BMW’s Legendary Police Motorcycles: How the R 1100 RT-P Revolutionized Law Enforcement Riding
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 2, 2025 – For decades, BMW motorcycles have patrolled the roads of Europe and Asia, but their journey to becoming a mainstay of American police fleets was anything but smooth. Today, more than 3,500 BMW R 1250 RT-P motorcycles serve over 500 U.S. police agencies—thanks to innovation, persistence, and a game-changing deal with the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The First Foray and Early Challenges