Seeing the Police's mainstay motorcycles in earlier times

Rare ONES - Police always require vehicles for various purposes, including chasing criminals and reaching specific locations swiftly. Among all the vehicle types, motorcycles stand out as the flagship choice for police forces.

1970 Honda CB750 Police Special. (Picture from: BikeExif)

One notable motorcycle that served as a police mainstay in the past (precisely in the 1970s) is the Honda CB750 Police Special, as reported by Bike Exif. Even today, this Honda model remains highly sought after by the public and has received numerous awards worldwide, gaining recognition in Asia, America, and Europe. It holds the distinction of being the first motorcycle included in the superbike category.

1970 Honda CB750 Police Special. (Picture from: DigitalPizza)

The police version of the Honda CB750 maintains a design quite similar to the standard model. However, several additional features were incorporated to support the police officers in their duties.

Honda equipped this motorcycle with protective iron bars both at the front and back to ensure the rider's safety in case of collisions. To assist officers in carrying out their tasks efficiently, a small box was added at the rear, providing storage space for items like gloves and a ticket book. Moreover, the box is equipped with a paper clip to facilitate writing tickets.

Here are several pictures of Honda CB750 Police Special features. (All pictures taken from: BikeExif)

Of course, no police vehicle is complete without a siren, and the Honda CB750 is no exception. What sets it apart is that its siren still operates using a manual system. The siren can be activated mechanically through a device located close to the rear tire.

In conclusion, the Honda CB750 has played a vital role in law enforcement and has garnered immense popularity, appreciation, and accolades globally. Its adaptability, safety features, and iconic design have solidified its position as a revered choice among police motorcycles.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops..... *** [EKA [03012016] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BIKE EXIF | DIGITALPIZZA ]

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A unique Czechoslovak's police motorcyle called Nanuk

For some reason since we seeing its shape in the virtual sphere some time ago, We were very interested to know more about this classic and unique motorcycle from the Czech Republic. The motorcycle in question named Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk'.

Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk' as the SNB's transportation authority in the 1960s. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2Nc8u6o)

The motorcycle made by Jawa (or Jawa Týnec nad Sázavou), a well-known motorcycle manufacturer from the Czech Republic since an engineer named František Janeček bought the Wanderer motorcycle division and got the license to produce Wanderer 500 OHV under the brand of Jawa in 1929.

Meanwhile, Wanderer itself is a motorcycle division from a German manufacturer named Winklhofer & Jaenicke which was bought by Janiček. So the name of the Prague-based manufacturer is taken by concatenating the first letters of JAneček and WAnderer.

Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk' built by Jawa (or Jawa Týnec nad Sázavou), a well-known motorcycle manufacturer from the Czech Republic in the early 1960s (1961-1964). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2YcwCMw)

Back to Jawa Nanuk, and why this unique two-wheeled vehicle is called 'Nanuk' (means 'popsicle') due to indeed its looks from front fascia resembles the popsicle. The unique-shaped motorcycle began to be produced by Jawa in the early 1960s (1961-1964) and was built based on the well-known Jawa 350 type 354.

Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk' built based on the well-known Jawa 350 motorcycle model. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2YMttC4)

It was a motorcycle designed for the SNB's transportation authority at the time, by considering the complexity of services on motorbikes. For the reason, this motorcycle is given a combination of white and blue, as the SNB vehicle color differentiation (SNB: the Sbor Národní Bezpečnosti, or National Security Corps or the Czechoslovakia national police from 1945 to 1991 when the Czech Republic still merged into one country with neighboring Slovakia under the Czechoslovak's socialist government).

The instrument panel on the handlebar of the Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk'. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2YcwCMw)

Besides coming up with a distinctive NSB color as mentioned earlier, it turns out some units of this motorcycle are also given a combination of white and red. As quoted from Idnes.cz, the motorcycles (estimated 8-10 units) with this color combination was used for the NSB unit that was guarding the palace where the leader of the Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev stayed while visited the country in August 1964.

