I ride over 25000 kms a year all year all weather on mine, and this is a bike fit for everyday use, but it manage to put a smile or a grin on your face, from the starting sound till the end of every ride.
But not for long trips. It’s a stoplight to stoplight bike in my opinion. I ride more than you on three continents with a GS Adv here and a T700 in France. You can’t ride that thing for 17 hours. It’s a TENS unit
@@robertlee8042I’ve ridden my Diavel 15 hours, it can be done on any bike but the faster bike will get you there quicker. I average 180km/h on long stretches of the highway. I can’t do that on a GS. I previously did it on a Busa , that was great but this will be better. I’m a fan of in-line 4 engines.
I worked my way up to this type of motorcycle to truly appreciate this fine piece of German engineering. she's more than just beautiful 😍 motorcycle...to me, with features like auto hill assist, heated grips, active corrective suspension, rider modes, customizable dynamic pro access, cruise control, active cornering lighting system...just to name a few. I haven't even started to talk about her heart....that amazingly powerful 4 cylinder engine of hers absolutely has to be respected by all who dawns a helmet to ride her. She has the heart ❤️ of Lioness... Respect her Bite. Ride 💪 strong
Best bike I ever drove in terms of versatility and daily usability. I had an F900XR but the 4 in line is just some other stuff compared to the 900. I'm totally addicted with mine which black with forged rims. Congrats on the excellent review!
I kinda fallen in love with the versatility of the bike. It is a piece of art and engineering of bike craft . I can’t wait to go and pick up mine in a few days👌
@@Revviews I understand your point as a previous owner of the bike, you be expecting to grab the latest model, it’s only natural, but I know for a fact that in the end of next year they will bring to the market a total new GS (the big trail one) but it doesn’t mean that they will do the same for the XR at the same time. I think that is not very probable to happen. I ordered the pack M. Version in white. I’m counting the days😬 I had the 2021 SDGT that I’m giving up for the XR. The engine was awesome but it was not reliable about some electronic faults, so I had to let her go. 👌
@@Fernando90054 Will bring you ,much joy id say. I'll go back to one at some point I'm sure. Sometimes you gotta leave them to know what you really had :)
@@Revviewsyou’re absolutely right on that one too. Sometimes is difficult to admit but there isn’t a better way to grow and evolve in this case, as a biker, but is is also true and common to a whole variety of different contexts . Thanks ✌️✌️✌️
Great and enthusiastic review. Brought my 2018 R1200GS to the BMW dealer and pick this beautiful triple black bike up in a few weeks in full specs so with the M pegs, Akrapovic exhaust, Givi screen (no turbulence) and cases. Can't wait for the season to come.
Cracking review, just what I needed to see 😂 I’m considering a change from the 1250 gsa to the xr for daily commute, general riding & carrying my surfboard to the beach 30min each way.
@E.S. Slc Hi mate and congrats on the bike. The M Package mainly gives forged wheels, upgraded exhaust, screen, chain etc. Worth it if you want the very best but not essential as you can upgrade all of those things yourself over time. Hole that helps. Cheers 🍻
@@EEEBA1 I mainly ordered M Sport for the color, I love it. But it has forged wheels, Akra end can, M chain, Enhanced display with track timer etc which are added bonuses. For me I wanted everything in one package with M colors, no hassle of individual or later upgrades!
Great video. I've just taken delivery of an S1000XR M Spec. Last bike was a 1260S Multistrada. The Ducati is an awesome machine and has much more mid-range punch, but the XR has a much more refined gearbox and quick-shifter and is somehow more fun as you can rev that glorious engine until you laugh out loud in your lid! Despite being 6' tall, I went for the lower suspension as to me the bike felt just a tad sharper and more sporty being slightly less tall. Hopefully the start of a great relationship.
Thank you mate, and congratulations! What an epic machine. Totally get what you mean with the engine. It's wicked good fun. The gearbox is just awesome. So crisp and precise. Many great miles ahead. Thanks again and enjoy! Cheers 🍻
What an excellent video! I had a SDGT, but unfortunately because I wanted something suitable to go on touring with a pillion and because I wanted to get a better technical assistance for the bike I had to sell it…So, now I’m looking for a bike to fill that void a true motorcycle emptiness. That is like so, because I want also a machine to be sporty, that is possible to carry some luggage. And watching this video, I almost made my mind up to the decision. In fact, why have you sold yours? 😂😂
@@Fernando90054 Thank you for your feedback and I'm pleased you liked the video. I do miss my XR, I just fancied a change and really wanted to get the Z H2 . 100% would get an XR again in the future, they really are that good. Cheers 🍻
Great review..I’ve test ridden the gs adventure and fell in love but now I want to give the xr a whirl..wish you would’ve shown how you look on it being as tall as you are..6’ here and always feel like a bear in a tricycle on most sporty bikes..
