Cop cycle...50mph

[Mulezen]

This 50 MPH police-edition electric bicycle could replace cop e-motorcycles

Electric motorcycles are increasingly entering police fleets for patrol use, but now we could be seeing electric bicycles entering the...

electrek.co

 

[AHicks]

50mph among motorcyclists, even those on the smallest ones, is chump change. For the extra bulk here, as compared to a good Class 3 for instance, I'm not seeing the point.

2nd the vote as a bad plan.

 

[Handlebars]

Nah. That seat isn't good for all day. Grips, not going to be good. That thing is not built with comfort in mind, so it's not an all day everyday machine. Waste of time and money.

 

[FreeWheelie]

50mph?

At this point, what's the point of making it a "bicycle?"

Sur Ron for example, (sold by Luna Cycle) has foot pegs, which makes a lot more sense. It does the same 50mph, and no need to add crank, pedals, derailleur, shifter, whatever it make it a bicycle.

I don't think it's worth the added weight and mechanical complexity. Sur Ron looks a lot cleaner.

So they can burn off the donuts?

I can see pedalling useful for slow patrol like at large events, but the power is there if they need it.

 

[Al P]

No way I'd ever do 50 mph on a beefed up bicycle.

 

[Marci jo]

Strange looking bike.
I can't believe how wide it is with those back cargo carriers. They would need to be loaded in a balanced manner to keep the bike stable.

 

[FreeWheelie]

Strange looking bike.
I can't believe how wide it is with those back cargo carriers. They would need to be loaded in a balanced manner to keep the bike stable.

the pictures are a little stretched out on this website but still pretty wide

 

[Handlebars]

The dismal purchasing record of police motorcycles when they went off Harley speaks volumes.

 

[Handlebars]

I don't think so.
I can ride my motorcycle at slow speed no problem, same as cars.

at 50mph, I don't think human power is doing much.. there's no way that thing needs to be a bicycle.

Indeed. Frills for the politics that actually lessen ability.
Same with exercise needs. Get exercise on your own time and be efficient at work. Save energy for when you need it.

 

[Manu]

In Europe if it weighs more than 45 kilograms or has a drive of more than 500w pedelec is not, it would be moped or motorcycle, the pedals no longer need them