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in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. R 1100 RT-P police motorcycles will be purchased from A&S BMW Motorcycles of Citrus Heights, CA, beginning this month. BMW was selected over Harley-Davidson and Kawasaki in the bidding process, which takes place annually. The announcement of the agreement with the California Highway Patrol comes on the heels of the recent purchase of twelve BMW police motorcycles by the Oregon State Police. "Law enforcement agencies A law enforcement agency (LEA) is a term used to describe any agency which enforces the law. This may be a local or state police, federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). around the country are beginning to take a closer look at BMW motorcycles because they offer features and benefits not found on any other motorcycle sold for official use," said Jeff Byers, National Marketing Manager for the BMW Motorcycle Group. "BMW offers the only authority motorcycle with an antilock an·ti·lock adj. Of or being a motor vehicle braking system that electronically monitors and adjusts individual wheel speeds during braking to prevent the wheels from locking. braking system, and studies have shown that our bikes are also the most cost-effective to own and operate. The decision by the California Department of General Services is significant," added Byers, "because, as the nation's largest buyer of police motorcycles, it sets the standard for other law enforcement agencies to follow." This summer, an interim report by the California Highway Patrol, which is midway through a four-year comparative study of BMW and Kawasaki police motorcycles The Kawasaki police motorcycles have been produced in four series:
Worldwide, BMW is the largest seller of motorcycles for authority use. A fleet of specially prepared BMW police motorcycles provide entourage support for Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. The BMW R 1100 RT-P ("P" for Police) is based on the BMW R 1100 RT civilian model, but is equipped with features which tailor it for official use. It is powered by BMW's modern two-cylinder, four-stroke Boxer engine which delivers 90 horsepower at 7,250 rpm. Comfort and safety features include an antilock braking system which operates independently on both front and rear wheels (important in panic braking situations), an electrically adjustable windshield to allow riders to tailor wind flow to riding speed and body proportions, electrically heated handgrips, an adjustable shift lever, and front and rear protection bars. In addition to special lighting and siren systems, the BMW R 1100 RT-P also comes equipped with auxiliary cooling fans, which are essential for an engine that must be kept idling or running at low speeds for long periods without overheating Overheating An economy that is growing very quickly, with the risk of high inflation. ; a fire extinguisher with holder; and a large 700 W alternator alternator: see generator. alternator Source of direct electric current in modern vehicles for ignition, lights, fans, and other uses. The electric power is generated by an alternator mechanically coupled to the engine, with a rotor field coil to keep the battery charged during long duties. BMW of North America, Inc. was established in 1975, at which point the company assumed marketing and distribution responsibilities of BMW automobiles in the U.S. from the previous private distributor. Motorcycle marketing and distribution was added in 1980. Since then the company's North American operations North American operation Surgical oncology Radical surgery of a 'frozen pelvis', consisting of radical en bloc resection of the uterus and urinary bladder. See 'Frozen pelvis.'. Cf 'All-American' and 'South American' operations. have grown to include marketing, sales and financial services organizations in the United States and Canada; a South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. manufacturing operation; a design firm in California; and various other operations throughout the U.S. and Canada. BMW is represented in North America through a network of more than 375 automobile and 190 motorcycle retailers in the United States and Canada. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the brand's North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. headquarters, is located in Woodcliff Lake, N.J. Information about BMW products is available to consumers via the World Wide Web on the BMW homepage. The address is: http://www.bmwusa.com. Journalist note: This and all BMW press materials are available via BMW's fax-on-demand service. The phone number is: 888-BMW-4960. CONTACT: BMW of North America, Inc. Robert D. Mitchell Product Information Manager (201) 307-3790 or Renae Biale BMW Motorcycles Information Bureau (908) 647-3133 |
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