Police with Motor Bikes??

SJCASEY1110 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 10:23 PM

It only dawned on me recently when I saw a cop with an electric bike going at about 10mph lol. I thought to myself, if only he had an engine he'd be able to get around much faster. You think it would be possible to sell cops police bikes with 80cc engines or something installed in them. You think they'd actually go for them????? It would be a great way to make money!!

-sjcasey1110

deacon · #2 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 10:28 PM

the probably would except then they would know they are over 49 cc

SJCASEY1110 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 10:33 PM

Is there a law as far as how many cc's the engines are??

deacon · #4 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 10:36 PM

yes in most places over 50cc is a motor vehicle ie motorcycle.

SJCASEY1110 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 10:39 PM

I live in NH and I've been riding my 80cc bike for a while. Now do you know what the laws are. If they are legal on the roads or if I have to register it. I never really thought about it until reading another post. LOL

deacon · #6 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 10:44 PM

well the bike isnt marked.. so i wouldn't make a big deal of it. but if you want to know you local laws google the state dept of motor vehicles and do a quick search. remember I always read the law very liberal. Might be a good thing to find out though. In NC my bike comes under the moped laws. but search motor bicycle first.

SJCASEY1110 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 10:47 PM

Thank you I'll do that.

**CRUISER** · #8 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 04:56 AM

i actually talked to an officer about that last time i was in vegas. they said reason they are not motorized is they use them to chase down people that are on foot which means through the woods and down stairs and things like that also they are quite and can sneak up on drug deals and things like that. they use a mountain bike which they can bunny hop over about anything and they use good bikes that weigh less then 25 pounds.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #9 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 05:55 AM

My engine is 49cc....that's all I say...49cc's. ;^)

thatsdax · #10 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 10:41 AM

In some places they have to be less than 49cc to be legal. So..These motors are 48.8cc. Also..I have only been stopped by Two cops. A 1st Lt and the Chief of Police down at the Harley Dealer. Both were interested in Motor Assisted Bikes for their Bicycle Patrol Units. I will make sure if they go for my Offer to give them only 48.8cc kits . Thanks.. Enjoy the ride...