In Brief:Heli Modified Inc. is proud to announce that it has been selected by the Arizona Department of Public Safety to equip the Arizona Highway Patrol's Kawasaki Concours police bikes with HeliBars' new Horizon ST14 Multi-Adjustable Handlebars.

Media Contact: Eric Putter 

ARIZONA HIGHWAY PATROL CHOOSES HELIBARS HORIZON MULTI-ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARS   

FOR ITS KAWASAKI POLICE MOTORCYCLES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CORNISH, ME (July 27, 2012) -- Heli Modified Inc. is proud to announce that it has been selected by the Arizona Department of Public Safety to equip the Arizona Highway Patrol's Kawasaki Concours ABS Police Edition motorcycles with HeliBars' new Horizon ST14 Multi-Adjustable Handlebars.

The Horizon bars allow a personalized fit by offering four ergonomic adjustments, giving motor officers unequaled riding comfort and improved bike control. They transform the Concours by rising up to 4.5 in. higher than stock and allowing as much as 6 in. of forward and rearward reach adjustment. This flexibility results in a more natural seating position that helps take weight off a rider's lower back and wrists, as well as increasing bike and rider maneuverability. In addition, the bars can be set between 27 in. and 28.5 in. wide, making for lighter steering, more nimble low-speed maneuverability and better chassis feedback. Their up and down wrist angle rotation minimizes upper-body fatigue. 

Officer Jake Pruet, a veteran of the force who rides his Concours daily and is one of the agency's motorcycle instructors, facilitated this groundbreaking relationship between Heli Modified and the Arizona Highway Patrol.

"We really enjoy the Concours," Pruet explained. "However, its seating position was somewhat uncomfortable for police officers using the motorcycle for 10 hours a day. We were forced to lean forward on the bike with our arms locked and all of our weight on our wrists and lower back. This created a problem with not only rider comfort, but officer safety as well.

"Once the handlebars were installed, I could immediately tell that the motorcycle handled very differently. It was almost effortless to turn during slow maneuvers. I also was pleasantly surprised to find the seating position perfect for our line of work. My back was completely straight, my arms were bent at the elbow and my shoulders and wrists were relaxed. The Kawasaki is now my new favorite police motorcycle.

"I completed several rigorous tests. In slow, tight maneuvers, I was able to complete a 16-ft. U-turn with almost no effort. The motorcycle now makes quick left-to-right and right-to-left transitions. At freeway speeds, the Helibars actually make the ride even smoother. At higher speeds, the bike is 100% stable. I also tested the Helibars under extreme braking and felt no movement or handlebar flex.

"I've shown the Helibars setup to numerous motor officers in the Phoenix area that are either riding the new Kawasakis or their departments were purchasing them soon. The guys were amazed, just like I was, how drastically different the seating position is. With these new Helibars, the Kawasaki C14P is in the running to become the best police motorcycle on the market. The Helibars system is a must for anyone who rides a Concours, for civilian or police duty."

Harry Eddy, Heli Modified Founder, President and Design Engineer, feels that the Horizon ST14 bars are a perfect fit for law enforcement: "We're proud of our affiliation with the Arizona Highway Patrol and thrilled to provide America's motor officers with products that make their jobs easier and safer."

Made in the USA, Horizon multi-axis handlebars replace the stock units, bolting directly to the Concours' top triple clamp. Their components are crafted from stainless steel, low-carbon steel and 6061 aluminum alloy. To facilitate easy installation, the handlebar tubes are drilled for control housings. The Horizon kit efficiently integrates with ABS and non-ABS model Concours, and can accommodate stock or aftermarket bar-end weights. Optional reservoir-to-junction brake lines and HeliMount GPS mounting bracket are available.

The bars come in a silver powder-coat finish and are anchored by stainless-steel, Allen-head hardware. Like all HeliBars products, the Horizon STs are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee via Heli's 30-day return policy and come with a one-year warranty.

Celebrating 25 years of handcrafted excellence, Heli Modified, Inc. designs and manufactures more than 70 different HeliBars motorcycle handlebars and handlebar riser systems that greatly improve the ergonomics of sportbikes, sport tourers, touring bikes and cruisers.

Please visit HeliBars.com for more information about Helibars' innovative product line or call 800-859-4642. Additional company-related news is available on its Facebook page and YouTube channel.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Company: Heli Modified, Inc.

Product Name: HeliBars Horizon ST14 Multi-Adjustable Handlebars

Fitment: Kawasaki Concours

Model Years: 2008 - 2012

Part Number: HST04058

Availability: 500+ dealers in the U.S. and direct from HeliBars.com

Retail Price: $695

Defining Features:

1. Complete kit that replaces the stock handlebars and bolts directly to the top triple clamp
2. Personalized fit offers unequaled riding comfort
3. Increased leverage for lighter steering, more nimble low-speed maneuverability and better chassis feedback
4. Improved field of vision in rearview mirrors
5. Four-way adjustable for height, reach, width and wrist angle
6. Additional height of 2.5 to 4.5 in., depending on forward/backward adjustment
7. Set-back: Up to 6 in. depending on forward/backward wrist angle adjustment
8. Width: 27 in. to 28.5 in. depending on forward/backward wrist angle adjustment
9. Bar mounting tubes are drilled for control housings
10. Stainless-steel, Allen-head hardware
11. Tough silver powder-coat finish 
12. Available for ABS and non-ABS Concours models
13. Compatible with stock or aftermarket bar-end weights
14. Kit includes front brake line extensions
15. Optional reservoir-to-junction brake lines
16. Optional HeliMount GPS mounting bracket
17. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: 30-day return policy
18. Warranty: One year 

COMPANY INFORMATION 

Heli Modified, Inc.  

Founded: 1987 

Website: HeliBars.com 

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About the Arizona Highway Patrol

Arizona's Highway Patrol division was established in 1931 when the state highway patrol function was created. Its motorcycle unit started rolling in 1972. Today, there are 39 officers riding 47 bikes, including 10 Kawasaki Concours.

Besides patrolling freeways, motorcycle officers are regularly called upon to provide tactical support to other Highway Patrol districts, law-enforcement agencies and municipalities throughout the state. More information on the Arizona Highway Patrol can be found at AZDPS.gov/about/Organization/Highway_Patrol.

About the Kawasaki Concours ABS Police Edition

Based on the civilian version of the Concours 14 ABS, Kawasaki's premier sport-touring motorcycle, this law-enforcement special has the same 1352cc four-cylinder motor that produces 155 horsepower. This takes the 679-pound machine from zero to 60 mph in 2.9 sec. and propels it through the quarter mile in 10.78 sec. at 125.44 mph.  

Fully equipped for patrol, it has a heavy-duty alternator and 28-amp auxiliary battery to efficiently power sirens, radio equipment, pursuit lights, an emergency flasher system and more.

Additional info about the Concours 14 ABS Police Edition's performance numbers, features, options, specifications and additional photos can be found at KawasakiPolice.com.