I did a few laps on a 2018 S1000RR track bike at Phillip Island a few days ago and that bike was insane! Between 10,000 and 14,000 rpm it’s hard to hang on, the acceleration is that incredible. To think the 2019 is even better. Awesome.
I have an asymmetric face. Since now they've changed the design, that design will become a collectors item. I'll never get rid of it now or trade it in. It's the bike that changed the game in the sport bike industry as well as being BMWs first actual sport bike.
I'm buying a 2012 in 2019 so I have to wait until 2026 to get this one. Not that I'll be able to ride the old one at it's peak much less this new one lol
Well done Michael! I always wait for your reviews. Solid, honest and professional. Looking forward to some dry weather reviews. Although I have already put my order in for one, so keep the reviews coming!!
Kudos to BMW for taking the ugliest bike in the history of superbikes and now having arguably the best-looking in the class. Love how the front and side fairings don't quite meet at the headlights.
That shift-cam system sounds like it's filled in all the lack of mid-range the last-gen model was known for. Now it's time to incorporate all these changes into an updated S1000XR, WITHOUT THE VIBRATION.
Meh. Brands all over the planet have their own camshaft technology to alter lift (stepped or variable, independent or not) and timing. Automotive engines are far more advanced in this department compared to bikes, but they only deal with less than half the total RPM too.
@@exothermal.sprocket VVT and VVL right? But those engines produces more torque, and longer piston rod. Hence why it can't Rev as high as bikes engines would, because pistons can only go as fast as it is without breaking. Shorter the rod is, faster the head can go, 'cause it does not have to travel that far. That's why F1 engines could Rev so high
@@gabrielevan148 Valve trains on motorcycle engines have to spin a lot faster, naturally. Sportbike engines are very prone to RPM fluctuation, are designed to be low friction, and want to minimize drag/inertia in the cam system while still running some form of VVT. Suzuki did this with the ball bearings in ramps to advance and retard intake cam timing. Kawasaki used the automotive style VVT on the end of the intake cam of the Concours14, but that is a heavy shaft end, that is prone to shearing if extremely high rpm and throttle aggression is used. Honda employed a form of v-tec in the former VFR800 Interceptor. BMW is now using a dual profile for intake cam, with a mechanical pin that shifts the cam sideways when called for. Ducati uses some form of automotive style VVT for both cams. Torque isn't merely a function of con-rod lengths. It's a concert of many factors working together to produce strong twist at the crankshaft.
This bike is interesting... I always liked the “original” but never though I would buy one. And the headlights sucked balls. But this model looks loads better and just seems like such a well rounded bike that I’d consider buying!
I have an M edition coming for delivery in 2 months (praying it lands in May!). I was fortunate enough to get my hands on the first edition s1000rr and can’t wait for this makeover to arrive. I’ll be putting together a video as soon as it lands!
BMW now also provide a standard 3 year warranty on the s1000RR. I got one ordered back in December but I’m told the Uk has delays for the bikes, looking like June until I get my hands on it 😭
That sucks but I guess you have at least one other bike to tide you over until June. :) And congratulations on the purchase, I am ever so slightly envious. ;) Have you got any extra upgrades for it, if I may ask?
When people talk about "brakes" they always mention the caliper manufacturer when 99.99% of the time I feel like they are talking about the pads.... The way the new vs Brembos were described here is a perfect example, sounds like a difference in pad composition.
@@DJlobo702 It could be cheaper in the long run for them to develop their own, or it could be a marketing move. They also have a lot of resources (engineering, racing, manufacturing) and a lot of models. Sometimes the choice is because of racing homologation rules. I was just getting at the fact you can change the character of the brakes substantially by pad choice.
@@DJlobo702 Well, Neeves said they were made by Hayes now, so they're not "their own" anyway lol :D But moving from Sachs and Brembo to Marzocchi and Hayes is interesting to me, as a long-time mountain bike enthusiast where these brands have been traditionally stronger than most of their competition.
matthew follows I’m getting a new r1 next month and only owned r6 and cbr600 previously, with so much power just those bikes are.ive gone just over 200km/h and my heart was beating out of my chest now I’m just preparing my self watching these videos. Mates have told me 1000cc is only useful on track so might track some weekends.
The R1 will feel like its ripping your arms off. I keep thinking about revisiting these bikes myself, I would like to try the new BMW 1000rr, but I am not to sure if my reactions are fast enough. When I was in my thirties and twenties, I was a very good bike rider. I would imagine I am quite rusty now..@@aslamkingtube1151
Friend of mine just bought a 2019 here in Costa Rica. The timing chain tensioner is electronic and it failed causing catastrophic engine damage. BMW is making him rebuild the same engine and taking over a month to do the work. He paid full retail price plus plus plus. Just a warning. My opinion is BMW will see a lot more of them do this. Big recall incoming.
It's a launch event and first ride at the track. How in the world could they answer overall joy of ownership at the launch event? That doesn't make sense.
@@jokas1krr525 Very likely i must admit. Although I still feel that in 2009 they had more ambition and passion, they tried to make the taillight look straight out of a superman movie, the shark gills were distinctive and brash. now the taillight is just a piece of plastic mounted on the license plate holder. and the gills are barely recognizable. Just to clarify, i don't dislike the new s1000rr, just feel they could give it more soul. - the electronics and chassis improvements and engine improvements and the shift cams - whoa! by all means fantastic machine.
My favourite litre of all time, although I still can't get over the asymmetrical headlamps. And this new monster has really dumb looking tail lamps as well.
It’s weird how people say this bike has the best VVT of any of the super bikes even though the suzuki has a better system really. Apparently it’s a he same one they use in gp.
Might be a minor thing, but still no keyless ignition....that's a shame. Both the GS lineup and their bloody scooters have it. Could have cleaned up that top clamp...new bike, same key. :D
these are racing machines,of course more electronics will be added,they are not supposed to be street ridden and have the owner thinking of whether or not the electronics will fail
@@Mac-dx4rd there both bascially variable vale timing mechnism so there pretty much the same tell me the dfference between shift cam and vtec in terms of operation i know there difference in how the mechnism activate but there pretty much doing the same thing in principle shifting different cam profile depending on usage so explain to me why shift cam is not the same as vtec in its usage oh another thing i do alot of road racing on cars and bikes
actually old s1000r was updated on 2016 just like every other manufacturer and the 1st gen s1k didnt even have quickshifter equipped maybe traction control too so its not like a decade old like everyone claims it is this review is misleading love mcn's review but guessing they were paid by bmw for boasting idk
Hayes are great brakes have tried them before felt like you have better control the initial bit is less a kick in the chest so I'm guessing these will be great besides bmw claimed 1+ sec off the lap times from older bike and you get that with better braking along with suspension and engine.
Yep, you're right, it comes on S21s. I'd assumed it was on the new ones (S22). Odd choice either way for such a sporty bike. We rode on Bridgestone wets all day and would've had slicks if it was dry.
@@neevesybikes BMW(and everyone else actually) are getting swatted by Ducati V4 in WSBK in terms of RAW power and top speed. Looks like no matching the red rocket this season.
