|
|
|
Seems expensive
- Thread starter Merkid
- Start date
I would have sold them 2 v stroms for 99000 and been happy
Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk
It actually does not seem that bad.
Fully custom and you have to jump through all the regulatory hoops.
Sure, if you could just throw a off the shelf Vstrom on the road it looks expensive, but that's not the reality of the situation.
Fully custom and you have to jump through all the regulatory hoops.
Sure, if you could just throw a off the shelf Vstrom on the road it looks expensive, but that's not the reality of the situation.
KLR Junkie
Well-known member
MSRP for a 2022 1050XT is $17,000 in SK. Add in taxes, dealer fees and that leaves $35,000+ for paint, side cases and flashing lights? Seems pretty bad to me...
Since the police once again picked the largest possible motor to complete a task they say is mainly about stealth and observation, I would argue the dummies are still on the road and they have badges. A killer seems like the perfect fit for this roll. Nice and tall and if it falls over, brush it off and continue on with your day.
sburns
Well-known member
Huh? You dipping into the sauce this morning GG?
To be more critical about this purchase it's kinda strange. It's good they are trying to combat distracted driving as it is a huge problem. But buying motorcycles to do it seems to goes against what is happening with other police forces. They seems to be reducing motorcycles or getting rid of them all together, as distracted driving is a year full process which motorcycles cannot be utilized.
So motor officers are being converted into car drivers with proper equipment to combat distracted drivers.
Maybe the above is a pilot program, or they didn't have the budget for cars, either way doesn't seem well thought out.
Anything they can do to get this done and make our roads saver the better.
I think bikes for this role are a great idea. I think the police obsession with having the biggest available engine in every vehicle no matter what it's intended role is a symptom of the problems in policing. Ford offered a NA V6 (285 hp) for a while in the police explorer. They sold one of those for every 1000 turbo explorers (400 hp). Small pee pee men in acquisitions (from the outside, can't see if demand is flowing up from street or if they just drive what they are given).
Last edited:
Pretty sure this could be accomplished on a bicycle for a large percentage of cases.
Sent from my iPhone using GTAMotorcycle.com mobile app
They're professionals. They're perfectly capable of using electronic devices eg: phones while driving.
***strong language (gee, I wonder why)***
Last edited:
HOLY CRAP!!!They're professionals. They're perfectly capable of using electronic devices eg: phones while driving.
***strong language (gee, I wonder why)***
That guy on the bicycle STOPPED at the stop sign!!!!! That never happens out here.
The cyclist is fortunate he wasn't severely injured. A little faster, and/or a bit sharper turn by the cop and the outcome would have been tragic.
I find these things good reminders as I reflect on close or potential close calls that I've experienced, either on the receiving end or the culpable end.
|
|
|
|
|