In 2005 and 2006, Motorcyclist Magazine named BMW R1200RT the best touring bike in the world. It's fast, smooth, reliable, comfortable and manoeuvrable - its turning circle is phenomenal. And so the world's best touring bike morphed into the super cop bike that's facilitated the capture of bulk revenue in the last few years, hopefully none from you.

And you could comfortably ride around Australia, leaving at a moment's notice. It's Electric Bikes Wholesalers excellent around town and superb on any highway. The second owner has ridden it for 3000 k's.

A quest to find a good ride revealed one in Brisbane Queensland. It comes with a full service history, and it's freshly serviced by Morgan & Whacker, Brisbane. This bike is a commuter's dream - the R1200RT. As much as I'd like to keep it, my woman said, 'No. He said, "I can't fault it.

You recognise quality when you're riding it. Class all the way. With an electric windscreen that creates a fantastic environment for radio, with heated grips, tank bag, surprisingly hungry panniers, and two batteries to power all accessories, it's the ideal bike for regular travel between say, Brisbane and the coast, and anywhere beyond. The BMW R1200RT-P is probably the best bike you've ridden.

Its police service commenced in January 2007 and it was de-commissioned in December 2009."

There's a lot to be said for latching onto the bike you've always wanted. It deserves a good home. Its work was undertaken around Childers Qld. How many rides do you need?' She wins - I'm reluctantly letting it go. With BMW distinction, the R1200RT-P was produced - it's often called "The Authority" - and it went into service with police departments around the world.