2020 BMW S1000XR | 400 Miles In The Saddle

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I'd love to have seen a review of the panniers......

[@LambChopRides]

haha, I'm sure your review will fully cover the operation so I can see what I missed out on!

[@LambChopRides]

haha, I'm sure your review will fully cover the operation so I can see what I missed out on!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

@@SkinnySkates ....well I certainly didn't get on so well with that seat as Mr Chop did....plus there were a number of things I didn't like about the bike - sadly, you'll have to wait until September the third to see my "Lessons Learned" video.....

[@HalfdeadRider]

@@TheMissendenFlyer It's the extra padding Chops has in his cheeks 👍

[@LambChopRides]

September... be a new version of the bike by then! 😂

[@chriscestero]

How chopsy still only had 61K subs is madness. He's just pure class. Top video once again Chops!

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Chris 👍👍

[@dougie1325]

Agreed let’s get him some more, he deserves it.

[@chriscestero]

@@dougie1325 Plan. Any ideas how?!

[@richnewman6348]

Totally agree, more than anything Chops seems like a thoroughly good egg 👍

[@dougie1325]

Chris cestero every time you view another video, mention to people to check Chops out. Any bike video.

[@sactown900]

Thought I wanted a big DP, as my last bike. Test rode a Desert Sled, then a Scrambler 1200 XE the last three weeks. Riding home from my dealer, on my 2018 XR (3900 miles on it), I thought I'd lost my mind. Always ride an XR to and from a test ride. It is an amazing bike. Why would I want anything else. I want to ride across the USA and back (7500 miles) soon. The XR is THE bike. Thanks for the great videos.

[@rustysetser9754]

Really enjoy your videos. I’m in Arkansas so worlds away but would much rather watch yours than some of the guys around the states. Fantastic sir thanks for doing what you do.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Rusty 👍👍

[@steveyork8069]

Rusty Setser I agree I follow 4 different bike reviews from the UK and Germany their content is better than most in the states.Im not sure there are any reviewers in the states most are bloggers that just film themselves riding stupid and endangering other people’s safety.I do follow the Cuban Rider,Salt the Wound,650ib and motonosity here in the states but the only time they do reviews is when they get new bikes or borrow a friends to review. 650ib and motonosity do bike builds for giveaways along with some riding videos.But I’m not aware of anybody that gets a new bike every week to review he has a great thing going hope he can keep it up.

[@theonlyredspecial]

Your 400 miles have been more enjoyable than the 400 on my new fireblade rr-r. My right wrist after 60 miles on it always needs a break. Love the bike so I’m going to try putting more weight into the bar to stop vibrations. I’m almost 50 and just beat cancer so I’m having a mid life crisis. Good video. Thanks for the entertainment mate.

[@beemer4950]

Enjoyed a real world review with distance that is a rare thing. Helps others with their purchasing decisions. More please!

[@Smudge64]

Just ordered one on Friday Chopsey, thanks for such an informative view on this. I have pondered for a while now watching both TMF & Teapots Reviews amongst others. A lot of people have complained about pick up in low revs and being a bit jerky trying to keep at 30mph but having spoken to Hilltop they do a great bit of wizardry that will make it perfect so my first stop after Bahstormers. The one they did on my 1200GS Lc was awesome.

[@ciraloke]

Long travel suspension road bike - perfect bike format for fun in the REAL world. Same reason a suspended MTB with fat semi-slicks is the best urban hooning format.

[@SelfPropelledDevo]

GT Sports Tourer: great explanation. I had a 2008 K1200GT. When BMW discontinued the K12/K13GT line, I guess you could figure people adopted the K1600GT as a progression. However with the XR in the world of Super Duke GT "GT Sports Tourer", it now makes much more sense in BMW's model line up, providing the XR as a GT Sports Tourer in flavor with the ADV ergos. Great comment, "GT Sports Tourer"!

[@gazzareece7082]

Lived in Thetford Norfolk for 25 years(I am a Florida boy) and Bury just down the road , hung out at the Grapes ! Now home in Central Florida.

[@BrianMcCann421]

One thing that always impresses me about your videos is the number of facts and figures you provide. You must spend a lot of time genning up. I am hungry this morning and the McDonalds didn't help.😀😀

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Brian, yes I write down all the facts and figures so I can provide them during the video. Glad its appreciated :-)

[@Twinpot1962]

Only just came across this, as I’m thinking about getting one. Awesome review as always from a real Road rider.

[@rahulmenon6073]

You opened gas cap to hold your juice in .... Mr. Chops you're scaring me 😂

[@Ne1vaan]

The review I needed!

