Russian Motorcycle XXII Russian Fire...Design Based on IZH 6.920 GR Cargo Motorcycle – Designed for Transportation of Passengers and Goods – Based on Motorcycle IZH "Jupiter-5”

Russian Motorcycle Part XXII: Fire Engines

Ernie [email protected]

June 2014

Advent and Demise of the Fire-Fighting Motorcycle•What Was Needed in Rural Russia for Fire-Fighting?–Fire-Fighting Motorcycles As a Rapid Response Concept–Inexpensive Alternative to Large Fire Engines–Easy to Start in the Cold Winter–Characteristics of Villages and Provincial Towns: Houses Made of Wood

•Fire-Fighting Motorcycle Meets Those Needs–Quick Response•Most Effective in Rural Areas, Where Fire Engine May Take 2-3 hours•Rushed to Site of the Fire, the Driver and a Fighter Respond Fast to Extinguish the Source of the Fire •Travel Along Poorly-Maintained Roads and Fit Thru Narrow Gates•If Bogged-Down; Use a Horse to Pull Out

–Inexpensive Fire-Fighting System•Motorcycles with Fire-Fighting Equipment•Sidecar Houses Fire Pump and Hose

–Quick Access to Water•Intake Hose Tossed into Ditch, Pond or Well

•Fire-Fighters Motorcycles Were in Almost Every Village–One Machine Is Able to Serve a Holiday Village

•Today’s Roads and Accesses Have Improved, Towns Have Grown Larger and Property Is More Expensive–Changes in Rural Russia Now Call for Larger Equipment

Fire-fighting motorcycles have a definite niche in Russia history.2

Russian Motorcycle Fire Engine Agenda•Motorcycle A-600 (Мотоцикл Л-600)–First Soviet Fire-Fighter Motorcycle: 1932–Named "Prometheus“, after the Factory

•Dnepr (KMZ) Fire-Fighter Motorcycle (Пожарный мотоцикл)–Dnepr-156P•Octopus-1 (СПРУТ-1) •Octopus-2 (СПРУТ-2)•MP-800 Motor Pump

–Dnepr (Днепр)-157P•MT-16 Motorcycle•MP-1600 Motor pump

•Izhevsk (IZH)–Iz Freight Cargo 6.920

•Ural (Урал - IMZ)–Cargo “Box” Offers Convenient Fire-Fighting Package–Motor-Cross Versions Capable of Conversion to Fire-Fighting–Hercules IMZ-8.4013 Tricycle Capable of Handling Large Loads

•Future Motorcycle Fire-Fighters

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As the Russian motorcycle evolved, so did the conversions to fire-fighting variations.

Fire-Fighter Motorcycle A-600 (Мотоцикл Л-600) "Prometheus"

Fire-Pump Drive Shaft

The twin-cylinder, two-stroke, forced-air cooled engine was installed longitudinally in the frame, not like a Boxer engine.

Notice that the sidecar is on the left, English-style.4

First Soviet Motorcycle Fire-Fighter: A-600 (Мотоцикл Л-600)•First Fire-Fighting Motorcycle Produced in December 1932–Much Heavier than Predessecor A-300 (Л-300) Series•Began Experiments on Motorcycle A-300, but Structurally It Was “Weak" for the Job•Structure Strengthened by Replacing Wheels with Stronger Versions

–Production from 1934 to 1939•Design Based on the A-300 (Л-300) Motorcycle and MP-2 (МП-2) Rural Pump •Factory “Prometheus" Produced 180 A-600 Fire-Fighting Motorcycles

•A-600 Motorcycle–Two-Cylinder, 2-Stroke, Air-Cooled Engine with Cubic Displacement: 596 cm³–Max Power: 12 Hp @ 2800 rpm–Max Speed: 60 km/hr (37 mph)–Gears: 4 Forward, 1 Reverse–Fuel Tank: 20 liters–Fuel Consumption: 10 liters of Fuel Mixture for 100 km –During Operation of the Pump: 5.5 liters/h–Motorcycle Clutch: Dry Single Plate–Weight of Motorcycle: 850 lbs

•MP-2 Water Pump–Rural Motor Pump" MP-2 Centrifugal Suction Pump: 730 liters/min–Connected to Motorcycle Engine Driveshaft via Rubber Coupling–Dimensions (H X L X W): 860 X 625 X 665 mm–Weigh: 140 kg

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From the advent of the heavy Russian motorcycle, the need for a rapid-response, fire-fighting unit was always quite clear.