The radio communication equipment attached inside the Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk' side casing. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2Naodma)

Furthermore, the physical uniqueness of the Nanuk Jawa motorbike is largely formed by its large-size plexiglass fairings that cover both sides to half the body. These fairings fully protect the rider's feet from the wind.

Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk' uses a 344 cc 2-stroke, 2-cylinder engine capable of producing power of 18 hp at 5,000 rpm. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2YcwCMw)

While on the front there is a round headlight that looks like a torpedo protruding out from behind the windshield. At a glance reminds us of the headlight of the Čezeta 501 or 502 scooters made by other Czech manufacturers. While on the back, there is also a large side casing that makes it possible to install a radio.

Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk' in another color-scheme white-red and used for the NSB unit that was guarding the palace where the leader of the Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev stayed while visited the country in August 1964. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2YcwCMw)

To support the Java 350 type 354 "Nanuk" performance, so the manufacturer installed a 344 cc 2-stroke, 2-cylinder engine capable of producing power of 18 hp at 5,000 rpm. The power is capable of making the 352 kg weighted motorcycle running up to a top speed of 130 kph with fuel consumption of 4.21 liters/100 km. Then the tank capacity is capable of storing gasoline as much as 13 liters.

Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk' able to run up to a top speed of 130 kph with fuel consumption of 4.21 liters/100 km. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2US17oU)

It is unknown how many Nanuk has been produced by the Czech manufacturer? Now for sure, the remaining motorcycles have become a rare item that is the most sought after by the world's motorcycle collectors.

And if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information related to this marque, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTODENIK.CZ | CYBERMOTORCYCLE.COM | IDNES.CZ | WIKIPEDIA | JAWA IRELAND | JAWA NANUK]

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The first CHiP's motorcycle prototype

A motorcycle that has a high-capable power as an operational vehicle for law enforcement on the highway has become a necessity. This is what might have thought by law enforcers incorporated in the California Highway Patrol (CHiP) unit in the early 1940s. 

So then they tried to make a motorcycle prototype for this purpose and then send it to the motorcycle maker as an appropriate sample.

1947 Jordan Twin Crank Four (E) prototype as an example to be made in the motorcycle factory. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3bqV6Ws)

Well, LeGrand Jordan is one of the first California Highway Patrol officers, and in 1947 he developed a motorcycle prototype that was named the Jordan and was used as a motorcycle for pursuing the traffic violator vehicles on the highways.

1947 Jordan motorcycle in The Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2013. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1BYJ4MB)

The Jordan motorcycle adopts a Twin crankshaft Four shaft engine which has a 1,000 cc of capacity and reversed rotating to balance the bike. This bike uses a streamline pressed-steel body also serves as a motorcycle frame.

1947 Jordan motorcycle adopts a 1,000 cc Twin crankshaft Four shaft engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1BYJ4MB)

Jordan made the motorcycle as a sample and then offered to the various motorcycle factories to be made, but none of them were interested to produce it because of the design of such a complex.

Rearview of 1947 Jordan motorcycle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1zBls1q)

So the Jordan Twin Crank Four prototype sits in pristine and unique glory, one of 20 classics in the Otis Chandler Motorcycle Gallery of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA 16022015 | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LOS ANGELES TIMES] 
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Sophisticated electric motorcycle completes the Dubai Police forces

Dubai Police Department is indeed famous for their collection of high-tech vehicles. They also have various brands of high-priced vehicles to show off to tourists while keeping their country from the criminals.

Sophisticated electric motorcycle named Zec00 Dubai PV completes the Dubai Police forces and shown at the GITEX 2017. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2FBk7Tn)

At the GITEX (Gulf International Technology Expo) 2017, they exhibited many new vehicles, one of them namely a flying motorcycle called the Hoversurf Scorpion hover bike to complete the contents of the Dubai Police garage, which has been crowded with various vehicles such as Ducati, Honda, Bugatti, Aston Martin, and Lamborghini, etc.

And at the same time, the Dubai Police also introduced their other cool vehicle, an electric-powered motorbike named Zec00 Dubai PV concept.

