BMW M 1000 R Review: The 1000hp Per Ton Savage!

Rory Reid swings a leg over the latest BMW M bike, the M 1000 R. This hyper roadster uses a superbike engine to produce a whopping 205bhp - all in a very comfortable, usable body that weighs only 199Kg. Is it a little too nuts for the public road, or the perfect mix of usability and ballistic performance?

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[orionstretch]

I'm not a bike guy, here for the car reviews but you just made me want to hop on this bike. That looks like some real fun

[pharonzin]

Rory's a phenomenal auto journalist; best in the business as far as I'm concerned - but I had no idea he was this complete! Love this!

[robertarthur]

I’ve owned 2 S1000r bikes the 165hp non M versions, nothing prepares you for the roll on speed at any speed, it’s insane. To be honest way to fast and frightening they scramble your brain. Fab review.

[colinbell]

Didnt know Rory did bike reviews as well !! excellent, lets have more of them, great presenter.

[Steve-motorcycles]

You definitely need to do more bike reviews as your so much better than most.

[willh]

Is there anything this man can’t review?!! loved this video ! More bike content please 😊

[KoushikKrishnan]

what a bike..
also Rory Reid can even review a hot wheels and I would watch it.. great video as usual!!

[marcB]

That thing sounds phenomenal! No soft limiters, no turbos. Good ol' naturally aspirated combustion and high revs at a time when legislators are taking away all the soul in cars. More bike content please ❤

[wellwonky]

Rory doing bike reviews 😊
More more more please!!!!

[gradientO]

Always delighted to see motorcycle content! Thanks Rory!!❤

[Resist_Oppression]

This is the review we needed. Awesome review!

[dzat]

great review Rory! i used to ride superbike in my 30s & 40s but have not ridden one for the past 10 yrs or so. In my 50s now, watching this review really bring back memories of my fireblade's days. Thanks for a great review....yeah, nothing is as crazy as a superbike but i dont dare tp ride one

[siddharthl_]

Glad to see bikes on the channel as well!!

[SpartanKC]

Having an S1000R in my garage, I've never thought of wanting another fast bike to replace it....until I watched this and saw the look of the M 1000R. It just looks and sounds amazing. I can't imagine what having the extra 40 HP would be like on my current bike. 😬

[robkirkham]

I like a lot of the youtube reviewers but you can tell the production value on this is on another level. I was hooked instantly!

[stevefaust]

Something i learnt with my S1000RR, for the road leave it in Dynamic. It offers the power but with the comfort of the suspension not being dead hard.

[AlexDahlZ]

I recently traded in my 2022 Ducati Monster for the BMW M1000R Comp. The bike is simply amazing. You really do feel like you are riding around an end-game motorcycle.
The only negatives are: The stock seat is too hard, there can be vibrations in the handlebars (with risers) and there is a lot of carbon on the bike that are not cheap to replace.
I would also suggest getting some Evotech bar-ends for this bike, along with radiator grill.

[Jimmy-pykf]

Awesome review. Love the car ones but bring more bike reviews like this to the channel

[scottamano]

Rory is a great bike reviewer! Let's see him do more please!

[tadeojo]

Rory I duff my cap to you. A motor journalist and a biker to boot. Great to watch.