The "IMBIKE" is one of two Rapid Response Vehicles (the other being a car) operated by BASICS Hampshire and became fully operational in May 2005. It allows for enhanced speed of care delivery through better mobility in heavily urbanised areas, along seafront pedestrian precincts, and at mass public gatherings. The IMBIKE project is also involved in road safety education programmes and we are partners with the Hampshire Constabulary BIKESAFE Team in delivering a motorcyclists "First on Scene and Immediate First Aid Course".

The IMBIKE is based in Portsmouth but may be asked to attend incidents in all parts of Hampshire. Dr Brando Tamayo is at present the only qualified rider having passed a Police riding course.

No funding for BASICS Hampshire or the IMBIKE Project comes from the ambulance service or from central government. We operate in a similar manner to the RNLI or Mountain Rescue in supporting our parent emergency service but being funded in the majority by public donations. The IMBIKE Project was/is specifically supported by: Hampshire County Council, Lord Sainsbury (via The Linbury Trust), The Hampshire Goldwing Club, The Red Lion Pub in Stubbington, The Motorcycle Action Group, The Gosport and Fareham Round Table, Wey Valley Advanced Motorcyclists, The AA, Tyco Healthcare, and Lord Montagu. Hampshire Constabulary have also greatly assisted us in starting and maintaining this project. The IMBIKE was originally a police vehicle.