NEW 2023 BMW S1000RR turns riding into a video game | MCN Review 

Video games are awesome and so is the new S 1000 RR 💯 I can't wait to ride it fast around a track to experience this!

This is a really helpful video for those of us trying to get our heads around the changes BMW has made to the S1000rr. The current model (2019-on) is already easy to ride on track, and it will be interesting to see how the new electronic features translate in real world usage for average track day riders.

If Neevesey is miles below the potential of this bike, there is no hope for any of us 😩😂

Thoroughly enjoyed the review, honest and insightful from one of the humblest and gracious motorcycle test riders EVER!

Always a great review by Neeves! Thank you.

Good info and a great video, Michael. Thanks!

Nice review. Thanks for that!

I'll be ordering one. What you said about the steering I felt that with the last gen M-Spec with carbon wheels was so flickable and easy to corner. I thought they couldn't improve on the last gen but here we are. Value for money compared to the new Ducati's

As always, fantastic, concise and honest review. Keep well.

The more reviews of this bike I come across the more impressed i get… I guess it lacks the theatre to make it a great bike. Im really liking the new looks though. Great review yet again👍🏾

Just rode one of these at the California Superbike School. I'm getting old and far from the world's best rider, but this thing made me feel like a hero. I was nervous for the first few laps, but this is so easy to ride.

great review thx for making

Thank you sir for this great review. Would you say the geometry changes from the ‘19 release are noticeable - marginally less flickable but more stable?

Let’s just emphasise this. CARBON WHEELS & SLICKS are probably the 2 *biggest cheats* BMW could’ve thrown at it. I remember the first time I ever tried slicks on a track and I couldn’t believe the way it “stuck” you down to the road, especially at full lean, or on the gas vs a road tyre. Those changes are huge.

Great assessment,thanks again.

Amazing review. thanks! Wish there was more of riding video clips but not that kind of review. Keep it up

Awesome as always buddy 🙌

I'd rather have lectronics than highside or lowside. It also saves your bike from wasting power tearing up your tires on road and on track. Once Im upgrading from my 600, I think the beemer will be first choice.

Great review… thanks!

When Neevesy says "My word, this new S1000RR is seriously good"...I put a call into my local dealer to see when the 2023s are due in...Fck me, snow foretasted in three days, where is Global Warming when you need it...

Great review as usual 👏 I have felt a bit of that video game feeling on my 2020.. I guess it's even more noticeable now

Great, honest and humble review Neevesy. Thank you. As someone who has a very similar racing experience and about the same age and dimensions. I’ve heard several “riders” talking about how much this slide control will help them on the streets. I’ve simply added that only 0.00001% of riders would be getting close to using it on track days, let alone street riding. I raced against both Troy’s (Corser and Bayliss) and in a race being out breaker into a corner and seeing the first of the two back it in corner after corner was something above my level of abilities. Keep up the great work. 👍😎🇦🇺

Wow Michael what a detailed comprehensive review. Seems like you were almost shocked by how good the bike is and what is available to delve into with the electronics. Maybe the track is the place to exploit it's performance but with such a high level and be comfortable eneough for a European tour surely makes it a great bike. I had a Gen3 and thaught that was good, how things move on!

Great, balanced review. As always.

My 22 M-Sport was one of the most amazing bikes I have ever ridden and owned, I loved it. I ended up selling it as my on road antics became a little extreme. I am an advanced Motorsports race car instructor and defensive driving instructor too as part of my job and could not afford to lose my licence, plus I started to think here I am preaching good driving habits and safety when doing defensive days, but I ride like a lunatic when it suits me on my bike, it wouldn't be a good look if I got busted for it and the Australian police are savage too. I would love another one, but it would have to be track only.

Getting some really good reviews this bike 👊✊️✊️

Until Mr Neeves review a new bike , I'm not interested on other reviews!!! The best reviewer of all time 👌🏽👌🏽

Good humble review 👍

Great review. Enjoyed. I’m currently on the new triple R blade. But always liked bmw

I say it all the time about my 21 RR m pack. The bike is so much more capable than I will ever be. It’s incredible it makes you feel like a pro

It's beautiful, it's definitely got to be the sensible choice for someone looking to spunk 20K away. Brilliant review as well.

