HomeMy WebLinkAboutPurchase - Two 2012 BMW MotorcyclesCITY OF PALM DESERT
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO PURCHASE TWO NEW 2012
BMW R1200 RT-P MOTORCYCLES AND EMERGENCY
EQUIPMENT, FROM BMW MOTORCYCLES OF RIVERSIDE IN
THE AMOUNT OF $53,380.42.
SUBMITTED BY: Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
DATE: June 28, 2012
CONTENTS: Palm Desert Police Department White Paper Request
Recommendation
By minute motion:
Approve the purchase of two (2) new 2012 BMW R1200 RT-P motorcycles and
emergency equipment, from BMW Motorcycles of Riverside in the amount of
$53,380.42.
2. Appropriate $53,380.42 from Equipment Replacement Fund 530 for the purchase
of two (2) new 2012 BMW R1200 RT-P motorcycles.
3. Approve the recommended Palm Desert Police Department Motorcycle
Replacement Schedule as outlined in the staff report.
Commission Recommendation
On April 11, 2012, the Palm Desert Public Safety Commission recommended that the
City Council approve the purchase of two new BMW R1200 RT-P motorcycles when
they approved the recommended FY 2012/13 Palm Desert Police Department Budget.
Background
The Palm Desert Police Department's Motorcycle Enforcement Team is comprised of
one Sergeant and eight Motor Officers. The Sergeant and officers are each assigned a
fully outfitted police motorcycle.
Currently, the Police Department has the following motor unit fleet:
YEAR & MAKE
QUANTITY
2003 BMW Motorcycle (Back-up Unit)
One (1)
2004 BMW Motorcycles
Three (3)
2007 Honda Motorcycles
Two (2)
2009 Honda Motorcycles
Four (4)
TOTAL MOTOR UNITS
10
Staff Report: BMW Motorcycle Purchase
June 28, 2012
Page 2 of 3
There is no City policy or procedure in place outlining the rotation or replacement of
these motorcycles. The Police Department recommends the City of Palm Desert adopt
a procedure for replacement of their police motorcycle fleet as follows:
FISCAL YEAR REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
FY 2012/13 Replace Two BMW Units
FY 2013/14 Replace Two BMW Units
FY 2014/1`5-Therafter Replace One Honda Unit p/year
The attached Palm Desert Police Department White Paper provides a thorough analysis
that reviews the field testing and cost of three motorcycle manufacturers (Honda,
Kawasaki, and BMW). The Police Department indicated that there are no local
dealerships within the Coachella Valley that sells any of the aforementioned
motorcycles.
Based on this analysis, staff respectfully recommends the purchase of two new BMW
police motorcycles in FY 2012/13. The City issued a notice inviting sealed bids for the
purchase of two 2012 BMW R1200 RT-P motorcycles and emergency equipment. The
bid results are as follows (bids opened on June 19, 2012):
VENDOR LOCATION TOTAL AMOUNT
BMW Motorcycles of Riverside . Riverside, CA $53,380.42
Iry Seaver Motorcycles Orange, CA $54,680.40
BMW Motorcycles of Escondido Escondido, CA $54,718.42
Long Beach BMW Motorcycles Long Beach, CA $54,947.82
Big Sky BMW Kawasaki Missoula, MT 58,306.66
BMW Motorcycles of Riverside is not only the lowest bidder, but the closest BMW
Motorcycle dealership to the City of Palm Desert that sells the recommended model.
The proximity of this dealership is critical in that it requires a Police Motor Officer or
Community Services Officer II approximately five hours to deliver the unit for necessary
repairs/maintenance. A dealer located farther would take the officer out of the field for a
greater length of time.
This dealership is certified by BMW and has the necessary technicians and equipment
to conduct warranty, maintenance, and service repair work. The warranty of each unit is
thirty-nine months (60,000 miles). The Police Department indicated that on average,
each motor unit accumulates approximately 7,000 miles annually.
The existing fleet should be phased out within 10 years with the aforementioned
replacement schedule. Police motorcycles have an anticipated lifespan of approximately
5-10 years. Therefore, the replacement schedule may need future modification based
upon each unit's actual lifespan. The City Council will still have the opportunity to review
each fiscal year's anticipated motorcycle purchase.
Staff Report: BMW Motorcycle Purchase
June 28, 2012
Page 3 of 3
Fiscal Analysis
The lowest bid received for the purchase of two 2012 BMW R1200 RT-P motorcycles
and emergency equipment was $53,380.42 from BMW Motorcycles of Riverside
(Riverside, CA).. In addition, the Police Department will have to apply graphics to each
unit at a cost of $175 p/unit (not included in the sale price because services are
provided by a separate vendor).
