Since July 2021, the PD has had new BMW authority motorcycles in their fleet. But it's not the first time they have counted on the brand's power and wide range of features.
Since 1998, the BMW 1250 RT has been part of their fleet. And the reason is quite simple: the bike is prepared to ride on the freeways and is versatile on the town's streets.
"The heated hand grips and seats are a must in New Jersey's fall and winter. Their ability to turn on a dime and really dig into turns is amazing" - Lt. Chad M.
The BMW 1250 RT provides reliability and comfort in its multiple uses, such as patrols, parades, funeral escorts, 10k runs, town events, and anywhere there are large crowds
On Wednesday, January 13, 2026, with BMW associates looking on, the BMW Motorrad USA team was honored to hand over two brand new 2026 BMW R 1300 RT-P Authority Motorcycles to the Woodcliff Lake Police Department.
At the same time, the Montclair, NJ Police Department took delivery of their brand-new BMW R 1300 RT-P Authority motorcycle from Cross Country BMW, the official BMW retailer in Metuchen, NJ.
The state-of-the-art R 1300 RT-P is the culmination of 90 years of global authority motorcycle development and over 40 years of authority motorcycle service in the U.S. Today, there are over 3,500 BMW Authority motorcycles in service with over 500 agencies in the U.S.