First Soviet Motorcycle Fire-Fighter: A-600 (cont.)•Sidecar–Initially, Only Foam Fire-Extinguisher Cylinders 10-20 in the Sidecar–Later Sidecar Housed Motor Pump Driven by a Motorcycle Engine–Motor Pumps Installed on Frame of the Motorcycle–Two 4-meter, Coiled Tapping Sleeves, Fuel Tank, Two-Stage Centrifugal Pump, Next to Which Is Tightly Rolled Canvas Hose with Total Length of 105 m and Two Steel Nozzles–First-Aid Kit Under the Passenger Saddle–Front Wheel Attached to a Lever, Two-Spring Suspension, Rear Axle Rigidly Mounted on the Frame and Sidecar Suspended on Two Elliptic Leaf Springs

•Features–Crew of Three–Engine Starts Easily–Quickly Disperses the Vehicle with Three Passengers at 60 km/h (37 mph)–Pump Delivered Water from a Depth of 5-6 m–Outlet Pressure Reached: 5 atm–Two Powerful Jets Throw Water to a Height of 30 m @ 730 liters/min

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TIZ AM-600 (ТИЗ АМ-600): Basis for Fire-Fighting Motorcycle

•Engine: Four-stroke, single-cylinder-head –Displacement: 596 cm 3

–Cylinder Diameter: 85 mm –Piston Stroke: 105 mm –Compression Ratio: 4.8-5.0–Power: 16.5 hp @ 3800 rpm.–Torque: 3.1 kg · m–Combined Lubrication System: Pressure and Spray

• Number of Gears: 4–Gear Ratios: I - 2.98, II - 2.06, III - 1.32, IV - 1.00 –Motor Transfer: 2.666–Main Transfer: 2.21

• Dimensions–Tire Size: 4.00” X 19”–Wheelbase: 1420 mm–Dimensions (L X W X H): 2170 X 850 X 970 mm–Clearance: 125 mm

•Weight: 185 kg-dry, Curb: 205 kg •Max Speed (Solo): 95 km/h (59 mph)•Average Fuel Consumption: 5.7 l/100 km •Fuel Tank Capacity: 17 liters•Weight: 185 kg

The TIZ was the basis of the first Russian fire-fighting motorcycle.

Cover of Instruction Manual for Motorcycle A-600

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TIZ AM-600 (ТИЗ АМ-600): Basis for Fire-Fighting Motorcycle

The TIZ AM-600 was the only Soviet motorcycle with a Degtyarev (DP) machine gun installed directly on the steering wheel. 8

Dnepr’s Motorcycle Fire-Fighter Octopus-1 (Пожарный мотоцикл СПРУТ-1)

The Dnepr-157P was specially adapted to

eliminate fires in the countryside. 9

Dnepr’s Motorcycle Fire-Fighter Octopus-2 (Пожарный мотоцикл Спрут-2)

•Purpose of Fire-Fighting Motorcycle Is Extinguishing and Localization of Small Fires•Most Effective in Rural Areas, Where the Fire Truck Can Take 2 to 3 hours•Drive Up with Octopus, Remove the Pump to Nearest Source of Water

The Dnepr Fire Octopus-2 had a pump capacity of 800 liters / min.10

Dnepr Motorcycle "Fire Engine"

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Dnepr-156P - Мотоцикл «156П» (пожарный)• Fireman Motorcycle Based on "Dnepr-16M" (CMH-156-252) • Overall Dimensions (L x W x H): 2900 X 1589 X 1500 mm• Fuel: Petrol A-76 • Wheelbase: 2200 mm• Ground Clearance: 190 mm• Max Load Motorcycle: 400 kg• Gross Weight: 700 kg• Gasoline Consumption, l./100 km. not more than 8 • Engine: 649 cm