Staff recommends the purchase of two new 2012 BMW R1200 RT-P motorcycles at a
cost of $54,322. Funds are available in the Equipment Replacement Fund 530 for FY
2012/13.
Submitted By:
Stephen Y. Atyan, Risk Ma
Reviewed By:
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CITY COUNCIL��MON
APPROVED DENIED
RECEIVED OTHER
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Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Approval:
Wohlmuth, City Manager
AYESNOES:
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ABSTAIN:
VERIFIED
on File with City
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Palm Desert Station
Stanley Sniff, Sheriff - Coroner
TO: Lieutenant Sullivan Date: March 22, 2012
FROM: Sergeant Michael Bianco
RE: Palm Desert Police Motorcycles
Recommendation:
I recommend the City of Palm Desert adopt a procedure for replacement of their police
motorcycles. Based on my analysis, I recommend the purchase of the 2011 BMW R1200
RT-P motorcycle from Riverside BMW. I recommend replacement of two (2) BMW
motorcycles during the 2012/2013 fiscal year and two (2) BMW motorcycles during the
2013/2014 fiscal year. Furthermore, I recommend the city replace one Honda motorcycle
per year as part of the motorcycle replacement procedure. The recommendation is based
in part on the following points;
Safety — In tests conducted the BMW R1200 RT-P motorcycle was very
consistent in maneuverability, handling, and braking. The BMW received both
high ratings in all tests and had shorter stopping distances than the other two
motorcycles in braking tests.
• Service — Service for the motorcycle can be performed at BMW Riverside. BMW
Riverside has been in operation for over a year and has provided service for a
number of law enforcement agencies with favorable results. Fontana Police have
been using BMW Riverside for service and have found them very responsive to
their needs and have been extremely happy with the overall performance.
• Cost — The initial cost of the BMW R1200 RT-P motorcycle is well under bids
received from other reviewed motorcycles. While service costs including tires,
clutch, and maintenance are higher, the cost is still within comparable ranges of
the other motorcycles. It can also be noted that in tests the BMW R1200 RT-P
motorcycle averaged 10 miles more per gallon of gas, which is a significant
savings over the course of the use of the motorcycle
The purchase of the new 2011 BMW R1200 RT-P motorcycle, fully outfitted with new
equipment and graphics would be at an estimated cost of $27,336.00. This price includes
the installation of a new wireless communications system using the existing radio on the
older BMW motorcycles.
Backp-round:
The Palm Desert Police Motorcycle Enforcement Team is comprised of one Sergeant and
eight officers. The Sergeant and officers are each assigned a fully outfitted police
motorcycle. Currently, the motorcycles used by the officers consist of (3) 2004 BMW's,
(2) 2007 Honda's and (4) 2009 Honda's. There is also (1) 2003 BMW used as a back-up.
There is currently no policy or procedure in place outlining the rotation or replacement of
these motorcycles.
Analysis:
Recently, I began reviewing and updating the maintenance records to get an updated
repair cost analysis. I found that in the last four years (2008-2011), two of the three "In
Service" 2004 BMW's have repair cost which are more than half the purchase price of a
new motorcycle. I also found those same two BMW's have over 50,000 miles on them
and are both seven years old. Additionally, the remaining 2004 BMW, although only
having 39,000 miles, has cost nearly $10,000 in repair costs. This lower mileage and cost
can be attributed to the fact it was assigned as the Sergeant motorcycle and is ridden less
frequently than the other motorcycles. While reviewing the six Honda motorcycles, I
found average annual repair costs between $2,600.00 and $3,000.00.
It is my opinion, the higher repair costs shown for the BMW's are due to the age and
mileage of the motorcycles and not due to the quality of the equipment. As with
automobiles, as the age and mileage increase, the cost of parts needing repair or
replacement increase. Both makes of motorcycles are comparable and each has their own
pros and cons.
The following information was compiled regarding the replacement of the aging BMW
police motorcycles currently in use. This proposal will address the purchasing of a
Honda, BMW, or Kawasaki motorcycle by the City of Palm Desert for police /
enforcement use.
This report is based on information received from Huntington Beach Honda, Kawasaki
Authority Sales, and Riverside BMW. Motorcycle testing was conducted by Los Angeles
County Sheriff's Department, together with the Los Angeles Police Department.
HONDA:
Motorcycle Purchase: $14,680,03
2011 Honda ST1300PA9, base law enforcement model (lights, siren, shotgun rack, and
engine guards), $16,790.04 (including tax and fees) from the vendor (Huntington Beach
Honda).
Optional Equipment Purchase: $7 182.06
Huntington Beach Honda will install all the incidentals. This will include items such as
wireless communication system, opticom, flashlight charger, cite book holder, and
LIDAR holder, including the paint scheme specific to our request.
Radio system:
The radio system would be removed from existing motorcycles. The wireless
communication system, antenna, and PA would be installed by Huntington Beach Honda.
