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[Ranga]

Santa Rosa PD has bought two 2016 FXP's for trail patrols.  Sadly, judging by this piece, they're mainly being used to tell homeless people to go somewhere else.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/4888835-181/santa-rosa-police-get-electric?ref=TSM&artslide=0

[protomech]

The motorcycles cost $29,311.50, including all ancillary costs such as installation, accessories, tax and delivery. They were paid for by a U.S. justice department grant.

An impressive markup from the base $11k vehicle.

Edit: I wonder if the FXP uses the IPM motor. The article indicates a continuous top speed of 70 mph - FXS is 75 mph continuous - but I'm surprised if the police kit didn't demand the newer motor.

[Erasmo]

The motorcycles cost $29,311.50, including all ancillary costs such as installation, accessories, tax and delivery. They were paid for by a U.S. justice department grant.

An impressive markup from the base $11k vehicle.

Edit: I wonder if the FXP uses the IPM motor. The article indicates a continuous top speed of 70 mph - FXS is 75 mph continuous - but I'm surprised if the police kit didn't demand the newer motor.

Probably with a x year service contract.

[Ranga]

The $30k is probably for both bikes and charging gear. And the FXP should have the standard motor. As I've said before, the FX is not as succeptable to overheating and is designed for slower, more technical conditions.

It's sad to see the bike used like this. It makes me think that those $30k could have been better spent.

[NEW2elec]

I think the $29 grand was for 2 bikes not one. I think a lot of the departments get extra batteries to have a set charged at all times.  They really have some great advantages over other vehicles.

[micahbayless]

My college entrance essays were formed around the desire to keep smog out of my hometown, Santa Rosa... what better gift could I have received this Holiday season than hearing a part of my work has landed with our PD contributing to cleaner air. Well, the truth is, having another kid! (my third!)

Happy New Year, everyone. I am humbled by your continued passion to change this world for the better, and have a helluva fun time doing it.

Trust that our team at Zero and plenty of other industry motorheads I've had the pleasure of meeting are truly personally passionate about making this world a better place. This passion guides us, challenges us, and delivers immense satisfaction unexpectedly, as here with news of a few FXP's in the SRPD fleet ticking a box for me.

Working in alternative power transportation is a very personal commitment - but targeting just my "home town" and "keeping smog out" is not enough anymore; it's clear to me we have to eliminate our habit of splitting hydrocarbons ... Won't you visit your dealer for a test ride? How about considering solar panels this year... maybe a used Nissan Leaf - or starting a EV conversion? I know I am. 


Micah