Police Bikes With Pizzazz

POLICE BIKES WITH PIZZAZZ

It’s no secret that Italians have a strong sense of style, but did you know that’s true for the country’s law-enforcement officials, too? No garden-variety Kawasakis for Italy’s polizia; they ride bikes like the Ducati Monster and Cagiva River shown here. Main differences between these police specials and the ordinary production models include the compulsory law-enforcement accoutrements such as flashing lights and sirens, plus tall windshields, crashbars and rear stowage compartments. If you’re planning on outrunning Italy’s motor cops, you’d better bring some serious hardware.