Decals Purchase: $175.00
Decals Top of the Line Signs $ 175.00
Total Purchase $28,701.07
This is for initial cost and set-up and does not include the maintenance charges over the
service life of the motorcycle.
KAWASAKI:
Motorcycle Purchase: $ 13,659.00
2011 Kawasaki Concours 14P, base law enforcement model (lights, siren, shotgun rack,
and engine guards), $15,676.45 (including tax and fees) from the vendor (Beaumont
Motorcycles).
Optional Equipment Purchase: $11 562.75
Beaumont Motorcycles will install all the incidentals. This will include items such as
wireless communication system, opticom, flashlight charger, cite book holder, and
LIDAR holder, including the paint scheme, or rear radio box, specific to our request.
Radio system:
The radio system would be removed from existing motorcycles. The wireless
communication system, antenna, and PA would be installed by Beaumont Motorcycles.
Decals Purchase: $175.00
Decals Top of the Line Signs $ 175.00
Total Purchase $ 27,414.20.
This is for initial cost and set-up and does not include the maintenance charges over the
service life of the motorcycle.
BMW:
Motorcycle Purchase: $ 27,161.00 (attached Quote)
2011 BMW R1200 RT-P, base law enforcement model (lights, siren, and engine guards)
from the vendor (BMW of Riverside).
Optional Equipment Purchase:
BMW of Riverside will install additional accessories. This will include items such as
shotgun rack, flashlight, holder/charger, cite book holder, and LIDAR holder.
Radio system:
The radio system would be removed from existing motorcycles. The wireless
communication system, antenna, and PA would be installed by Riverside BMW.
Radar, Decals Purchase: $175.00
Decals Top of the Line Signs $ 175.00
Total Purchase $27,336.00
All quotes are for initial cost and set-up and does not include the maintenance charges
over the service life of the motorcycle.
POLICE MOTORCYCLE COMPARISON:
Performance
SPECIFICTIONS
KAWASAKI
BMW
HONDA
Engine type
Inline DOHC 4cy1
liquid cooled
Air cooled two
cylinder 4 valve head
V4 DOHC
liquid cooled
Displacement
1352 CC
1170 CC
1261 CC
Rated Horse Power
155hp
110hp
125h
Torque
102.01bft 6200 rpm
85.01bft 6000
85.01bft 6000 rpm
Transmission
6-speed
6-speed
5-speed
Final drive
Shaft
Shaft
Shaft
Traction control
Standard
Optional
N/A
Weight (wet)
679 lbs
650 lbs
730 lbs
Payload
weight
503 lbs
440 lbs
350 lbs
Length
89.4 in
87.8 in
89.8 in
Wheel base
59.8 in
58.4 in
58.7 in
Clutch
Multi- disc wet
slipper(l)
Single disc dry(2)
Multi -disc wet(3)
Saddle bag
35 liter
23 liter
35 liter
PERFORMANCE
MILE
10.78 @ 125.44MPH
12.85 @ 109.5MPH
11.54 @ 115.67MPH
0-60
2.9 sec
4.5 sec
3.84 sec
Maintenance Cost Analvsis:
Common Service Costs:
BMW
Honda
Kawasaki
Clutch (part and labor)
$1500.00
$800.00
$315.00
Brakes (parts and labor)
$211.37
$208.78
$262.00
Tires (front / rear)
$187.00 / 240.00
$122.04 / 142.79
$110.00
153.00
BMW Service
6k miles
$300.00
12k miles
$310.00
18k miles
$300.00
24 k miles
$595.00
Total
$1,505.00
Honda Service
4 k miles
$100.00
8 k miles
$200.00
12 k miles
$125.00
18 k miles
$390.00
20 k miles
$100.00
24 k miles
$200.00
$1,125.00
Kawasaki Service
4 k miles
$ 85.00
8kmile
$500.00
12k miles
$ 85.00
18k miles
$340.00
20 k miles
$ 85.00
24kmiles
$340.00
$1,43 5.00
INTRODUCTION TO MOTORCYCLE TESTING
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department first implemented its police vehicle testing
program in 1974, and motorcycle testing in 2008. Since that time, our Department has
become nationally recognized as a major source of information relative to police vehicles and
their use.
This year's motorcycle evaluation was conducted on November 18, 2010, by the Los Angeles
County Sheriff's Department, together with the Los Angeles Police Department. All major
manufacturers of police motorcycles were invited to participate. BMW, Harley- Davidson,
Honda, and Kawasaki each submitted motorcycles for evaluation.
All of the motorcycles that were submitted completed the test satisfactorily.
The testing process is designed to address the law enforcement officer's operational
requirements in terms of motorcycle performance, safety, and comfort. The fleet maintenance
interest is addressed by performing an extensive mechanical evaluation on each motorcycle
submitted.