3, 4-Stroke, 2-Cylinder, Carbureted, OHV, Air-Cooled

• Transmission: 4-Speed• Drive Wheel Sidecar Drive-Shaft thru Reducer • Saddle: Double / Separate • Braking: Mechanical Separate Drive Wheels, Drum • Fuel Tank: 19 liters• Ignition System: Contact-Less • Engine: 32 Hp, 23.5 Nm Torque• Max Speed: 85 km/h (53 mph)• Starter: Electric and Kick-Start• Fire Equipment for Dnepr-156P

–MP-800 Motor Pump•Productivity: 800 liters/min•Head: 60 m, Suction Height: 6 m•Engine Power Pumps: 14.7 kW (20 Hp)•Suction Hose: Dia. - 75 mm, Length - 5 m

–Fire Pressure Hose: Dia. - 51 and 66 mm, Lengths - 10 and 20 m–Coupling Head: GP.70 X 80–Fire Extinguisher: Type OP-5A, OP-9 (3), DU-7 –Optional Equipment: Fire Axe, Brush Hook, Shovel

The MP-800 motor pump could be transpored by the four “lifting arms”.12

Lifting Arms

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Fire Pump MP-800B (мотопомпа МП-800Б)•Gasoline Engine-Driven Water Pump for Fire-Fighting –Obsolete Pump (Corresponds to GOST 8554-69)

•MP Means Motor Pump–Designed to Supply Water to Site of Extinguishing Fire–Used in Urban and Rural Areas–Solid Soil Particle Content in Water less than 5% by Weight

•Performance–800 Is the Performance: 800 Liters per Minute–Centrifugal Pump, Single-Stage, Cantilevered –Water Pressure Head at Outlet: 60 meters–Operated at Ambient Temperature of 30 to 40°C

•Engine–Two Cylinders 72 mm dia.–Stroke: 85 mm–Displacement: 346 cm–Carburetor: K-36F –Petrol: 72 A (Standard), Mixture of Oil AU -8 (GOST-63) Calculated (by volume): 20 Parts Gasoline, 1 Part Oil –Crankshaft Speed Limiter

•Accessories–Two Suction Hoses: 75 mm dia.–Pressure Hose: 51 mm dia.–Protective Netting on Suction Hose–Two-Way Branching “Y”–Fire Nozzles: PS-50 (ПС-50) and PS-70 (ПС-70)

•Dimensions–Weight: 68 kg–Dimensions (L X W X H): 840 X 650 X 580 mm

•Recommended Replacement: Daishin SCH-4070HX

The "Dnepr-157P" was specially adapted to eliminate fires in the countryside.13

Lifting Arms

Моопомпа МП-800Б

1. MP-800B Motor Pump2. Rubber Suction Hose (75mm dia.)3. Two-Hose Clamp4. Rubber Suction Hose5. Pressure Hose (66mm dia.)6. Two-Way Branch7. Pressure Hose (51 mm dia.)8. Connecting Head 70 X 509. Fire Nozzle PC-7010.Fire Nozzle PC-50

Once the fire-fighting motorcycle arrived, the suction hose was placed in a ditch, canal or pond.

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Lifting Arms

Motor Pump MP-800B (Мотопомпа МП-800Б)

1. Welded Transfer Arms (Lifting Handles)

2. Pump3. Valve4. Carburetor Air

Cleaner5. Engine6. Vacuum Unit7. Crane KP-12D (Д)8. Gasoline Tank9. Waste Drain10. Ignition Cable Right

Cylinder11. Silencer (Muffler)12. Ignition Cable Left

Cylinder13. Tri-Mode Rev. limiter14. Lever trigger

mechanism15. Magneto (M-135)16. Magneto Glasses

The MP-800 was capable of pumping 800 liters per minute.15

Fireman Bike "Dnepr-157P" (пожарный мотоцикл Днепр-157П)

The Dnepr-157P typically towed a larger

MP-1600 motor pump for larger fires. 16

Dnepr 157 P (Днепр 157 П) (cont.)

Towed behind the Dnepr-157P, we see the MP-1600 motor-pump.

