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42ND ANNUAL

LAW ENFORCEMENT MOTORCYCLE TEST

AND

EVALUATION PROGRAM

MOTOCYCLE MODEL YEAR 2017

Jim McDonnell, SHERIFF

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction…………………………………………………………………. 3

Acknowledgements…………………………………………………………. 4

Evaluation Protocol…………………………………………………………. 6 Motorcycle Specifications…………………………………………………… 12 Basic Motorcycle Patterns…………………………………………………… 18

32 Lap High Speed Vehicle Evaluation…………………………………….. 21

Pursuit Course Evaluation…………………………………………………... 27

Brake Evaluation……………………………………………………………. 33 Ergonomics Evaluation……………………………………………………… 37

Acceleration Evaluation…………………………………………………….. 53 Fuel Efficiency Evaluation…………………………………………………. 55

Heat Evaluation……………………………………………………………... 56 Communication Evaluation…………………………………………………. 60

INTRODUCTION

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department first implemented its police vehicle testing program in 1974, and mo-torcycle testing in 2008. Since that time, our Department has become nationally recognized as a major source of in-formation relative to police vehicles and their use.

This year’s motorcycle evaluation was conducted October 11th – 14th, 2016 by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s De-partment.

All major manufacturers of police motorcycles were invited to participate. BMW, Harley Davidson, Honda and Victory each submitted motorcycles for evaluation. The motorcycles submitted were:

*2017 Honda ST 1300-PA *2017 BMW R 1200 RT-P *2017 Harley-Davidson Road King *2017 Victory Commander 1 *2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

All of the motorcycles submitted completed the test satisfactorily.

The testing process is designed to address the law enforcement officer’s operational requirements in terms of motorcy-cle performance, safety, and comfort. The fleet maintenance interest is addressed by performing an extensive mechani-cal evaluation on each motorcycle submitted.

Each test is designed and executed to simulate actual field use conditions as closely as possible. Law enforcement mo-torcycle personnel conduct the evaluations on city streets, freeways, and the performance track.

This book is not intended as a recommendation for any specific motorcycle contained within, nor is it designed to rank the motorcycles in any order. Our motorcycle testing program is conducted in order to accomplish two primary goals. To provide law enforcement agencies with the data necessary to assist those in the motorcycle selection process, and to provide the various motorcycle manufacturers with the input necessary to better meet the needs of law enforcement.

We recognize the fact that individual agency needs can be influenced by cost, operational considerations and other factors. As such, interpretation of test results is the responsibility of each agency, and should be made based upon that agency’s needs.

It is our goal to provide law enforcement agencies with the information they require to successfully evaluate and se-lect the right motorcycle for their needs. We believe that we have accomplished that goal.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Fleet Management Bureau would like to thank all those who

contributed their time and efforts in making this year’s test a success.

Motorcycle Test Track Riders Dep. Shawn Bryant LASD Ofc. Mitch Nowlen LAPD

Dep. Jeffery Houle LASD Ofc. Mike Kilpatrick LAPD

Dep. Marcello Sepulveda LASD Dep. Mike Marshall LASD

Dep. David Vivona LASD

Motorcycle Manufactures

BMW Police Motorcycles Harley Davidson Police Motorcycles

Huntington Beach Honda Police Motorcycles

Victory Police Motorcycles

Support Personnel

Max Thomson (Test Director) AERO Bureau

Hiroshi Aramaki (Test Manager) LASD Food Services

Rochelle Kidd (Vendor Coordinator) LASD Print Shop

Stephen Adebanjo (CFMB) LASD Sign Shop

Juan Amaya (FSB) LASD Video Production Unit

Yolanda Gomez (CFMB) LASD Web Development Unit

Guadalupe La Voie (CFMB) Vincent Santiago (Penske)

Kalila Lujan (CFMB) Bruce Wheeler (Penske)

Dep. Jeff Tesdahl (EOB) Robert Yip (Penske)

Vehicle Evaluation Team

Ergonomic Drivers Communication Noise

Shawn Bryant, LASD Richard Santivong, ECT Supervisor

Jeff Houle, LASD Joeseph Nassar, ECT

Julio Mejia, ECT

Nang Phan, ECT

Jackie Luu, ECT

Sonny Khaw, ECT

We would like to give a special thanks to the Auto Club Speedway staff for helping to make this event

possible.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (Continued)

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Fleet Management Bureau would like to thank the following

companies for their participation and continued support of the LASD Vehicle Test vendor expo.

Air-Wave Communications Huntington Beach Honda

BMW Motorrad USA Lehr Auto Electric

Chevrolet Link Engineering

Cop Car Graphics Pro-Gard Products, LLC

Crossco/Code 3 Products Raceway Ford

DuraTech USA, Inc. Raybestos

Factory Motor Parts Setina Manfacturing Company Inc.

Federal Signal T-3 Motion

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Tactical Command

Ford Motor Company Troy Products

Getac West Coast Lights & Sirens

Havis Inc. Westin Public

Harley Davidson Motor Company Whelen

Hint Mounts Victory Police Motorcycles

10-8 Retrofit Inc.

Vehicle Test Sponsor

Federal Signal

McPeek Dodge of Anaheim

Setina Manufacturing

Whelen Manufactured

MOTORCYCLE

EVALUATION PROTOCOL

32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE TEST RIDER'S SUBJECTIVE EVALUATION

This evaluation is conducted on a high-speed riding course. It is designed to evaluate, identify and elimi-nate the obvious unacceptable motorcycles (i.e., those motorcycles that are demonstrably unstable or oth-erwise exhibit unsafe characteristics).

For this evaluation, four riders are utilized for each motorcycle. Each rider completes eight laps around our 1.46 mile test track at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, for a total of 32 timed laps. Lap timing is via a GPS based Race Logic “Drift Box 02” with a “Video VBOX” Data logger” utilized for secondary lap timing. Both Data logger units are mounted on the motorcycle. The fastest and the slowest lap times are eliminated, the remaining six lap times are averaged. The average time and speed are recorded next to the rider’s name.

Four Emergency Vehicle Operations Center motorcycle training instructors, two each from the Los Ange-les County Sheriff’s Department and Los Angeles Police Department, share the riding and evaluation of these motorcycles.

At the conclusion of the preliminary handling portion of the evaluation, each rider completes a "Rider’s Subjective Evaluation" form. If the motorcycle is judged unacceptable in this preliminary review, it is rejected and not subjected to further evaluation.