Each test is designed and executed to simulate actual field use conditions as closely as
possible. Law enforcement motorcycle personnel conduct the evaluations on city streets,
freeways, and the performance track.
This is not intended as a recommendation for any specific motorcycle contained within, nor
is it designed to rank the motorcycles in any order. Our motorcycle testing program is
conducted in order to accomplish two primary goals. To provide law enforcement agencies
with the data necessary to assist those in the motorcycle selection process, and to provide the
various motorcycle manufacturers with the input necessary to better meet the needs of law
enforcement.
We recognize the fact that individual agency needs can be influenced by cost, operational
considerations and other factors. As such, interpretation of test results is the responsibility of
each agency, and should be made based upon that agency's needs.
It is our goal to provide law enforcement agencies with the information they require to
successfully evaluate and select the right motorcycle for their needs. We believe that we have
accomplished that goal.
MOTORCYCLE EVALUATION PROTOCOL
BASIC MOTORCYCLE PATTERNS
Five circle patterns will be used to determine each motorcycle's minimum turning radius. The
diameters of the circles will be 20, 19, 18, 17 and 16 feet. The circle pattern will be entered at a
speed of 2-3 mph. Once inside the circle, the rider will make three revolutions in one direction,
exit the circle and make three more revolutions in the opposite direction. The circle pattern will
be ridden in first gear.
Each motorcycle will be ridden in five different 180 degree U-Turn patterns. The diameters of the
U-Turns will be 20, 19, 18, 17, and16 feet. The U-Turn will be entered at a speed of 2-3 mph in
first gear. The rider will fully turn the handlebars and lean the motorcycle as necessary to
complete the turn. This is done in both directions.
The 30 mph cone weave consists of seven sets of three cones each, alternately offset from a
center line at 36 foot intervals. The rider will approach the pattern from a sufficient distance to
establish and maintain a speed of 30 mph. Using counter steering, the rider will weave the
motorcycle around the seven sets of cones maintaining 30 mph, plus or minus 2 mph. The 30 mph
cone weave represents steering or negotiating around debris or other hazards on the roadway.
The Short Cone Weave pattern utilizes eight single cones placed in a straight line at various
distances. The cones will be placed at 11, 10 'h, 10 and 9 '/2 foot intervals measured from cone
center to cone center. The rider will negotiate the cone weave at about 1-2 mph in first gear,
utilizing the rear brake as needed. Lock -to -lock turns will be used to successfully ride the course.
This exercise represents typical motorcycle maneuverability used in slow -speed enforcement
riding.
All of the Basic Motorcycle Pattern Evaluation protocols will be conducted by all four riders.
32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE TEST RIDER'S SUBJECTIVE EVALUATION
This evaluation is conducted on a high-speed riding course. It is designed to evaluate, identify
and eliminate the obvious unacceptable motorcycles (i.e., those motorcycles that are
demonstrably unstable or otherwise exhibit unsafe characteristics). For this evaluation, four riders
are utilized for each motorcycle. Each rider completes eight laps around our 1.46 mile test track at
the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, for a total of 32 timed laps. Lap timing is via a GPS based
"VBOX Datalogger", mounted on the motorcycle. The fastest and the slowest lap times are
eliminated, the remaining six lap times are averaged. The average time and speed are recorded
next to the rider's name. Four Emergency Vehicle Operations Center motorcycle training
instructors, two each from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and Los Angeles Police
Department, share the riding and evaluation of these motorcycles. At the conclusion of the
preliminary handling portion of the evaluation, each rider completes a "Rider's Subjective
Evaluation" form. If the motorcycle is judged unacceptable in this preliminary review, it is
rejected and not subjected to further evaluation.
PURSUIT COURSE
This evaluation is for motorcycles identified by the manufacturer as intended for law enforcement
use. This evaluation is conducted on a closed 2.45 mile city street course which closely represents
the environment most urban law enforcement agencies must contend with. The course has
virtually no straight -a -ways and consists of right and left turns and obstacles in the roadway. This
is the final track evaluation, and the manufacturers, if they so choose, are allowed to rebuild the
motorcycle's brake system prior to this portion of the evaluation process.
For this evaluation, two riders are utilized for each motorcycle. Each rider completes two laps
around the city or "pursuit" course. Lap timing is via a GPS based "VBOX Datalogger" timing
device, mounted on the motorcycle. The combined times of the two laps are recorded next to the
rider's name.
ACCELERATION PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
This evaluation is designed to measure motorcycle performance and control in terns of
acceleration, including speed and time elapsed at the quarter mile. Although the top speed is not
recorded, a minimum speed of 100 mph is generally obtained to satisfy the requirements for high-
speed law enforcement patrol. Special attention will be paid to overall acceleration, stability, loss
of rear wheel traction, and whether or not the front wheel lifts off the ground uncontrollably.