MP-1600 Motor-Pump

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Fire Motor-Pump MP-1600A(Мотопомпа пожарная МП-1600А)

•Trailed Motor Pump, Designed for Pumping Water•Performance Characteristics–Flow Rate: 1600 liter/min (27 L/sec) –Max Pressure: 100 m–Max Suction Height: 7 m, Time Suction at Depth of 7m: 35 sec–Feed at Max Geometric Suction Height: 800 liters/min–Suction Diameter: 100 mm–Discharge Nozzle Diameter: 70 mm–Overall Dimensions (L X W X H): 2750 X 1750 X 1450 mm –Gross weight, kg 780

•Engine: 4-Stroke, 4-Cylinder, Gasoline, Carbureted, Water-Cooled–Carburetors: 4–ZMZ-4021.10 (ZMZ-2401) –Max Power: 66.2 kW (90 Hp) @ 4,500 rpm

•Pump: Single-Stage Centrifugal •Chassis: Axle Trailer, Special Design •Fire-Equipment–Suction Hose: 2 (total length of 8 m)–Pressure Hose: d = 51 mm, d = 66 mm 4 (total length of 120 m)–Mesh Suction: 1 –Three-Way Branching: RT-70 1 –Trunks Hand Pressure: MS-70, MS-50, MS-B 3 –Coupling Head Transition: 1 –Clip Bag: 2 –Wrenches for Connecting Heads: 2 –Set of Spare Parts: 1 –Foam Generator: 1

The MP-1600 was designed to pump water, in case of accidents and floods, or to extinguish fires using a water supply or foam, at 1600 liters per minute.

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Cargo Bike IL-6.920-01 (ИЖ-6.920-01) 22 hp, 70 km / h•Dimensions (L X W X H): 2975 X 1550 X 1100 mm•Wheelbase, Track: 1925 mm•Ground Clearance: 275 mm•Seating Capacity: 2•Dry Weight: 500 kg•Payload: 400 kg•Max Speed: 75 km/h (47 mph)•Engine: 2-Cylinders / Mufflers 1•Displacement: 346 cc•Max Power: 22 Hp (16.2 kW)•Cooling System: Air•Carburetor: K-65•Fuel Tank: 18 liters, Gasoline: A76•Fuel Consumption: 8.4 l / 100 km•Electrics Ignition: Contact-Less, Electronic•Starting: Kick-Start•Electricity: 12-Volt•Transmission Clutch Multi-Plate in Oil Bath•Transmission: 8-Speed•Main Gear: Chain•Chassis Frame Tubular Welded•Front Suspension: Air•Rear Wheel suspension: Lever Type•Front and Rear Brakes: Drum-driven•Front and Rear Wheel: Spokes •Front and Rear Tires: 3.50” X 18”

This nimble, small-sized vehicle designed to carry two people and firefighting equipment.

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IZ 6920-01 Fire-Fighting Cargo Motorcycle (Иж 6920-01)

•Design Based on IZH 6.920 GR Cargo Motorcycle –Designed for Transportation of Passengers and Goods–Based on Motorcycle IZH "Jupiter-5”–Maneuverable in High Traffic

•Engine: 2-Cyclinder–Displacement: 346 cm3

–Power: 22 Hp @ 4850 rpm•Max Speed: 70 km/h (43 mph)•Acceleration from 0 to 100 (s)•Tank Capacity: 18 liters•Fuel Consumption: 8.4 l/100 km. •Number of Gears: 4 (inclg. 2-Reduced + Reverse)•Differential Lock•Iz Cargo Freight 6.920 –Based on Motorcycle Izh Jupiter 5-020-03 Engine Water Cooled–Gear Box Has Reverse and Differential-Lock

•Cargo Module–Two-Wheeled Trailer Rigidly Attached to Motorcycle Back–Forms a Three-Wheeled Vehicle

•Wheels, Suspension, Brakes Unified with Same Motorcycle Nodes•Platform Module: Freight Stamp-Welded•Dry Weight: 380 kg •Cargo Weight: 250 kg•Payload (with driver and passenger): 400 kg•Body Floor: 1.4 m•Dimensions (L X W X H): 2975 X 1550 X 1200 mm

Between 1990 and 1997, Izhevsk made about 30 motorcycles ИЖ-6.920-01.20

IZH Motor Pump MP-1 (Мотопомпа Иж МП – 1)•Used for Fire-Fighting, Pumping Water from Pits, Flooded Areas, Crop Irrigation–Easy Maintenance, High Reliability and Availability of Repair Parts

•Consists of Self-Priming Centrifugal Pump and Stationary Engine–Based on Engine from Motorcycle IZH Planeta 5•Ferrari DM-1012; 1-Cylinder, Gasoline, 2-Stroke