PURSUIT COURSE

This evaluation is for motorcycles identified by the manufacturer as intended for law enforcement use. This evaluation is conducted on a closed 2.6 mile city street course which closely represents the environ-ment most urban law enforcement agencies must contend with. The course has several straight-a-ways and consists of multiple right and left turns and obstacles in the roadway.

This is the final track evaluation, and the manufacturers, if they so choose, are allowed to rebuild the motorcycles brake system prior to this portion of the evaluation process.

For this evaluation, two riders are utilized for each motorcycle. Each rider completes two laps around the city or “pursuit” course. Lap timing is via a GPS based “VBOX Datalogger” timing device, mounted on the motorcycle. The combined times of the two laps are recorded next to the rider's name.

BASIC MOTORCYCLE PATTERNS

Five circle patterns will be used to determine each motorcycle’s minimum turning radius. The diameters of the circles will be 20, 19, and 18 feet. The circle pattern will be entered at a speed of 2-3 mph. Once inside the circle, the rider will make three revolutions in one direction, exit the circle and make three more revolutions in the opposite direction. The circle pattern will be ridden in first gear.

Each motorcycle will be ridden in five different 180 degree U-Turn patterns. The diameters of the U-Turns will be 20, 19, 18, 17, and 16 feet. The U-Turn will be entered at a speed of 2-3 mph in first gear. The rider will fully turn the handlebars and lean the motorcycle as necessary to complete the turn. This is done in both directions.

The 30 mph cone weave consists of seven sets of three cones each, alternately offset from a center line at 36 foot inter-vals. The rider will approach the pattern from a sufficient distance to establish and maintain a speed of 30 mph. Using counter steering, the rider will weave the motorcycle around the seven sets of cones maintaining 30 mph, plus or minus 2 mph. The 30 mph cone weave represents steering or negotiating around debris or other hazards on the roadway.

The Short Cone Weave pattern utilizes eight single cones placed in a straight line at various distances. The cones will be placed at 11, 10 ½, and 10 foot intervals measured from cone center to cone center. The rider will negotiate the cone weave at about 1-2 mph in first gear, utilizing the rear brake as needed. Lock-to-lock turns will be used to suc-cessfully ride the course. This exercise represents typical motorcycle maneuverability used in slow-speed enforcement riding.

All of the Basic Motorcycle Pattern Evaluation protocols will be conducted by all four riders.

ACCELERATION PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

This evaluation is designed to measure motorcycle performance and control in terms of acceleration, including speed and time elapsed at the quarter mile. Although the top speed is not recorded, a minimum speed of 100 mph is generally obtained to satisfy the requirements for high-speed law enforcement patrol. Special attention will be paid to overall ac-celeration, stability, loss of rear wheel traction, and whether or not the front wheel lifts off the ground uncontrollably. Three runs will be made with each motorcycle. The results will be averaged.

All of the information gathered during the acceleration evaluation is gathered using a RaceLogic Drift box 02 Data-logger”. The “Datalogger” is a GPS based measuring device. This electronic device measures distance, time and speed.

BRAKE EVALUATION

This evaluation procedure measures the braking response and efficiency of the motorcycle. There are three different brake evaluations: A hard braking evaluation, a transitional braking evaluation from a dry to a wet surface, and a transitional braking evaluation from a smooth surface to a sandy surface.

Stopping distance is recorded electronically via a GPS based VBOX Datalogger.

The hard brake evaluation is conducted by first accelerating the motorcycle to 80 MPH, then decelerating to a stop, maintaining an average deceleration rate of 22 feet per second. This procedure is repeated three additional times. The motorcycle is then immediately accelerated to 60 mph and then stopped as quickly as possible, simulating a panic stop. That stopping distance is meas-ured and recorded.

During the dry/wet braking evaluation, the motorcycle will be accelerated to 40 mph, and at a predeter-mined position, the brakes will be applied. The entire brake application will begin on a dry roadway surface, immediately transitioning onto a wet roadway surface while bringing the motorcycle to a full stop. Controllability of the motorcycle and its ABS operation will be evaluated.

During the debris field braking evaluation, the motorcycle will be accelerated to 40 mph, and at a predeter-mined position, the brakes will be applied. The entire brake application will take place on a smooth road-way surface, immediately transitioning to a roadway strewn with sand and gravel while bringing the mo-torcycle to a full stop. Controllability of the motorcycle and its ABS operation will be evaluated.

If a brake malfunction is experienced (i.e., severe brake fading), an effort is made to detect the cause of the brake failure. If it is decided that the failure is inherent in the engineering of the brake system of the motorcycle, the evaluation is discontinued and the motorcycle is disqualified from further evaluation. If the failure is associated with a correctable situation, it is corrected

and the evaluation is run again. The defect and any remedial action taken are noted in the evalua-

tion results.

ERGONOMICS & RIDEABILITY EVALUATION 157 MILE RIDE

This portion evaluates the fuel efficiency and ergonomics of the motorcycle during extended field operations. It is designed to simulate the types of situations that an officer may encounter during an eight hour shift. Each motorcycle is driven four times through a 157 mile loop, one loop completed by each of the four EVOC riders. The loop covers 33 miles of city streets, 75 miles of California freeways, 20 miles of coastal highway, and 29 miles of mountain canyons. No attempt is made to "baby" the motorcycle through the loop, and hard acceleration starts are avoided.

During the ride-ability evaluation, a minimum of ten simulated traffic stops will be performed while on city streets. The rider will be required to properly position the motorcycle in a safe traffic enforcement position, dismount the motorcycle, pause for a minimum of two minutes per stop, remount the motorcycle, and acceler-ate into traffic.

The numerical results of the evaluation are recorded and then averaged between the four riders. This average is then recorded as the final result of this portion of the evaluation. Each rider will also submit a subjective evaluation of each motorcycle at the end of the ride.

The fuel efficiency evaluation is an attempt to estimate MPG (miles per gallon) based on actual riding condi-tions. It is the average gas usage of all four riders, for all four loops.

This subjective evaluation is a rating of human factors done individually and independently by all four riders. The ratings are averaged to minimize personal prejudices that individuals may have for or against any given motorcycle. This evaluation rates each motorcycle comparatively for its general suitability and efficiency for patrol operations.

HEAT EVALUATION

The heat evaluation is a "PASS-FAIL" scenario and is based on manufacturer’s allowable operating temperatures.