Three runs will be made with each motorcycle. The results will be averaged. All of the
information gathered during the acceleration and subsequent brake evaluation is gathered using a
"VBOX Datalogger".
The "Datalogger" is a GPS based measuring device. This electronic device measures distance,
time and speed.
BRAKE EVALUATION
This evaluation procedure measures the braking response and efficiency of the motorcycle. There
are three different brake evaluations; a hard braking evaluation, a transitional braking evaluation
from a dry to a wet surface, and a transitional braking evaluation from a smooth surface to a
sandy surface. The hard brake evaluation is conducted by first accelerating the motorcycle to 80
MPH, then decelerating to a stop, maintaining an average deceleration rate of 22 feet per second.
This procedure is repeated three additional times. The motorcycle is then immediately accelerated
to 60 mph and then stopped as quickly as possible, simulating a panic stop. That stopping
distance is measured and recorded. During the dry/wet braking evaluation, the motorcycle will be
accelerated to 40 mph, and at a predetermined position, the brakes will be applied. The entire
brake application will take place on a wet roadway surface. Controllability of the motorcycle and
its ABS operation will be evaluated. During the debris field braking evaluation, the motorcycle
will be accelerated to 40 mph, and at a predetermined position, the brakes will be applied. The
entire brake application will take place on a roadway strewn with sand and gravel. Controllability
of the motorcycle and its ABS operation will be evaluated. If a brake malfunction is experienced
(i.e., severe brake fading), an effort is made to detect the cause of the brake failure. If it is decided
that the failure is inherent in the engineering of the brake system of the motorcycle, the evaluation
is discontinued and the motorcycle is disqualified from further evaluation. If the failure is
associated with a correctable situation, it is corrected and the evaluation is run again. The defect
and any remedial action taken are noted in the evaluation results.
HEAT EVALUATION
The heat evaluation is a "PASS -FAIL" scenario and is based on manufacturer's allowable
operating temperatures.
Heat from each engine component is measured by means of a digital thermometer with a bi-
metallic probe and infrared heat gun at the conclusion of the 32 high-speed laps.
This process is accomplished in the following manner:
1. Transmission Fluid The probe is inserted into the transmission via the oil fill hole.
2. Engine Oil The probe is inserted into the engine case via the oil fill hole.
3. Radiator Coolant Temperature is measured via the infrared heat gun aimed below the top
radiator tank.
SOUND LEVEL EVALUATION
The sound level evaluation measures the sound levels of the motorcycle at different speeds. This
evaluation is conducted at 40 mph, 60 mph, 80 mph, and while accelerating from 0 to 80 mph.
The dB ratings are recorded with an EXTECH digital sound level meter. The sound level meter's
microphone is mounted at the riders shoulder level, approximately 6 inches from his ear. During
the fixed speed portion of the evaluation, the rider will accelerate to the identified speed, and after
attaining that speed, will turn on the EXTECH meter and record the result. During the
acceleration portion of the evaluation, the meter will be turned on, and the motorcycle will be
accelerated to 80 mph. The meter will record the highest dB rating achieved during the entire
acceleration of the motorcycle.
BASIC MOTORCYCLE PATTERNS
2009 HONDA ST 1300- PA9
PATTERN
120 FT.
19 FT.
18 FT.
17 FT.
16 FT.
Circle
IYES
YES
YES
NO
NO
U-Turn
IYES
YES
YES
YES
YES
PATTERN
11 FT.
10 1/ FT.
10 FT.
9 % FT.
Short Cone
Weave
YES
YES
YES
NO
PATTERN
CONSIDERATION
RATING**
30 MPH Cone Weave
Counter steering effort / Bike
Drag
5
RIDER COMMENTS
30 mph Cone Weave — Handles and responds well. Suspension is firm and counter steers
easily. Steering felt smooth and controlled. The motorcycle lean and handlebar transition and lean input
was smooth and effortless. Very smooth and controlled with minimum feel of weight transfer.
BASIC MOTORCYCLE PATTERNS 2010 BMW R 1200 RT-P
PATTERN
20 FT.
19 FT.
18 FT.
17 FT.
16 FT.
Circle
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
U-Turn
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
PATTERN
11 FT.
10 !/ FT.
10 FT.
9 1/ FT.
Short Cone
Weave
YES
YES
YES
YES
PATTERN
CONSIDERATION
RATING**
30 MPH Cone Weave
Counter steering effort / Bike
Drag
4.7
RIDER COMMENTS
Slow Cone Exercise — Fairly effortless. With lower 1 st gear the slow speed control was improved.
30 MPH Cone Weave --Counter steering effort, agility, and rider feedback was excellent. Plenty of
ground clearance.
