BMW S1000R 2 Year Review | BEST BIKE I have ever owned! 

It is just an awesome bike and really if you only have one bike it does it all so well. Be interesting to see the next iteration coming soon.

That quick shifter is just awesome. I can’t fault it’s an awesome bike. I always would like multiple bikes but that one just does it all. And well. It brings a smile every time.

It’s amazing can’t see me ever selling it.

Love it still. And now 3 years on.

@@PetrolHeadsLdn do u still have it ?

Interesting at the tuono get such an awesome following. I do love mine can’t ever see swapping it.

@@PetrolHeadsLdn It was an awesome bike. The V4 engine is an angel. I had the 2017 model but sold it in 2019. It is an absolute rocket ship but not suited for around the city. The s1000r does both rocket ballistic & low speed which the Tuono simply didn't like. The fueling on the Tuono wasn't the same as the s1000r & it didn't have the downshift which is butter on the BMW. The dynamic adjustment is a stand out on the BMW, throw in the heated grips, very easily adjustable modes and it a magical bike. As an all-round package that has loads of power for those of us who don't have sponsors on our leathers, the BMW is a better bike. I can also fit on it much easier.

@@gabrieljohannson6777 do you recomanded buy this After i ride a 250cc?. Im Safe rider

It’s all down to your capability and confidence. I suggest you test ride one first. It’s a big leap. Just depends how you ride it. It’s worth getting some good experience under your belt before you go too big and fast.

@@Anon-rq7pj Hi mate, if you have good throttle control & keep your wits about you I can't see why not. Like PetrolHeads London states it always good to take a bike for a test ride. Just ride to your limit. That is the key. Learn in a safe environment & areas/locations you know well. Go for it mate.

Yeah I love it it’s just so adaptable. Round town it’s perfect and the push it on the twisties and it comes alive.

Couldn’t agree more. Seen your channel. Thanks for stopping by here too. Also once the van was done it didn’t feel like I needed anymore mods. Also did an epic road trip and loved it.

Errr yes do it sounds amazing. Like it should do. And the crackles are amazing.

@@PetrolHeadsLdn I DID IT!! 😆 Wow mate!!

Did u buy ?

No.sadly not.

Not swapped filter yet. Maybe on the spring. Surely if you have a rapid bike you don’t need a reflash?

Why did you have to flash the ECU when you installed the Rapid Bike Evo? I just installed a full Akra system with the Rapid Bike E and it's amazing!!

Oh I’d love both. And maybe a third bike. :)the RR is an amazing piece of kit. And those lines. You have a perfect garage. Let’s dm re review.

The third would have to be a R Nine T custom!

you can leave it but it gets lumpy at time no proper remap available to rapid bike is the better option. You won't regret the pipe upgrade. have you done any mods?

@@PetrolHeadsLdn No mate, not yet, except a coulle of cosmetic things. Owned it nearly a year now. Will get pipe & probs go PCV. Have had great results with my other bikes with that. Thanks mate!

Geoff Poole hey mate, any reason specific reason you upgraded? Im looking at a 2014, any gremlins in the model year?

My friend has. Gen 1 rides it hard and loves it.

PetrolHeads London awesome to hear! Im moving from my R NineT, going for the test ride on a 2014 with 25000km tomorrow.

Yes. All good now. There are a few options remap was t available when I did mine. Use a rapid bike. Or the ecu eventually adjusts.

I love it one of the best bikes. Yes there are reviver faster bike but this just does it all.

You seem like you should know allot about bikes. I just got the opportunity to buy two bikes that are both really nice. both bikes only have 2500 km on them. one is a 2019 Ducati SuperSport 935, not the S model. and a 2018 BmW s1000R, both bikes are like new. I almost feel like getting both of them, but I feel like that would be crazy. because I would not ride them enough for that to make sense. do you have any opinions on my situation. I do mostly around town riding. with an occasional open road to open up on. but maybe the bike would make me want to do some longer rides. I want to figure things out in a couple days because they could get sold out from under me.

@@photographerjonathan Thank you for entrusting me with this question. As much as I hate the answer to your question, I will stay honest; the BMW is the better bike for your needs. It's a better bike in all regards, don't get me wrong. The Ducati is most certainly a beautiful bike, but this model is not their cherry on the cake. Those two cylinders are very aggressive for city riding and you will spend a fortune making it smooth... The BMW is as smooth as you will ever find a bike and for this reason, I advise to get this one. Cheers!