Heat from each engine component is measured by means of a digital thermometer with a bi- metallic probe and infrared heat gun at the conclusion of the 32 high-speed laps. This process is accomplished in the following manner:

1. Transmission Fluid The probe is inserted into the transmission via the oil fill hole.

2. Engine Oil The probe is inserted into the engine case via the oil fill hole, if accessible. 3. Radiator Coolant Temperature is measured via the infrared heat gun aimed below the top radia-

tor tank.

SOUND LEVEL EVALUATION

The sound level evaluation measures the sound levels of the motorcycle at different speeds. This evalua-tion is conducted at 40 mph, 60 mph, 80 mph, and while accelerating from 0 to 80 mph. The dB ratings are recorded with an EXTECH digital sound level meter. The sound level meter’s microphone is mounted at the riders shoulder level, approximately 6 inches from his ear. During the fixed speed portion of the evaluation, the rider will accelerate to the identified speed, and after attaining that speed, will turn on the EXTECH meter and record the result. During the acceleration portion of the evaluation, the meter will be turned on, and the motorcycle will be accelerated to 80 mph. The meter will record the highest dB rating achieved during the entire acceleration of the motorcycle.

Due to malfunctioning test equipment, no sound level evaluation was conducted.

MOTORCYCLE SPECIFICATIONS

2017 HONDA POLICE MOTORCYCLE ST 1300-P

Vehicle Description: Full size, Sport Touring, Police Package motorcycle

Engine Type: 1261cc liquid cooled 90 degree V-4

Bore and Stroke: 78mm x 66mm

Compression Ratio: 10.8:1

Valve Train: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Carburetor / Fuel Injection: PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit

Ignition: Computer Controlled digital with three dimensional mapping and electronic advance

Horsepower: 125 bhp @ 8000 rpm Torque: 85 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm

Final Drive (shaft, chain, belt): Shaft

Dry Weight: 679 lbs.

Alternator Output: 660 watt, high output

Battery: Odyssey P.C. 545 Gel Battery with 6 Amp Battery Charger

Transmission: Five speed

Clutch: 8 plate wet, hydraulic

Suspension:

Front: 45mm HMAS cartridge fork, 4.6 inches of travel

Rear: HMAS gas-charged single shock, 4.8 inches of travel

Brakes:

Front: Dual full floating 310mm floating front discs w/ABS

Rear: Single 316mm rear disc w/ABS

Tires: Fr - 120/70ZR-18 Rr - 170/60ZR-17

Wheels: 3 spoke U-section cast aluminum

Wheelbase: 58.7 inches

Rake: 26.0 degree

Trail: 98mm / 3.9 inches

Fuel Tank Capacity: 7.7 gallons

EPA Fuel Mileage:

Seat Height: 31.1 inches (+/- 0.6 inches)

Adjustments: 3 positions

Windscreen:

Adjustable / Fixed: Adjustable, electr ic, 7.4 inches & 13 degrees adjustability

Foot peg / Floorboard Position: Foot Peg

Saddlebag Storage Capacity: 35 liters each, side opening, detachable


2017 BMW POLICE MOTORCYCLE R1200 RT-P

Vehicle Description: Full size Police Package Motorcycle

Engine Type: 1170cc air/oil cooled, 2 cylinders, Horizontally-Opposed



Valve Train: 4 valves per cylinder, Dual Overhead cam

Carburetor / Fuel Injection: Electronic fuel injection

Ignition: Electronic engine management BMS-X

Horsepower: 125hp Torque: 92ft/lb.

Final Drive (shaft, chain, belt): Shaft

Wet Weight: Approximately 650 lbs.

Alternator Output: 540 watt,

Battery: Two 12V 16ah AGM maintenance free batter ies

Transmission: Constant Mesh 6 speed with helical cut gears

Clutch: 8 disc wet slipper, self-energizing clutch

Suspension:

Front: BMW Telelever, 4.7 inches of travel

Rear: BMW EVO paralever, 5.4 inches of travel

Brakes: BMW Motorad Integral ABS system w/independent rear wheel control

Front: Hydraulically actuated twin disc radial 320mm diameter

Rear: Hydraulically actuated single disc, 276mm diameter

Tires: Fr - 120/70ZR-17 Rr - 180/55ZR-17

Wheels: Cast aluminum with side mounted inflation valves, tire pressure monitor ing

Wheelbase: 58.4 inches Fork

Fork Angle: 63.4 degrees

Trail: 4.6 inches

Fuel Tank Capacity: 6.6 gallons with one gallon reserve

EPA Fuel Mileage: 60 hwy / 44 city

Seat Height: Std.: 31.7/32.5 Optional: High 32.7/33.5 Low29.9/30.7

Adjustments: Yes, Three seat heights available

Windscreen: Yes

Adjustable / Fixed: Adjustable, electr ic

Foot peg / Floorboard Position: Foot Peg

Saddlebag Storage Capacity: 23 liters each, front hinged, top opening


2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP ROAD KING

Vehicle Description: 2017 FLHP Police Road King

Engine Type: 4 stroke, 2 cylinder, 1,746cc/107cid - - - Milwaukee Eight

Bore and Stroke: 3.937 in. x 4.375 in.

Compression Ratio: 10: 1

Valve Train: Pushrod operated, overhead valves with hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder.

Carburetor / Fuel Injection: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection

Ignition: Electronic

Horsepower: N/A Torque :111.6 ft-lb @ 3250 rpm

Final Drive (shaft, chain, belt): Drive belt


Alternator Output: 48 amps

Battery: 12V / 28 Ahr , 405 CCA, maintenance free

Transmission: 6 speed Cruise Drive Constant mesh

Clutch: Dry/Wet: Hydraulically Actuated, 9 plate wet assist with slip clutch

Suspension,

Front: 49 mm telescopic with Showa® Dual bending Valve technology

Rear: Swing arm with hand adjustable with emulsion shocks

Brakes: Reflex™ Electronically linked brakes with ABS

Front: Hydraulic dual disc with floating rotors and 32mm 4 piston calipers

Rear: Hydraulic single disc with fixed rotor and 32mm 4 piston caliper

Tires: Fr – BW130/80B17 65H Rr – BW180/65B16 81H

Wheels: Impeller™ Cast aluminum

Wheelbase: 64 inches

Rake: 26 degrees

Trail: 6.7 inches

Fuel Tank Capacity: 6 gallons

EPA Fuel Mileage: Combined City/HWY 45 mpg

Seat Height: 27.3 in. laden

Adjustments: Yes

Windscreen: Fixed detachable Polycarbonate

Foot peg / Floorboard Position: Pivoting Floorboard

Saddlebag Storage Capacity: Approx. 2000 cubic inches


2017 VICTORY COMMANDER 1

Vehicle Description: 2017 CROSS COUNTRY COMMANDER 1

Engine Type: 1731cc Overhead, cam, 106 oil/air cooled v-twin 4 stroke, w/oil cooler



Valve Train: Overhead cams shafts, w/4 valves per cylinder, self adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters

Carburetor / Fuel Injection: Electronic fuel injection

Ignition: Electronic Ignition System

Horsepower: 97HP

Torque: 113 ft-lb @ 2,700 rpm

Final Drive (shaft, chain, belt): Carbon fiber reinforced reinforced belt

Dry Weight: 855 lbs

Alternator Output: 50 amp

Battery: 18 amp/hour, 12 volt, 270cca

Transmission: Wet, gear drive w/torque compensator 1.5:1

Clutch: Wet, Multi-plate

Suspension,

Front: inverted cartridge telescopic fork

Rear: Link mono air adjustable shock.

