I Finally Rode a Good BMW! (S1000XR Review)

FINALLY! A BMW that I can get on board with...come along for the ride as I take this top shelf german beast through its paces and find out the pros and cons of this impressive bike!

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:15 Walk Around
5:06 Ride Start
5:33 Low Speed
6:57 Launch
8:56 Electronics
10:02 Braking
10:38 Launch 2/TC
11:45 Suspension Check
12:15 Shifting
12:50 Speed Bumps
13:20 Additional Tech
14:40 Pricing
15:45 Engine
17:26 Twisties (Attempt)
18:00 Ergonomics
19:33 Twisties 2
22:00 Final Thoughts

[mundanemoments]

Great bike! I have a 2020 XR, so I'm a bit biased. You can set the electronics for no wheelie, little wheelie, or OH CRAP!--where it will lift the front wheel mid corner when you get on the throttle a little early. Yes, let's see a touring/track day vid!

[namriderone]

I've owned tons of BMWs and other bikes, my S1000XR is the best bike I've ever owned. Enjoy much more than my GS Adventures... Now own KTMs for off road, but the XR is respectable for the occasional gravel stretch if needed. But fun on the road can't be beat...

[robertaugustine]

Just purchased a used 2023. Dad bike was exactly what I was after. Currently own a 2012 CBR600RR and a 2015 VFR800F Interceptor Dlx. This has been on my wish list since about 2019. Ticks all the boxes on a bike that is fun and can be comfortably ridden over longer distances on the hwy.

[tonydavis]

My 23’ BMW XR does everything well nothing but smiles here!

[michaelfink]

I bought one last year. I laugh and call it the "Dad bike". I kind of think it's dorky looking, and my likely equally dorky looking riding it, but, wow, is it good. It's fast, it turns great at low and high speed, leans confidently, the electronic nannies work without being too intrusive, leading to even greater confidence. And while I don't love blasting down the highways, it's great at that too, a recliner that goes 100MPH. ;) I'm really happy with it. Have a full Akro exhaust and Brentuned, that woke it up quite a bit and also, man, the stock exhaust just pulled all the character out of the engine.

[saphinq]

Im 6'7. Bought this model in 2021. Love the power and the height of the bike <3

[aaronski]

Yes, please do a touring/track day video with this bike!!!

[kevinShilbharda]

FINALLY!!! So happy to see you review an XR after all these years! Now let’s see you do a track day on this bad boy!

[Kirkster]

Best thing you can do to this bike is throw on the bren tuning stage 1. Gets rid of the neutered throttle and a whole myriad of stock bike tuning issues. I was very happy when I did my 2018, even though I had to send in the ECU back in 2018.

[feedonthis]

I love my 2016. Absolutely the best bike I’ve ever ridden.

[jude.]

Dynamic mode, Yammie. And "playful" is a relative term. I think of my GS as playful, but then, I'm a little older than you. The low center of gravity gives it a nimble feel, I don't find on other ADV bikes.

[jamesschmaltz]

I rented one of these twice and had a day trip each time riding 400 miles in NW Arkansas and just loved it. I own a Street Triple and a CBR1000 - the XR was sporty to my liking and crazy comfy. I could ride forever on that thing. It was ugly but awesome at the same time.

[ilanfriedman]

Awesome bike. Would have loved to get a better look at that orange cutlass at the beginning of the ride 😅

[salishwanderer]

Thanks for the review. But if you don't think this is a corner carving beast of a bike, check our Cuban Rider's channel. The XR is absolutely a freaking beast at corner carving because of the wide bars and ability to throw it around. Get one tuned, and do some mods, and you unleash a lightning fast machine that is comfortable. Best bike I've ever owned, and I've owned a lot of fast and fun bikes.

[chrisclovis]

A banana with two toothpicks…? Ya cut me deep man. Glad you enjoyed my Dad-Whip.

[debbieupsdell]

It would be great if you reviewed bikes more based on intent than comparing every bike to a sport bike which is your personal choice of bike.

[cpo]

I’m on my 3rd BMW, 2 RTs and a K 1600. Happy to see you review this bike. I’ve had Yamaha and Honda. I just love the BMW marquee. No you can’t test ride mine. Speed bumps at 40…I’ll spill my latte

[toddmaki]

Been watching your channel for awhile now and I am surprised you said nice things about the BMW. I ride a 2020 BMW F900XR and is also very maneuverable, fun for canyon carving, and has similar riding position and feel as the S1000XR. You should try one and see if you like any of its qualities. I may be out that way sometime this summer to see my sister in Houston. If you are interested you could take mine for a day and see what you think.

[yanickmoore]

Cant wait to grab mine this coming saturday! Thank you for the review!

[stephenfricke]

Finally got a 2022 F900Xr. I love this thing.