Left side view of Zec00 Dubai PV concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KnEfal)

It produced and designed by a Japanese technology company named Mikasa in collaboration with their compatriot Zec00 Motor. The bike which looks like something out of ‘Akira’ or ‘Tron’ utilizes a low center of gravity for stability, and also attached many top technical specifications.

The motorcycle weighing around 280 kg is driven by an electric motor capable of producing a maximum power of 50 kW and a maximum torque of 144 Nm. The power is then channeled through a rubber-belt to drive its rear wheel.

Right side view of Zec00 Dubai PV concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2S4C6ml)

If on the original model, the maximum speed of this electric motorbike is 160 km/h, while for the police patrol motorbike version, the speed has been increased so it can run constantly at a speed of 200 kph. And the bike takes just four to six hours to charge its battery.

Rear side view of Zec00 Dubai PV concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KvMHV7)

Besides that this concept motorcycle is also equipped with a center steering hub steering system that ensures stability and comfort while on riding. Then for the rear suspension using mono arm, and looks good because on the right both the front or rear wheels have no bars.

As mentioned above, this electric motorcycle is also equipped with a variety of sophisticated equipment. Yes, on this motorcycle is equipped with 8 surveilance cameras that can record vehicles that are around it. And when the motorcycle is running on the highway the entire camera will ready to detect any traffic violations.

If a violation is found, it will be reported directly to the traffic control center so that those traffic violator vehicle owner will immediately get a real time electronic ticket, and the police officers doesn't necesary to stop the vehicle while on the street.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops....... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MIKASA | ZEC00 | CNN | DIGILYFE]

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Here's electric-powered motorcycle made by AK47's manufacturer

Not only proficient in the making of firearms, it turns out Kalashnikov, known as the AK-47 firearm's manufacturer recently also reportedly have made an electric-powered motorcycle. The vehicle is devoted to the military and police's transportation needs.

A Kalashnikov's electric-powered motorcycle for police needs. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yDFkqO)

As reported by Jalopnik on October 17, 2017, Kalashnikov has presented an electric motorcycle for military needs at a military and defence expo named the Army 2017 International Military-Technical Forum in Russia on September ago. And after that, Kalashnikov got a contract from the local government to made 50 units of electric-powered motorcycles to be used by the Russian Police in securing the event of 2018 World Cup.

It's all very high tech. Sort of. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yDFkqO)

Unfortunately there has been no official information about the specification of these Kalashnikov's electric-powered motorcycle. But clearly, for its drivetrain reportedly using powerfull electric motor so no wonder make these motorbike can go as far as 150 km in a single battery charge.

The only banana clip you get is in the Kalashnikov logo on the seat. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yDFkqO)

For military versions, the electric motorcycles that do not have name yet, wrapped in a typical military camouflage paint scheme. Then on the back is equipped with two baggage, to accommodate other equipment that used during the operation. At the wheels using the tires with the offroad-typical threaded, so that the motorcycle can be used to cross various heavy terrains.

A Kalashnikov's electric-powered motorcycle for military duties. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yDFkqO)

As for the Police version is also not much different, but in a white color combined with a blue accent of typical Police vehicles. For wheels to use the tires with semi-off-road threaded, so it remains tough to traverse the asphalt and soil.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops.... ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | JALONIK]

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Dubai Police presenting a Hoversurf in Gitex Technology Week

In an annual technology exhibition called the Gitex Technology Week is currently taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 8-12, 2017, the Dubai Police presented various their support tools either in use today or for the future. One of them, a Hoversuf-flying patrol vehicle.

The Hoversurf-flying patrol vehicle of Dubai Police was shown at Gitex Technology Week. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kGzkrG)

As quoted of The National, these device used to prevent and fight criminality in the future and referred to as the latest innovations of Dubai Police.

The Hoversurf exactly is a blend of a motorcycle and drones. It will be used to the police patrol duty with a human pilot or remotely. Hoversurf suitable used for patrols in various terrains, such as hilly and rocky terrains including deserts and beaches as well.

