2024 BMW M 1000 XR REVIEW | Sportsbike performance without the back pain! 

I’ve owned 3 x XR’s, all mental bikes. I’m taking delivery of the new M shortly. I’m starting to think it’s not the bike that’s mental, but me.

I do love a bike with less tech at my age lol but you have to give BMW credit for such a beautiful looking and well built bike. Great review and aswome scenery.

Kate, you have got to be my favourite motorbike reviewer. Other people give you a feel for the bike but you also give us a feel of motorbiking.

20:02 now these sort of roads and views are what it's about, matters not what bike you use but just that you ride ☺️👍🏻

Stunning, I didn't know England had beautiful weather...😮

Well done , great review, Kate delivers again 🙂👍

Hi from Australia, love Ur reviews Kate, extremely honest with objective assessments of all these beautiful bikes. Love Ur sense of humour it's missing in a lot of RU-vid clips. I especially liked this one, beautiful ride mate

Thanks a lot Kate! 5'4" girl here, your reviews are priceless to me

Loved the review kate ,also loved your appreciation of the scenery, something me and my mate Chris do ,when we see something beautiful and end up going slower, to take it in

Kate this is a terrific and nicely balanced review. I admire your approach. Definitely big bike and you dangling your legs was pleasantly comic. Much appreciated.

Thanks for sharing - great review, interesting bike and superb scenery/ route. You got really lucky with the weather which really showed off the countryside as well! Thanks again 😎

Kate, You are so energizing to watch!

The clinical way the BMWs ride with all the electronic equipment may not be to everyone’s liking but for most riders they probably wouldn’t have the skill to ride a 200 hp bike if it was actually unleashed with all the aids turned off. The easier a bike is to ride the better it is for everyday riding , that’s why I said the R1250r is probably the best bike out there and I’ve ridden loads of different bikes but none of them do everything as good as that bike and all the extras are already fitted 👍🏾great review on the XR Kate 🎉

Another great weather country twistys ride and review. The proud stance of that BMW XR is fantastic, color scheme is very appealing i think. And I've discovered how beautiful the UK really is, thru your chanel. So thanks Kate.

Not had time to watch your videos for a while. I’ve missed your presenting style. Best by far on RU-vid! First Class review and fantastic bike.

Thanks Katie.Nice Take.

Those roads! Ooof. I was mightily impressed by the B5105 and B4501 from Ruthin towards Llan Brenig is something to behold, too. I was shown them the other week and was blown away. Your content just gets better and better 👍

Another epic review 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Nicely handled Kate.

Another top notch video Kate. The pro's, con's and who it's aimed at after riding the bike is spot on. Top end power figures are great for top trumps but it's how that power is delivered that matters most. I doubt many will actually unleash the 201 equine beasts in one go often if any of the time on 'normal' roads but if you want add a few more members to the herd they are available with plenty of headroom to add even more. Many thanks for sharing. Fantastic views bring back some very fond memories from decades ago riding in Derbyshire.

You're awesome. Keep the good vibes going. I'm a fan.

Great review I really enjoyed it and wow what a beautiful road you found to travel on🤙💞

Excellent review

Was temped by the XR, very close to buying one, but picked up my new ATAS DCT ES last weekend. Great work, Kate. 👍

You do live the life! Fair play you you. Lovely bike!

Absolutely beautiful bike love it wished I could afford one xx

I'm nearly 60 now and I've always said there is no such thing as too much power, the bike looks a hoot especially 2's up which I usually am.

Been waiting for your review on this so thanks very much! I like the concept of the MXR. Mental but also comfortable/versatile. What’s not to like?! (Other than the price…). Nice one Kate 👍

Great review. I’ve been wanting this M bike since it was first leaked. I am one of those blokes that was intimidated by the power! You’ve put my mind at ease. You are a much better rider than I, but I now feel that it’s something I can grow the balls big enough to own!

Awesome video! Beautiful countryside and views. What a bike! I would love to have one but I can't justify it. I have a '22 GS fixed just the way I want it and it's too close in years. I would get killed. Really great review ! Best!

All your reviews are enjoyable Kate. I love the look and sound, they do handle very well. I bought a 21 xr1000 new full hard luggage, motorad colours. But l after having had fireblades and going from a 1200rs went back to 1250rs because it was too vibey and l missed the boxer engine 😊

Brilliant Brilliant coverage as usual Kate. Amazing engine and electronics add up to a stunningly capable bike.But for me the price is quite steep,plus the vibes would be a negative. Love your down to earth explanations.

Loved this review,bike is beyond my financial means sadly,you do need to sing more though,again brilliant review thank you Kate

Great review, own a S1000XR already and the M is a beauty! One thing, BMW and the dealers have to stop giving out these bikes with the RPMs locked. With the lock in place (the first 600 miles) the bike only gives around 1/2 the horsepower, you can't get the engine into the real power. I have no idea why they are doing this, I've seen a few reviews so far and at least 1/2 of them are riding locked bikes. Be like Ford asking you to test the new Mustang and disconnecting half the spark plug leads!