–Nominal Effective Power: 7 kW (9.52 Hp)–Pump Connected to Belt-Drive Motor

•Pump Rate–Rated: 50 meters3/h–Max: 60 meters3/h

•Pressure Head: 32 m•Pressure (max): 3.2 bar•Suction Lift: 5 m•Pipe Diameter (input / output): 80 mm•Self-Priming Time–Assuming Pump Is Saturated, Not Hoses–At Height of 1.5 m: 1.3 sec–At Height of 5 m: 7 sec

•Fuel Consumption: 3 liters/h @3,000 rpm•Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.8 liters•Fuel: Mixture of Petrol and 2-Stroke Oil; Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.8 liters; Time without Refueling (shaft speed 3000 rpm): about 1 hour •Dry Weight: 73 kg–Two Adult Carry

•Overall Dimensions: 790 X 400 X 655 mm

The MP-1 supplies 60 cubic meters of water per hour at a head of 30 meters.

Engine Speed Nozzle Flow Rate Pressure Head

4000 rpm Free-Flow 21 l/sec 32 m

3500 rpm 19 mm 6.3 l/sec 32 m

3500 rpm 25 mm 9.5 l/sec 28.5 m

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Ural 1960’s

Much like the motorcycles modified for police service, minor modifications were made to the M-63, M-66, M-67 and M-67.36 models.

Small Fire-Fighting Nozzle for Sidecar

Passenger Use

Sidecar Medallion, Present on Police Versions

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Ural Utility Cargo Box

Ural offered the cargo “Box” in the early 21st century.23

Ural Cargo Bike for Fire-Fighting•Cargo “Box” Used to Transport Fire Pump•Fire Pump Man-Carried Over Short Distances• Inexpensive Approach•Equipment

–Pump–Hose–Branches–Nozzles

Ural’s cargo “box” was an excellent candidate for hauling firemen and equipment.

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Ural Made Motor-Cross Versions Which Could Serve as a Baseline for Adding Fire-Fighting Equipment

•Unlike Other Products in Ural’s Line-Up, the Cross Sidecar Has Been Especially Developed, as a Result of Customer Demand in Europe, for a More Focused Adventure Motorcycle •Practical Sidecar Capable of Carrying Varied Loads Over Rough Terrain, Snow-Covered Mountains and Even Competing in Off-Road competition•M-52K (1957-1961): 494 cc•M-61K (1958-1961): 650 cc•M-62K (1961-1968) 650 cc•M-64K (1968-1970): 750 cc

1980 Ural IMZ-8.201 Cross

Sport bike Ural M-77

Ural M-52K

Ural M-61K

Ural M-62K

Ural M-64K

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Modern Motor-Cross Versions Which Could Serve as a Baseline for Adding Fire-Fighting Equipment

•Ural Cross (1WD) and Cross TWD•Retro-Fit Demonstrates Ease of Defining Sidecar Function–Retains Original Frame and Mounting Points•Original Sidecar Body Can Be Re-Installed

–Same Weight as Original Sidecar Body

2010-2012 Ural Cross 1WD / Cross TWD

Typical Sidecar Insert

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Ural Tricycle “Hercules (Урал Трицикл "Геркулес“)•Ural IMZ-8.4013 "Hercules“•Intended for Carrying Goods by Road–Capable of Loads Up to 500 kg

•Dimensions (L x W x H): 3350 × 1500 × 1150 mm•Ground Clearance: 185 mm•Dry Weight: 500 kg•Weight: 520 kg•Fuel Tank: 19 liters•Max Speed: 70 km/h (43 mph)•Engine: 750 cm3, 4-Stroke, 2-Cylinder, Boxer OHV•Start: Electric and Kick-Start•Electrical System: 12-Volt, 500-Watt Alternator•Ignition System: Microprocessor•Gearbox: 4-Speed with Reverse•Main Transfer: Gimbal•Gear Ratios: I – 3.6, II – 2.28, III – 1.56, IV – 1.19•Final Drive Ratio: 4.22 between 2-Stage Gearbox with Gear Ratios 1 and 2 •Suspension: Front - Telescopic Fork IMZ, Rear - Spring with Hydraulic Dampers•Tires: 6.45” X 13 “•Brakes: Hydraulic Drum

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Modern Fire-Fighting Motorcycles•In Fire-Fighting Service Around the World, Quick Reaction Is Key–Today's Mega-Cities Have Structural Limitations and Heavy Traffic Jams–Fire-Fighters Have a Difficult Arriving at the Fire in a Short Time

•Motorcycle Can Partly Solve This Problem–Speed Characteristics and “Permeability" in Traffic Is Much Higher–Some Governments Still Attempt to Introduce Motorcycle Fire Brigades

One example of a modern-day motorcycle fire-fighter is the adaptation of BMW’s F650GS Dakar.

