I’m 77 years old as of April 15 and have 4 bikes. A 2000 BMW R 1150 GS , a 2001 BMW K 1200 RS , 2001 BMW S 1000 R , which I’m crazy about and lastly a 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa . Age is just a number and I have been riding 62 years.
Like you I've been riding for many years.... 45 in fact. I have owned dozens of bikes and lived & ridden in 17 different countries around the world. AGE is indeed.... Just a number.
Well done! Yes, those 1,5 roads can be tricky. 2 weeks ago I meet a young dude in a hugh Audi. He did some fantasy speeds in that corner. A left corner for me, so looking into his headlights I decided to go on the edge as much as I could. Passed the speedfreak, but came to close to the roadedge and the wheels went into the soft side and I was all of a sudden sitting in the ditch. So I'm glad I can sit here today with my "double" knee and watch your films! So all you guy's out there, you might be a skilled rider who can handle both bike and road...but you might encounter a young piebrain in dads fast car. Take care!
My friend upgraded from a S1000R to. M1000R last year. He just turned 72. AND he will leave pretty much anyone whos dumb enough to try in the dust in the twisties! Age is just a number, i hope i’ll be like my friend when i’m 72
No hard luggage, manual rear pre load and top end you can't use on the street I bought the standard gravity blue S1000XR and am very happy with more money in the checking acount
Same people buy the standard v4 but some people out there prefer more performance like v4 RS , thats why the m1000xr come out, different ppl different taste...some people prefer soft luggage including me
Did you consider the m1000 xr? How does the RS compare? Getting the full Akra? How different is the RS from the pikes peak? Would that panigale engine be able to handle long distances?
Yeah, Scott, Another piece of Art from BMW, no doubts about it whatsoever! I hope to endure, reaching Seventy’s with enough stamina and be able to take pleasure on a bike like this choosing to ride it through the so called golden years…even if it’s just to ride it on a short road ride, contemplating its beauty and majestic performance while enjoying a nice drink on a sunny esplanade…Track days, I’m already not so excited for it today, at 59 years old. But it’s as you say to each, their own 👌🏻
Where we need these grazy fast bikes? I have mt09 sp year 2022. I think it is fast enough. It rips my arms! We have max speedlimit 120km/h. I liked honda vt750 in my 20s, now soon 40. Btw, i really like your detailed long videos, like pro! Most friendly hellos from Finland to you👌
Thanks for the awesome review. Is the seat more comfortable than old S1000xr seat? I felt bmw should have included a side and top pannier as an option. That would make it the ultimate sport touring bike.
If it had hard luggage, i would have ordered one. I have about 100 000 kms in 4 years on my s1000xr, in daily year round commute, Brussels and Antwerp trafic
Good Morning Scott. Keep your old introduction background song that I came to love😂 That introduction song has become a flagship of your channel my friend. Great looking bike but I don`t have the big bucks available for this awesome machine...hehehe...😃 God bless🙏 and stay safe bro. Cheers!!!👍💪🤛
nice - i think a lot of folks forget that there is a big difference between horsepower and displacement though. I love the XR, but that seat really lets it down.
Very nice were certainly spoiled for choice as motorcyclists, what an awesome machine BMW thanks for the review Scott great job as always PS do you still have the RT?
Even though I typically had/ rode BMW Boxers, the in-line 4 S1000XR was one of my favorite do-it-all motorcycles (mine was the first generation). For "me" its "ONLY" downside was that it beckoned to be ridden fast all the time and at 69 years old I sold it to get something more laid back to better suit my age/ less need for speed.
I can picture riding this up and down Grimmel Pass or something. Would be amazing! There’s really no rhyme or reason for these bikes as they are so powerful, and I think that’s why BMW makes them.
Well done review about an „interersting“ bike. Interesting, because I ask myself who needs/ wants such a bomb: Too high (for racing), too fast, too expensive (for the vibrations/ motor noise and lack of comfort), no fish, no meat.
I was riding such 1-1,5-lane roads in the Swiss Jura and Elsass yesterday. Lots of dirt on the roads, hidden corners... a 20hp bike would have been enough 😂
Beautiful bike, beautiful countryside - it would be very easy to get distracted by the roadside brooks and meadows.🙂 I'm guessing you were far from the Autobahn .... did you mention buffeting at high speed?
