Words: Shaun Pope

We live in strange times, times where certain bikers pretend to be police for some kind of odd power trip. This Kawasaki H2SX rider is one of them. I won't name him for possible legal reasons however I've experienced his behaviour first-hand on more than one occasion.

His previous bike, a Kawasaki ZZR1400 was also bedecked with false antennas, radios, lights and a plethora of cameras, both on his helmet and bike.

The rider in question's Kawasaki H2SX The rider in question's Kawasaki H2SX

Having swapped to a Kawasaki H2SX, his behaviour hasn't changed according to many local biker groups.

Apparently he has been seen "pulling over" other riders to educate them on their riding, as well as measuring number plates at popular biker stops. We've been told any plates he deems to be illegal, he then threatens owners with letters in the post. We've also heard he apparently carries a velcro 'POLICE' patch which he sometimes wears, although this can't be confirmed.

We wanted to make extra sure this guy wasn't police so tweeted South Wales Police's traffic division, who confirmed he was NOT an officer of theirs, or any other force.

I also received a call this very afternoon from the local police station who ask anyone who has been stopped by this individual to call Barry police to report the incident, and they will also be paying the rider a visit at his home address in the near future.

My personal gripe with this is his very, very close following of other bikes, who are vulnerable enough as road users without the worry and stress of having their mirrors filled with what appears to be a police bike, whether they're law abiding or not.

Just when you thought POLITE vests were bad enough...