2010 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 ABS
PATTERN
120 FT.
F 19 FT.
18 FT.
17 FT.
16 FT.
Circle
IYES
YES
YES
NO
NO
U-Turn
IYES
IYES
YES
YES
IYES
PATTERN
11 FT.
10 % FT.
10 FT.
9 % FT.
Short Cone
Weave
YES
YES
YES
NO
PATTERN
CONSIDERATION
RATING**
30 MPH Cone Weave
Counter steering effort / Bike
Drag
3.8
RIDER COMMENTS
Slow Cone Exercise — Bars turn with very little input but the rider feels the weight immediately when
leaning over.
30 MPH Cone Weave — Plenty of lean angle for maneuvering. Side engine guards and saddle bags tend
to hang out too far.
** Rating Scale — 1 — Poor 3.5 — Average 5 — Outstanding
32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE MOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
2010 BMW R 1200 RT-P
RIDER
LAPS
AVG.
AVG.
TIME
SPEED
Officer M. Nowlen,
1 thru 8
1:26.97
60.14
LAPD
Deputy M. Brown,
9 thru 16
1:27.86
59.63
LASD
Officer J. Poland,
17 thru 23
1:29.63
58.30
LAPD
Deputy S. Bryant,
24 thru 32
1:24.28
62.45
LASD
ITEM
RATINGS
STEERING
9
LEAN ANGLE
9
SUSPENSION
9
BRAKE FADE
9
ABS OPERATION
9
"Rating Scale 1-10 / 1 -Poor / 5 — Average / 10 - Outstanding
RIDER COMMENTS
Officer Noland — Smooth shifts at all speeds. Brakes consistent with no fade. A slight wheel
hop with rear wheel but tracks straight. Feels very light in tight turns with smooth and quick
transitions.
Deputy Brown — Steering very light. Suspension was medium firm which handled roadway
imperfections very well. No brakes fade experienced. Over braking caused slight wheel hop
of the rear wheel. Braking was positive providing excellent rider feedback.
Officer Poland — Great lean angle and steering. Transitions very well through the turns. Very
consistent power throughout the rpm range. Bike is very agile giving the rider confidence
through the turns.
Deputy Bryant — The bike steers and handles extremely well. At extreme angle the foot peg
and front engine guard drag. Brakes very good, hard braking tends to loosen up the rear a bit.
32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE MOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
2010 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 ABS
RIDER
LAPS
AVG.
AVG.
TIME
SPEED
Officer M. Nowlen,
1 thru 8
1:28.32
59.49
LAPD
Deputy M. Brown,
9 thru 16
1:27.12
60.27
LASD
Officer J. Poland,
17 thru 23
1:31.14
57.57
LAPD
Deputy S. Bryant,
24 thru 32
1:26.74
60.87
LASD
ITEM
RATING"
STEERING
9
LEAN ANGLE
9
SUSPENSION
9
BRAKE FADE
8
ABS OPERATION
8
"Rating Scale 1-10 / 1-Poor / 5 — Average / 10 - Outstanding
RIDER COMMENTS
Officer Noland —Accelerates hard with smooth transmission operation. Very good lean
angle. Suspension does well absorbing bumps in the corners. Power comes on quick with
good traction control management. Rear wheel floats slightly under hard braking. Bar input is
smooth and consistent.
Deputy Brown — Steering is light providing good rider feedback. Lean angle good with
slight peg scrape in turns. Suspension was firm and provided good handling. Some brake fade
experienced in lap 6, 7, and 8. ABS operation smooth and predictable.
Officer Poland — Bike is very comfortable to ride, great steering and lean angle. Very
consistent power throughout. Minimal brake fade. Traction control very efficient,
compensates for slight over riding by the rider. Could use a slightly taller windscreen.
Deputy Bryant — The bike steers and handles very well. Lean angle is good. Traction control
works well although you can still feel the rear tire breaking loose in the turns. Bike pulls very
hard at higher rpm's.
32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE MOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
2009 HONDA ST 1300-PA9
RIDER
LAPS
AVG.
AVG.
TIME
SPEED
Officer M. Nowlen,
1 thru 8
1:26.24
60.61
LAPD
Deputy M. Brown,
9 thru 16
1:28.14
59.44
LASD
Officer J. Poland,
17 thru 23
1:31.09
57.43
LAPD
Deputy S. Bryant,
24 thru 32
1:26.03
61.51
LASD
ITEM
RATING"
STEERING
8
LEAN ANGLE
7
SUSPENSION
9
BRAKE FADE
9
ABS OPERATION 19
"Rating Scale 1-10 / 1-Poor / 5 — Average / 10 - Outstanding
RIDER COMMENTS
Officer Noland — Smooth hard acceleration with consistent shifts up through the gears.
