The Marked Bike

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Model: BMW R1200RT-P
(2010 model year update)

Our marked bike started life as a demonstrator vehicle for BMW Authorities. SERV Hampshire purchased this bike as our first dedicated Blood Bike direct from BMW when they decided to sell it.

We are the first county within SERV to select the BMW R1200RT-P. The reason for selecting the BMW is that after extensive research into all of the available options, this bike came out as the cheapest to own when considering all the factors such as depreciation, fuel consumption and service costs.

Several advantages the BMW has over other bikes is that the suspension and electrical system has been uprated to cope with the more demanding role of a Police vehicle. In addition it is the only marked motorcycle to be supplied direct from the factory as opposed to converted by a 3rd party. This ensures that the integration of the additional equipment is carried out in the best possible way by the people that designed the motorcycle originally.   


Technical specifications
Engine type: 2-cylinder 4-stroke boxer flat-twin engine
Valves: 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1170 cc
Bore / stroke: 73 mm / 101 mm
Output: 81 kW / 110 hp at 7500 rpm
Torque: 115 Nm at 6000 rpm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Cooling System: Air/oil
Fuel Delivery: BMW engine management BMS-K with fuel cut-off, dual-ignition
Emission control: Closed three-way loop catalytic converter with oxygen sensor
Gearbox: 6-speed

Electrical system
Alternator: 840 W
Battery: 12 V / 19 Ah
Split charge system with auxiliary battery for authorities equipment

Dimensions and weights
Length: 2230 mm
Wheel-base: 1480 mm
Fuel tank volume: 27.0 l, of which approx. 4.0 l is reserve
Seat height at unladen weight (standard seat): 820 or 840 mm
Seat height at unladen weight (low seat): 780 or 800 mm
Unladen weight, fully fuelled: 306kg
Permitted max. weight: 495 kg

Performance and fuel consumption
Maximum speed: Over 124 mph
Fuel consumption at constant 56 mph: Approx. 68.9 mpg *
Fuel consumption at constant 75 mph: Approx 54.3 mpg *
(* according to ISO 7118, actual consumption is dependent on load being carried and riding conditions)
Fuel: Unleaded petrol (95 RON minimum)
Power-Weight: 359 hp/ton
Torque-Weight: 376 Nm/ton

Chassis
Frame: Three-piece frame concept with front and rear subframes with load-bearing
engine-gearbox unit
Front Suspension: BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central spring strut
Spring travel at front: 120 mm
Castor: 116 mm
Steering head angle: 63.8°
Rear Suspension:  Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Spring travel at rear: 135 mm
Drive: Shaft drive
Front brake: Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
Rear brake: Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, two-piston floating caliper
ABS: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
Automatic Stability Control (ASC): Standard equipment
Front/rear rim size: 3.50" x 17" / 5.50" x 17"
Wheels: Cast aluminium wheels
Front tyre: 120/70 ZR 17 (tubeless)
Rear tyre: 180/55 ZR 17 (tubeless)

Comfort & Convenience
Heated Grips: Standard equipment, 2 settings
Screen: Electrically adjustable
Lights & Sirens: Factory fit, speed related volume and frequency, modified to allow them to be disabled for road use
Panniers: City Lid panniers
Blood Rack: Custom made to SERV Wessex design by Vehicle Developments, Andover (fitted in lieu of radio box)
Navigation: BMW Motorrad Navigator IV integrated to vehicle speed signal (functions even for periods when satellite signal is temporarily lost e.g. tunnels)