2019 BMW S1000RR RIDE REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- 2019 BMW S1000RR Ride Review - Simply put, the 2019 BMW S1000RR is the finest sports bike to have yet been built. It is truly superb.
In this vid I take to the normal country roads of South East England to see what all the fuss is about, and try this incredible machine out for myself. I rode the first BMW S1000RR back in 2010 but found it too small, too unrefined it its brutal power delivery, and quite simply not a patch on my beloved GSX-R1000.
9 years later on, the 2019 BMW S1000RR is the very epitome of refinement, insane power, poise, comfort and out right fun!
I LOVED this bike!
Hope you enjoy the vid folks, keep SUBSCRIBING, keep SHARING, keep LIKING, and keep letting me know what you think in the COMMENTS section below!
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People ask me why I love my ZZR1400, when it's more power than I'll ever need. Your word for this bike sums it up perfectly... "effortless"
Love to see you try the new R1250RS. It could be the great compromise between sport and touring. My 2017 is the best bike I have owned. Tours great and has real world power, cornering and comfort.
What a load of bollox that there was big enquiry over that video, fairly normal Sunday morning spin 😂😂😂
Love the channel and also the podcast Bruce, keep up the great content 👍🏻
Thanks Tommy, aye it’s crazy that this is the vid that caused such a change in my life - but everything happens for a reason eh 😉👍
Another great vid Bruce! The 360 montage is very cool, great to see the bike on the move! 💯
Thanks Tom 👍
@@teapotone you're welcome, can I ask which kriega backpack do you use?
It’s the Kriega R30
Saw the title - thinking - 'Teapot on a sports bike? what?" then remembered the round the world on a Gixer. ya - I guess you know!! Love it.
Can't wait for my new s1K m package to arrive in January now - great video thanks.
Awesome, enjoy it bud 👍
I love mine. Always brings a smile to my face. Nice to see a fellow Celt doing reviews. Cheers from n.Ireland !
Cheers bud!
Aye I love that bike, amazing machine 👍
teapotone I got an ex demo m package. Put so much carbon on it now as it looks a bit plasticky out of the box. I’m going through a mid life crisis with sports bikes. Rode gs for years and just having a ball now after a cancer scare. Just subbed to your channel. Cheers mate.
Top man! Thanks very much for your sub bud, much appreciated 👍
The new RR has got to be the best all round sports bike available today for me, it’s comfortable, well mannered, practical for all weather riding, yet can melt your face off when you twist the throttle! 😂👍
I wear the same uniform as you once did and genuinely can’t understand how this video got you in trouble .... glad you’re keeping well mate
I know bud, but you know what people can be like (especially some coppers 🙄🤦♂️) and I’m sure you’re aware of how ridiculously out of touch professional standards can be too.
To be honest, the Hampton who reported me did me a favour, I’m happier than I’ve been in a long, long time and loving each day now.
Stay safe out there bud and cheers for doing a job few can 👍
teapotone it’s a sad state of affairs. Not sure if this will make you feel better but I left the UK 11 years ago but still do the same job in South Australia. The toe cutters work exactly the same way in both hemispheres.
Glad it’s all worked out and that you’re happier for it. I just got home after spending all day in the dirt on my Africa Twin - I’ve started making short vids to capture the moment and as we dropped into a valley I heard myself say “Look at thaaaaat” in a Scottish accent - weird considering I was born in Preston and now live in Australia!
Ha Ha - careful bud, the ‘Teapot Virus’ spreads easily!
Stay safe 👍
That thing looks ridiculous, the cost maintenance makes it a bit unreal, great video man!
I know common sense says don’t buy it - it’s insanely fast, too fast for the roads, servicing will bankrupt you and riding the bike will only lead you to jail.... but.
I LOVE this bike 😍👍😂
nice video and review! Would love to see you do a review on the Kawasaki ZZR-1400 (zx14r), There aren't many reviews that aren't a billion years old on them and would thoroughly enjoy seeing you review one!