Yes mate. It is as good as you say it is, the bmw should pay you a commission because your video persuaded me to buy 1. It’s done 200miles so far, than went on a holiday for 2 weeks, the only thing I missed was the bike. It’s lovely

Picked up a 2022 2 months ago, I should've waited for the 2023... xD, great review🤩

That's hilarious! I remember using that exact same analogy to describe the very first S1000RR all those years ago!

This is a Bike that has entered my mind for a long time! I think it is time to buy it! It cannot get any better, so waiting longer is not the right way to think! I#m off to test it as soon as the weather allows!Cheers everyone

Such a smart analysis. I know it sounds crazy but you should also review bikes--- bicycles on a separate feed, your own. Take a look at the ENVE Melee ; the Colnago C68 and some of the European hyper bicycles and you may be hooked. Love your content.

Quick question, I have the 23' S1000RR but it's my first bike and I only had 5 days bike experience when I was doing my bike license so I am afraid to push it. What your saying, talking about traction and slide control is that essentially going into a corner I can max throttle and/or max break on a corner and the electronics will keep me safe and avoid crashing my bike??.

Yep I haven’t a clue , but your explanation makes perfect sense, your review is excellent. Fancy teaching me how to ride fast?

Beautiful machine, if I ever wind up with lots of excess cash I will consider one.

Good review 👍👍👍

Good review.

Great video Michael. I have a 2020 S1000RR Sport with Performance Pack (Adjustable swingarm, Forged lightweight wheels, Lithium battery, RACE Pro modes etc). I think based on your summary towards to the end, I'll stick with mine and then wait for the next gen (Gen 5) to arrive, rather than trade up for this facelift version. Seems like a great bike though and BMW smashed it out the park with it. Almost makes the M1000RR irrelevant really IMHO.

AWESOME AMAZING VIDEO GREAT ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Great info. Thank you. Quick question: Any "Panigale like" heat issues with the S1000RR? A bit about me: Had a Panigale 959 and Monster 1200R simultaneously. Traded the Pani for a Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak. However, I miss the Panigale. Thinking of trading the Monster 1200R for a superbike while keeping the Multi. Seams like the S1000RR is a more suitable choice for predominantly street riding than a Pani V4S and better value, even with all the bells and whistles added to the M package. Your opinion?

Biggest question I have is can I use race pro and link my phone? My 2020 won’t let me

The question to ask is are you getting one to replace ur current race gen4?

I ordered one, its my dream machine

Words of wisdom on the RR 👍

Talk about humble - well done Neeves 👏. Most riders will always claim they can push a bike to it's max when in reality most ride on the road and simply take more risks. Also seems that biking is becoming a bit disconnected now from the full experience similar direction to the car world. You are just present there and then rather than feeling a full bombardment of joy and fear on the analogue machines.

Great video. Neevesy is just the best. As much as I applaud, appreciate and am in awe of the engineering, I just don't understand the obsession with this class of motorcycles. I rode the older versions on track 5 days in total and I couldn't agree more with the statement "u just need to be a pro to tap into the potential of this bike". What is the point of pouring Einstein-grade science to help "mortals" control and tame the power? It's like saying, I ride a dragon - oh nice, how - well, I drug it with 100kg s of opioids, then put heavy steel chains on each leg, muzzle it and then hop on it. Maybe we start with a horse? I see guys in advanced groups thinking they are rossi on these things, then a really good rider comes along and runs the course 10 secs faster on an old stock R6. Wait, we need more power, let's get the 240hp 175kg new ducati, because that was the problem. What's next, AI's will pilot 400hp bikes and people will watch from their tents with a phone and tell their friends all about how fast they are?

I am watching the video like I am going to buy it tomorrow but I don't have money even to buy the sticker of it.

Neevsey should have been our prime minister - what a guy! Mash Allah

Are the US-spec bikes going to be handicapped with the same mid-range "hole" in the RPM range that was present on the previous gen?

