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What's New in Police Motorcycles for 2018 WHAT’S NEW IN POLICE MOTORCYCLES? H BY ROSELYNNE REYES he latest batch of police mo- sible so the speeder does not get away torcycles on the market of- from them,” Beaudry said. fers power in lightweight For performance comparisons, packages. This year includes many agencies consult testing conduct- the entry of Yamaha into the ed by Michigan State Police or the Los police market and new fea- Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Ttures from all the manufacturers that Serviceability is also an important increase driver comfort, efficiency, and factor, and Beaudry said agencies are ease of upfitting. bringing motorcycle service and other But choosing the right model can be maintenance tasks in house instead of a challenge, and the right model may sending them to the dealership. Han- vary from year to year. Government dling maintenance in house is not a Fleet looked at the latest offerings from new concept, but it is something Beau- motorcycle OEMs and spoke to a dealer dry has noticed more of as fleets hire about what fleets should look for. specialized motorcycle technicians. “The biggest problem is police de- TOP CONSIDERATIONS partments can’t wait,” Beaudry said. According to Steve Beaudry, owner, “They can’t wait to take their motorcy- Beaudry Police/Specialty Recreation & cle to a dealership and have it sit there Marine, the top factors for police agen- for three or four days while it’s being cies are reliability, longevity, cost, and worked on.” performance. Performance is especially Of course, many fleets still rely on important since motorcycles are com- dealerships for service. When select- monly used for traffic enforcement. ing a motorcycle brand, it is important MORE EQUIPMENT, MORE WEIGHT “When doing radar on the side of to consider how many dealerships are Police agencies are going bigger with the road or the side of the interstate, it’s available within a county or state and vehicles. We’ve seen many transition really important to get that bike up to whether those dealerships are willing from sedans to SUVs to accommodate that 60+ mph range as quickly as pos- to prioritize fleet customers. more equipment. Beaudry noted that there’s a similar trend on the motorcy- cle side, with some limits. Thanks to more compact equipment THE LATEST OFFERINGS options, more agencies are installing For the 2018 model-year, motor officers have several models to choose from. moving radar systems, computers, and printers on their motorcycles. Beaudry BMW said that more fleets are installing vid- The R1200 RT-P includes standard anti-lock braking system brakes with traction control, rain or road riding modes, and heated handlebar grips. eo systems as well as rifle and shotgun Standard features on the R1200 RT-P include tire pressure monitoring, a racks, both outside the vehicle and in- heated seat, electronic cruise control, and weather protection. side saddlebags. When adding equip- It features a completely new emergency lighting system, including ment, fleets should consider payload, take-down lights and alley lights, handlebar switch system, and power weight distribution, and vibration, management system for accessories. among other factors. A multi-plate self-adjusting wet clutch can be changed in an hour. The “There can be some issues when model includes 6,000-mile oil change service intervals and is backed by a three-year, 60,000-mile limited warranty. you’re adding another 15 lbs. of weight on the corner of a bike that’s pushing 20 | GOVERNMENT FLEET | MARCH/APRIL 2018 FOR THE 2018 MODEL YEAR, FLEETS HAVE SEVERAL MOTORCYCLE MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM. HERE ARE THE NEWEST MODELS AVAILABLE, AND SOME INSIGHT FROM A DEALER ON WHAT FLEETS SHOULD LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING A MOTORCYCLE. PHOTO COURTESY OF ZERO MOTORCYCLES 1,100 lbs. with rider and gear,” Beaudry said. “You can’t just throw a rifle rack or Harley-Davidson a shotgun mount on to any motorcycle.” Harley-Davidson offers two pursuit- rated models: the Road King and Fleets should also consider the im- Electra Glide. Both models are portance of tires. Beaudry Police Au- powered by a Milwaukee-Eight thority only uses run-flat tires that are 107 engine that produces 111.4 tested and approved by the California lb.-ft. of torque Highway Patrol (CHP) with a stiffer and an estimated wall to stand up to the extra weight FLHP Road King and stay seated on the rim in case of a puncture. 