Life with the 2022 BMW S1000R Sport 

This bike deserves more love which is not getting. I wouldn't wait one year or two, if I were you. BTW, what's wrong with the headlight? Why is everyone fond of those monster/transformer look alike headlights now a days is on every super nakeds? Can't just leave BMW s1000r to be the only one left with a decent looking headligt?

I personally love that headlight and front end. I bought a Tuono V4 Factory last week and I’m kinda wishing I’d gone for the BMW already. As bikers we are never satisfied 😂

Here in Portugal the M1000R costs 23.8k; the S1000R equiped as close as possible to the M costs 20.6k. Meaning the M carries a 15% premium, which would make me sell my S and get the M in a heartbeat.

Honest video , i have had mine just over a year 71 plate . Agree about how quiet it is no thunder , even thou i had the Akrapovic slip on still quiet . I really like the headlamp but i do understand it's not everyones cup of tea . There was a software update which i had down on my last service 2 months ago which ironed out a fuelling problem . I have not had any issue with the sat nat always gets me to my planned route . The app is brilliant tells you when the abs kicked in etc . Don't think the 2023 is gonna temp me away from mine , love the black but i have not even got close to full power 120 on a private road was enough for me but it is so much fun and the delivery is spot on with the quick shift . 165 BHPis more than enough for me .

Have you tried the r1250r? Whats your opinion on this bike ?

Naah its not more comfier than MT10 mate. but yeah it's more addictive than MT10 thats for sure. Proud owner for over a year and still lovin it.

How did you find the brake lights and indicators in the same housing?

You could always swap things like the headlight and I'm sure there are lots of aftermarket kits for it. A screen for the front end might completely change the look.

Premium ⛽️ always!

Got very same bike in red, same feeling , bit toy(ish) build , cold start damn loud (bit annoying) , riding in low speeds not really smooth (in my case compared to Kawasaki inline four), don't like front light much , but when I am on a bike , it is all forgotten :) She is really nimble , and nice for filtering in London , comfy and easy on weekend rideouts ,when it comes to mpg , hmm just checked and got about 34 mpg in London traffic, but I might be mistaken as I didn't bother with thorough "academic" approach , just based on one garage stop ( I never thought about it, I would buy smaller engine if that was a deal breaker of course) Damn nice tint on headlight , is that tinted film or did you get full tinted headlight ?

Get a ZH2 wicked mate

after trying the speed triple rs1200 and the Streetfighter i was sold on the sped triple, due to its looks, every angle looked great and that garage appeal means a lot, but then i rode the s1000r and it rode so so well, was just a great test ride, went back to try the speed triple and then I realized although the bike look amazing, it rode pretty crap, the suspension was so hard, was unstable in the bends if hit a ripple or bump, dealer set the suspension for me and out ai went again, still crappy. then went back to try the s1000r again and yet again an amazing ride but from the front it's so dammed ugly and every time i would enter the bike room it would hit me... so i didn't buy it... I bought a Kawasaki z900rs which i love but I still want that ride i had on the s1000r... so April 2023 I have another test booked, here we go again. LOL

With the new street triple range out the Moto 2 is cheaper than this and bright yellow 👀😂

Got that cheap.

Can people Stop Complaining that their New bikes 'sound puny, has no sound at all etc etc' we've known about Euro 5 Emission Laws and Noise Levels for 4 yrs now and still they go on...

Just bought a 2020 S1000RR last month and my first impression was how "souless" it is both in terms of sound and character compared to the Kawasaki Z900 that I traded in. On the other hand heated grips/cruise control/wind protection does improve riding experience big time which were my pain points when owning the naked bikes. But why am I still aching towards Tuono v4?😂

The headlight assembly does a fantastic job during nighttime riding. Almost a 10/10! Do you look at it whilst riding? Hell no! So the only people who would be concerned with it are image conches peps. All standard in-line 4’s are a little bland unless they are an R1. Me, coming from a life of Superbikes the seating position is very upright and relaxing. Keep up the great stuff mate. 👍😎🇦🇺

I tried a bike of this model. It was astonishing to ride. Didn’t felt lesser because of the quite exhaust but the headlights wasn’t appealing to me at all. Instead I went for the XR. I know, it’s not the same. It’s not a sports bike and it’s not an adventure bike like BMW says, but nevertheless it is a well made mix of the two , it’s a great bike👌

I was dreaming about this bike since it came out..seen all the reviews here on RU-vid. I bought it few weeks ago, and i couldn’t be more happier. It’s a special bike perfect for road riding. Like you said “ mate it’s a missile “

5:50 at least BMW didn't do as bad with it's headlight as KTM with the new duke 990 wich makes that bike basicaly unsellable lol

Yh man All fair comments, headlight sucks.

