Cops Got Trikes!

[Purple Guy]

Kinda cool.

Posted by Mark
I was in Kuwait City yesterday heading to a meeting when I spotted a Police Can-Am 3-wheel motorbike parked. Not sure when they got them but have been fairly recent since I hadn’t seen a cop version before.

[stormtrooper]

Nice Hopefully they do not go into limp mode when chasing someone

[WA5VHU]

Think they ryde them there in the heat of the summer? I'm not sure that the ryder wouldn't catch fire?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

It looks like a newer model..........I'm surprised they didn't opt for the RT with 1330 engine , it runs way cooler than the Twin......But they may not know that .................YET .....Mike

[Grandpaspeed]

The F3 would make the perfect police bike.

[rpatsh]

The F3 would make the perfect police bike.

[Bob Denman]

They would need storage for the electronics package...

[Chupaca]

wehave had several threads of police departments setting spyders up for police duty here states side...many just testing but we have not heard how it went...

[Rockwall]

Spyders do make good Police bikes.

[ARtraveler]

Just wondering. A couple years back one of the Missouri police departments tried some 's. Does anyone know how that worked out, and if they are still using or have updated to newer ones?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

They would need storage for the electronics package...

....................Plus , first aid kits + forms + forms + forms + all sorts of gear + forms .......The F-3 wouldn't even work for speed enforcement .................JMHO........Mike......

[Orange Spyder Man]

local city police has spyders... I saw 2 of them in a Mardi Gras parade about a month ago.. ..

[Chupaca]

local boys.... I think CT have some RT's and Branson also testing...

[Dan_Ashley]

....................Plus , first aid kits + forms + forms + forms + all sorts of gear + forms .......The F-3 wouldn't even work for speed enforcement .................JMHO........Mike......

you didn't mention forms enough. There are far more forms than you alluded to.

[Explorer53525]

Not a new article, but at least I am not the only Spyder in town.

Richmond Police Department wrote a new note: Richmond Police Department unveils new addition to its police vehicle fleet.

October 26, 2011
The buzz has risen to a roar and the questions and comments are pouring in as Richmond, Indiana welcomes a new police vehicle to its streets. Unveiled at the City’s celebrate kids parade the police department’s new motorcycle units have hit the road and are causing a stir. The Can Am Spyder recently took the place of the department’s more traditional Harley-Davidson motorcycles and the reception has been unprecedented.

Motorcycle patrol officers have found themselves as impromptu spokesperson’s fielding questions at every stoplight, the new units have definitely met with community approval as thumbs up and smiles abound. The Richmond Police Department is not only enjoying the publicity, but is excited about this change for other reasons.

The Can Am’s three-wheeled stance offers a more stable platform from which officers can work. The increased stability lends itself to improved safety, decreased training time, and increased riding seasons offering more bang for the department’s buck. These factors in addition to the added fuel savings is a win/win for the City and its citizens

[markyodo]

This is a really cool thread. Thanks everyone for sharing the great news.