Cheers
Stunning bike but, with the price of today's sports bikes, I'm glad I'm past all that. I can have 95% of the fun for 50% of the money. Great review. Interested to see what will replace Helga.
The moment it will changes for the better 👍🏻 Without this video we wouldn’t have the pisscasts 😍
Love the accent mate” can’t wait till I get mine.
I own the m sport. And I just chanced on this review. And had I seen this review earlier I would’ve bought it that much earlier. Great job 👍🍻 ...much love from India 🇮🇳
Thanks Sidz, that M-Sport is a beautiful machine, hope you’re enjoying it.
Stay safe 👍
My friend at work has the same bike and he is loving it every moment .
Top review from a top bloke on a top bike
Thanks Andy, Top comment by a Top bloke 👏😉👍
I test rode that very bike from coopers and my god it’s ridiculously fast, road mode is essential for road such a difference in dynamic .
But feels far more race inspired than the last felt a bit sore being on it all day though.
The M sport is gonna be even more of a beast ! Great review and I also have the same GS as you might have to look at replacing the discs elsewhere, they’re extracting the yellow stuff !
+Robtno1 👍
Absolutely enjoy your videos. Especially the Suzuki GSXR was nice. Also love the accent..Keep em coming.
Thanks bud 👍
Auf wiedersehen Helga it’s been good knowing you.
Bruce as a wise man once said you have one life, live you’re life. 👊
Great video, I feel like I need a sports bike in my life after this 🤣
Ha Ha so did I, absolutely LOVE this bike 👍
Reminds me of when i had my 08 gixxer 750, although not as fast as the s1K, it was a total hooligan ride!, loved it, ride a gixxer 1000 now and ride at a slower pace!
That new Gixxer is a great bike - but this S1000RR is just amazing 👏👏👏👏
Top video as always Bruce, thank you. KTM Duke GT would be good to see.
Thanks bud, I’ve got one in August I think, can’t wait 👍
Great review, I love your style. I'm waiting for the next video.
Thanks Thomas, new vid every week..... ish 😬😉👍
Mint bike for a rich hooligan 😜 Awesome review Bruce ✨ feeling the love 💓
Excellent montage and enjoyed 🎶 Mental Break 🎶 Bike and music therapy 💫🙏💫 Reminded me of the bumper sticker ...You never see a motorcycle parked outside a therapists office 💚
Amen to that Jane 😉🙏👍
Jane Martin haha! Must make me a rich hooligan 😂😁
@@Kurlach 😂🤣
What a great bike and amazing footage with that camera on a pole that you cant see WOW.
It’s witchcraft isn’t it! 🤣
Another great review Bruce 👌
Still wondering why the S1000XR didn't do it for you as, on paper, its sound exactly what you are looking for. I just bought a 2019 model after years of litre sportsbikes and I love it. There should be a new one next year..........
Thanks Phil,
Yeah I was surprised by the XR too but it just did nothing for me?! 👍
Brilliant ride, a few hours in Purple should get you one! Tip: clean visor with Mr Sheen, non abrasive and when it rains you can turn your head and the water beads off. Stay safe.
Cheers Peter 👍
Great review!! 👍🏾 👍🏾
I hope you are able to own both the GSA and S1000RR one day.
Thanks bud, yeah me too 🤞🙏👍
Great review Bruce. That is 1 hell of a machine that I would love to own
Mental.
That is the best word to describe that bike - yet absolutely in control.
I loved it 😍👍
Enjoyed that Bruce, thank you. I’m going to try one of these, though very interested to see what’s coming for the single R too.
Thanks Dougie, aye it’s going to be interesting to see isn’t it 👍
I only watched this now. Great video Bruce , can’t believe some idiot reported you for this 🤦♂️! He must have been jealous of your channel. Great video!