Steering is light entering a corner and holds even feedback through the exit. Runs out of lean
angle quick. On acceleration out of corners the rear wheel tends to wash out. Hard consistent
braking with the rear wheel bouncing slightly.
Deputy Brown — Steering very light. Smooth transitions through the turns. Lean angle is
adequate. No brake fade noticed. ABS activated while braking over moderate bumps. ABS
operation was predictable and provided straight line braking.
Officer Poland — Not much lean angle, boots and peg feeler would contact the ground when
leaning over in a turn. This caused a reduction of speed when entering a corner for fear of a
foot contacting the ground. Windscreen provides adequate protection from the wind. Noticed
minimal pulsation when ABS was activated.
Deputy Bryant — The bike steers and handles very well. The lean angle is limited to the foot
peg and your feet dragging the ground. Rear tire breaks loose under hard acceleration.
Traction control would help this. Brakes very good, hard braking tends to loosen up the rear a
bit.
PURSUIT COURSE MOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
2010 BMW R 1200 RT- P
RIDER
TOTAL TIME
AVG. SPEED
Officer M. Nowlen, LAPD
4:10.52
35.14
Deputy S. Bryant, LASD
4:09.83
35.28
ITEM
RATING"
STEERING
9
LEAN ANGLE
9
SUSPENSION
9
BRAKE FADE
10
ABS OPERATION
9
"Rating Scale 1 — 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 — Average / 10 - Outstanding
RIDER COMMENTS
Brakes - Brakes worked well with no fade, very consistent from the first application. Slight
rear wheel balance under heavy braking. Front and rear brakes work well together.
Cornering/Handling — Very quick roll in, solid traction. Smooth corners even when
encountering small bumps. Smooth weight transfers. Lean angle is good.
Transmission — Shifts consistent under acceleration and deceleration. Shift points are good
and evenly matched.
Engine — Low end power is good and continues to pull throughout the rpm range. Power
band is smooth and controllable.
PURSUIT COURSE MOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
2009 HONDA ST 1300-PA9
RIDER
TOTAL
TIME
AVG.
SPEED
Officer J. Poland, LAPD
4:18.98
34.19
Deputy M. Brown, LASD
4:14.69
34.58
ITEM
RATING"
STEERING
8
LEAN ANGLE
8
SUSPENSION
9
BRAKE FADE
9
ABS OPERATION
9
"Rating Scale 1 — 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 — Average / 10 — Outstanding
RIDER COMMENTS
Brakes — Brakes very responsive with excellent rider feedback. No brake fade noticed. .
Comering/Handling — Good lean angle. Bike cornered very well giving the rider confidence
and control
Transmission — Transmission shifts smooth and positive.
Engine — Good power felt throughout the rpm range.
PURSUIT COURSE MOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION
2010 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 ABS
RIDER
TOTAL
TIME
AVG.
SPEED
Deputy S. B ant, LASD
4:13.55
34.72
Officer M. Nowlen, LAPD
4:17.40
34.32
ITEM
RATING"
STEERING
8
LEAN ANGLE
9
SUSPENSION
9
BRAKE FADE
10
ABS OPERATION
9
"Rating Scale 1 — 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 — Average / 10 — Outstanding
RIDER COMMENTS
Brakes — Brakes smooth and consistent no fade issue. ABS is smooth and predictable. Rear
foot brake in natural spot when leaned over in corners. Rider can carry the brakes deep into
the turn with confidence.
Comering/Handling — Bars are smooth with little resistance through full range. No slip from
the front wheel. Feels heavy when transitioning from a hard lean angle, right or left.
Transmission — Shifts very smooth under hard acceleration. Easy to find the shifter.
Engine — Smooth with great power for cornering exits. Rear wheel breaks loose under hard
acceleration out of corners, traction control seems delayed.
DEBRIS FIELD BRAKING SANDY SURFACE — 40 MPH TO ZERO
2010 BMW R 1200 RT-P
RIDER
STOPPING DISTANCE
Deputy M. Brown, LASD
97.4 feet
RIDER COMMENTS
ABS activated immediately upon entering the debris field. The bike continued to brake steadily
in a straight line until stopped. Bike was very controllable.
2010 KAWSAKI CONCOURS 14 ABS
RIDER
STOPPING DISTANCE
Officer J. Poland, LAPD
94.9 feet
RIDER COMMENTS
Motorcycle stayed centered and straight through the debris field when braking. Needed minimal
hand pressure on front brake to apply and maintain ABS.
2009 HONDA ST 1300-PA9
RIDER
STOPPING DISTANCE
Officer M. Nowlen, LAPD
90.6 feet
RIDER COMMENTS
Front and rear brakes apply smooth with no hesitation. Motorcycle settles with a smooth weight
transfer. Felt like a delayed ABS activation in the front wheel but bike tracked straight.
