2018 BMW S1000 XR | First Ride

Today I jump on the opportunity to get a ride in on a used BMW S1000 XR! We don't get many opportunities here on the channel to ride BMW bikes so when I saw this one come in at Mountain Motorsports I rode it ASAP! Let's see what this touring BMW is all about.

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[boriselca]

This bike is for a person who wants the comfort of an adventure bike with the power of a super bike, it’s that simple. The XR is exactly that.

[sledzep]

Best quote ever! @ 5:44 "we've got handlebars up front" BMW is always leading the way with cutting edge tech.

[brianbuck]

As an S1000XR rider, this bike is designed for the older guy (avg. age of owner of this bike is mid-50s) who wants the comfortable upright position, but loves the super bike power from the days before back problems and peeing five time a night. Does well on long distance trips and is an absolute thrill in the twisties.

[THOR]

OC: i think that people these days want an everything bike, or all in one. They want that liter bike feel but with bags and comfort.

[Deodenthedisturbed]

I swear chase is always making vids about bikes that have peaked my interest within like several days of it happening

[Maciej-MAD]

It's a European-style motorcycle touring machine. Get to your destination quickly at the speeds of a sports bike.
Greetings from Europe

[jormassi]

I have a 2016 XR bought it without a test drive. I did think I'm getting more a tourer but this is beast more into sports, loving it

[AntaresSQ]

I started this video, about 30 secs in: If ma boi disses this bike in any way other than maybe the handlebar vibrations (ez fix btw) I'm gonna lose it. This bike is literally best in class and an all around PERFECT motorbike. I mean just as a first example listen to that STOCK exhaust sound. Literally don't need an exhaust on that thing. Also you should've tried Dynamic Pro, its another step up from Dynamic that opens up the exhaust valve completely.
11:07, careful, this bike has lowered versions from factory, you may have been on one. Cos normal seat, normal suspension this bike is very tall. I'm just under 6ft and when I tested them I'm ball of my feet both sides or flat one tip toe other
14:17 Road is the softer cushy setting, dynamic is by all means "Sport" suspension
17:11 That's where you're wrong. IF people want a supersport but aren't riding on the track 24/7 they should get this. This bike is within 1-1.5 sec around most tracks vs the RR model. If people want a slow tourer, they get the GS, There is a reason this is one of the most sold models in BMW's lineup.
OC: This is a bike for people who are 25 but their mental age is 45

[jankarelund]

The wheel on the left handle is for the nav system, it does have the mount for it. It looks like you are on a factory lowered bike (i have one), it does take away some suspension travel. As you i prefer the road mode for the suspension. And please, find som twisties and really have some fun on it :)

[TheGorillaBiker]

I was lucky enough to ride a 2019 version of them, I agree, it definitely make you too comfortable and push on a bit. They're an incredible bike - but I agree, as a touring bike I still think the likes of the 1290 super adventure is a much more attractive option.
THAT SAID!! For a giant human like myself the S1000rr isn't an option as I'm too large, so I'd 100% go for the S100XR if I wanted it.

[richardcassistajr]

Oc I think it's called sport touring

[kalebcurry]

i got out of motovlogging/motorcycles for a year or 2 becuase im not old enough to ride yet, I used to love your videos and now I found your channel again

[alexaseltinestudios]

Chase, I would characterize the S1000XR and the Multistrada as sport-tourers. While you could take them on some gravel roads, they really aren’t designed to go offroad, unlike a BMW GS. That being said, these types of sport tourers are my favorite bikes for daily riding and are way too much fun!

[rugbynimbus]

Coming from Triumphs (Sp3) and getting older, I wanted fast-but-comfortable plus the ability to have hard bags. Stumbled across the XR at the local Triumph-BMW combo dealer -- haven't looked back. The build quality and sound aren't as awesome as the Triumphs, but the performance is amazing. Fun to surprise the supersport riders, too, when you can easily keep up with and even pass them.

[WesBurnhamPhotography]

Bro! I bought this same bike 2 years ago. I’ve thought about getting you to come out and test ride it! Glad it finally happened!!!!

[vduke]

Chase, u should test drive classic retro bikes like the Royal enfield continental gt 650.

[christopherwilkinson]

OC: It’s a sports tourer. More road/track focused than an adventure bike which is more road/off-road focused.

[Richard]

People who want to ride a supersport but cant of issues, this could be a great bike. For me I dont want an very active seating position with back and wrist pains.

[dennishartogsveld]

Beleve its called magic wheel. You can “scroll” thru menu’s in the navigationsystem and operate it. The navi is like the boardcomputer. It shows everything about the bike.

[sirrevzalot]

2016 BMW R 1200 RS owner here. Going back to the old flying brick/transverse I-4 K100 RS (Reise Sport — literally sport touring in English) there’s a tradition of I-4 power plants in sporting bikes with a touring function. BMW created the first sport touring motorcycle with the R 100 RS (boxer powered, like my bike). This blend of sport with function is just something that BMW does. For us, “It is the way.”

The S 1000 XR, is a cross (X) of sporting performance (S 1000) with touring, or Reisen. Thus, XR. If it seems like an odd pairing, consider that Germans like to take their R 1200 GS bikes to the track, lol. They demand a lot of their machines. It was only a matter of time before BMW tried this with their S 1000 motor. That, and the Multistrada had the sports adventure touring market all to itself for a while. The result is this long-legged touring bike on meth.