Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, in an interview with editor of The Star Datuk Wong Chun Wai on Sunday (3rd of February 2008) stated that the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) would be buying 4,000 motorcycles and 3,000 cars.

“On the government’s part, we have allocated RM8 billion under the 9th Malaysia Plan which includes the purchase of high technology integrated communication system. For the new police stations, we want to install CCTVs inside lockups and CCTVs would also be installed at streets and public places by local councils. In addition, over 3,000 patrol cars and 4,000 motorcycles have been purchased. The government has also approved the recruitment of 60,000 police personnel over the next five years.”, said Mr. Badawi.

The full interview can be viewed at The Star Online.

Does this mean we will see more Honda ST1300Ps and Honda VFR800s on Malaysian roads soon? It isn’t clear yet if PDRM has already bought all of the 4,000 bikes earmarked to be purchased.

The Honda ST1300P Police Motorcycle is already in use by PDRM. However, MCN has reported that UK police have withdrawn the ST1300A, which could be a similar model, from service. (SOURCE). This was due to allegations that the bike was susceptible to a phenomenon known as ‘high speed weave’. (SOURCE: BBC) PDRM currently uses the Honda ST1300P and VFR800P police motorcycles. We do not know if the UK bikes mentioned in those reports are the same or similar to those used here in Malaysia but will endeavour to find out. To date there are no press releases to counter these allegations from Honda Motor Co. that I know of. The UK inquest was told the problems affected only police motorcycles which have been specially fitted with heavy emergency and communications equipment, which altered the centre of gravity.

BMW Motorrad‘s R 1200 RT-P Police Motorcycle

Or, if other contenders enter the bidding process, will we see other motorcycle companies fighting for a slice of the action? BMW Malaysia‘s Motorrad department could be working hard putting together proposals for the government for their R1200RT-P and R900RT-P police motorcycles. BMW police motorcycles are widely used by police forces worldwide, including the California Highway Patrol, which most of us growing up remember seeing in the TV series ‘CHiPs‘. There’s a lot of information on these bikes on Jeff Dean‘s website.

Harley-Davidson FLHTP Electra Glide

A surprise contender could be Harley-Davidson with their ABS-equipped FLHTP Electra Glide police motorcycle. The list of police options for this bike is very comprehensive, with everything from Brembo brakes, safety equipment to ‘motorcycle integrated’ and portable radar, fans for engine cooling when stationary, oil coolers, pole lamps, LED emergency lighting and even special Dunlop ‘Police Bead’ tyres!

Dutch Police Yamaha FJR1300

Finally there’s the Yamaha FJR1300. Malaysian distributor Hong Leong Yamaha might be in a frenzy cooking up specs and prices to bid for Malaysia’s next top police bike. In Europe, the popular BMW Motorrad has been losing contracts to Yamaha in Belgium, UK, Denmark, Holland and Portugal (SOURCE).

Then again, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) might get funds which are only sufficient to buy 4,000 kapchai’s (mopeds)! Which would you rather have patrolling your neighbourhood? A badass biker cop on a mean, fire-breathing bike built like beef cattle, or on a moped?

“You’re Under Arrest” Anime Replica Honda Motocompo

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INTERNAL REFERENCES:
1) BMW Motorrad Police Motorcycles
2) Honda ST1300P Police Motorcycle

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, in an interview with editor of The Star Datuk Wong Chun Wai on Sunday (3rd of February 2008) stated that the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) would be buying 4,000 motorcycles and 3,000 cars.

“On the government’s part, we have allocated RM8 billion under the 9th Malaysia Plan which includes the purchase of high technology integrated communication system. For the new police stations, we want to install CCTVs inside lockups and CCTVs would also be installed at streets and public places by local councils. In addition, over 3,000 patrol cars and 4,000 motorcycles have been purchased. The government has also approved the recruitment of 60,000 police personnel over the next five years.”, said Mr. Badawi.

The full interview can be viewed at The Star Online.

Does this mean we will see more Honda ST1300Ps and Honda VFR800s on Malaysian roads soon? It isn’t clear yet if PDRM has already bought all of the 4,000 bikes earmarked to be purchased.

The Honda ST1300P Police Motorcycle is already in use by PDRM. However, MCN has reported that UK police have withdrawn the ST1300A, which could be a similar model, from service. (SOURCE). This was due to allegations that the bike was susceptible to a phenomenon known as ‘high speed weave’. (SOURCE: BBC) PDRM currently uses the Honda ST1300P and VFR800P police motorcycles. We do not know if the UK bikes mentioned in those reports are the same or similar to those used here in Malaysia but will endeavour to find out. To date there are no press releases to counter these allegations from Honda Motor Co. that I know of. The UK inquest was told the problems affected only police motorcycles which have been specially fitted with heavy emergency and communications equipment, which altered the centre of gravity.

BMW Motorrad‘s R 1200 RT-P Police Motorcycle

Or, if other contenders enter the bidding process, will we see other motorcycle companies fighting for a slice of the action? BMW Malaysia‘s Motorrad department could be working hard putting together proposals for the government for their R1200RT-P and R900RT-P police motorcycles. BMW police motorcycles are widely used by police forces worldwide, including the California Highway Patrol, which most of us growing up remember seeing in the TV series ‘CHiPs‘. There’s a lot of information on these bikes on Jeff Dean‘s website.

Harley-Davidson FLHTP Electra Glide

A surprise contender could be Harley-Davidson with their ABS-equipped FLHTP Electra Glide police motorcycle. The list of police options for this bike is very comprehensive, with everything from Brembo brakes, safety equipment to ‘motorcycle integrated’ and portable radar, fans for engine cooling when stationary, oil coolers, pole lamps, LED emergency lighting and even special Dunlop ‘Police Bead’ tyres!

Dutch Police Yamaha FJR1300

Finally there’s the Yamaha FJR1300. Malaysian distributor Hong Leong Yamaha might be in a frenzy cooking up specs and prices to bid for Malaysia’s next top police bike. In Europe, the popular BMW Motorrad has been losing contracts to Yamaha in Belgium, UK, Denmark, Holland and Portugal (SOURCE).

Then again, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) might get funds which are only sufficient to buy 4,000 kapchai’s (mopeds)! Which would you rather have patrolling your neighbourhood? A badass biker cop on a mean, fire-breathing bike built like beef cattle, or on a moped?

“You’re Under Arrest” Anime Replica Honda Motocompo

バイカーブードゥー

INTERNAL REFERENCES:
1) BMW Motorrad Police Motorcycles
2) Honda ST1300P Police Motorcycle