Brakes: Independent ABS

Front: Dual 300mm floating rotors w/4-piston calipers

Rear: Single 300mm floating rotor w/2-piston calipers

Tires: Fr – Dunlop Elite 3 130/70R18 Rr – Dunlop Elite 3 180/60R16

Wheels: Cast aluminum r ims

Wheelbase: 65.7 inches

Rake: 29.0 degrees

Trail: 5.6 inches

Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.8 gallons

EPA Fuel Mileage: city 42, highway 47, combined 44.5

Seat Height: 26.25 inches

Adjustments: Yes seat 25.25

Windscreen: Yes

Adjustable / Fixed: Adjustable

Foot Peg / Floorboard Position: Floor boards forward, controls adjustable forward & back

Saddlebag Storage Capacity: 21 gallon w/ 560lbs of load capacity


2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE

Vehicle Description: 2017 FLHTP Police Electra Glide w/Stage 3 Performance Kit

Engine Type: 4 stroke, 2 cylinder, 1,868 cc - - - Milwaukee Eight™ Stage 3

Bore and Stroke: 3.937 in. x 4.375 in.

Compression Ratio: 11: 1

Valve Train: Pushrod operated, overhead valves with hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder

Carburetor / Fuel Injection: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection

Ignition: Electronic

Horsepower: N/A Torque :124+ ft-lb @ 3250 rpm

Final Drive (shaft, chain, belt): Drive belt


Alternator Output: 48amps

Battery: 12V / 28Ah, 405 CCA

Transmission: 6-speed Cruise Drive Constant mesh

Clutch: Hydraulically actuated, 9-plate wet Assist and Slip clutch

Suspension,

Front: 49mm telescopic with Showa® Dual bending Valve Technology

Rear: Swing arm with hand adjustable emulsion rear shocks

Brakes: Reflex™ Electronically linked brakes with ABS

Front: Hydraulic dual disc with floating rotors and 32mm 4 piston calipers

Rear: Hydraulic single disc with fixed rotor and 32mm 4 piston caliper

Tires: Fr – BW130/80B17 65H Rr – BW180/65B16 81H

Wheels: Impeller™ Cast aluminum

Wheelbase: 64 inches

Rake: 26 degrees

Trail: 6.7 inches

Fuel Tank Capacity: 6 gallons

EPA Fuel Mileage: Combined City/HWY 45 mpg

Seat Height: 27.3 in. laden

Adjustments: Yes

Windscreen: Fixed detachable polycarbonate

Foot peg / Floorboard Position: Pivoting Floorboard

Saddlebag Storage Capacity: Approx. 2000 cubic inches

MOTORCYCLE


** Rating Scale – Pass or Fail


2017 HONDA ST1300P

PATTERN 20 FT. 19 FT. 18 FT. 17 FT. 16 FT.

Circle P P P N/A N/A

U-Turn P P P

PATTERN 11 FT. 10 ½ FT. 10 FT. 9 ½ FT.

Short Cone Weave P P P P

PATTERN CONSIDERATION RATING**

30 MPH Cone Weave Counter steering effort / Bike Drag P

2017 BMW R1200RT-P



U-Turn P P P






** Rating Scale - Pass or Fail

** Rating Scale - Pass or Fail


2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP ROAD KING



U-Turn P P P







Circle P P F N/A N/A

U-Turn P P P








U-Turn P P P


Short Cone Weave P P P



LAP HIGH-SPEED

MOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS

EVALUATION

32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSE

MOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION

**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - Outstanding

RIDER LAPS AVG. TIME

AVG. SPEED

Deputy J. Houle 1 thru 8 1:31.8 57.0

Officer M. Kilpatrick 9 thru 16 1:31.6 57.0

Deputy D. Vivona 17 thru 23 1:37.5 53.5

Officer M. Nowlen 24 thru 32 1:27.9 59.4

ITEM RATING**

STEERING 9.3

LEAN ANGLE 8.3

SUSPENSION 8.5

BRAKE FADE 8.8

BRAKE PULL 8.8

ABS OPERATION 9.3

RIDER COMMENTS

Brakes: Brake felt responsive and predictable. Good modulation and feel. Slight fade no-ticed on the last set but still strong. Weight transfer to front when hard braking is heavy. ABS engages quick but smooth. Cornering/Handling: Nice and smooth, great through transition left to r ight and r ight to left. Bike has plenty of lean angle but low-placed foot peg interferes on tight turns causing your foot to hit the road. Transmission (Shift Points): Excellent gear spacing and smooth shift. Engine: The engine is very reliable and smooth, generate a lot of power & torque through all range of gears. Other: Heavy bike takes toll on upper body area after taking corners for prolonged per iod.

2017 HONDA ST1300P





AVG. SPEED



Deputy M. Sepulveda 17 thru 24 1:33.9 55.8


ITEM RATING**

STEERING 9.8

LEAN ANGLE 9.8

SUSPENSION 9.5

BRAKE FADE 8.8

BRAKE PULL 9.3

ABS OPERATION 9.5

RIDER COMMENTS

Brakes: Minor brake fade but the brake is reliable, predictable and consistent. Smooth brake pull, bit on softer side. ABS doesn’t come into play much. Cornering/Handling: Corner ing was tight and smooth, excellent lean angle. The bike re-mained stable throughout cornering. Transmission (Shift Points): The bike had lots of torque and power throughout the gears. Gears synchronized well with engine output. Engine: Engine is very predictable and powerful. It generates plenty of power and torque, pulls hard to redline. Other: Well put together police bike.

