Sanford, FL police bikes

[sprk_sprd]

With all footage of George Zimmerman walking into Sanford, FL PD, did anyone else notice their garage full of sport-touring motorcycles?  Initially I thought it was a POV.  But with more footage being shown, it's clear there were a few of the same model:  Kawi Concours 14.  http://www.policemotorunits.com/id382.html  In my area (DC/MD/VA), they only ride HD's I believe.

[tthompsr]

I was just watching the news and came to the same conclusion. (said out loud too, while watching, Hey that's my Bike!)

[toma nova]

 In my area (DC/MD/VA), they only ride HD's I believe.

In Houston, Harris County police ride white Goldwings (among others).  I saw a motorcop wheel one around the other day - great slow speed control, as expected.

[ConPilot1]

Yeah I saw those three or four Police Kaw C14's on the floor too. First thing I noticed.

[Cablebandit]

Yeah it's hard to miss them with the handicapped bathroom stall tip over bars.

[bluespecv03]

They also have ST1300's!

[Cablebandit]

They also have ST1300's!

Booooooooooooooooō

[Giaka]

Booooooooooooooooō

Hey now!!!

[big papa]

Stylin!!!!



Locals...

[tomek]

Stylin!!!!

Fingerless gloves .

[Joey Stalin]

Those do make a pretty awesome police bike. Maybe a replacement for the RT-P somewhere down the line.

[Royal Tiger]

Yeah it's hard to miss them with the handicapped bathroom stall tip over bars.

You do realize the intended purpose of those don't you?

[pete620]

The Newport News VA Police near me have 4 of them

[sprk_sprd]

You do realize the intended purpose of those don't you?

They're not crash bars?  I'm feeling slow tonight, so I'm not sure if you were setting up for a punch line.  

[Cablebandit]

I assume they make it easier to pickup the bike when practicing tiny circles at slow speed...

[vulcanbill]

With all footage of George Zimmerman walking into Sanford, FL PD, did anyone else notice their garage full of sport-touring motorcycles?  Initially I thought it was a POV.  But with more footage being shown, it's clear there were a few of the same model:  Kawi Concours 14.  http://www.policemotorunits.com/id382.html  In my area (DC/MD/VA), they only ride HD's I believe.

Thought I saw some MD SP on RTs a while back.

[dm_gsxr]

Oklahoma has a Hayabusa:





Carl

[Cablebandit]

Can't see the pic here.  Was it the "before" or "after" he wrecked it shot?

[Biking Sailor]

Oklahoma has a Hayabusa:





Carl

At the Dallas IMS they said they were up to 10 busa's.  My little town just picked up some Kawasaki's.  The pic I was sent shows a ZX10 with a couple ZX14s in the background!  Welcome to Edmond, America!

[Royal Tiger]

I assume they make it easier to pickup the bike when practicing tiny circles at slow speed...

Part of the motor operator course is dumping the bike for a foot pursuit.  The oversized bars keep it somewhat upright so the fluids don't leak out.  So yes, kind of crash bars, but meant for intentionally dropping it instead of stopping it and using the kick stand.