Gloucestershire police have been given a superbike capable of 200mph and accelerating from 0 to 100mph in five seconds. The Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa is one of the fas-*test*-('") motorbikes in the world.

The force is the first in the country to get one.

It will be used to promote the better biking campaign BikeSafe.

Sgt Adrian Mansell, head of driver and rider training for Gloucestershire police, said: "It's not being used for enforcement.

"The reason we got the bike, which is sponsored by Cheltenham Motorcycles, is to raise the profile of post--*test*-('") training for motorcyclists.

"We have quite a few problems caused by motorcyclists on country roads."

The bike is kitted out in police colours with lights and a siren.

Sgt Mansell said: "It's a powerful bike and an imposing machine.

"We want to welcome motorcyclists and promote the campaign for better motorcycling.

"Motorcyclists sometimes have an uneasy relationship with the police. This bike is an ice-breaker."

http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/dis...tentPK=13320820

Tasty bit of kit , i would like to see a picture of it . Is that your force Jon ?

Yep.
Couldn't find a picture of it though.

This is the model 'Hayabusa' Suzuki GSX1300R

Yeah i know the " high abuser " bet it looks nice in livery

........and white LED's........

Let me get this right, they are using the fas-*test*-('") bike in the world to promote rider safety...................

Either somebody's got something wrong or they're trying to tell people even though it's capable of doing the speed, you don't necessarily have to do it.

More likely a subliminal message that you can no longer outrun Gloucestershire police on an R1 or Blade

Found it..........

http://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/crimereduct/26.html

http://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/crimereduct/45.html

Very nice , but you wouldn't know it was plod until it was far too late

*note to self slow down through Gloucester *

Nice bike!!!

WOW!! thats one neat bike!!


Steve