2017 BMW R1200RT-P





AVG. SPEED



Deputy S. Bryant 17 thru 23 1:36.1 54.8


ITEM RATING**

STEERING 8.5

LEAN ANGLE 8.0

SUSPENSION 8.3

BRAKE FADE 9.5

BRAKE PULL 9.3

ABS OPERATION 9.5

RIDDER COMMENTS

Brakes: The brakes were very strong and predictable– stops great! Brake lever firm. Cornering/Handling: The corner ing and lean angle has greatly improved from the previous models. Suspension bit too stiff on bumpy corners. Transmission (Shift Points): Shift points provides plenty of torque and power . Well matched shift points to engine RPM range. Engine: The engine pulls hard and generates plenty of torque with this engine, bit too loud. Other: Tons of improvement; engine, suspension.






AVG. SPEED





ITEM RATING**

STEERING 7.3

LEAN ANGLE 6.1

SUSPENSION 7.3

BRAKE FADE 7.3

BRAKE PULL 8.0

ABS OPERATION 8.7

RIDDER COMMENTS

Brakes: The brakes remained strong, consistent and well modulated throughout the laps. Slight fade with hard braking was experienced toward the end of set Little sluggish brake lever response to applied pressure when hot. Cornering/Handling: Limited lean angle through turns without floor boards hitting the floor, at least it folds. Otherwise, it handled well and accelerated well out of corners. Transmission (Shift Points): Shifting has improved and matches the power band. Engine: Smooth with plenty power of low end torque. Other: Nice feel for large bike.






AVG. SPEED




Officer B. Thompson 24 thru 32 1:34.2 55.9

ITEM RATING**

STEERING 8.8

LEAN ANGLE 7.8

SUSPENSION 8.5

BRAKE FADE 9.5

BRAKE PULL 9.5

ABS OPERATION 9.5

RIDER COMMENTS

Brakes: Brakes are strong, pulled hard and stops very well. Smooth weight transfer to front at hard braking. Brake hand lever feels good. Cornering/Handling: Holds lines in the corners, good counter steer ing. Lean angle has im-proved but still limits the lean once hits the board. Stable ride even through rough surfaces. Transmission (Shift Points): Shifts smooth through the gears. Good gear spacing. Engine: Great engine, it generates a lot of torque and power . Other: Floorboards are the limiting factor in turn / lean angle.

2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING

PURSUIT E


RIDER COMMENTS

Brakes: Good brake control feedback, responded well with nice weight transfer . Little to no fade. Cornering/Handling: Holds line well but still makes ground contact at extreme angle. Suspen-sion provides constant feedback and handles bumps well. Transmission (Shift Points): Shift effor t could be little easier /smoother but no miss shifts. Very strong acceleration on 2nd and 3rd gears. Engine: Good low end power . Well matched with transmission ratio. Other:

PURSUIT COURSE

MOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS

EVALUATION


RIDERS TOTAL TIME AIR /TRACK SPEED

M. Nowlen 4:32.48 º F / º F 34.2

M. Sepulveda 4:54.24 º F / º F 31.7

Average Time 4:43.36 Average Speed 32.9

ITEM RATING**

STEERING 8.0

LEAN ANGLE 8.0

SUSPENSION 8.5

BRAKE FADE 8.5

BRAKE PULL 8.5

ABS OPERATION 9.0

2017 HONDA ST1300P

RIDER COMMENTS

Brakes: Brake pull strong every time and easy to mange brake controls. No fade. Cornering/Handling: Great handling corners and holds the line very well. Plenty of usable lean angle. Transmission (Shift Points): Shift assist was very helpful. Shifting was quick and smooth. Good engine/trans combination. Engine: Plenty of power through all the ranges. Other:

PURSUIT COURSE

MOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS

EVALUATION



M. Sepulveda 4:49.58 º F / º F 32.5

M. Nowlen 4:25.88 º F / º F 35.1


ITEM RATING**

STEERING 9.0

LEAN ANGLE 10.0

SUSPENSION 9.5

BRAKE FADE 9.0

BRAKE PULL 9.0

ABS OPERATION 9.0

2017 BMW R1200RT-P

RIDER COMMENTS

Brakes: Great improvement, stops hard and fast. No fade. Cornering/Handling: Very stable and held the line in corners. Little scraping in corners. Transmission (Shift Points): Good shifting points and lots of torque, well spaced Engine: Good engine; quick and responsive, pulls out well from corner exits. Others: Great improvements.

PURSUIT COURSE

MOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS

EVALUATION



M. Kilpatrick 5:05.26 º F / º F 30.6

J. Houle 4:48.65 º F / º F 32.5


ITEM RATING**

STEERING 9.0

LEAN ANGLE 7.5

SUSPENSION 8.5

BRAKE FADE 9.5

BRAKE PULL 10.0

ABS OPERATION 10.0

2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHP ROAD KING

RIDER COMMENTS

Brakes: Brakes stops well for size of the bike but got softer toward the end of final lap. Would be nice to an adjustable front brake lever. Cornering/Handling: Bike was nimble for its size but floor boards were scrapping throughout the pursuit course, at least they folded up. Transmission (Shift Points): Shifting is little clunky. Was able to use 2nd gear throughout most of Pursuit course. Engine: Good power and torque. Other: Nice motorcycle, comfor table.

PURSUIT COURSE

MOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS

EVALUATION



S. Bryant 4:45.85 º F / º F 32.9

D. Vivona 4:53.25 º F / º F 32.1


ITEM RATING**

STEERING 8.5

LEAN ANGLE 7.0

SUSPENSION 7.5

BRAKE FADE 6.5

BRAKE PULL 7.0

ABS OPERATION 8.5


RIDDER COMMENTS

Brakes: Great improvement, stops bike quick. No fade. Cornering/Handling: Improved lean angle but foot boards still scrapes dur ing turns. Holds line in corners and stable in uneven surfaces. Transmission (Shift Points): Good gear spacing and matches power band. Engine: Very powerful and responsive engine. Smooth while r iding, but idle too rough.

