't the police cruisers come with remote-controlled power door locks ? __________________ "Don't wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pigs love it." "Don't argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." "The Universe is a contest between engineers making things idiot-proof and God making bigger idiots. So far, God is winning by a wide margin."

03-21-2008, 05:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
eb77k Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: I'm lucky, I've got alot Location: minnesota Posts: 329	They haven't made a bike (ridden by the cops, or the crooks) that can outrun a radio wave. __________________ MOTO GUZZI loud valves save lives

03-21-2008, 09:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
clockdaddy Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: '03 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 55	Either one, the radio or their bikes, are toofast for me!! I'm waiting for the day that I get stopped for swerving to miss manhole covers! On one road on my way home from work, in a stretch of one mile, there are 12 manhole covers. That's not ordinarily a problem, but the last time the road was resurfaced, the manhole covers weren't raised. They are about 2 inches lower than the road surface and jar your teeth when you hit one. So far they can't tell if I'm playing around or had a couple of beers too many!! CD __________________ "Life can be Heaven or Hell, It all depends on your attitude!" hm2001

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