The M-XR is an incredible bike, and I would not hesitate passing up the Ducati for the M-XR. I think the 170 hp XR is a better street bike for those that don't seriously track their bikes.

Haha so funny watching you get on the big beastie. I ordered my MXR with the extra high seat which gives even more comfort, though I can only just flat foot it and I am tall.

You look great on that machine

I’m in the states and on the list for the m1000xr in the blue and carbon, I’m so excited to go from my 17 cb 1100 ex to this. Wow!

Beauty rides a beast.🤘

Perfecto 💯 Kate 👌🌹

Thank you 😃🤙 I think your jeans are perfect..😊 nice bike love the competition version looks well naughty

I have been intrigued by the XR, both the S and the M (no pun intended). Now, I'm a man, at 5'10" in height, but my Welsh genetics have given me the same length legs as you. Now, when we see a lady of your stature master a tall bike, it's genuinely impressive, but when we see a man of 'normal' height fighting with his tall bike, due to to his dutty legs, it's great comedy for others, not so much for myself😂. I think I'll have to pass on the XR😏.

20:50 - Monsal Head. I ride around here regularly, coming over from Lincolnshire. Some great roads and views in the Peaks.

You are funny! Like your video. Tjx

Very nice bike undoubtedly, not sure whether it’s worth it over a S1000XR but whatever floats your boat I guess. Been watching all the reviews of the launch of the new XSR900GP, I think you need to get a ride on one of those when they become available.

Another 1st class video Kate, if I had 22.7k I would consider a test ride after watching this well presented informative and entertaining vlog. Keep up the great work 👍👍👍💪

Still miss my XR. Fantastic bike, never bought the new model as the seat was horrible. Pity, seem to have improved it now.

Perfect bike! My dream bike and my next motorcycle 🙏🇷🇸

Your balance and strength must be amazing to hold it up right stationary like that, very impressive. Also great review too 👍🏼. Compared to the s1000xr would you say it’s only more powerful at the top end or is it quicker all the way through the rev range ? Many thanks

Kate, great to immerse myself in one of your vids. Thanks for that. I have a question that no one has been able to answer for me yet, not even the bmw dealer, I’d like to know how exactly the suspension differs on the MXR from the current XR which I own and know to be a bit bouncy but still soft on my bad back. Would it be possible to set the preload on the MXR to be plush for touring if needed?!

Some people waste their time, and mine, doing Moto Reviews, and don't earn or deserve the YT pennys they get for doing so..., and then we have the opposite..., to which you belong! A moto-vlogging-professional that earns (not enough) and deserves (plenty more) pennys than you receive for every Bike review you do here on YT. You have bought this down to a fine art, and can fire up a flame in my belly, just by using your extensive knowledge (as is in this case) or conveying your solid research on other brands, into the part of my brain that says "Steve you need to buy this". And when your knowledge or research should fail you..., you expertly manage to cover it up with your loveable wit and Lancashire Lass personality. If I owned a Motorcycle brand, you would certainly be my number 1 go-to RU-vidr for every new model I put out on the Market. I never stop being amazed at how often, you seem able to make me wanna have a ride on a bike that I would NEVER consider riding let alone buying, as is the case with this ugly monstrosity. But worst of all, you have the ability to give me the feeling that my Garage (and bank account) are too small for all the Bikes you constatly "say I need to buy" (well that's how I interpretate it)!! I'm sure you could sell me my dead grandmother's Denture if it had two wheels on it! Stay vigilant and ride safe, S.

I’ve got the 21 plate s1000XR and it’s lovely I had mine factory lowered. If that seats more comfortable I wonder if I can buy that seat for my bike.

“It might not blow anything off. Ya might go commando.” 😂

Seems like a nice bike Kate! I’m curious though, what is is the common octane of your gasoline there? I think it’s higher than here in Canada.

13:34 exactly, a lot of people like a bike which feels like a real motorbike and not a technical starship 😜

very nice kate,if you can I would also like to see and Grand America

Hi Kate 👋 excellent video....100 k here you come 🎉🎉😊

Saw you (again) on The Motorbike Show last night. Excellent stuff. The episode in question happens to be on ITV4 tomorrow night at 8pm I think 👍

Lol at the Forrest Gump impression with the squirrel. Had to honk at a little buddy the other day because it was just sitting in the middle of a fairly busy road.

sooooo a good review i love it, it is really straight to the point... I have having 2023 GSA1250 and an S1000RR M full pkg and am replacing both bikes with the M1000XR black carbon which will replace both bikes and enjoy both expectations which i will be limited to off-road thats all I guess what do you think

I really don’t know if I would be as brave as you if I were a shorty… The way you handle those bikes is impressive! 🙏🥳

What I found to be a bit strange is the position of the footpegs when I put my feet down. They are somehow always in the way. Either the calves or the shins hit them. But otherwise a nice bike for sure. The one thing I personally have to disagree on is the dash though. Or maybe the information it shows. The resolution and possibility to read it in any light is really good. But KTMs dash and menu interface is better in my opinion. With KTM you can get the fuel gauge, trip, tire pressure and battery voltage at the same time and still read the speed nicely with gear indication etc. With BMW you have a giant rpm indication which looks nice, but on the street is basically useless and for all other information you have to cycle constantly thru the indication or go into the bike info page within the menu. Didn´t stop me from buying a BMW, but I don´t like that aspect to be honest.

