There are a ton of comments I could make on this photograph, but I think I’ll leave it at… This. Is. Awesome. Regardless of all else you have to admit a motorcycle cop doing a stoppie on his Police Issue BMW motorcycle is pretty fantastic. Note: The officer performed this demonstration on a closed course, was on his own time, received permission from the agency, and BMW Motorcycles of Ventura County covered the cost of a new rear tire (source).
“Sorry Officer, I thought you wanted to race.” might be hilarious, but it’ll probably just get you a one way ticket to booking. I can see a cop or two being so tickled that they let you go, though. Try it and let me know where it gets you! Or just watch this video of a motorcyclist asking a motocop if he wants to race. “IS THAT A HONDA?! Oh, no… it’s a BMW. Says so right there.” (Don’t get mad at me if you watch the entire video and can’t get… Continue Reading »