With its ergonomic design, excellent performance and supreme rider protection and comfort, this specially adapted version of BMW's best selling touring Boxer is equipped with many unique features, fittings and modifications designed especially for authority use. The new R 1200 RT replaces the R 1150 RT in the authority line-up and will be available for security forces all over the world from March 2006. The new R 900 RT will replace the R 850 RT and production will start in May 2006.

The new R 1200 RT has significant advantages over its predecessor. For example, a large 27-litre fuel tank allows a greater range before refuelling. There's also a shorter first gear ratio, which offers better low speed stability and allows the motorcycle to be easily ridden at walking pace speeds for sustained periods (for example, when performing escort duties). The rear suspension strut has also been strengthened to cope with the extra stresses put on it during operational riding.

In addition to the options already offered for the civil version such as heated grips, seat heating and an anti-theft warning system, the authorities version also has several unique features. For example the panniers have upper lids, which can be opened with one hand while seated and without using the key. Matching inner bags will also be available.

A new, high accuracy authorities speedometer with two digital displays enables exact current speed to be viewed at the push of a button. Particular attention has also been paid to the siren's tone sequence system, with its significantly increased volume output (+4dbA). The new 'Light deactivation' option is only available for authorities' use and allows the possibility to switch off the main light while the engine is running.

BMW Motorrad has been operating for more than 75 years in this specific business, starting at the end of the 1920s. The first motorcycle prepared for authority use was an R 24 with 12 hp, sold in 1928. Since 1970, more than 100,000 authorities motorcycles have been supplied in 146 countries, with France, Germany, Spain and Great Britain being the biggest customers.

The current range includes F 650 GS, R 850 R and the R 850 / 1150 RT machines (available until the end of February 2006) and covers the major needs of this very special target group that includes courier services, escort duties, highway patrols etc.

BMW Motorrad is the only manufacturer to offer these specialised motorcycles completely developed and tested by its own R&D department. Furthermore, in the factor in Berlin there is a special assembly line which ensures that all BMW Motorrad's renowned quality controls also apply to these motorcycles.

Beside the product itself, BMW Motorrad also offers a wide range of training and service activities - either directly or via its highly qualified organsation. Spare parts are available for up to 15 years after the end of a model's production.

For the safety of the rider himself, BMW Motorrad offers a complete range of BMW Rider Equipment, which has been specially adapted for authorities' needs including suits, gloves and helmets, as well as communications systems.