Neevesy is the GOAT🐐

Yes, you should buy one, it has cruise control and heated grips, and a heated and cooled seat. I made the last part up.

this video is making me want to upgrade already hahaha

The best bike in the world after experience

How long does it take a guy to figure out all those electronic settings? I'm currently on a 2000 ZX-9R, and that's about as analog as a proper sport bike gets....

Wait, has this just done in my SP2? 😮🙈😂 Great review as always. 👍 Can’t wait to see the M review…

I miss the asymmetrical lights though.

Been the best 1000 sport bike since it cam out.

My Word

the nissin calipers aren`t new tho. the 2022 has them. as does the m1000rr. carbon wheels are standard?

if Mike could not get that thing to drift, no chance, I'll be able to do it.. that'll tear my head right off!

Just got a 2024 S1000 RR without carbon package got forged wheels in M white color

Why no Brembo brakes?!?

Even the original was easy to ride. Still wickedly fast.

Any BMW owners have problems with the current generation with buziness? My Gen 5 ZX10 didn’t buzz at all but I rode a friends previous Gen S1K and my whole right side was numb.

I bought a 2020 model and completely agree that the bike makes you a better rider. It is so smooth and seemingly easy to ride that it naturally instills rider confidence. Hey Neevsy!…was that your elbow I saw touching the tarmac?!?!

Lovely looking bike and I'm sure it pulls like a jet - but is there still that vibration? The current bike is good for about 40 minutes then you have to get off...even with weighted bar ends! If so....I'll buy a Harley...ha! The Blade is butter compared to it....and yes I own a RR! But won't buy another one again unless the vibration issue is fixed.....

My main thing is the BMW is an awesome track bike but the fact of the matter is is that BMW wasn't trying to build the ultimate track bike it was kind of a mix between the two to make the ultimate street bike for the average man to use so people that say it's docile or it's a dad's bike well yeah I'm like 50 years old I'm all for it

I went into local BMW. It’s the same if you go online to view/order a new BMW BIKE. LOTS OF BITS ARENOW OPTIONAL EXTRAS. Unfortunetly this vid didn’t make that clear. Heated grips, Cruise control,etc etc are extras for 2023

Now the S1000RR 2015 is becoming cheaper. I want MCN to review older models as wel. Definitely comparison between 2015 model and 2023. I don't want to waste 23k while i could use a fraction of it capabilities.

Hello can you deliver motorcycle to kenya

If you brake with front, where does downforce comes from? You loose spped not get more of it...

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Will catalytic converters get bigger and bigger until they cook a rear tyre?

Arai Harada colours I had that in 1999

The question is; why can’t this brand win in WSBK? Yes, some parts get changed out, bored down and on and on. Will things be different this year? Can Redding and Gerloff make a change?

Ah yes, if only I had the "extra" $20,000 or so to spend on a new bike..... 😃👍❤️🏍

As I watch this I can’t help but think, all the power and wizzbang tech, but I would still much rather ride my KTM SMC690R. I’m 45, been riding for 20+ and I gave up on the endless power for endless fun

Great review mate. You must ride the 2014 Mt 09 (no electronics what so ever) and compare it's ride with the latest bikes which are packed in electronics..

such humbleness by a veteran. long live Neevsy

Sounds like a bike to last a lifetime.

Again I'll reiterate that it is the ultimate street bike / race track bike after the fact

All I heard was, "In conclusion, this is almost as good as an R1" 😜.

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The paintwork looks much cheaper!? Is it??

I see BMW and I scroll on

You liked it then.

If Neevsey say its good then take my money. 😊

I mainly use mine to get burgers for lunch 🤣

Did he take a dig at Baron on 44teeth @ 2:00 ?😉😉

yep, superb machine, but of course mainly dedicated to track riding... totally inedequate for road riding unless one wants to prepare for the TT...🤣

How long does a 1000cc motorcycle last? When we are talking about this bike here (s1000rr 2023) can we make 60k or 90k km with this bikes ?

Iimiting the torque in lower gears is traction control ...

Time to change your mic settings

Bmw did it finally 🙌

Great review as usual 👍🇮🇪🇮🇪

Why do BMW purposely incorporate flex into the frame while everyone else makes their frame X % stiffer with each iteration?