Whoa there Bigman! I wouldn't be challenging the missus on UA-cam before you've had a chance to butter her up first 😉. Great review, still loving that selfie stick thingamajigs. Keep on living! By the way Lambchops used your " look at that! " catchphrase but did mention he'd be owe you a royalty! lol
Ha Ha, right I’m off to break his legs! 🤣👍
oh no ! Mrs. Teapot should have never said NO. Now you want it even more!!
You know it! 😉🤫🤣👍
Love that uk landskape Bike reviews.Great Video.BMW Please give this man a 2019 RR!!😁🇩🇪
Ha Ha, if only!!! 🤞🙏🤣👍
Hiya Bruce, nice video you hooligan ....LOL, I've got the 2018 M Sport package and I absolutely love it so I can just imagine how you felt on it .......😀😀😀😀👍👍
Thanks JBC, it’s a stunning machine, I totally fell in love 😉🤣
Loving the new camera Bruce. Great review.
Thanks bud 👍
this is the machine! I have one. try to go more than 180 hp you will see how beautiful. add akrapovic and the sound is the best!!!!
Great video Bruce. Everyone needs one of these in their life....mint👍
Great stuff m8! Reminds me what my XR sounded like, has a nice noisey air box.
Ha Ha, you do love a noisy box 🤣👍
@@teapotone a growler🤣🤣
Absolutely brilliant really enjoyed the video thanks for sharing mate 👍
I had a 2010. Other than wanting to lower the pegs a bit I loved it. 3rd gear....70-147 mph at the limiter. NOW!
I was out on one last Thursday, fantastic machine, first time on a sports bike after riding the MT09 and 1250GS, got to ask Bruce, what was it like getting back on your bike, for me it was like getting onto a massive armchair.
Yes mate, it did feel huge but the second I started riding it I immediately felt at home again 👍
uummmm.........i think your next new bike could be a s1000xr shift cam ! Dont worry about the chain/sprocket costs. For my current XR , My BMW dealer only charged £65 to fit a Afam sprocket set and DID chain which I supplied which I thought was ver reasonable and a total cost of £265
Cheers Mikey 👍
Id love to see u try the latest s1000r
I’ve actually ridden one but didn’t do a vid on it as I really didn’t like it. Much prefer the R1250R Sport
@@teapotone fair dues from a serving traffic police officer in Ireland to another in Scotland
Great video Tpo.....try the 1290 super adventure first and the Superduke if Ktm come on board with you!!! That Bm looks like a missile..... and you rode passed my neck of the woods on A272👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣... good luck try to convince Mrs Tpo!!😉😉🤣🤣👍
Great footage with the Insta 360 thingy, it does look rediculous but the results are worth it. Daren't try it, incase I can't resist the RR. Amazing how coaches just 'evaporate' lol
Ha Ha I know, must’ve been one of the Ghost coaches??
Hi Bruce, That’s both you and Andy who think this is the sports bike to have. I’ll be off for a test ride, ready to see if it’s for me next spring! A bit worried about the engine recalls - do you have any update on that? Now finally, are you sure you really like this?!! Anyway, great stuff - keep it coming. Yours aye, Alan
Cheers Alan,
I’ve had a few people ask me about the engine recalls, but I’d never heard of it to be honest?
Definitely take one for a test ride bud, it really is a superb machine 👍
Great video as always!! I general know the area's you ride living near A272 but where is the scenic spot, I know it is near Wherwell but couldn't place it?
It’s a wee place near Thruxton Racing circuit, no idea what it’s called though?
Not taking my Insta 360 on the bike till my venture case arrives, but am looking forward to using it on there.
Yeah I dropped the first day I used it - it fell off the seat when I was doing a battery change.
It’s marked one side of the lense and now shows up in the footage as a small mark you sometimes see!
It’s £90 a lense to replace with Insta360, but you have to also pay about another £80 in shipping and excise.
Took me a while to get to this video. I'm at the same point in my riding life, been there, done the R1 thing. Nearly pulled the trigger on an 1150 GS last month but went and got a 4000 mile K1200GT. Glad I did. Only had 1 ride on it but it has that 150bhp rush and surprisingly light handling with amazing comfort. Shame it's not really something they make anymore. K16 is a bit of a bus to my eye....and way too expensive!
