Getting as fast as possible to the scene of a fire can sometimes prove as challenging as extinguishing the actual fire. That is when a Firexpress BMW R1200RT comes in handy simply because of the extremely reduced dimensions, compared to those of the fire brigade trucks.

Capable of carrying a modest (also compared to the big trucks) 13.2 gallons of water or foam, the system works by dispersing that quantity in microdroplets and so continues spraying for more than two minutes. The low-speed stream reaches as much as 15 feet while, fully loaded, the bike manages to achieve a top speed of 90 mph.

Several such BMWs are currently in use in Greece and the system is widely spread in the rest of Europe and in Asia, where it fits various big motorcycles and ATVs.

See a demonstration video after the break.

BMW R1200RT by Fireexpress originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 2 June 2009 16:10 EST.

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Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) unveiled its product offerings for 2009, highlighted by the company’s biggest product launch in All-Terrain and Side-by-Side vehicle history, and its celebration of a decade of success in the motorcycle industry.

The 2009 Polaris Product Line Up is officially lauched originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 29 July 2008 15:08 EST.

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In Japan, when it comes to towing cars, things tend to look extremely innovative. Ok, but this is the motorcycles section, you’ll say and I couldn’t agree more. That is why I would like to share with you the towing Honda Goldwing, a specially adapted piece of machinery which will hook you up with an illegal parking ticket if you’re traveling to Japan and take the bad habits with you. Who knows, maybe it would even be present around the globe.

Car towing: Japan Style! originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 26 February 2008 09:09 EST.

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Yamaha gave away Rhino 700 FI at 30th Anniversary SHOT Show originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 18 February 2008 10:00 EST.

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Putting the V in RSV with V-twin power and Versatility

Kawasaki Teryx 750 4x4 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 12 June 2007 21:00 EST.

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