We have a few military motorcycles in our collection, but only one known as ‘the terror of military convoys’
We have a few military motorcycles in our collection, but only one known as ‘the terror of military convoys’
The XJ750 was a 750cc road bike built by the Japanese manufacturer Yamaha between 1982 and 1985. While being essentially the same as the standard civilian bike, the -P (Police Special) model did have a number of unique features, including the hard bags on either side of the rear wheel, the front fairing, a special Police digital speedometer (advanced technology for the day!), and the single rider seat.
During the early to mid-1980s, this Yamaha bike was the standard issue New Zealand Police motorcycle (as well as Western Australia), and it was first issued to the Corps of Royal New Zealand Military Police (RNZMP) around 1985. With a top speed of 203km/h, it was the terror of many military convoys travelling on New Zealand roads! In addition to convoy escort duties, the XJ750-mounted Military Police also used the bike when performing traffic control duties in all military camps throughout New Zealand.
Our motorcycle was a New Zealand Traffic Police bike that served in the Auckland region, before being transferred to military service with the RNZMP in 1987. It has a 750cc 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, air-cooled, dual overhead cam engine.
The XJ750 was a 750cc road bike built by the Japanese manufacturer Yamaha between 1982 and 1985. While being essentially the same as the standard civilian bike, the -P (Police Special) model did have a number of unique features, including the hard bags on either side of the rear wheel, the front fairing, a special Police digital speedometer (advanced technology for the day!), and the single rider seat.
During the early to mid-1980s, this Yamaha bike was the standard issue New Zealand Police motorcycle (as well as Western Australia), and it was first issued to the Corps of Royal New Zealand Military Police (RNZMP) around 1985. With a top speed of 203km/h, it was the terror of many military convoys travelling on New Zealand roads! In addition to convoy escort duties, the XJ750-mounted Military Police also used the bike when performing traffic control duties in all military camps throughout New Zealand.
Our motorcycle was a New Zealand Traffic Police bike that served in the Auckland region, before being transferred to military service with the RNZMP in 1987. It has a 750cc 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, air-cooled, dual overhead cam engine.
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