Would you go for an 1000XR or R1250RS for primarily road riding?

Really want to believe there's a place in the world called love holes 🤣🤣🤣 thanks Kate good review just a little on the pricey side for my shallow pockets

Well Kate, thanks for another unicorn review, and I mean that sincerely as I unfortunately will never be able to afford one of these a 21k base models, so thanks again and PS who doesn’t love holes 😂😂😂 except pot holes….

Off-topic a bit, but love to hear your views on the Guzzi V100 Mandello

Nice one Kate who needs to touch the floor anyway, red lights are a suggestion aren’t they…..

The rear calliper is a different shade of blue to the front callipers, once seen it stands out, for that price they could have matched them or left it the usual black colour as the same as the normal one.

Great day to meet ya. Sabooorrrr! In spanglish! Or as saintly paul newman said somewhere - if I were 100 years younger - you’d be in BIG trouble, (. me bonnie lass.)

What an absolute beast, amazing machine (at a price) Love holes 😂 What are you like

❤ hey Kate, is the heart enough, or do you need words?

I dont hang around on my gen2 XR. Love the M1000 but my XR is paid for and more than enough for the road.

Does the cruise control work over 140mph?

I love hanging out at Love Holes 👀

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Hi Kate, what area was this you were driving round and in particular that road you took when you ended up overlooking a bridge next to a car park and a pub.. you actually stopped the bike and said how beautiful it was ? We are off to Peak district tomorrow so was considering paying it a visit

It's about time you did some growing, you've been 5ft 4ins for ages. Are you eating properly?

I don't know what market is for the XR. It's not a Sports Tourer or an Adventure bike either. BMW call it a "CROSSOVER". Yet another genre to add to all the others. For the price, I'd have the 1300GS with all the techy gizmos or the K1600 GTL/GT.

Keren sekali ,😊

Did your test bike have Dynamic ESA suspension? I'm only 2" taller than you and my '23 1250GS can go from acceptable to no-fluffin-way tall depending on which suspension setting it's in. Also when the ignition is off it's much taller and stiffer. You probably know this of course, but people watching might not. :)

Kate .. with the restricted throttle on the new bike, do you really feel like you had a thorough ride? I kind of feel like it’s hard to say when throttle is limited, whether or not the bike truly performs.

Hey Kate r you ok just to say I'm thinking of you hows things I'm looking forward to watching this later on nothing beats seeing my favourite Bolton biker chick with your world famous swanky helmet and dark visor ride safe lovely only one username Kate x

Good review. There’s a low suspensions version for this bike

Impressive only 5kg more than my bandit with all the new gizmos

Just watched to see if you drop it.

If you had turned left at 19:32, you would have ridden passed where one of the Mission Impossible scenes was shot with the train flying off a cliff into a quarry.

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Bouncing from one foot to another on the bike was funny😂...

Looks like the hill hold would have been handy. If I could only have one bike, and didn’t need to do dirt, this would be the one.

I'm sure I'd be blown away if I rode one but if I were to own one the least worst case scenario I'd be even more frustrated with cameras, potholes, etc. than I already am. Second I'd lose my license, third I'd lose more than my license. So, for me, there is no point. Plus it's vibey (really, starting price of £22k and it's vibey enough for it to be a problem?) and it's a BMW. For the same money you could have a good tourer and a good track bike...

Fun bike and plenty of bragging rights down the pub. Reckon just as well get an S1000rr. Never noticed any serious vibes on the ones I've had. Toured and plenty of track days on them. Great bikes.

I think the exhaust which looks like it's falling off spoils the looks more than the front wheel.

Would love to upgrade from my S, but until they add back the luggage the M is no use to me sadly. Feels odd to make the ultimate sports tourer then scupper it for touring. 🤷

Fair play riding something that tall at your height, bet you were dreading finding a gravelly junction 😂

Sells well so must have something going for it compared to a Kawasaki lump you think it may have broken engine. But stupidly fast, kind of bike that as you frightened of your own letterbox for weeks at time. You can only 10-15 % of Available power so bit silly. Not a very pretty bike but compared to MT 10 its a looker ! Thanks for test Kate.

Più bella katie😂

Supposed to be a 1st class tourer, I wouldn't want to ride far with that plank for a seat, 😢, Seriously tall I wouldn't trust my self with it being so tall,, the power is something your in control of but the seat height 😮, Nice review,

Does this bike have height suspension like 1300 gs?

4:47 This is very tall seat height! It is not good for people shorter than 175cm with at least 30’ inseam .

what's up there. That is the back way to long stone edge. best views in Derbyshire.