I think it's the motorcycle equivalent of the CHP using Mustangs and Camaros as pursuit interceptors back in the day. Honda found a market, mostly in Japan, for a Police variant of the RC24, which was given its own model number; RC35.
According to Wikipedia: "... it was restricted to 75 hp and fitted with a five-speed gearbox, modified main stand, gear indicator, uprated alternator, crash bars, higher handlebars and modified speedometer." I also like the radio rack and Bates-style saddlebags. The turn signals are also relocated and those massive sirens would sure come in handy in traffic.
According to Wikipedia: "... it was restricted to 75 hp and fitted with a five-speed gearbox, modified main stand, gear indicator, uprated alternator, crash bars, higher handlebars and modified speedometer." I also like the radio rack and Bates-style saddlebags. The turn signals are also relocated and those massive sirens would sure come in handy in traffic.
An 800 version was also produced, as shown here...
...and a 1200. Here's a shot of London's Metropolitan Police aboard a VFR1200P.
And to complete your Interceptor collection scale models were produced, this one with a nattily-dressed rider aboard an 800.
And here's something we don't see in the U.S. — female motor cops. This is a very cool precision riding drill by Japanese women police aboard the VFR800P (the figure 8 maneuver near the end is awesome).
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