Hoversurf is equipped with 4 propellers in each corner, allowing to fly as high as 5 meters above the surface if directly drive by one man. But if flown by remotely control like a drone, the Hoversurf can drift up to a height of 6,000 meters.

The Hoversurf can seat a police office or be flown remotely. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2gchXhb)

These Hoversurf-flying motorcycle uses the battery that allowing it to float for 25 minutes if its battery in fully charged condition, but it can fly for 1 hour if using a machine. It has loading capacity reaches 300 kg, and a maximum cruising speeds reach 70 km/h. 

If noticed, how's it work is similar to the Kitty Hawk Flyer of San Francisco, United States as in the following video.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops.... ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE NATIONAL]

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Here it is a cute patrol robot of Dubai Police

If we usually see the police officers who look dashing while on the streets, this time there is a very cute police and certainly very smart. Yes, the Dubai Police have released a police patrol robot in Gulf City, Dubai.

The O-R3 autonomous patrol robot will be fully deployed by Dubai Police later this year. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2uxcZxP)

The name of this smart and cute police patrol robot is O-R3, who is ready to eradicate the crime and protect the citizens in Dubai. Dubai's first police patrol robot has been tasked to patrol around the city. The plan will be many more patrol robots that will be assigned on the Dubai streets in order to realize the dream of the Dubai police.

As quoted from Telegraph (June 30, 2017), this autonomous robot armed with surveillance cameras that can rotate 360 ​​degrees and is programmed to patrol the streets. As well as this robot is also equipped with biometric scanners that can track criminals, identify mysterious objects, and even be able to pursue criminals.

This robot was released by OTSAW Robotic, a Singaporean company. The plan of this robot will be produced much more to reach the entire tourist attractions in Dubai. As far as we knew, this robot does not completely replace the work of Dubai's police officers, because it only works as a tracking device only.

This tiny robot can perform patrols for police. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2uxcZxP)

According to the Chief of Dubai police Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, that he wants the streets of Dubai safe and secure without much the patrols of police officers, so tourists in Dubai can feel safe and comfortable. These robots will be placed in the famous tourist attractions in Dubai. Quite interesting isn't. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | OTSAW DIGITAL | TELEGRAPH]

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BMW won the contract to supply 100 unit EVs for LAPD

Unlike the Dubai police that has a full fleet of supercars, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), actually purchased 100 units of the BMW i3's fleet of non-emergency law enforcement. BMW has won a bid to supply the Los Angeles Police Department with electric vehicles after months of field testing that pitted the German automaker against competitors like Tesla.

The Los Angeles Police Department has picked the BMW i3 electric vehicle after testing the car for a year. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1b2eF4)

Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles, said he always thought of making the earth greener. By purchasing of BMW i3 shows how local government can lead it happen. "Our sustainability plan pushed LA to accelerate the adoption of environmentally friendly practices and technologies, which also saves money and resources," he said.

As reported by Fortune, the LAPD’s electric car deal is supposed to help Los Angeles meet its environmental goals as outlined in its sustainability plan. It calls for 80% of city’s fleet of light-duty vehicles to be electric by 2025.

Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck announce a year long test of a BMW i3 electric vehicle at a City of Los Angeles press conference in Los Angeles, Sept. 11, 2015. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1b2eF4)

As with the official non-emergency fleet, BMW i3 is not used to eradicate crime. The electric car will be part of the police initiative in community outreach campaign. Unlike the standard version, the BMW i3 is equipped with the devices that allows the LAPD to track their fleet in real-time. BMW said it will contribute to enhancing the dissemination and utilization of the i3.

As quoted of The Verge, to deploy a fleet of EVs, you need a way to charge them. LAPD is working with EV charger management company Greenlots to make that happen, installing 100 Level 2 chargers and four DC Fast Charge stations, which can charge a depleted i3 to 80 percent in half an hour or less. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE VERGE | FORTUNE | ELECTREK]

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