PURSUIT COURSE

MOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS

EVALUATION


DRIVERS TOTAL TIME AIR /TRACK SPEED

J. Houle 4:52.18 º F / º F 32.1

M. Kilpatrick 4:50.55 º F / º F 32.1


ITEM RATING**

STEERING 9.0

LEAN ANGLE 8.5

SUSPENSION 8.5

BRAKE FADE 9.5

BRAKE PULL 10.0

ABS OPERATION 10.0

2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTP ELECTRA GLIDE

2017 HONDA ST1300P

RIDER STOPPING DISTANCE

132.8 @ 60MPH

2017 BMW R1200 RT-P


123.2 @ 60 MPH

2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING


138.7 @ 60 MPH



137.7 @ 60 MPH



132.1 @ 60 MPH

HARD BRAKING

PANIC STOP - 60 MPH TO ZERO

2017 HONDA ST1300P


88.9 @ 40MPH

2017 BMW R1200 RT-P


87.4 @ 40 MPH



85.1 @ 40 MPH



97.2 @ 40 MPH



88.7 @ 40 MPH

DEBRIS FIELD BRAKING

SANDY SURFACE - 40 MPH TO ZERO

2017 HONDA ST1300P


69.5 @ 40MPH

2017 BMW R1200 RT-P


57.7 @ 40 MPH



68.8 @ 40 MPH



72.8 @ 40 MPH



74.4 @ 40 MPH

TRANSITORY BRAKING

DRY TO WET 40 MPH TO ZERO

ERGONOMICS EVALUATION

RIDES

ERGONOMICS EVALUATION SUBJECTIVE EVALUATION – 157 MILE RIDE

MOTORCYCLE 2017 HONDA ST1300P

RIDING POSITION CONSIDERSATIONS RATING

Seat Comfort Padding, Springs, Width 8.0

Seat Position Range of Adjustment 7.0

Riding Position Lean Angle, Comfort 8.0

Floorboards / Pegs Access to Foot Controls 8.0

RIDER COMMENTS

The seat padding and width were adequate for this evaluation ride, with three settings for height adjust-ment. Riding position lean angle was slightly forward putting the handlebars within easy reach. Access to the foot shifter and brake pedal felt natural and easy to operate.

INSTRUMENT PANEL CONSIDERSATIONS

Controls Position, Usability 8.0

Visibility Instruments 6.0

Reflection / Glare Windshield, Instruments 6.0

Instruments Adequacy, Legibility 8.0

RIDER COMMENTS

The analog speedometer and tachometer were well positioned and easy to read. The LCD gauges were bit hard to read in bright sunlight due to dimly lit gauges. Windshield showed little reflection. Num-bered push button controls needs to be remembered for operations but they were positioned well.

MIRRORS CONSIDERSATIONS RATING

Road Visibility Distortion, Obstruction 8.0

Reflections Instruments, Controls 7.0

Mirror Coverage Adjustment, Rear Visibility, Flat or Convex 8.0

Mirror Location Accessibility, Visibility, Obstruction 8.0

RIDER COMMENTS

The mirrors are positioned in a way for adequate view to the rear which top portion of each mirror may be obstructed depending on height of the rider. There were no distortion nor vibration during dynamic or static mode and were easily adjustable.

WIND SCREEN CONSIDERSATIONS RATING

Height / Width Wind / Debris Protection 8.0

Adjustability Electric or Manual, Ease of Use 9.0

Top Edge Clear View Over Top of Windshield, (Bifocal Effect) 9.0

RIDER COMMENTS

The windscreen is electrically operated via a rocker switch on the left handlebar. It provided good wind and debris protection. Wind protection is excellent, zero buffeting at high speed.

CONTROLS CONSIDERSATIONS RATING

Handlebars Angle, Size, Position 8.0

Shift Levers Usability, Shift Pad Position 8.0

Switches Reach, Markings, Visibility, Accessibility 7.0

Rear Brake Pedal Location, Feedback, Ease of Use 8.0

Front Brake Lever Location, Feedback, Adjustability 7.0

Clutch Lever Lever Resistance, Adjustability 7.0

RIDER COMMENTS

The angle, size and position of handle bars are good. Would like to see larger diameter or thicker pad-ded grips. The switches are small and numbered but easily reachable and provided good functionality. The foot shifter is well placed allowing for solid up and down shift with ease . The rear brake pedal lo-cation is well placed and provided excellent feed back. Clutch and front brake levers are thumbwheel adjustable. Clutch lever resistance was little heavy.

MOUNT / DISMOUNT CONSIDERSATIONS RATING

Trunk Height Ample Leg Swing Room 9.0

Foot Peg / Floorboard Interferes With Mounting / Dismounting 8.0

Lean Angle Side Stand - of Adequate Length 9.0

RIDER COMMENTS

Trunk height on this bike was not objectionable. There was ample leg swing room while mount-ing and dismounting from either side of the bike and the foot peg did not interfere at all. Side stand was difficult to access, located between the foot peg and center stand pad and required using only the heel to put the stand down.

SUSPENSION CONSIDERSATIONS RATING

Quality of Ride Dampening, Rebound 7.5

Rider Size Adjustability 8.0

RIDER COMMENTS

The ride is adequate. Suspension feels firm even when the rear shock adjusted to soft, stiffness shows going over the freeway expansion joints. Suspension did adjust to irregularities of the road well.

STORAGE CONSIDERSATIONS RATING

Saddlebags Angle, Size and Position of Opening 6.0

Compartment Dividers Holds Gear Upright When Open 4.0

Locks Same Key, Security, Sturdiness 9.0

RIDER COMMENTS

Though saddle bags are of adequate size, there are no compartment dividers to hold patrol gears upright. Clamshell style opening may cause contents to fly out if the bags are to open while in motion. They could also be damaged while lane splitting. Locks were operated by ignition key and were sturdy, can be keyed in for access without using a key. Saddlebags are also detachable.

ADDITIONAL RIDER COMMENTS

Need to watch speed - geared high and easy to reach high speed.


MOTORCYCLE 2017 BMW R1200RT-P






RIDER COMMENTS

The seat is adjustable for both tall and short riders and has firm padding but cuts into back of the thigh on an extended ride. Slight forward leaning would help to take pressure off the back. Foot peg, toe shifter and foot brake lever are well positioned and easy to use.






RIDER COMMENTS

Grouping of controls situated on a grip collar is very convenient including the menu selection button, but may be too many. Glare reflection on instruments in a bright sunlight.






RIDER COMMENTS

Adequate visibility with no distortion even though bigger mirrors would be better. Minor reflec-tions off the instruments.




Top Edge Clear View Over Top of Windshield, (Bifocal Effect)

8.5

RIDER COMMENTS

Electrically controlled and easy to operate. Adjustable height makes for optimal visibility but could be made little higher for taller riders. Control button could be switched with menu button since wind screen is adjusted more often than scrolling through the menu.








RIDER COMMENTS

Handle bar angle, size and position is very natural. Grips could be larger in diameter and with more padding. Easy to understand and reachable control buttons/switches, but little too much to deal with for patrol use. Adjustable clutch, shift and front brake levers made it easier for the dif-ferent riders. Rear brake pedal was well positioned and provided good feedback.