So there are mixed views in this. To start with it is quite lumpy low down but got better. Rapid bike is certainly a great solution and does a great job of recalibrating. I love the pipe sounds amazing. And not too obnoxious.

@@PetrolHeadsLdn Thanks for that, I am going to let the oxygen sensor try to compensate for the headers as the s1000r has a closed loop system and I believe can easily compensate for a pipe mod. If it does not, I will look at the rapid bike easy add on. Thanks again for your input.

Both amazing bikes. The s1000r is a lot more refined and an all rounder. I did a full euro tour in mine and it was spot on. Super duke is bays if fun especially good for round town and weekend hoons. Heard a few reliability issues on both. Mine has been great. And a mate has the duke and never had an issue.

@@PetrolHeadsLdn As daily (Home Work Gym Shops City..) which one would you recommend?

Only you can decide. They’ll both do the job and we’ll. I’d be inclined for the super duke but I’ve not test ridden one for more than a few hours. But it got a good coward position great for working through the traffic. Ride them and see.

Yep just adjustments and oil change. From memory they set the Rev indicator light at about 4/4500 revs. I ignore that and run in hard.

@@PetrolHeadsLdn yea I think that it is only an rpm display change, nothing to do with unleashing its power.

I’ve had both. Would say the s1000r is far more refined. The street is an angry teenager. Fun though. I’d recommend riding one. If you ride it sensibly it’s like a 600 not crazy and really progressive. If you wanna ring it’s neck it’s a beast. I love it best bike I have ever owned. No plans to sell it at all. Go ride one I think you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to ride.

S1000r not a first bike😜Duke 390✊🔥

Don’t be scared it’s awesome.

No no issues and I got a pre end of warranty check and no issues found. I know people who have had them for 5 years and been flawless. Best bike I ever bought. Check out my more recent videos might give you some confidence. Ride one you’ll be hooked.

@@PetrolHeadsLdn Many thanks for the response and honest appraisal. Respect to you from Sydney Australia.

Seye Fasuyi I have a ‘17 in Grey, and have put 35,000km in the 2+ years I have owned it. I do commute on mine and agree the heat can be challenging on hot days in slow/stopped traffic. I commuted through Sydney peak traffic from a track day in 47C temp, in full leathers - with engine temperature at 108C. I think there is nothing much you can do - heat has to go somewhere. If I had to commute everyday I would probably buy an MT03 or Duke 390, to have less heat issues and not have the same concerns with theft or being knocked around when parked.

I commute daily on it in the Central Valley of California. +100 F regularly. Only thing that helps even a tiny bit with the heat is to shut it off at red lights. If you're gonna be dumb you gotta be tough!

Yes like you say heat has to go somewhere especially in such a big bike. I remember even on my GS a fair amount of heat wafting up at the lights. A smaller bike would have less issue but where is the fun in that. Foot kit helps. I live my rukka forces it jacket. Good luck.

So far general sevices a few hundred a year.

Amazing. I did 2k last summer still not edited the videos. Rode all lover Europe from london o France and Spain.

PetrolHeads London ok great. I tour a lot here in Australia and keep coming back to this. Test rode the XR but too big for committing. So it is the ducks nuts ey?

Yes it has a pill on seat.

I just love it. Would like to try the Ducati street fighter as a comparison.

@@PetrolHeadsLdn Very different animal, Vs are a bit weird on the throttle, you have to keep them in 1st gear around town for slow riding hard to explain, when you try one you will understand, nothing like a 4 in line, I love Vs but just not as easy to live with.

I did a review of the v4s. All that is now a thing of the past. Try them out the panigale is quite a machine.

Comfort mode? you can adjust it electronically for pillion but no comfort mode.

@@PetrolHeadsLdn yes the riding mode with softened set up suspensions , should help a bit

the rapid bike is supposed to be great know people who have it and it is just as they say...from their experience

@@PetrolHeadsLdn OK i know this but what i am asking you is what did you fit to your bike that made it run smooth or dont you want to share ??

Strange that you dont say what you did to complete the process

@@clikuk3719 yes I agree....strange🤔

Like I said the rapid bike is a great solution as no real dyno option when I first bought it.