I would humbly say, have you tried a piped and mapped current-gen Tuono V4? My 2023 was only $14,500, and add another $1300 for an Akrapovic pipe and custom remap, and aside from the very top end, I bet my bike would feel more powerful than the M1000XR everywhere, and sound better doing it. Now runs smooth as glass also. And not only does my bike look fantastic, it’s at least $10,000 less than this!
Can you try to get the XR with the M package and luggage and do a review. I just move to Germany and I’m thinking that be the perfect bike or maybe the new GS.
i feel like this and the Pikes Peak answer a question no one was asking. Sure, I get that power while touring is a given, not arguing against that at all. I'm starting to think this iteration of sport tourers is a means to justify the existence of the higher tuned engines against the tightening emissions regs
Wow Scott, you don’t get to test ride those too often. Was it a used one or a brand new demonstrator? Either way, a truly beautiful bike with a racing pedigree. You’re so lucky to have experienced this. Thanks to your regular dealer 👌🤙
Yea, this was a demo bike that the dealer just got, had like 200km on it, so they made me promise not to rev it past 8k RPM. And they usually make the person taking out this bike put down a 1,500 euro (cash or credit card) deposit, in case something goes wrong. But they know me and what I'm doing it for, video, and I've never crashed one of their bikes, so it's my reputation with them...so I get to take these bikes out, no questions asked 👍👍😊
In India, Ducati Streetfighter V4 S is costing 34 lakhs on road ( Bangalore ), where as the BMW M1000 XR is costing 45 lakhs. Government tax system is absurd
I have to admit I like the setup but not willing to spend that high. I noticed the bike has RS11 tires. These are basically track tires for the street. My 1290r came with S22 but I’ve been also running the RS11. The bike just turns better with them.
Lovely bike, great review. However, a major factor with most road bikes above 750 cc (6even 00 cc?) is that their road performance is pretty much the same. I ride a BMWR1250R and its acceleration is even faster up to 100 km/h (acceleration times), and it is superb in the twisties (my style of riding), But differences of 0.1, 0.2 seconds are irrelevant. This bike, I am sure would leave my bike standing on a track, but then I ride roads, not a track, and there are speed limits. Still a great bike.
I can't believe with all that carbon it doesn't come with a radiator and oil cooler guard as standard 7:09. If I was buying one of these I would want that fitted before I left the showroom.
Coming from a 701 supermoto looking for more power , does that xtra that 200 lbs affect corner entry speed? Had a GS behind me yesterday that was fast but on those corners i pulled so far ahead of him . What say ye?
Weight is everything, especially in a corner. This is also why supermoto's are so much fun, light with lots and lots of grip...hard to beat. What about Ducati's new supermoto? 698 (very light) or for more power 950 but with that power comes weight...
Very nice bike. Honestly I demoed the 2023 XR. it has about 170hp amazing power/acceleration/torque and amazing brakes. Issues: A little tall. I am 5"10 and I am not flat footed. Heat: engine produces too much heat and rider is not well shielded from it. seat had a ball shape I think 2024 they may removed it. Exhaust sound I don't like. It's not loud but it sounds weirdly metalic. and a bit of vibration at high rpm. But it's expensive compared to Japanese bikes. a 22k+ for a motorcycle come on. it's just a motorcycle not a toyota corolla lol Bikes are fun toys. 22k+ for a toy! come on!
@@ulaskvlcm easy, it's about the principle of the engine: there is a two-cylinder paralel engine in the KTM (LC8 line) and these usually have inherently higher torque than an in-line four-cylinder engine of roughly the same displacement :-)
It's too bad BMW hasn't figured out how to dampen the vibration. Every review mentions the vibes and how that would detract from using it for touring. I really would consider it provided the vibes would be tamed so you could have a performance tourer. So far the Pikes Peak wins.
The triumph tiger sport 1050 is easily the more realistic bike in that category It matters not that the bmw has more power and it’s too big physically and stupid price
As a BMW fanboy, I feel ashamed a bit that there is no huge improvements on technology in compairson to hondas Automatic DCT and eClutch technologies...