[@rzu7120]

When Ducati releases the V4 Multistrada, BMW will put the shiftcam engine in the XR.

[@kuhndj67]

When the Streetfighter V4 came out with essentially an unmodified Pani powerplant it did make me wonder if we may see a 185hp (or more) V4 Multi - which would open the floodgates for higher HP "Tall Sportbikes" which is what this, the Multi and to a lesser extent the KTM really are.

[@MrAndrew1953]

Cor you're a lucky lad. Melbourne, Australia. Limited to 5 km radius of home.

[@welshboyonabike]

Great video, my next bike is think, Not the healthiest or breakfast though chopsy,

[@brucekendall52]

As usual,excellent assessment with some free humour thrown in for good measure.Thks.JHB-SA.

[@pistolpete6321]

Great video! If you had to choose between this, the Ducati Multistrada 1260 or the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT which would you buy?

[@chriscestero]

Your eyes want the Multistrada, your brain wants the BMW and your heart wants the KTM. That's my 2 cents!

[@pistolpete6321]

Chris cestero pretty spot on analysis! Seems like there’s an opportunity for someone to combine all 3 and then you have the perfect sport touring motorcycle! Either that or just go out an buy all 3! 😂

[@chriscestero]

@@pistolpete6321 Hahah I was pretty proud of that one myself! Yes absolutely! 😂 I guess that would mean a great looking triple with great ability on the road...Triumph?! I know they have the Tiger Sport but it's not quite the same thing!

[@Throttle-Therapy]

I had exactly that question. I bought the Multistrada!! After 10k miles I still feel I made the right choice.

[@marcos.1771]

PistolPete63 In their #14 of 2020, the German magazine “MOTORRAD” tested precisely these three machines and the BMW was the clear winner. The safety features of the BMW are unparalleled. For my ears, I definitely prefer the sound of the four cylinder engine of the BMW.

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

You sir ..deserve million subscribers... it will happen ... it has to happen... we will make it happen ... stay blessed🙌

[@phantombigballs8165]

Motorcycle vloggers...how many have 1 million ??

[@LambChopRides]

Some of the US vloggers do

[@phantombigballs8165]

@LambChopRides I guess bigger US audiences... Watching them ride in a straight line must suit the US audiences 🤣

[@michaeljkasnter]

Excellent Review Chops!!!!

[@ragerider6283]

Nice comprehensive vid & the XR is indeed a weapon. Not for me but you have to give it credit as it's great at what it does.

[@anthonycaldi7056]

Sweet bike Chopsy...although I would jettison that Frankenstein windscreen.

[@kingofgods-w3t]

beautiful machine

[@omega3litre]

Yet another top video choppsy makes my work day more interesting cheers

[@frankmorris2603]

You're what i watch with my feet up, Lamb Chop. Quality viewing sir.

[@imrichkusnir824]

Thank you. Great content.

[@simonbeal2148]

i owned a 16 xr now have a 67 plate gt cant see me swapping back to to the new xr would say the xr is more comfortable but thats its only advantage but would be nice to try the new one shame my local bmw dealer closed

[@mrbrynje]

Road mode on my GS turns the bike into a limousine. Super comfy for the long hauls or dodgy roads. Top job with these reviews chops 👌 Cheers

[@roberthall1437]

G'Day Mr Chops. Great video, great commentary and a very good motorcycle, i could live with this bike. I enjoyed the ride with you,thanks very much.

[@LambChopRides]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@markcartwright1176]

Great vid chops but wot are Bmw thinking with both new X r model s with paint colours shocking for a premium bike

[@davidrutherford3345]

I like the thoughts of wheelies at mid revs.. The bike looks brilliant I think a test ride is due.. Thanks very much for your honesty, I was pushing you to ride this bike really appreciate that 😀 👍

[@LambChopRides]

My pleasure!

[@glennturnbull8568]

Well done Chops. Great video. Why have 8 people given this a thumbs down? Ignore them.

