1997 Moose Interceptor

Sometime in April 2014, a lone member from the Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol, took Moose Interceptor # 9 out to stretch its legs.  On this day the destination was Bobcaygeon, Ontario.  Moose Interceptor  # 9 is a first response motorcycle, designed to reach a downed moose as soon as possible after the initial moose report is called into Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol headquarters.  The Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol deploys dozens of various Moose Interceptors across the great expanse of Canada.  

This particular Moose Interceptor was designed and manufactured in Italy to secret specifications mandated by the Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol for moose intercept duties.

Moose Interceptor # 9 was commissioned in 1997 and was delivered in 1998 after a brief stop over at the Vatican where the bike was blessed by Pope John Paul.



1997 Moose Interceptor # 9 Specifications

ENGINE SPECS

Engine Type: 1064 cc, 4 Stroke - Air Cooled - 90° V Twin
Engine Bore and Stroke: 92 mm x 80 mm
Valves 2 valves/cylinder
Claimed Horsepower: 90 hp (67.1 kW) @ 7800 rpm
Maximum Torque: 95 Nm (70.1 ft. lbs) @ 6000 rpm

Transmission type: 5 speed
Final Drive: Shaft

MISCELLANEOUS SPECS

Tire - Front: 120/70-17
Tire - Rear: 160/70-17
Brakes - Front: dual 320 mm discs with 4-piston calipers
Brakes - Rear: single 282 mm disc with 2-piston calipers

DIMENSIONS

Overall - Length: 2125 mm (83.7 inches)
Overall - Width: 690 mm (27.2 inches)
Overall - Height: 1095 mm (43.1 inches)
Seat Height: 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1475 mm (58.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity: 19 l (5 Gal)
Dry Weight (without fluids): 221 kg (487.2 pounds)

 PERFORMANCE

Top Speed - Classified

0 - 60 MPH - Classified

Maximum Moose Dragging Speed ( 1800lb moose dragged with 50lb chain )  172 MPH

Moose Interceptor #9. Photo taken in Bobcaygeon.  Frozen lake in background. No moose this day.