I don't like the headlight 2. But tbh, i'm very picky about the looks, and the only headlights that I really do like on a naked is the Streetfighter of Ducati or KTM Superduke. I have had the RS street triple, sold it and got myself a Aprili RS 660. Call me a stupid but I enjoy this bike way more than my last one. If nothing changes my next bike will be BMW S 1000 R or Superduke 1290 (over a year of 2)

Another great video, keep them coming. I'm close to 8K miles on my Gen 3 SKR and understand all the points you've raised. I sorted the sound, cheaply by comparison, by swapping the standard end-can for an Akra stubby. I've never had a problem with connectivity (Packtalk Bold + Samsung A71) but the turn by turn guidance is never going to match Goggle maps. It's unbelievably comfortable and it handles amazingly. All in all no regrets here either!

great vid. tbh if you bought a blingy, super sexy looking bike you would later regret it as it will never live up to the BMW S1000R performance, tech and overall quality. It isn't clinical it's excellent. it is designed to enjoy at the limit and keep you rubber side down. that's a big plus in anyones books, surely.

The auto ISO or exposure was stressing me out. Dark than light than dark than light. Also i dont agree with the clinical comment as i assume you ride with DTC and ABS ON.

I bought mine in May 21, the first sold at my dealership. Honestly, I couldn't ask for more- what a cracker. The headlight is marmite like the gen2, I like the gen3 light & not the gen2- horses for courses...

Never been 100% happy with any bike, until after I sold it, then I think, maybe it wasn't that bad after all LOL

The head light is a big improvement to the pontoon eyes it had before

Check the power management for your nav/bmw app. I had exactly the same issue with beeline moto. Ready to give up on it I had a light bulb moment and stopped the phone from shutting down the beeline app. That sorted all issues.

Always enjoy the content you’ve created around your S1000R and looking forward to more👏 Personally I kinda like the headlight. There are some lights I can’t stand, like any of the Yamaha MT’s. But I’m never the person‘s opinion you want with this because I find the headlights of KTM, like the one on my 890R quite nice. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Cheesy but so true, lol. Okay Rye keep up the great work. Oh yeah, would love to see you review some of those bikes you mentioned you hadn’t road yet. Until next time, ride safe and have fun!

So my concern with naked sport bikes is the possible lack of wind deflection over the rider. I was wanting to see myself at a bmw demo, but unfortunately the bike got crashed at a prior demo day. Would love to have a street bike with gobbles amount of low end without getting blasted by the wind.

I prefer the looks of the gen1/2. I'm in the "I like the unhinged, asymmetric look" group.

Good video, I have a 2022 BMW f900r and thinking of changing to one of these next year. Thanks for the information.

Great review , I take delivery of one on Friday and looking forward to it. P.S strangely I love the headlight 😮

Completely agree on the headlight. This and the GSX-S1000 have an ugly front end.

The front headlight has definitely grown on me, I look at the mt10 great bike but the front headlights let it down in my opinion. I’ve had the s1000r and I thought it was a fantastic bike had the gen1 and gen2 loved them.

Good review, fair assessment I would say,, give it another 12 months though..got a feeling you will be itching for another bike.

Lovely bike man 😍 I added raisers on the handlebar. Now conform is better but I lost the good handling. Sometimes I think maybe streetfighter was a better deal but when I open my garage I change my mind immediately 😁

I bought a new KTM SDR in 2020 and tbh I can't get enough of it, it's so fecking sexy in every way. When I park it in town there are always admirers flocking around it. Yes, I have spent thousands on it also in the looks and performance departments but wow, what a bike. Roll on next summer!! Oh btw, my other bike is a BMW R1250R, another very underated and very capable bike in the right hands! Thanks for the vids, good work.

I have the exact same bike in grey and I’ve absolutely fallen in love with it more and more every day. When bmw announced the m1kr i thought I would be disappointed that I had the “lower hp” version but i would buy it all over again I ride it every single day I don’t own a car and the thing makes me happy in rain or on a dry day. BMW really refined this thing and the head light was one of my highlights I hated that funky robot or insect look I wanted a subtle mature looking naked

This is a nice bike until the novelty wears off and the shit hits the fan huge cost in maintenance back starts hurting from bad position don't get me wrong it's a great bike but it's only for the track it's not a bike you take out everyday on the street however if you buy the bike put away about $8,000 for the bills of the bike maintenance and don't get stuck in a traffic jam LOL you'll be in trouble.

I have a 2005 GSXR Hayabusa I am loaded with tech speedometer and a RPMs Gage that's it with one mode kill mode. 😢 .

Another really great video mate .very interesting to hear your thoughts on your motor bike. .I am loving your channel .I am really into my motor bikes. Here's to the next video.from Dan.m.🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️👍👍👍👍

amazing bike. I have the hockenheim silver version really really fun to drive.

Why do people fit low quality aftermarket Black Widow garbage on expensive bikes?