Lean Angle Side Stand of Adequate Length 6.5

RIDERS COMMENTS

The trunk is noticeably high in relation to rider, requiring a high leg swing to mount/dismount bike. Side stand access being placed between the foot peg and gear shift, need to point foot out to put it down. Side stand length is too tall for roads with crowns, makes it unstable if used against the crown.




RIDER COMMENTS

Rear shock absorber preload and rebound dampening smooth out all but the roughest road con-ditions. Little tall for short riders.



Compartment Dividers Holds Gear Upright When Open N/A


RIDER COMMENTS

Saddle bags are of adequate size. Top-opening and hinged toward the front makes contents se-cure if and when the lid ever opens when in motion. Tether also helps take stress of the fully opened lid. There are no compartment dividers which makes it difficult to store patrol gears. Ig-nition keyed lock used for security.


Good law enforcement bike. Handles and performs well for everyday law enforcement duties topped with traction control feature. Very fast - detuning the engine for newer/less skilled riders Has been suggested.


MOTORCYCLE 2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHP ROAD KING






RIDER COMMENTS

Seat is firm and comfortable but positioning could be improved so the riders doesn’t have to lean back avoiding the lower end of fuel tank. Seat is attached to adjustable spring but factory set-up causes one to be bounced off traversing the rough roads. It has a minimal floor board clearance for lean angle.

INSTRUMENT PANEL CONSIDERSATIONS RATING





RIDER COMMENTS

Instruments are small and hard to see while operating the bike. The gauges mounted on fuel tank takes your eyes off of the road reduces field of vision while operating the bike. Instruments are small and hard to find without having to look down.






RIDER COMMENTS

Mirrors are attached to the handlebar and provides good rear view vision but images are distort-ed by the vibration.





8.0

RIDER COMMENTS

Inadequate wind screen height for upper body protection.








RIDER COMMENTS

Handle bar is positioned for comfort and provided good feel/feedback. Shift levers , switches and brake pedal/lever are positioned well and are easy to operate.


Trunk Height Ample Leg Swing Room N/A



RIDERS COMMENTS

Easy mount/dismount from either side. Floor board limits the lean angle, dragging during cor-nering. Side stand provides adequate lean with solid hold.




RIDER COMMENTS

Smooth and comfortable ride on smooth surfaces but tends to bounce the rider off on rough and uneven road surfaces. Steering also becomes bit unstable.

STORAGE CONSIDERSATIONS




RIDER COMMENTS

Saddle bags provides plenty of storage room. Locking mechanism takes little effort to secure, at times.



MOTORCYCLE 2017 VICTORY COMMANDER 1



Seat Position Range of Adjustment N/A



RIDER COMMENTS

The riding position is comfortable and a back rest is a nice feature. Floorboards are long for wide range of foot rest positions.






RIDER COMMENTS

Not all the controls are labeled which requires learning curve with the controls.






RIDER COMMENTS

Placement is good with good visibility though bigger mirrors would be advantageous.





9.0

RIDER COMMENTS

Manually adjustable wind deflector worked well even when adjusted to the highest position.








RIDER COMMENTS

Clutch and front brake levers are not adjustable and clutch lever pull is little heavy. Not all switches are marked for easy observation/operation.





RIDERS COMMENTS

The rear box is tall and bulky making it difficult for mount/dismount.



Rider Size Adjustability N/A

RIDER COMMENTS

For a large and heavy bike, no discomfort on long rides.



Compartment Dividers Holds Gear Upright When Open N/A


RIDER COMMENTS

Large saddle bag but no dividers.



MOTORCYCLE 2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTP ELECTRA GLIDE






RIDER COMMENTS

The seat was wide with firm padding providing a comfortable ride. Front hinged seat with adjustable pre-loaded spring makes for users personal comfort. Seat angle seems to have been improved where one can sit upright with extended feet and flat on floorboard. Floorboards were positioned well for stable platform and shifter was easy to use throughout the ride. Would be nice if the seat was made available for forward and rearward adjustment.

INSTRUMENT PANEL CONSIDERSATIONS RATING





RIDER COMMENTS

Analog meters and gauges were easy to read and see, situated above the handlebar inside the handlebar mounted fairing. Improvements seen on warning/status-change gauges from the previous model and were visible throughout the ride.






RIDER COMMENTS

The mirrors are flat with limited view, possibly due to sitting position. Convex and bigger size mirrors would be nice. No obstruction experienced.



Adjustability Electric or Manual, Ease of Use N/A


9.0

RIDER COMMENTS

Non adjustable screen was adequate for wind and debris protection. Adjustable screen would be better received for either taller or shorter rider.








RIDER COMMENTS

Angle, size and position of handlebars felt natural in relation to upright riding position. Heel-toe

Shifter was well positioned and comfortable to operate. Switches positioned on handlebars were well marked and easy to operate. Rear brake pedal positioned above the floorboard was easy to access while resting the heel on the floorboard and required light pressure to actuate the brake and with a good

feedback. Brake and clutch lever resistance was greatly improved from the previous models.


Trunk Height Ample Leg Swing Room N/A



RIDERS COMMENTS

Easy mount/dismount with no leg swing room issue sine there was no trunk was installed. Side stand length provided good lean angle to securely park the bike but needed care to fully extend the side stand due to its parked location.




RIDER COMMENTS

Suspension felt firm but spring adjustable seat isolated the road irregularities to the rider. Motor-cycle had a generally rough ride over more severe road conditions but was greatly improved. Fatigue was not a factor.





RIDER COMMENTS

Saddle bags were sturdy with sufficient storage space and top opening made it easy to operate. Upright design made it easy to store paperwork and folders. Locks were easy to operate and were very secure.


This motorcycle has been greatly improved overall from the previous models but radiated heat from the rear cylinder still remains. Stalling or hard start on hot engine was not experienced on this bike like the previous models. Braking performance was excellent. Although the windscreen deflected wind and debris from the upper body but there is no protection for the lower legs. Add-ed wind and debris deflector would greatly reduce the wind flow with debris deflection.