K16 is expensive but it’s an amazing machine - ridiculously expensive to service though 👍
Great video Bruce. Not my style of bike anymore but it sounds delicious and you certainly look like you are having a grand time. I think you get what you pay for with BMWs. If you drop 18 grand on a bike why would you cheap out on anything when it comes service and repair? Lookin forward to more videos as always. Ride safe.
Peace!
And btw 360 montage, 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Best music in any of your vids yet. Something new for me to learn to play!
Thanks bud 👍
Thank you for posting. I wished UA-camrs would just stop giving this bike such great reviews. It is driving me nuts. Just one question. Is it a Euro requirement for the speedometers to go blurry at speeds greater than 70mph? (In the spirit of transparency, I did borrow the joke from a different user in a different channel).
I’ve no idea what that is, seems to happen in all my vids????
I'm coming up to 58 thousand on my gs and need front and rear discs but I'm gonna do it myself at those prices..f..k me springs to mind big man great vid again dude
Cheers Steve, aye if I was going to keep the bike long term then I’d do it myself or go to a non-main dealer, but I’ll probably chop her in before the end of the 3yr finance agreement so I’ll just stick with the dealers for now
Looking forward to seeing what you think of the 1290 Super Adventure. Would love one but KTM don’t seem to have the support network / PCP deals that BM do
Yeah I’ve been wanting to try one fire ages so looking forward to giving it a go.
The dealer network, customer service and support that is provided by BMW is just fantastic in my experience, so yes a move away from that isn’t favourable - before I even sit on another brand.
However, you’ve got to give everything a fair go don’t you 😉👍
teapotone I think they sometimes do 0% finance on new bikes too 😬
Good review Bruce, I was hoping for more of a comparison with the GSXR I assume you think BMW is much better
For me yes, the S1000RR is a far better package than the GSX-R1000R. It felt like it fitted me better surprisingly, had more power throughout the Rev range, and just felt superior in terms of build quality and finish.
The Gixxer is by no means a bad bike, it’s fantastic. But the S1000RR for me has just taken the bar and launched it up to new heights.
Good to hear, just will have to wait and see how it fairs from a reliability POV as first Gen model.
New the channel, keep the long reviews 😁 and you seem like a local rider going to loomies and a272 I think I saw
This channel is dope af, glad i found it, amm may i ask where can i find like your helmet? cause it looks bad ass!! 😂❤
Thanks Qusai, glad you’re enjoying the channel 👍
My helmet is the Shoei Hornet ADV 👍
Try my hp4 Bruce I'd like to hear your thoughts on that compared to the new one 😎 and as others have mentioned to your own servicing the money you'll save will cover the monthlys on a new RR 😂
Rob I’d LOVE to try the HP4 mate, but I couldn’t possibly risk it on your baby. Thank you very much for the incredibly kind and generous offer though bud 🙏👍
Thanks for the review!
My pleasure bud, glad you enjoyed it 👍
Looks like you're ready for the IoM TT
Hi Bruce. Great, entertaining video. Can you provide the link to the case-attachment for your iPhone XR? I have a BMW R1200 RS 2017 and have been searching for a way to attach my XR. Thanks.
Great video again fantastic bike
Hope this Like makes its way from Bali to sunny Scotland... thx Bruce
Hi Chris 👍😉
So Bruce that will be three bikes in the garage then 😂😂👍 she looks awesome
I gather you like it then.... Great vid by the way 👍
Aye it was ok I suppose..... 😉
@@teapotone 😂😂😂
It’s a splendid bike for sure; but, I’d wait to pick a “used” one up with 1000 miles on the odo five years from now.
Just listen to your heart brother. Get one, and then you will have the best of both worlds. GS and S1000RR. Think seriously brother, life's too short, why wait!!!
Ha Ha that’s the truth! 😉👍
Cheers mate, enjoyed video. Reminded me of my days with my zx10’s, they were some mental machines also. Keep up the good work, all the best from Arbroath.
