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Sat Jul 23, 2022 2:19 pm
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So the CHP isn't buying any electric "authority" motorcycles yet? What happens when the state goes all zero-emissions by 2030 (or is it 2035, I get confused as these dates seem to change constantly)? Chasing after someone on an electric motorcycle would sure keep range anxiety high and high speed chases short.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #2 High speed chases are a liability nightmare. Perhaps, EVs are better than we think. In my town, the PD travels less than 50-miles per day. EV would be great for us. Conversely, hybrids don't work, because they don't travel far enough to keep the batteries charged (persistent computer and communication drain)
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #3Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #2 My local County force is using a small fleet of Nissan Leaf EVs for community beats. They are still using diesel Ford Focus & Vauxhall Astra estates (station wagons) as their main response vehicles. Traffic cops have recently switched from BMW X5 to Volvo SUVs and from FJR1300 to R1250RT bikes.
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Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #5 In my opinion, the anti-dive aspect of the "para" or "tele" lever (I can't remember which is in the front) instills a sense of confidence. That and the adjustable height seat are the two things I miss from my Oilhead RS.
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #1 I thought BMW still ships some of the bikes with Pilot Road 4 tires.
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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #7Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #1 Two generations out of date, seems a stretch. But, you could be right. The PR4 worked well for me. That later generation, not so well........
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As the state has the funds and manpower to replace tires as needed, the tire choice makes sense. They could run racing slicks if they wanted to. The rest of us have to balance performance against our budget.
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #8Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #7Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #1 as well as PR4, BMW still ship bikes with the Roadtec Z8, also 2 steps behind the current 01 SE (with plain 01 in between)
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #8Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #7Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #1 Our bikes came with the old Z8s. When we return home I'll look at my pictures. Seems like esquarded pictures showed his 2022 came with Pilot Road 4s. We're in Colorado now. Pictures are Poudre Canyon, hwy 14. 20220724_115839_copy_1024x768.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) 20220724_113306_copy_600x800.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) Lee |
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