[@tommymonaghan8547]

Just picked up my new triple black model and have to say it’s a weapon, you are correct you need to wind it up to get the best of it as fairly gutless down low, but once you have it singing it comes into its own. I’m very use to my in lines from racing on track so that’s not an issue, although I’ve come from a KTM 990sm and kinda do miss that low down grunt and hooliganism that comes with that 😁 Still loving the XR though, it’s blistering fast (jail time so) and great fun anywhere above 5.5rpm Great review Chops 👍🏻

[@andyfairchild2383]

I keep thinking I should downsize from my old Versys Thou to either an 890 r or a Street 795.... but one of those has always appealed. Still big and comfy but properly sporty too. After this wipeout of a year, I’ve got till next spring to decide. Thanks for the vid Chops, food for thought there 👍

[@abymathew295]

CANT WAIT TO SEE YOUR 890 DUKE R REVIEW..😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Motorcycle_Mike]

Chopsy, you are one entertaining son of a gun! Great bike, great ride review, fantastic analysis and incredible footage. The shot fired at TMF had me cracking up🤣 Loved the Mc’D’s stop. Always time well spent on your videos. Production value a🔟🎬🎥 seriously, thanks for all you do!🙏🏻 Oh, and hope for more regular or semi regular pod cast appearances with TMF, Richy and of course, Bruce on the TeaPotOne channel. 👍🏻 🎧 Those are podcast gold🥇

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks very much Grey 👍👍

[@SickBikeDude]

Thank god they’re giving it the HP color scheme.

[@davidhemmings8423]

Great bike and review pick mine up tomorrow

[@amancalledjames9345]

Enjoyed that, thanks Chopsy.

[@andrewedmond7738]

Great video Chopsy as usual. I do like the look of this bike. The fact that you can casually tour for miles and then have a little fun on the twisties certainly appeals to me. Also the weight loss is certainly a factor that will be good for me. Great bike, great review, thanks chopsy.

[@OutbackAl]

Nice review mate, thanks for your efforts!

[@debenhamdave4314]

Good to see you up in Suffolk, hope there's some Brutale footage from Krazy Horse, Cheers Chopsy

[@HalfdeadRider]

Already up mate, I've asked them on insta if I could give some of their bike a go as I'm in Norfolk, they asked me to email Steph. It would be nice to work with them too, as my first official bike test reviews. I might get in touch with Seastar and a few other local companies too. Teapotone and Motobob have both been up to Krazy Horse too.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes already uploaded that one 👍

[@debenhamdave4314]

@@LambChopRides trust me missed that one and love all things Italian will check out, Cheers

[@stevie150365]

Great vlog chops , thinking of our friend tp1 maybe hide the speedometer in case plod are watching 😁

[@curnobullen]

Great review John , you done some decent miles on it. Love the channel , keep up the good work!

[@michaelgibson3010]

Another great video chops, I genuinely look forward to watching your content, keep up the great work.

[@aurodeepghosh2337]

How many cameras you got on you? Lamb Chop Rides : yessss.....

[@david-comfortablynumb.2570]

Magic video review, as usual, what a fabulous bike although I'm not too sure if I like the look of it. Really enjoyed the video....thank you!

[@simonbroom7459]

Another top vid Chops but I think BMW need to do a bit more work on the cup holder!!🤣🤣

[@allenjenkins289]

Took one if these out on weekend I've got 16 plate brother was interested in one so we rode new one and old one back to back ive got to say I wouldn't change mine for the new model and my bro agreed new one is a lot softer old one a lot sharper Great vid again though keep them coming

[@cramalnig]

Hahaa... the standing-up seat option works a treat for me too! I find myself standing up quite often during a long ride on the Honda, when the missus is behind she rubs my butt, which is so nice...such as relief. One of my bikes I use as a commuter mile-muncher, a Honda VFR800X 2017, I'm looking to replace soon with the particular bike you're riding in this video. I've had to raise the seat up massively on the vfr for my size (6'5'") and also fitted one of those air hawk cushions, and still my arse cheeks hurt at around 120 miles. I ride from Pembs in Wales up to Blackpool for work, a 262 mile journey and the Honda gets me up there on one tank (just about!). To be fair it's never put a foot wrong, never missed a beat, and it's V4 engine sounds amazing with its exhaust I've fitted to it. As for the XR, I think even with some reserved riding up through the welsh country roads and motorways in the Northwest, I'd end up having to take a pit stop and refuel.

[@LambChopRides]

I need a butt rubbing pillion on my rides 😁👍

[@baccas66]

Versatile piece of kit. Quite a narrow saddle for a Beemer. BMW classify the bike as a Sports Tourer. But they really haven't replaced the K1300S which was super comfortable, plenty of poke and lush electronic suspension. Are BMW like Triumph, giving us bikes that they think we want, as opposed to what bikers really want...?

[@martinp1539]

The tiger series excluded as that absolutely does apply there, what other areas do you think triumph acts like that? I'm saying that as someone who loves the street/speed triple series and my dad owns a scrambler and bobber as his dreambikes (mines the thruxton rs)

[@jerrys.]

baccas66 I thought the1st XR would be be a good replacement for my K1300S. Not at all. K16 or R12RS ? No chance.