TRANSITORY BRAKING DRY TO WET - 40 MPH TO ZERO
2010 BMW R 120ORT-P
Officer M. Nowlen, LAPD
61.8 feet
RIDER COMMENTS
Brakes applied very smooth. ABS comes on immediately. Weight transfer is very manageable.
Easy to control with good feedback to the rider
2010 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 ABS
RIDER
DRY TO WET STOP
Officer J. Poland, LAPD
67.1 feet
RIDER COMMENTS
Motorcycle did not feel like it was on a wet surface, stopped smoothly. Front brake is an easy
pull and light hand pressure in ABS mode. Bike stayed centered and straight through the stop
2009 HONDA ST 1300-PA9
RIDER
DRY TO WET STOP
Deputy M. Brown, LASD
66.0 feet
RIDER COMMENTS
Dry to wet braking on the Honda was excellent. There was very little sensation of the bike
entering ABS mode during full application of the brakes. Stopped in a straight line completely
under control. Feedback to the rider was excellent.
HARD BRAKING 60 MPH TO ZERO
2010 BMW R 1200 RT-P
Braking Distance
126.45 feet @ 59.9 MPH
Evidence of Severe Fading Prior to Stopping9
NO
Did the Bike Stop in a Straight Line?
YES
2010 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 ABS
Braking Distance
1 136.60 feet @ 59.8 MPH
Evidence of Severe Fading Prior to Stopping?
NO
Did the Bike Stop in a Straight Line?
YES
2009 HONDA ST 1300-PA9
Braking Distance
148.1 feet @ 59.0 MPH
Evidence of Severe Fading Prior to Stopping?
NO
Did the Bike Stop in a Straight Line?
YES
ACCELERATION EVALUATION
SPEED
BMW R1200 RT-P
KAWASAKI CONCOURS
HONDA ST1300
0-30 MPH
2:31
2:32
2:01
0-60 MPH
5:22
4:21
4:26
0-100 MPH
11:90
9:00
10:74
30-60 MPH
2:66
1:89
2:27
60-100 MPH
6:43
4:49
6:00
'/ MILE
13:65 @ 105.70
12:55@115.92
12:89 106.70
FUEL EFFICIENCY EVALUATION
MOTORCYCLE
COMBINED AVERAGE
Four 157 Mile Loops
2010 BMW R-120ORT-P
38.4 MPG
2010 KAWASKI CONCOURS 14 ABS
29.0 MPG
2009 HONDA ST-1300 PA9
36.1 MPG
HEAT EVALUATION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 32 LAP COURSE
2010 BMW R 1200 RT-P
ITEM
MANUFACTURERS
RECOMMENDATION
TEST RESULT
Radiator Water
N/A
N/A
Engine Oil
260' to 300'
Pass
Transmission Oil
N/A Part of the engine case
N/A
RADIANT HEAT
Radiator
N/A
Brake Rotors
Front- 134'
Rear-170'
Engine
2350
Transmission
117°
Exhaust
191.
2010 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 ABS
ITEM
MANUFACTURERS
RECOMMENDATION
TEST RESULT
Radiator Water
180' to 220'
Pass
Engine Oil
180' to 250'
Pass
Transmission Oil
N/A Part of the engine case
N/A
RADIANT HEAT
Radiator
1580
Brake Rotors
Front-294°
Rear-2200
Engine
2360
Transmission
N/A
Exhaust
190
2009 HONDA ST 1300-PA9
ITEM
MANUFACTURERS
RECOMMENDATION
TEST RESULT
Radiator Water
208' to 216' Max.
Pass
Engine Oil
176' to 248' Max.
Pass
Transmission Oil
N/A Part of the engine case
N/A
RADIANT HEAT
Radiator
2000
Brake Rotors
Front-232°
Rear-314°
Engine
1940
Transmission
N/A
Exhaust
2280
SOUND LEVEL EVALUATION
2010 BMW R 1200 RT-P
SPEED
MEASURED dB
40 MPH Sustained Speed)
96.8dB
60 MPH Sustained Speed)
105.6dB
80 MPH (Sustained Speed)
105.3dB
Accelerate zero to 80 mph
116.8dB
2010 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 ABS
SPEED
MEASURED dB
40 MPH Sustained Speed)
104.2dB
60 MPH Sustained Speed)
11 O.OdB
80 MPH (Sustained Speed)
109.7dB
Accelerate zero to 80 mph
119.8dB
2009 HONDA ST 1300-PA9
SPEED
MEASURED dB
40 MPH Sustained Speed)
98.6dB
60 MPH Sustained Speed)
106.7dB
80 MPH (Sustained Speed)
106.1 dB
Accelerate zero to 80 mph
117.8dB