45 mpg city/highway. In addition, both models are 96.5 inches long CONSIDER NEEDS — AND THAT with a 64-inch wheelbase. THOSE NEEDS CAN CHANGE The 2018 FLHP Road King offers 3.9 inches of ground clearance and When choosing the right motorcycle, it weighs about 840 lbs. The 2018 is important to consider your fleet’s spe- FLHTP Electra Glide offers 5.1 cific needs. Even then, an exact solu- inches of ground clearance and tion may not always be available. Beau- 2.3 cubic feet of luggage capacity and weighs about 845 lbs. dry noted that when Kawasaki left the FLHTP Electra Glide police market in 2012, it left a hole for fleets looking for a pursuit-rated inline PHOTOS COURTESY OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON MARCH/APRIL 2018 | GOVERNMENT FLEET | 21 MOTORCYCLES four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. Instead, agencies should take the cycle models. Yamaha’s FJR1300P, introduced this time to document current needs and Agencies should consider sending a year, features an inline four-cylinder. the specific equipment they will need, motorcycle-training officer to an event One common mistake that fleets which assists OEMs when preparing where they have the opportunity to make when purchasing is not updat- complete and accurate bids. demo the different motorcycles, or in- ing bid specs. If an agency buys a few Beaudry said anti-lock braking sys- vite an OEM to visit the agency. n motorcycles every year, it can be easy tems (ABS), traction control, slipper SOURCE: to recycle specs. But agencies that do clutch, electronic adjustable suspension, u Steve Beaudry, owner, Beaudry Police/ this and end up with the lowest bid may and electronic cruise control can im- Specialty Recreation & Marine miss out on new features. prove performance on some new motor- E-mail: [email protected] Honda The Honda ST1300P features a compact V-4 engine longitudinally mounted for maximum drivetrain efficiency, a low center of gravity for easier low-speed handling, and specialized handlebar, patrol speedometer, and mounting brackets. A remote preload adjuster makes it easy to change the suspension setting for various loads and conditions. For added comfort, the adjustable three-position seat features dual- density form. Lockable, integrated saddlebags hold 35 liters each and special rear cowl and rack offer additional carrying capacity. The ST1300P includes specialized brackets for lights, sirens, antenna mount, and radio/electronic equipment. The rear Honda’s ST1300P features a low center of component cover provides weather protection for electronics, and gravity for easier low-speed handling. lower engine guards have built-in brackets for mounting accessories. PHOTO COURTESY OF HONDA Yamaha Motor Corp. Zero Motorcycles In 2018, Yamaha entered the U.S. police market with a Zero Motorcycles pursuit version of its FJR1300 Sport Touring motorcycle. specializes in battery- The FJR1300P features a compact and lightweight electric motorcycles. liquid-cooled inline 145-hp four-cylinder engine, versatile The company offers six-speed transmission, and a 6.6-gallon fuel tank. It is two models for police equipped with LED headlights, position lights, and taillights as use: the DSRP and well as an automatic braking system (ABS), traction control, FXP. The motorcycles The DSRP is Zero’s most cruise control, and D-Mode adjustable engine mapping. For are virtually silent, popular police model. added driver comfort, the FJR1300P offers adjustable rider offering a more stealthy seat height and handlebar positions and push-button control operation to officers on patrol. For 2018, Zero has for an electronically adjustable windscreen. increased battery capacity and range, and launched The new model is upfit-friendly, with pre-wired electrical a new high-speed on-board charger option that connections for installation of front and rear flashing speeds up charging times. lights, siren, and speaker, as well as a pre-wired auxiliary The DSRP offers 116 lb.-ft. of torque and 70 hp. battery and power management system. Users can travel up to 196 miles per charge. Integrated Additional features include a taller windscreen lockable compartments are weather-resistant and PHOTOS COURTESY OF ZERO MOTORCYCLES PHOTO COURTESY OF YAMAHA than its consumer counterpart, knuckle visors the tank trunk provides convenient storage. integrated into the rearview mirror, The FXP is more compact and nimble than the wind deflectors DSRP, for use off-road or in tight, crowded areas. Its for the rider’s motor produces 46 hp and 78 lb.-ft. or torque and feet, engine the FXP can travel up to 88 miles per charge. The guards, and a 2018 model also offers 11% rear-mounted more rear-wheel torque to radio box. pass fellow motorists. n The FJR1300P, in- The FXP is more compact troduced in February, than the DSRP, allowing is Yamaha’s entry into officers to go off road the police market. or weave through traffic more easily. 22 | GOVERNMENT FLEET | MARCH/APRIL 2018 Better choices make better business. Hyundai Motor America is proud to offer award-winning vehicles for fleets of all sizes. With available features like Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross-traffic Alert, Hyundai’s fleet consistently delivers a whole new level of driving safety and confidence. And Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ help keep you connected when on the road. Backed by America’s Best Warranty, our vehicles continue their long-standing history of quality and reliability for your drivers.
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