2017 S1000XR Review 

excellent review. I have the 2016 model. Heavier bar ends installed on mine.I don't notice the vibrations. Mostly ride canyons in the states. All day comfort, no fatigue.I'll upgrade mine when its worn out to another one.

I've just bought a 2018 one. Stepping up from a Tracer 900 which was a lot of fun to ride. Thought your review was bang on. Everyone mentions the vibes. On my mates recommendation I've gone and bought a 42 tooth rear sprocket to lower the cruising revs. I haven't fitted it yet as I'm still not sure I want to up all the gears. The "Cuban rider" mentions the smaller rear sprocket in his reviews. Good vid.

Great review, got the pilot 4's on 2 weeks ago and just blasted 580 miles through Wales in 2 days. Outstanding bike and the tyres made a leap in my confidence attacking twisties. Let's hope the sun can make an appearance in the next few weeks so we can see more of these fantastic bikes on our pot holed roads!! Ride safe Count!

Very good review! I took possession of my 2017 in red with the factory low suspension a number of weeks ago, and I have to agree with pretty much every opinion expressed!

What can i say Count not a lot really, youv'e covered just about everything. What a fantastic bike it is i have the 2015 model and i have cured the vibes with R&G heavy bar ends to a point where they are no problem.Covered 238 miles on Sunday what a blast.

I bought my 2017 model in January (also after a 45 min ride). Blue also, and you've summed it up nicely. I still get some buffeting at 90-100 with the Puig + deflector, but that's about the only issue. You're right about the speed sensation, hitting 90 in second is madness, god knows where 6th tops out. I love the overrun popping in dynamic mode, particularly in 2nd at slow speeds - the throttle seems to have this extra bit of negative turn, so when coasting in second, you can marginally roll on (basically no throttle) then over-close the throttle and it lets out a lovely series of pops and bangs. It's a real head-turning bike. Downsides? I think 6th gear could be a little higher, allowing cruise at 80mph at 4K for longer journeys, the vibes could be made even less, and sometimes neutral is hard to find from 1st (more than 50% I end up in 2nd then back to neutral). Sometimes it feels a little too good... :)

Another great vlog and so upfront. The XR is my next bike this year as it was such a great test ride. Keep em coming. Thank you.

No mate, I am in the military and we often get together from Windsor and pick a weekend where we can stretch some legs. We were in Wrexham then rode through Snowdonia to Brecon. I did however meet the lads on Sunday.

Good review and nice to see someone not being a complete headbanger, as I am much more interested in the bike as an all rounder with only occassional periods of ehem...making progress

I have an S1000R and I'm thinking about the XR. Here in the the US they skipped the 2017 model.

First class review of the bike, probably the best I've seen. Thank you!

Hi mate.you hit the nail on the head on this review of 2017 xr 1000. iv a boney was also lol. just had my 600 miles service and restriction removed. ready for some fun.ride safe🏍

Thanks good vid plenty of info

Is that Loomies Cafe' at the end of your vid? Excellent vid incidentally. You should be a BMW salesman!

Just bought a 2017 S1000XR after riding Multistrada 1200S and R1200GS the last year. Did'nt experiance any vibes in handle bars that I cant live with. Not worse than other bikes. My biggest "disaponitment" is tha lack of torque in low/mid range. The GS i much stronger in 3000-6000 rpm. The engine goes mental over 8500rpm.

Great review. Considering this bike they always market it at the older rider who can't do sports bikes anymore though. I'm younger 26 but I've had back problems so I'll never get on a sports bike, so need something upright. Most of my bike use is an all dayer at the weekends, no commuting. I'm on a naked just now and also getting a bit fed up of the wind blast.

Great review of such a fantastic machine.. I have the 2016 model, I'm really enjoying the bike. You look local to me as you were near loomies.. if you fancy some company on a ride out sometime, would be good seeing the two bikes together. Lovely colour by the way 👍

Best review so far!!!

Great review on a great sports bike.Before you buy one,it's important you ask yourself what you will be using for.If you want this bike as a comfortable sports bike,it's probably the best there is.However,if your intended use is touring,it falls well short of the mark.It lacks any sort of engine braking so if you are moving at any kind of pace,you are on the brakes all the time.The bike when you tour on it,becomes tiring due to the fact this engine is just too revvy, it feels like it needs two more gears to bring the revs down,the thing is screaming at you all the time and those vibrations are are still there,in the pegs,the seat,the frame,in fact,the whole F----g bike.Sure,all in line 4's vibrate but not at this frequency, you don't feel this on the RR.This why I maintain,the XR is not a sports tourer.it's a sports bike.If you want to tour,get a GS.