Cheers John 👍
Nice use of the Insta360 One X Bruce, the rear facing body mounted position is a bit clumsy isn't it, but having it body mounted on your back is a lot easier. RAM Mounts are your friend though, at least are on your own bike, they can give you a really stable platform to mount the selfie-stick that doesn't restrict you moving around on the bike! :-)
+Hippo-Drones 👍
Every time I’ve ridden the 272 it’s been the same - traffic stops play just as you get to the good bits. As for the brakes and chain/sprockets (or “cogs” as an MOT tester once said to me - I kid you not 😂) they are so easy to do yourself, or have a pal fit them for you..? BMW ain’t shy when it comes to the basic stuff 💰
Sportsbikes not my thing but i loved this video. Not sure itd have been so comfortable on that saddle after the reaming off BMW for Helgas service. lol.
“It actually fits me, that’s not good!”
Ha Ha, another reason less NOT to buy the bike 😬😂👍
teapotone wondering how tall r u?
Thanks
Gopro 7 is having problems freezing, not turning on reliably, etc. Mine was fine initially and then started playing up. Formatted the memory card and it seems to have improved
that's a beautiful machine
So at 32k miles you replace the front brake rotors on a GS?
this a good channel, TMF got me here
Thanks Sierra, glad you’re enjoying the channel, welcome 👍
Stick to the GS Mr. B.
You can only loose your license once.
Good vid 👍👍👍
Does any know if he loves that bike? I don't recall him saying anything about it :P That is a nice ride and for a tick under $16k here in the USA not to shabby.
Ha Ha yeah it was an ok bike I suppose 😉🤣
Hi ya bruce don't know if your aware but since they did away with block exemption in the early 00's you don't have to take your vehicle to a main dealer to honour the warranty anyone can do it long as they follow the schedule & use genuine parts, If i were you id find my self a good independent or bmw specialist probably get a better job done at half the cost, Don't forget his names above the door he want's you to come back.
PS hope the met training is going well ? or is it done & dusted now ?
Hello bud, yes I’m aware of the warranty thing ta, and I always used to just get my bikes serviced etc through outside garages.
However something they don’t tell you, and I almost fell foul of this when my Triumph Explorer ‘exploded’, was that under the warranty you must use all genuine parts - which includes oil and some other fluids. So if your garage uses any other oil other than the specific one supplied by Triumph for example, if a warranty claim is made and they decide to inspect the bike, they can often tell if the oil is genuine brand oil or not (apparently
Triumph use some kind of DNA-type thing in their oil?)
If it’s not genuine branded material, then your warranty is void.
When I moved to BMW the customer service was so good that I’m prepared to pay more in the knowledge that I’m getting great service and product in return. They also provide me with courtesy bikes so I’m never without a bike - as I have no other form of transport really. Plus it’s actually been a lot cheaper to service the GS than any other bike I’ve owned in the long run.
@@teapotone Yeh you know the score bruce :- ) by the way most triumph dealers use castrol or fuchs oil, fuchs is really good stuff highly recommend it, i use it in my own bike. Always used genuine parts on my customers vehicles be silly not too with the trade discount there cheaper than the mickey mouse parts, In over 25 years on the spanners only ever had one problem with a customer warranty claim on a vauxhall i ended up running rings round the dealers & they honoured the claim
With respect to oil DNA i would say there looking at the grade & type ie if for instance they recomended a c3 spec oil to be used & it wasn't then they could throw it out but brand of oil wouldn't make a difference long as it meets the required grade hope that helps
Deviant Rider Genuine question bud and not a challenge(!) but I thought the Euro block exemption only applied to cars and not motorcycles?
@@chr11sf No as far as i'm aware the october 2003 act covers motorbikes aswell as cars vans trucks etc, The only grey area that could arise is if you had finance on the bike or it is on a pcp ( without a service contract ) & the hp company has stipulated main dealer servicing because you don't own the vehicle until the last payment is made
Very nice, but I'd lose my license if I bought one. Feel your pain with Helgas service bill, just had mine done plus new tyres and a few other bits........£940!!!!!!!