ACCELERATION

EVALUATION

ACCELERATION EVALUATION

SPEED HONDA ST1300P BMW R1200RT-P HD ROAD KING

0-30 MPH 2.16 2.46 1.93

0-60 MPH 4.52 5.20 5.12

0-100 MPH 11.04 11.44 18.14

30-60 MPH 2.38 2.93 3.56

60-100 MPH 6.14 5.64 12.76

¼ MILE [email protected] mph [email protected] mph 14.7 @ 94.1 mph

SPEED VICTORY

COMMANDER 1

HD-ELECTRA GLIDE

0-30 MPH 1.99 2.19

0-60 MPH 5.53 4.88

0-100 MPH 15.98 13.05

30-60 MPH 3.28 2.72

60-100 MPH 11.25 8.39

¼ MILE [email protected] mph [email protected] mph

FUEL EFFICIENCY EVALUATION*

MOTORCYCLE AVERAGE

HONDA ST1300P 41.2 MPG

BMW R1200 RT-P 38.8 MPG

HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING 34.9 MPG

VICTORY COMMANDER 1 33.4 MPG

HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE 35.7 MPG

EVALUATION

HEAT EVALUATION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 32 LAP COURSE

2017 HONDA ST1300P

ITEM MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION TEST RESULT

Radiator Water 208° to 216° Max. Pass

Engine Oil 176° to 248° Max. Pass

Transmission Oil N/A Part of the engine case N/A

RADIANT HEAT

Oil Coolers 163° F

Brake Rotors Front- 102 ° F Rear– 216 ° F

Engine 197 ° F

Transmission N/A

Exhaust 198° F

2017 BMW R1200RT-P


Radiator Water 239° F Pass

Engine Oil 302° F Pass

Transmission Oil 302° F Pass

RADIANT HEAT

Oil Coolers 155 ° F

Brake Rotors Front- 124 ° F Rear- 248 ° F

Engine 197 ° F

Transmission 204 ° F

Exhaust 225 ° F


2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING


Radiator Water N/A N/A

Engine Oil 280° to 410° Pass

Transmission Oil Pass

RADIANT HEAT

Oil Cooler N/A

Brake Rotors Front– 92 ° F Rear- 334 ° F

Engine 233 ° F


Exhaust 292 ° F




Engine Oil 280° F - 410° F Pass


RADIANT HEAT

Oil Cooler 241 ° F

Brake Rotors Front– 92 ° F Rear– 187 ° F

Engine 263 ° F


Exhaust 266 ° F





Engine Oil 280° to 410° Pass


RADIANT HEAT

Oil Cooler N/A

Brake Rotors Front- 113 ° F Rear– 234 ° F

Engine 243 ° F


Exhaust 477 ° F

COMMUNICATIONS

EVALUATION

The communications evaluation of each vehicle is conducted by technicians assigned to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Communications and Fleet Management Bureau. This evaluation concerns itself with the radio installation, the effect of radio operation on motorcycle performance and the effect of the motorcycle on radio performance.

The Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility test is intended for use in the presence of electromagnetic fields resulting from use of public safety two-way radios.

Motorcycle performance must not be affected in any way by transmissions from a radio and antenna in-stalled on the motorcycle and operating in any of the frequency ranges of

450 to 512 MHz, and having a radio frequency output no more than 50 watts. Motorcycle performance shall

not be affected by the presence of another motorcycle equipped with the above described radio and operated

next to the subject motorcycle. Radiated and conducted electromagnetic interference motorcycle systems and accessories shall be designed to reduce interference with the use of public safety radio receivers or electronic sirens or sound amplifiers. The effective sensitivity of a receiver installed on the motorcycle shall not be reduced by more than the amount tabulated below for each frequency band:

FREQUENCY BAND ALLOWABLE DEGRADATION

450 to 512 MHz 3 dB

Degradation is the difference in effective receiver sensitivity measured with the vehicle engine and ac-cessories turned off as compared to that measured with the engine and accessories turned on.

Sensitivity is measured in terms of the 12 dB Sinad signal as defined in EIA Standard RS-204. To determine effective sensitivity, the receiver is connected to the antenna through an isolating tee connector which allows introduction of the signal generator through the isolated port. Comparative signal strength readings are then taken with and without the interference present.

COMMUNICATION NOISE EVALUATION

2017 HONDA ST1300P

** Rating Scale: 1-10 (1-Poor / 5 –Average / 10-Outstanding)

FREQUENCY: 483.0875 MHz

Also tested: XTS5000 Portable - No spurious signals detected

RADIO MAKE MODEL NO. ANTENNA TYPE LOCATION

Motorola XTL-5000 M20SSS9PW1AN 2dB Gain Whip Rear

WITH ANTENNA 12 dB SINAD 20 dB QUIETING DESENS dB

Engine Off -94dB -98dB 2dB

Engine Idle (No Acc) -94dB -98dB 2dB

Engine High RPM (No Acc) -94dB -98dB 2dB

Engine Idle W/Air N/A N/A N/A

Engine Idle W/ Lights -94dB -98dB 2dB

Engine Idle W/Heater N/A N/A N/A

Engine Idle W/All Acc -94dB -98dB 2dB

Engine High RPM W/All Acc -94dB -98dB 2dB

Glove Compartment Accessibility Rating **

Control Head N/A

Microphone N/A

Electronic Siren N/A

Dashboard (Handlebar) Accessibility

Radio Control Head 5

Siren Console 8

Mobile Digital Terminal/Computer N/A

Speakers 5

Microphones 5

Equipment Box Accessibility

Factory Power Terminal in Trunk 0

One Radio Installation 3

Two Radio Installation 0

Antenna Installation 7

Computer Installation 0

Engine Compartment Accessibility

Battery Terminal Connection 4

Accommodation for Cables 4

Hidden Siren Installation 0

Ignition Fuse Terminal Block

Clip – on Connections for Accessories 0


2017 BMW R1200RT-P



Also Tested: XTS5000 Portable—Interference detected at 483.0125 and 483.4125 MHz













Control Head N/A

Microphone N/A




Siren Console 10


Speakers 10

Microphones 4




Two Radio Installation N/A


Computer Installation N/A




Hidden Siren Installation N/A




2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHP ROAD KING



Also tested: XTS5000 Portable - No spurious interference detected













Control Head N/A

Microphone N/A




Siren Console 7


Speakers 5

Microphones 5














2017 VICORY COMMANDER 1



Also Tested: XTL3000 Portable - Spurious interference detected at 470.8000, 484.0000 and 483.8375 MHz













Control Head N/A

Microphone N/A




Siren Console 7


Speakers 5

Microphones 6

















Also tested: XTS5000 Portable - No spurious interference detected













Control Head N/A

Microphone N/A




Siren Console 7


Speakers 5

Microphones 5

Equipment Box) Accessibility












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