Hey mate, thank you for the feedback I really appreciate it. Oh the XR is a dream fit for me personally. It's just awesome for taller riders. Hindsight being 20/20 I should never have sold mine in the first place. I will definitely go back to one at some point. If your my kinda height you will love it. Shouldn't feel like you are dwarfing it at all. Be good to hear how you get on if you try one. Cheers 🍻
Love to itch the scratch with this bike. It’s a shear beauty of a bike. Question I have for you is what is your mic set up? Thanks, good review #subbed 😊
Thank you mate, much appreciated. I know, really miss my XR. Its a great go anywhere and do it all type bike. From memory I think the mic is a purple panda, I plug that into a separate recorder in my jacket. Gets much clearer sound that normal gopro even with the media kit. I did a video actually on this channel. Could be a worth a quick watch. Cheers 🍻
Hey Rev-viewers! Hope you enjoy this video and for more S1000XR content here's a link to the playlist - ru-vid.com/group/PLpSdPKKIH5z5-m_m9dEZJXfwYGwHEFeZz
I sat on one of these at Alton BMW & I found that the seat is really uncomfortable. It slides you forward into the tank. A real nut crusher! Looks great in the triple black though.
Yep, its something people have to try and see for themselves. I have a feeling for the next gen 3 XR they will address the seat. Also will update the engine with shiftcam tech. But let's see. Cheers 🍻
Hello mate, om the long distance first, I think you wouldn't be tired on longer journeys however the seat might test your comfort after a while. Worth trying if you can. Yes after the new software updates the bike is happy to cruise, best to set in Road mode and then she's perfect. Cheers 🍻
Just done a 650 mile day on mine coming up through France, no problems at all, seat is better than it looks like it should be to be honest. It does feel like 2 bikes in one really, below 5000 revs the pull is good, can be very relaxed riding. Above 5000 is when she's really happy though, everything about the bike makes complete sense, gearshift is buttery smooth and the handling and stability in corners is amazing, had it for 6 months now and i'm very very happy
Hey mate. It's mostly the same bike. Mainly styling package. However they did update the software and the bike was definitely smoother than the 2020 I owned. Hope that helps? Cheers 🍻
The older ones did have some vibes, these newer ones, gen 2 I believe they fixed it. I owned one and never even noticed vibes other than just normal road feedback. Take one for a long blast, only way to be sure. Cheers 🍻
I owned a 2021, can you tell me the difference, you mentioned a better pickup low revs like instead 6000 it picksup better from 4000, smoother at lows speeds how about fuel consumption? Anything else i should be aware off, i was missing the pick up from low revs hearing you it seems to be much better, i own a ktm but miss the sporty character, i like to go to the alpes grtzzz roelof
Hi Roel, Sure happy to help. These newer XRs have has software tweaks that have improved fuelling mainly. My 2021 XR (did a few videos on) had some fuel issues and pickup wasn't great low down. These new ones will never be a Twin beater but you do get better pickup and smoother delivery than before. 100% worth a long test ride first but for me they were the changes that were needed. That being said.... have you seen the upcoming M1000XR.... 👀 now that will be fun. Fun enough that I might well go back to an XR. The rest on the normal XR is just so good anyway it only needed minor tweaks. If buying used to thoughtly test the gearbox. 1st to second as some folks did trash them. But should be fairly bulletproof in most areas. Hope that helps. Anything else just ask. Cheers 🍻
@@Revviews andby the newer ones you mean the 2022/2023 ones who have the newer software or did they upgrade the 2021 software? What stands te for in s1000xr te?
@roel meijer hello mate, yes the 2022/23 all have the newer software. You can also ask your dealer about updating the 2021 software. They might even do it at the service. TE stands for Touring Edition. But in BMW world, what it means is the top model and the best extras. I would recommend always buying the TE spec.
@@Revviews , thank you for the quick reply. I was hoping it offered GP shift with the stock rearsets, but looking at close up of the shifter area, I don’t think it’s possible. Like you said, need aftermarket rearsets. I wonder who makes them, I have to do a new search.
@@Revviews, please let me know if you come across aftermarket rearsets that offer GP shifting. I did a search, and I have yet to find any companies that make them.