I'm not 100%happy with it, Could be better but I'm still gonna live with it Still gonna carry on Ridin it,,,,,,,pretty much sums up me and the girlfriend 🤙

I have the XR and the RR. The R should be the Goldilocks option but the looks kill it for me..

Same bike as you, I agree the exhaust is a little quiet as std & the front is improved massively with a puigi sport screen on but other than that the bike is awesome 😎

I much preferred the look of the previous gen squinty eyed headlight. I thought it really worked on the S1000R but not the RR. I was so looking forward to riding one, a 2019 bike white, blue and red with 2k miles on it, but when I finally did I had to get off it after only 15-20 mins because of the buzz/vibes through the bars and pegs. I was so disappointed as the previous gen in white blue and red was a thing of beauty. There is no way I could have ridden it for a couple of hours let alone a day's ride in the saddle touring. Does this newer gen suffer from buzz/vibes? I love the look of the S1000RR but tbh it's way beyond my skill level and would be totally wasted on me, but still a brilliant bike. I reckon you need a ride on a SDR Beast 3.0. I rode one of these. An awesome bike, just a bit too mental for the roads, but loads of character and grin factor turned up to 12 out of 10.

I dunno, seems a BMW without shaft drive is like a day without sunshine...

Sup bro 👍🏻 id have to agree Rye aesthetically the S1000r isn’t exactly a looker imo well not nxt some of it’s competitors like the Superduke, Tuono, Streetfighter, Speed triple, but as a machine it’s definitely up there as an all rounder especially opening up the bike like you have. That said adding a few mods aesthetically you obviously can improve it whilst making it your own look forward to seeing what you have installed for it in the future ride safe bro 👊🏻

I think it lacks a bit of character, even if it ticks off almost all boxes on paper

I think this bike has the best looking front end. I don't really like the the headlight on the v4s and speed triple 1200 rs

I know a thing or two about ugly headlights. Had one on a 2009 Suzuki Gladius. I hardly ever took pix of it from the front angle. When you're on your bike you don't see the headlight(s). It's a great bike and you love it! I'm hoping I win the Campisi BMW 😅🤣😄😇! Always enjoy your videos!

I would say that you bought the wrong bike and I don't quite get where you are coming from.

I just don't understand why so many ppl complain about the headlight, i find it absoluetly gorgeous and let's face it, the previous one was a disaster with its asymetric ugly look. On the other hand I totally agree on its baseline sound, it's blend and muted but thanks to euro5 I guess... Thanks for the feedback and drive safe ✌️✌️

I love this bike.. but I’m buying the last model because those old light had character..

You got the wrong colour option. That model has to be in white.

Kind of getting in the market to replace my 2016 Speed. Really watching close the new Street coming next week.

Bought a 2024 S1000R. It’s a dream to ride. Handles amazingly, and the tech is great. My only problem is the heat from the exhaust. I live in a place that doesn’t get very cold in the winter, nor does it snow…it may be perfect for year round riding.

Great video mate! Good points well made and enjoyed this style of video 😁🔥

Anyone looking for a bike with character, the beemer unfortunately is not for you 🍻

Yes, you regret buying it, LOL. I can tell - hence the title of the video. It’s okay, I’ve been there buddy. So the question is what’s next?????? 😈 Go back to the 765 RS or Moto 2. It now has some of the features you like in the BMW (e.g., 6-axis IMU, cornering ABS/TC, available cruise control, heated grips, updated engine, more HP/torque, etc.).

I'd be kinda bummed after the new M1000R will be coming out. The full on 200+hp s1000rr engine in it. Bare bones for about $21k here in the states, $26k fully tricked out. That's a lot of money but it's A LOT of bike.. I've read the press intro's on it, sounds amazing. Oh well, there's always the "latest greatest" coming out.

I had the S1000R for a year and a half, loved it initially it was like my old R1 with motocross handlebars, however, I soon realized I shoulda got the more dangerous KTM superduke with track pack and the nanny wheelie control removed. Here I am today just waiting to swap my sdr for a Triumph Rocket 3

Would agree about headlight, my 890r isn't any better, lol......Aprilia tuono killed it with tuono though Wish these nakeds just had something for the wind... One big reasons fir considering a sportbike is keeping wind blast off...... Thought about s1000rr as well

Bought my S1000R two months ago, and you're not alone having issues with the BMW Not Connected app. I've had the same issues with connectivity, to the extent that I've never received enough instructions from it to be able to comment on how good they might be. It's only ever fully recorded one ride as a map, despite knowing all the stats like distance travelled, speed, lean angle, etc. This is a shame, as the tech on the bike is otherwise bloody brilliant. I love the styling. With the hunched look and wide flat bars it looks badass, as our American cousins might say. It has a "get out of my way" appearance. Regarding the headlight, it reminds me of the Gen 1 MT09 that I traded in for it. I much prefer it to the insectile Transformers look that is everywhere right now. With its DRL lit up, it has the appearance of an earlier generation sci-fi icon - Gort from "The Day The Earth Stood Still". 🤖 I may eventually get around to fitting an end can to mine, but right now Im enjoying the relative quietness. As for performance, I'm enjoying the smootth, linear power. Very easy to live with, but Tron-like (continuing the sci-fi theme) mental acceleration and speed when you want it. It's only been a couple of months, but I'm still very much in love.