Question, when you were comparing the BMW with the Ducati V4's, why do they all have the same side profile and look very similar? It might be fast but it is also ugly and doesn't look like a BMW in my mind.
ride angle looks good on camera with that power -- nice to know you can if you want ..... // never done an M3 bike did the m3 car - that was a bit ferocious and I drove porsches - very sensitive road feeling like felt everything ... no doubt bike similar ....... nice vid .. tick // ....... worse bike drove CP 250cc lambretta -- fastest death trap ever built in europe ... italians are mad ... -------- unless dry perfect roads ..... never again .... //
I don't understand the market/need for a comfort/touring bike with a sport derived engine and comfort (high-rise bars) ergonomics. I used to ride sport bikes R6, CBR1000RR, then moved on to a combo of a touring bike (R1250GSA) and a scooter (T-max). Sport touring bikes are useless, they can handle high speeds but with the way the bike is designed - the turbulence at speeds over 200km/h make them totally unrideable for 1-2hours+, meaning - the speed is wasted on this type of bikes. Not to mention fuel consumption etc with usually is X2 vs normal touring bikes like the GS/GSA and the likes. S1000RR is amazing, Ducati V4S etc... (regular supersport bikes) have their place. The BMW R1*** GS/A, KTM's super adv etc - have their place. These weird abominations so called sport-touring are simply oversatuation of the market. Just IMO.
Too bad that BMW was cheap in how they made the transmissions for this bike.. Very UN BMW like.. but yet, here we are. Bad clutches and cracking cases.. resulting in wheel drop because the trans case is part of the frame.
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I’m 77 years old as of April 15 and have 4 bikes. A 2000 BMW R 1150 GS , a 2001 BMW K 1200 RS , 2001 BMW S 1000 R , which I’m crazy about and lastly a 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa . Age is just a number and I have been riding 62 years.
Thumbs up man!
Like you I've been riding for many years.... 45 in fact. I have owned dozens of bikes and lived & ridden in 17 different countries around the world. AGE is indeed.... Just a number.
I regret never taking the license... I´m 58...
@darkoflight4938 It's definitely not too late. My step father took his bike test at 55. My Auntie in Australia purchased her first Harley at 60...!!
Well done! Yes, those 1,5 roads can be tricky. 2 weeks ago I meet a young dude in a hugh Audi. He did some fantasy speeds in that corner. A left corner for me, so looking into his headlights I decided to go on the edge as much as I could. Passed the speedfreak, but came to close to the roadedge and the wheels went into the soft side and I was all of a sudden sitting in the ditch.
So I'm glad I can sit here today with my "double" knee and watch your films!
So all you guy's out there, you might be a skilled rider who can handle both bike and road...but you might encounter a young piebrain in dads fast car.
Take care!
I hate these rich kids in their fat SUVs, which to me, are the most ridiculous vehicles out there.
My friend upgraded from a S1000R to. M1000R last year. He just turned 72. AND he will leave pretty much anyone whos dumb enough to try in the dust in the twisties! Age is just a number, i hope i’ll be like my friend when i’m 72
Thanks for this. Im 59. Heart wants the RR, body wants this.
And then he wakes from his dream for his cornflakes. Just because you are slow, doesn't mean your mate is fast
@@crashbangwhallopwhatavideo Lol, UA-cam hardman eh? 😅 I’d love to see you try to keep up but i’m pretty sure you don’t egen have a bike.😂
Another one who thinks his friend is Marquez ,how pathetic.
@@fatbar46 Says the knob with 46 in his name😂
No hard luggage, manual rear pre load and top end you can't use on the street I bought the standard gravity blue S1000XR and am very happy with more money in the checking acount
True
Germans do enjoy such bikes on their open Autobahn 🤷
Same people buy the standard v4 but some people out there prefer more performance like v4 RS , thats why the m1000xr come out, different ppl different taste...some people prefer soft luggage including me
A rear top box fits on the M
And the shorter end gear
The opening of your video, it's almost like you're drooling thinking about riding it. Great job as always!
Yea, I had to wipe my mouth....🤣
Amazing content as usual!!
We are waiting also for the new 900xr
Once again, greetings from Greece
Picked up the RS multistrada, expensive but has character
Did you consider the m1000 xr? How does the RS compare? Getting the full Akra? How different is the RS from the pikes peak? Would that panigale engine be able to handle long distances?
xr has character too...
Calling m1000xr bike without character it’s so ironic. It’s the penicle of hybrid ss bike for the road!
I need more information about these vibrations on the highway... maybe a long-term test of this bike?? PLEASEE 😁
Yeah, Scott, Another piece of Art from BMW, no doubts about it whatsoever!
I hope to endure, reaching Seventy’s with enough stamina and be able to take pleasure on a bike like this choosing to ride it through the so called golden years…even if it’s just to ride it on a short road ride, contemplating its beauty and majestic performance while enjoying a nice drink on a sunny esplanade…Track days, I’m already not so excited for it today, at 59 years old. But it’s as you say to each, their own 👌🏻
Where we need these grazy fast bikes? I have mt09 sp year 2022. I think it is fast enough. It rips my arms! We have max speedlimit 120km/h. I liked honda vt750 in my 20s, now soon 40. Btw, i really like your detailed long videos, like pro! Most friendly hellos from Finland to you👌
This vs Multi RS? I’m not sure which is the better machine. Both are amazing.