[@lynsmith1096]

Another good video Lamb Chop. Nice bike.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Lyn 👍

[@stevesargant5041]

Great bike, good review.

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Yet to try the XR, planning a review on it compared to my GS1250

[@markbright7845]

For sculpted seats see GoldWing etc. That’s real one position riding. Mind you, they probably do have cup and Maccy D meal holders as standard. PS, M11, miles out of your way. Should have come up theA12 to Ipswich then A14 to KrazyHorse

[@chiefchips5976]

Top review Lamb Chop as always. I had the same reservations about the seat but 1600 miles in and 👌🏼 keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@repetitivemotion]

I sat on a previous model to see if I wanted one and I couldn’t get my boots on the shifter or the brake levers without contorting my feet. The levers didn’t stick out far enough. I bought a VStrom instead.

[@stevewright147]

Really enjoy your reviews Chopsy as you ride the bikes as God intended, I'm sure TMF will tell us all about the panniers🙄

[@robertprosser6856]

V twin baby👌

[@ryanmalone2681]

I’m fine on any bike for 4-5 hours. After that, the bike’s ergo’s, wind protection, etc. make orders of magnitude difference in my endurance. I feel like that seat wouldn’t make a difference for the first stint, but after 4-5 hours I would need to stop every hour, and at most, I don’t like to stop more than every 90-120 mins. Seems like a good compromise, but I wonder how much more comfort it gives compared to the S1000RR, which is pretty comfy in its own right.

[@joeyg29jgjg]

the xr is a sweet bike m8 thanks for the vid!

[@barryjmarling]

Great video Chops loved the cup holder,quality.👍🏻

[@red.riot.2280]

Great review. I’ve really been looking at swapping to a sports tourer. This is top of my lists. But waiting and hoping for a tracer 10 before I make a real decision.

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

I like the BMW cup holder !!, great vid 👍👍🇬🇧

[@Bass.Player]

I've had three Kawasaki Concours 14's that I liked and are similar to this BMW but for what you did today my Goldwing is hard to beat... I ride very little this time of year because here it's just too hot...

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

Awesome. So pleased that you had a comfortable arse! Keep on keeping on. 😃💥

[@dalehawkes1698]

Great video as always Chops I have a 19 XR and love it I tested the new one for a few hours it’s completely different ride to the old one 👍

[@AGardenShed]

I rode the previous generation (2018) a few time’s. It’s very fast and good fun but I find for general riding it was a little bit bland. Sounded good and cornered well but just didn’t give me that tingle. On a long journey I’d rather take my vstrom which just has a bit more character to it. I hope they’ve improved on that.

[@kuhndj67]

Definitely like the updates for 2020... I suspect most XR's spend a lot of their lives without panniers mounted and the scaffolding of the 'classic ADV' luggage looked like a bunch of little men were in the middle of renovating the bike and hadn't quite finished yet. Now it's very much been "Multistrada'ified" wrt design... and that's IMO a fantastic change (XR is a comfy sport tourer with SOME ADV DNA just like the Multi). Now I'd like to ride it and see if it has some bit of the S1000RR ballistic top end maybe tamed a bit for better touring. I'd probably have that seat modified to flatten it A BIT. On long multiday tours it's REALLY important to be able to move your butt around (even with an Airhawk). Looks like the right fork is leaking... that's not encouraging on a bike with 1000 miles.

[@Joric78]

I'm not big on the trend towards adventure styled sports tourers, and this is a little guilty of it with the stilts, beakish front and hand guards. Good to see it still performs on the sports side of sports touring though. Probably still lean towards the Super Duke GT myself (or the R model, and just make do with soft luggage, no wind protection and manual suspension adjustment), because I love the sporty v-twins. Kawasaki's Ninja 1000 is another great value option, although perhaps just a little too sensible to really excite me. Also their H2 SX, although I haven't even seen one yet, let alone sat on or ridden one.

[@mannyfel8324]

Hey Chopsy what phone mount were you using for the S1000XR that put the phone exactly above the riser clamp? And where did you have it mounted! Cheers mate

[@hectorallanrivera9334]

I am an active 52 yr old with similar insterest in similar motorcycles as you sir; loved your video on the S1000RR (old man's sport tourer), help me out please: RR or XR for you?

[@steveyork8069]

Great review,but I think I will keep my 2019 H2 SX SE +🍻🏍💯👍

[@stephenfleming7056]

Thanks, good review. I wonder does it lean over so much on the stand so there is no puddle in the seat if its rained?

[@LambChopRides]

Haha yes maybe! 😂

[@jamest5149]

Breakfast of kings 👍

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

Can't beat a Mickey D's brekky yum yum.

