 BMW claims to have produced over 80,000 motorcycles specifically for public safety use.The Authorities variant is based on the standard R1200RT, but can be recognized by the addition of stainless steel protection bars (colloquially known as "crash bars") situated about the front fairing and panniers, also often used for mounting of additional equipment such as sirens.Paint and trim schemes also reflect the service use, most often black and white "panda paint," such as found on many patrol cars.