The profile of that bike is *chef's kiss*!
I don’t know Scott, if you buy that bike you’ve got something to prove. It is a nice looking bike for sure.
Thanks for the awesome review. Is the seat more comfortable than old S1000xr seat? I felt bmw should have included a side and top pannier as an option. That would make it the ultimate sport touring bike.
If it had hard luggage, i would have ordered one. I have about 100 000 kms in 4 years on my s1000xr, in daily year round commute, Brussels and Antwerp trafic
Do you have any issue after 100,000 km on s1000xr?
There are no-OEM options to install rear bag-rack on M1000xr. It is not supported by BMW but possible as a homemade installation
Good Morning Scott. Keep your old introduction background song that I came to love😂 That introduction song has become a flagship of your channel my friend. Great looking bike but I don`t have the big bucks available for this awesome machine...hehehe...😃 God bless🙏 and stay safe bro. Cheers!!!👍💪🤛
This is absolutely the superbike for tall guys😮
32 grand.....stupid money for bikes these days
nice - i think a lot of folks forget that there is a big difference between horsepower and displacement though. I love the XR, but that seat really lets it down.
This would definitely be in my dream bike collection.
Yea... "track-day-weapon" dream bike collection! 😁
Very nice were certainly spoiled for choice as motorcyclists, what an awesome machine BMW thanks for the review Scott great job as always PS do you still have the RT?
Yeppers!!!
This bike is insane! Love the profile. I'm 6'-3". Any bikes like this for tall guys but nowhere near as expensive and over the top fast?
Like the looks of this bike with exception of the big catalytic converter.
They should retire the boxer and put this engine in the next generation of GS/GSAs.
Even though I typically had/ rode BMW Boxers, the in-line 4 S1000XR was one of my favorite do-it-all motorcycles (mine was the first generation). For "me" its "ONLY" downside was that it beckoned to be ridden fast all the time and at 69 years old I sold it to get something more laid back to better suit my age/ less need for speed.
Yep, you nailed it, well said!
I can picture riding this up and down Grimmel Pass or something. Would be amazing! There’s really no rhyme or reason for these bikes as they are so powerful, and I think that’s why BMW makes them.
Well done review about an „interersting“ bike. Interesting, because I ask myself who needs/ wants such a bomb: Too high (for racing), too fast, too expensive (for the vibrations/ motor noise and lack of comfort), no fish, no meat.
I was riding such 1-1,5-lane roads in the Swiss Jura and Elsass yesterday. Lots of dirt on the roads, hidden corners... a 20hp bike would have been enough 😂
The bike must be euro5+. Does it still have the "plopping" in race pro mode or is it gone? Thx, as always and keep on going. Die Linke zum Gruß
Yea, it's still there! And Yes, it's euro5+. 😊👍
Beautiful bike, beautiful countryside - it would be very easy to get distracted by the roadside brooks and meadows.🙂 I'm guessing you were far from the Autobahn .... did you mention buffeting at high speed?
I would humbly say, have you tried a piped and mapped current-gen Tuono V4? My 2023 was only $14,500, and add another $1300 for an Akrapovic pipe and custom remap, and aside from the very top end, I bet my bike would feel more powerful than the M1000XR everywhere, and sound better doing it. Now runs smooth as glass also. And not only does my bike look fantastic, it’s at least $10,000 less than this!
Oh yea, I'd take a Tuono over this in a heartbeat 💓
I am kinda crushing on this.. Seriously considering getting one and add to the garage.
I had 2 options, BMW s1000 xr and Ktm superduke gt, i went for ktm, no regrets after 3 years 😁
Yea, I probably would have made the same choice, I used to own a SDR, I bought the first gen a 2015 model.
Great review, Thanks. What jeans are you wearing? they look great.
Those are Trilobite Agnox jeans 👍
Lottery winners bike!!
Prove! You must be a rock star for them to let you ride that rocket 🚀
Can you try to get the XR with the M package and luggage and do a review. I just move to Germany and I’m thinking that be the perfect bike or maybe the new GS.