Yep it gets pricey real quick doesn’t it!
The roads around Tunbridge Wells are not very biker friendly. How does the RR take to potholes?
It shows you in the vid Harry?
Good video. Interesting route once once out of town. Fancied an RR for a while but too small for me being 6’3” I think, how tall are you?
You know you want one, the wheels are turning! 😉
good vid, who dont want a rr
Hi Bruce. I took same version (different bike) for test ride. I found it very vibey around 4000rpm, to the point that you could feels the vibes through fuel tank and seat. Also made any view in mirror almost non existent. Having previously owned an 11 plate S1000rr I was surprised that it didn’t feel as nice to ride as my 2011. Did you notice any vibes? Mentioned to dealer and he said yes they are vibey. Watched a few reviews and no one has mentioned it
No mate I thought it was the total opposite of vineyard tbh, very refined and smooth
teapotone thanks Bruce. I must admit I was go smacked by it to the point that I thought there might be something up with the bike, then dealers attitude was yeah that’s what it’s like! Think I will try another one from different dealer as it was first time I have been left underwhelmed by a bike test ride.
Which do u think is better in terms of performance, is it the GSXR or this BMW?
The S1000RR without a shadow of a doubt for me - just felt a better package all round
@@teapotone oh I see, but only as a true enthusiast, in terms of aggression, which is ur preference?
Still the S1000RR
@@teapotone I see thanks for the response, great review
Here from the AndyManCam podcast :)
Hey Bruce,
I know this is an old video and you might not see this, and honestly I'm not stalking you, but, which mount are you using on the mirror (size etc) as I want to get one for my RR. If you get a kickback from it let me have your code :)
Pity you hadn’t mentioned you had to replace them before getting it done Motorworks up in Yorkshire could have supplied you with all you needed for a lot less than BMW i used them earlier in the year
Ah bugger, cheers anyway Norrie 👍
14.00 did you know the batteries for those traffic lights weigh 25kg each. Yes, I know heavy isn't it. We were stopped at those very lints when the guy was changing the batteries on Friday and he was sweating buckets as he tried to lift them. You're welcome
The price for brake discs you mentioned seems a bit excessive .i would go to an independent if I were in your position ,However I can see a trade in coming up lol 😂 .
😉
Great review. "I'm not buying one, nope, not me, never etc".........haha. Jack the job in, move to Spain, run bike tours and buy one with your first earnings. Keep Helga for the touring "work". You're welcome :)
I’m liking your thinking here brother 👏👍
Also interesting bmw have recalled all the new RR's.... 🤔 And forecast for orders is well into next year as they've fucked up again like they did with the nine T on no bikes ready after one of the biggest launches and press hypes for a while
You didn't really clarify whether you liked it or not!! You were a bit on the fence!!!
how come the speedo goes blurry?
Has it not got a sat nav ? Or is that just the M spec ?
Sat Nav??? No bud, the S1000RR doesn’t have inbuilt gps
teapotone . I had a look and you’ll find it does have an onboard sat nav system. So no need for the phone mount. 👍🏻
You have to link your phone to it through the app
Ah ok, yep turn by turn, it’s very basic but yep it’s something 👍
How about a proper 1250 gs review from you Bruce
Yep I’d like to do one Ben, will need to see if either Coopers or BMW UK would let me borrow one then 👍
teapotone
Be interesting to see what you think of the ktm 👍
Great Review :)
Steady Bruce 💜 I sense a mid life crisis purchase coming on ! 😀👍👍👍
Ha Ha, sssshhhh, she’ll hear us! 🤫🤣
What a load of bollox that there was big enquiry over that video, fairly normal Sunday morning spin 😂😂😂
Love the channel and also the podcast Bruce, keep up the great content 👍🏻
They should give every postmen one of these.