[@CeeRTee]

Great video thx alot, very helpful.

[@roy-sr5ct]

Love the video. How would you compare xr1000r to the super Duke and the yamaha mt10. Fixing to buy one of the three but not sure which is the better bike. I thought you would be the best person to ask since you have experience with all three of them.

[@deanharris9331]

Quality review as always Chops 🙂👍

[@whittlad]

I tried the first version of this bike and loved it. I didn't get the infamous vibes other people got whilst riding it and I rode it most of the day. I was seriously thinking of getting one as I thought it was comfortable, easy to ride, Banzai fast and a licence looser. I bought a KTM1290 Super Duke instead😁

[@sidwykle3662]

Hey Neill I’m in the market for either the 2020 bmw s1000xr, the Ducati 1260 multistrada, ,and the KTM 1290;super duke gt. Since you chose the super duke over the bmw s1000xr ,could you tell us why?

[@sidwykle3662]

Thanks

[@whittlad]

The easiest answer is that I love V twins, but you need to demo a few bikes yourself and see what floats your boat. I had a Multistrada Enduro but it kept breaking down so I was in the market for a new bike. The BMW was an excellent bike but once I had tried the KTM - I was hooked🤘😎😁

[@sidwykle3662]

Neill thanks 👍

[@brianlindsay1386]

Great video

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Nice one LCR. Interesting that you step on the left leg as you mount the bike, I would have thought you were tall enough just to swing your leg over? Getting on taller bikes has always felt dodgy for me but not sure if I’d trust the side stand!!

[@LambChopRides]

No not with the luggage it's too high even for me!

[@simonrobinson7536]

Great video Mr Chops nearly bought on last year but went for the Ktm GT instead, looks like they have improved the 2020 model.

[@scottclark8658]

Great vid chops Review of Greg's 890 r sounds tasty

[@jeffiles7953]

Good stuff,can you tell us what the screen set up is?..

[@daveg8325]

Great drinks holder sir! 👍🏻

[@njdoughboy]

One bike I would have loved a comparison against would be the Tracer 900. To me they are cut from a similar cloth.

[@CrayzJohnny]

Gas cap cup holder, instant like

[@paul.vanhout57]

Good to see you are eating a healthy breakfast - need that nutrition for the long ride :)

[@TheScortUK]

Another great video, and that Maccy D bit had me actually laughing out loud - so much so, the Wife shouted from upstairs, wanting to k ow what was so funny :-D

[@LambChopRides]

Haha good stuff 👍👍😂

[@ownyourworld]

7:52 a long journey 😀 try Andorra to Essex in one day on a 2016 sv650 lol, in fact no don’t I wouldn’t wish it on any one

[@LambChopRides]

Haha you can keep that trip! 😂

[@paulwatson5843]

Spot on vid! LCR!! Now you’ve ridden the new 2021 KTM super adventure S would you take this or that for a one bike fits all? Sport and touring with a pillion.

[@guyholt3757]

Great video again Chopsy. Don't forget about the Hypermotard project though please. 😉

[@LambChopRides]

Not forgotten Guy might be able to string something together soon with the bits I have... maybe

[@bruceleong9534]

Entertaining review as always 007. I remember reading about the ride in PB with big John McAvoy, the XR and the Multistrada on a jaunt to France. Vibes through the bars was a bit of a complaint then if I recall. And didn’t you have to go shopping because you left your trousers at home? Nothing much has changed then 😉

[@LambChopRides]

Haha good memory 👍👍 yes bloody trouser fiasco 😂😂

[@mrmickeysmiles]

Great vid - about to swap my 2018 XR for the new model. Is the screen extension you have from Wunderlich?

[@warnom]

12:30 When you quick shift up in cruise control it doesn't disangage wow 🤨 I didn't know it can do that never tried on my F850GS 🙄

[@robertlee8042]

Scrolling thru options to see fuel level! Does it have a mechanical petcock w a manual reserve or have the EE’s taken that away too?

[@caramelamcphee8106]

Good review But why are you flapping your left hand around ?

[@motorbiketoureruk]

The eating slow mo properly turned me on!

[@LambChopRides]

Now I'm very worried... 😂

[@Maggieismydog]

Great Vid again. Your opinion on this Vs a new 2021 GS1250? I rode the GS for the first time a few weeks ago and it is the best bike I have ridden in the 24 years of my riding life. I’m getting off a Ninja 1000SX sport touring which felt on edge all the time and gave me bad vibes through the pegs seat and bars. I am looking for my unicorn bike. Please share your thoughts. Thanks!