Wait until you ride it without the RPM limiter. I just got my M1000XR back after the break-in service and it's a ballistic missile now!
i feel like this and the Pikes Peak answer a question no one was asking. Sure, I get that power while touring is a given, not arguing against that at all. I'm starting to think this iteration of sport tourers is a means to justify the existence of the higher tuned engines against the tightening emissions regs
If I was to buy another bike, that'd be #1 on the list to try.
You are one very careful rider. BRAVO.
Wow Scott, you don’t get to test ride those too often. Was it a used one or a brand new demonstrator?
Either way, a truly beautiful bike with a racing pedigree. You’re so lucky to have experienced this. Thanks to your regular dealer 👌🤙
Yea, this was a demo bike that the dealer just got, had like 200km on it, so they made me promise not to rev it past 8k RPM. And they usually make the person taking out this bike put down a 1,500 euro (cash or credit card) deposit, in case something goes wrong. But they know me and what I'm doing it for, video, and I've never crashed one of their bikes, so it's my reputation with them...so I get to take these bikes out, no questions asked 👍👍😊
Thanks to the dealer for having a Demo like this. I rode the regular XR and was amazed at the sound and raw power. And this is even faster. Wow
Notice the wind turbines in the backround are not turning.
Nice riding shots, getting better at flying the drone, how are you faring? Are you keeping it?
Yea, I'll keep it, at least for now 😊
In India, Ducati Streetfighter V4 S is costing 34 lakhs on road ( Bangalore ), where as the BMW M1000 XR is costing 45 lakhs. Government tax system is absurd
I have to admit I like the setup but not willing to spend that high.
I noticed the bike has RS11 tires. These are basically track tires for the street. My 1290r came with S22 but I’ve been also running the RS11. The bike just turns better with them.
Lovely bike, great review. However, a major factor with most road bikes above 750 cc (6even 00 cc?) is that their road performance is pretty much the same. I ride a BMWR1250R and its acceleration is even faster up to 100 km/h (acceleration times), and it is superb in the twisties (my style of riding), But differences of 0.1, 0.2 seconds are irrelevant. This bike, I am sure would leave my bike standing on a track, but then I ride roads, not a track, and there are speed limits. Still a great bike.
What bike would you choose to ride often for 8 hours? A Honda NT or Africa Twin? (because of the automatic transmission)
NT
What a coincidence! Just today I was at my dealer and had a very close look at the M1000XR. Did you do any gravel, and how was that?
Yea, I road about 1km to get to where I was filming and where this thumb nail was taken. It didn't like gravel...needless to say.
Great vid! Hope it comes in the ASA soon! I’m in…ride safe!
Men how did you get a hold of that model so fast. Good test review
What riding pants are you wearing?
Wow those roads! What part of Germany is this?
Why on all your rides with the XR, the rpm counter starts the red line at 8000rpm. The engine temperature is low ?
Brake in
I can't believe with all that carbon it doesn't come with a radiator and oil cooler guard as standard 7:09. If I was buying one of these I would want that fitted before I left the showroom.
Coming from a 701 supermoto looking for more power , does that xtra that 200 lbs affect corner entry speed? Had a GS behind me yesterday that was fast but on those corners i pulled so far ahead of him . What say ye?
Weight is everything, especially in a corner. This is also why supermoto's are so much fun, light with lots and lots of grip...hard to beat.
What about Ducati's new supermoto? 698 (very light) or for more power 950 but with that power comes weight...
Thanks. Next MY on the Mono , let em work out the bugs... @@NothingToProve
What county are you riding in?
Funny, tried it the whole day yesterday. Did a tank full (300km).
Crazy.
Fell in love.
That bike sounds fantastic.
Could you do a review on the Kawasaki 1000sx?
I would love to, but I can't get my hands on one...as of yet. 😢
Awesome review and amazing bike, great job 👍✌
Where is the big kidney grill？😂
By the way, this bike is super cool‼︎
Wow! Sick bike. Well done BMW
Very nice bike. Honestly I demoed the 2023 XR. it has about 170hp amazing power/acceleration/torque and amazing brakes. Issues: A little tall. I am 5"10 and I am not flat footed. Heat: engine produces too much heat and rider is not well shielded from it. seat had a ball shape I think 2024 they may removed it. Exhaust sound I don't like. It's not loud but it sounds weirdly metalic. and a bit of vibration at high rpm. But it's expensive compared to Japanese bikes. a 22k+ for a motorcycle come on. it's just a motorcycle not a toyota corolla lol Bikes are fun toys. 22k+ for a toy! come on!
