Israel Police to Replace Motorcycles Following Complaints Over Heat and Operational Issues

The Israel Police is preparing to replace the motorcycles used by the Yasam (Special Patrol Unit) and detective units as part of a new procurement tender to be published soon. The police have distributed a Request for Information (RFI) to potential suppliers to assess the current market offerings.

According to the police documents, which currently use Ducati and BMW motorcycles, the decision was driven by feedback from the field:

«In light of numerous complaints from riders in various police units regarding unsuitability for police missions, heavy heat emission, electrical problems, and difficulty in operational riding in pairs, in addition to problems in the fields of training and professional instruction, it was decided to reach out to locate relevant suppliers in order to understand what the existing supply is in the market.»

The new motorcycles are expected to be dual-purpose models with engine power ranging from 85 to 120 horsepower. They will undergo a two-week field test by police officers. Specifications require an engine volume of at least 850 cc, manual or automatic transmission, a ground clearance of at least 230 millimeters, a minimum load capacity of 200 kilograms, and ABS.

Alongside the motorcycle procurement, the Israel Police is also seeking suppliers for all-wheel-drive Chevrolet Savana commercial vehicles. These vehicles undergo conversion by the American workshop "Quigley," which installs off-road components. As the official Chevrolet importer, UMI, does not import Quigley vehicles, the police expect to source them through indirect importers.