You made a choice after only trying half the bikes in the class, you may have liked the MT10, Tuono or Superduke more. I found the S1000R a bit bland, the Tuono too small, ended up on the Superduke, not intended in any of the inline 4s.

What do you think of the upcoming M1000R… ?

Nice Vid, do you miss the 765RS? Would you go back to 1? Would u class the bmw as an upgrade over the 765RS? Im thinking the RS just doesn't have quite enough power???

Bro my height is 5.2 , can i ride this one??

Great video! Two questions for you, - This red one has the Sport package? I have been looking into one and thought sport meant the other color and bronze subframe? - Where did you purchase the matching red pillion? Thanks mate!!

I don’t think the SKR is plain looking but more room to mod, add a few parts, make it your own so it stands out from the rest. Mines a ‘16 and I’m always looking at what I’d like next, tuono is a strong contender, but when I’m on it….I’m not thinking about any other bike!!!!

I have a gen4 z1000 2018 and thinking of changing to the grey s1000r but the more I watch reviews like this it kind of makes the z more desirable

Hold up.. did I hear you correct? It cost $40,000 pounds? So, about $50,000 usd? Why is it so expensive where you are? They cost between $16k-18k brand new here in the United States 😳

great video. Wich bike do you prefer, the street triple or this one ?

You don’t love it like you loved the RS. OG fan right here

Should have gone for a Aprilia tuono v4, the engine alone is amazing, when I go to the BIKE SHED everyone loves the bike.

Good point on the way too quiet engine as standard, but I think with your full system on there it gives it some real character. Could probably fit a bigger rear sprocket so it spins up faster and gives you more of that sound :)

Cracking bike, took me one look at it to know it was the one! Oddly, I too find it more comfortable than anything else I’ve ever ridden. Shame about your navigation experience, I find it impeccable

❤bmw

I have the same bike and love it and I came from a triumph street triple. I find the navigation to work really well so it might just be your phone connection.

The reason the navigation's stuck at the starting point is that your phone is in power saving mode. I had this issue and took me a little while to realise how to solve it.

You’ve bought it in the wrong colour way. The grey and gold colour way looks far more premium.

So what the differences between Speed 1200 RS and this in your opinion? I'm curious as a owner of Speed 1200 :)

I had gsx s1000 2019 and wanted to buy s1000r 2022 . Test rode one and did not like it as much. i prefered the suzuki. Anyway end up buying 890 duke R perfect bike for the road. And people saying this and that is faster well bikes are not only about straight line. I belive the 890 duke r will destroy any bike on twists.

I like the headlights.

Looking to replace my 890 Duke r, but might wait until 2024.

You are living the good life , enjoy it

The Tuono, Streetfighter and Super Duke are literally the three top bikes in the genre so I'd recommend anyone shopping definitely ride those bikes. IMO the play for the S1000R is price, which may be important for some but I suspect most of the people shopping for a hypernaked aren't that price sensitive... comfort is also a benefit of the bike (especially relative to more aggressive riding position bikes like the Tuono), which would be a valid reason to buy if you really need a "comfortable hypernaked" (IMO they're a contradiction in terms but ymmv). I'm a Ducati guy and like quirky power delivery... but I really enjoy riding the S1000RR even though it IS a very clinical bike... primarily because that powerplant is soo good. I found the S1000R was also clinical but lacked the top end to really wow me compared to the three above (or the RR). IMO it was in need of an update to compete with the top of the genre... but now with the M1000R I think BMW have a serious play, though it's still the least unique/premium looking of the class I think (even the MT10 has it's transformer thing going).

Maybe trade it for MT10?

I think you will miss the triple, ride the Superduke. More fun on the streets ;)

the bike would be cool if it had a decent headlight. not sure those mirrors help though

Great video. I struggle to get over 37mpg. I love the front end each to their own ✊

Did your insurance go up when you told them about the exhaust and remap?

HI, how did u get your headlight so dark? tint vinyl?

The looks department my only observation, needs rework .

Putting a deposit on the new 2023 spec bike as I think it's the only thing out there that has got the chance of topping the buzz I get from my remapped 220bhp Z H2. Can't wait to pick it up.

Silly to call a bike with no fairing "sport". Unusable at higher speeds.

What was the things you disliked about the gsxs 1000 when you tried it, please?