Amazing bike!!😎👍🏼
Super Adventure bike! Or not…just admiring the scenic views of your ride. Very jealous, no matter what bike you’re reviewing. 👍🤪🏳️🌈
I don't get the logic of making rear lights even more difficult to see on an already difficult to notice vehicle like a motorcycle.
Fantastic bike.
My dream bike🔥
Who’s aimed at , yeah it’s fast .. but you will never used the 200bhp on that style of bike .
Amazing review! Awesome bike!
another great video. thanks!
Nice ultimate riding machine
Beautiful bike, very expensive though, maybe if i had the money.
How much difference in horsepower and torque does it have compared to the 1290 SAS?
A lot more horsepower, less torque.
yep, what he said...
@@NothingToProve 1290 has 138 NM torque, M 1000 R 113? Can u enlighten me about this?
You have the numbers, so, I don't understand your question.
@@ulaskvlcm easy, it's about the principle of the engine: there is a two-cylinder paralel engine in the KTM (LC8 line) and these usually have inherently higher torque than an in-line four-cylinder engine of roughly the same displacement :-)
can someone test this thing on the track ?
It's too bad BMW hasn't figured out how to dampen the vibration. Every review mentions the vibes and how that would detract from using it for touring. I really would consider it provided the vibes would be tamed so you could have a performance tourer. So far the Pikes Peak wins.
I think they could if they wanted to. But it would mean adding some balance shafts to the engine.
I have a 2018 S1000XR and everyone moaned about the vibrations. I've toured Europe extensively on it and they really are not a problem.
Amazing machine !!
hm idk looks like the rev limiter is still in place...would have been a better review if you could have given it the beans, at least on the autobahn.
Break-in, bike had about 200km on it, that's all, so I had to promise to take care of it.
@@NothingToProve yes i understand that, still a little bummer
The standard S1000XR was too fast for me. I sold it and went with an old guy R1200R.
The triumph tiger sport 1050 is easily the more realistic bike in that category
It matters not that the bmw has more power and it’s too big physically and stupid price
32k 😮 crazy price
As a BMW fanboy, I feel ashamed a bit that there is no huge improvements on technology in compairson to hondas Automatic DCT and eClutch technologies...
I want to be that 70-year-old doing ludicrous speeds on an M XR on the Autobahn.
Crazy old man. Side note, that will be me too 🤣😊
It's so fast it must come with a quickshifter. 😂😂
Question, when you were comparing the BMW with the Ducati V4's, why do they all have the same side profile and look very similar? It might be fast but it is also ugly and doesn't look like a BMW in my mind.
I agree its too fast for the street like some of there cars I have a G87 M2 and it is also too fast for the street
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ride angle looks good on camera with that power -- nice to know you can if you want ..... // never done an M3 bike did the m3 car - that was a bit ferocious and I drove porsches - very sensitive road feeling like felt everything ... no doubt bike similar ....... nice vid .. tick // ....... worse bike drove CP 250cc lambretta -- fastest death trap ever built in europe ... italians are mad ... -------- unless dry perfect roads ..... never again .... //
The V4s are only slightly faster though lol
Looks expensive to fix if dropped.
Just get an S1000rr. More weather protection and practical.
Touring bike for sport bike riders
Disappointing that all this time and BMW can’t get rid of the horrible hand numbing vibrations of the XR.
👍
Makes no sense without luggage. Sports tourer without the touring.
I don't understand the market/need for a comfort/touring bike with a sport derived engine and comfort (high-rise bars) ergonomics. I used to ride sport bikes R6, CBR1000RR, then moved on to a combo of a touring bike (R1250GSA) and a scooter (T-max). Sport touring bikes are useless, they can handle high speeds but with the way the bike is designed - the turbulence at speeds over 200km/h make them totally unrideable for 1-2hours+, meaning - the speed is wasted on this type of bikes. Not to mention fuel consumption etc with usually is X2 vs normal touring bikes like the GS/GSA and the likes.
S1000RR is amazing, Ducati V4S etc... (regular supersport bikes) have their place.
The BMW R1*** GS/A, KTM's super adv etc - have their place.
These weird abominations so called sport-touring are simply oversatuation of the market. Just IMO.
Yes, that bike is way too fast for those little narrow crappy roads you were on 😆
Too bad that BMW was cheap in how they made the transmissions for this bike.. Very UN BMW like.. but yet, here we are. Bad clutches and cracking cases.. resulting in wheel drop because the trans case is part of the frame.
Prices are just to much for a motorcycle