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BMW F650GS Dakar•BMW F650GS May Refer to Either of the Following:–BMW F650 Single•Predecessor: F650 Funduro•Single-Cylinder, 650 cc Motorcycle Produced from 2000 to 2007•Dual-Purpose Motorcycle•Sold over 105,000 Units during Production life•Available in a Lowered Model with Lower Seat Height from a Shorter Rear Shock, a Standard Model, and a Taller More Off-Road Oriented "Dakar" Model–Named after Paris Dakar Rally

•Re-Introduced as the G650GS in 2008•Successor: F650GS (twin) & F800GS: G650GS

–BMW GS Parallel-Twin•Twin-Tylinder, 800 cc Motorcycle•Produced from 2007 until 2012

•Specifications of BMW F650 Single–Manufacturer: BMW Motorrad–Engine: 652 cc, Single-Cylinder, Water-Cooled, Four-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves–Power: 50 hp (37 kW) @ 6500 rpm–Torque: 44 lb·ft (60 N·m) @ 5000 rpm–Transmission: 5-speed, O-Ring Chain–Brakes: Front: 1 disc, 2 piston caliper; Rear: 1 disc, 1 piston caliper; ABS optional–Tires: 21” Front, 17” Rear–Rake, Trail: 29.2°, 4.9” (124 mm)–Wheelbase: 58.6” (1,488 mm)–Dimensions (L X W X H): 86.2” (2.2 m), 35.8” (0.909 m), 49.8” (1.26 m)–Seat Height: 34.3” (0.871 m)–Weight: Dry: 390.7 lb (177.2 kg), Wet: 425.5 lb (193.0 kg)–Fuel Capacity: 17.3 L (4.6 US gal)

The “GS” stand for Gelande Strasse, German for “trail and street”.29

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Motorcycle Fire-Fighters at Olympics in Sochi

The fire-fighting BMW F650-GS was used at the Olympics in 2013.30

Firexpress Fire-Fighting Motorcycle BMW R 1200 RT•Firexpress Fire-Bike Version of the R1200RT–Equipped with the Technology Firm FireExpress–Fire-Fighters Motorcycles Used in Russia and Abroad–Dubai and Greece Operate Special High-Speed Fire Departments

•Arrives on the Scene Much Earlier than Traditional Fire Trucks–Especially for Vehicle Fires (which Typically Results in Traffic Jams which Delay Fire Trucks)–May Reduce Spread of a Fire, or Even Extinguish While Still Small–Firefighter Can Report Nature of the Fire, Enabling the Agency to Rapidly Task Appropriate Equipment

•Not Suitable for Extended Use–Due to Small Amount of Fire Retardant and Single Firefighter Carried

•Engine: 95 Hp•Max Speed with Installed Fire-Fighting Equipment: 140 km/h (87 mph)•Equipped with Twin, Inter-Connected 25 liter (6.6 US gal) Water-Tanks for Fire Mixture Spray–20 or 30 m (98 ft) Hose, Depending on Version, Allows Access to Hard-to-Reach Places–Delivery of Water Spray or Foam to Extinguish Fires•6.8 Liters of Compressed Air

–Operating Pressure: 20 bar, Jet Length: 11 meters•Blue Flashers and Sirens

Fire-fighters bikes are most useful on small fires, or where conventional fire trucks find difficulty because of tightness or congestion.

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Chinese BMW Fire-Fighting Motorcycle

The Chinese use a BMW to provide

a rapid response to small fires.32

Chinese BMW Fire-Fighting Motorcycle

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Triumph Fire-Fighting Motorcycle

The Triumph fire-motorcycle clears the way for the fire truck.34