Hey, I'm sure I just saw you Maidenhead at the lights by the BMW garage, hog looks nice!

Great review damn the new color scheme are awesome

Nice review...you've convinced me, I'm getting one!

No problem at all , ride a v twin and you will not complain

Great review Count, had a a test ride in the 2016 XR back in November so keen to back and see the 2017 improvement. For me it was a great bike if I was single just not convinced it would do the 2 up touring as well as a GS. The bike is epic though, the power is very addictive. Safe riding 🤙🏼

Cool review, thank you. You mentioned that your first bike was a F800R - I'm in the same position now, I am riding a 2015 F800R and loving it. However, going for longer rides, my neck scream at me (I'm 1.90 and head gets most of the wind - even with a larger Puig screen). How many kilometers have you been riding your F800R before getting the XR? Lastly, have you done "gravel" roads at all? Here in South Africa most people opt for the 1200GS - although most never see any gravel ...

one of the best reviews on this bike on RU-vid. I have bought an xr, delivery next month. Have u a link for the touring screen pls.

Dude, you mentioned the aftermarket windshield is great. I didn't catch the brand / name of windshield?

Nice real world review. Luv the bike.

Good review mate, I'd love one as a second hog for the alps trips etc, can I ask what settings is your drift set to? I have one now, gave it a go thought was grainy, maybe catch you out on the same roads matey!!! Sure I will.

Hi there Count great vlogs by the way on on the back of your comments i now own a brand new xr in blue having had the s100r for two years the vibe thing aint a problem and i would recommend this bike o anyone i love it .

Thorough review

Great review,thks.

great looking bike!!!

i need this bike man i am totaly crazy about . Perfect review very nice filming with drone keep the good job thank you !!!!!!!

Great review ! Thanks for that ! I'm just deciding what to buy: brand new 2017, or 2015 with 2500 miles on clock. Is 2017 worth pay extra money, whats your opinion ?

Nice review. I'm dying to buy that bike. I'm still on my beloved F800s but I'm getting to old and my wrists are in pain.

Great view. What setup do you use for recording your commentary?

Excelent review, thankyou! Nice helmet to! Can you please tell us the details of your helmet?

Nice vid, thanks. Do you have the BMW Navigator V or VI? Also, is there any difference (smaller, larger, etc) in the passenger section of the stock seat vs the HP comfort seat?

Great review................should I trade my 2016 GS or maybe get XR as well ? decisions decisions

Count what lid you wearing mate, it looks like it would match my Red XR perfectly Rob

What oz were the hvmp bar ends??

Very thorough review. I have one additional question: what are the stock tires, and what's your opinion of them?

Hello again :) I did like you said - test rode 2015 model. It's vibe one. Do it disturbed me - no at all !! Is 2017 you been test road pop in exhaust when deaccelerating and downshifting ?? Thanks

Hey - How about comparing the XR to the R1200RS??

Nice vid mate

Great video, I'm biased I have the same one :)

Great video. I'd like to test ride the XR next year when i upgrade. Currently on a Tracer 700... I'm going to have to take a change of underwear with me aren't i?

Great review. I better not go and test one , I don't wanna spend £15k. 😎

Anyone know when this will come to the USA? The 2017 Model?

You still have that beast?

I ride a cheap Yamaha Tracer 5,000 RPM zero vibes, BMW sells you a 19,000 Euro bike with vibes & then you have to buy bar ends to fix it. If that was so BMW would fit bar ends stock. It's a great bike I just don't get why BMW sold these knowing about the problem. Hello.

Lol is this the profession of btw motorcyclists??? Because that my next one after the f800r lol

Do you notice differences on HP compared to 2016 model?

There was a bbq! Dam! No was driving past, thought it looked busy. Another time hopefully!

Criticises the car exiting the roundabout after sitting in the middle lane on the motorway with an empty inside lane...🙄

Forgot to ask if the heated grips have improved?

Its a shame on a review that's 15:14 long that you were not able to say weather or not you liked this BMW S1000 XR. Don't hold it in boy. Tell us how you truly feel about it! LOL. G'Day from the Land of OZ.

How was the reliability with it?

How can you stand cars passing you... Let them smell your dust 😁

Lane hogger!