2023 BMW S 1000 RR Pro M Sport India review - Is it the ultimate superbike? | Autocar India

The BMW S 1000 RR gets a bunch of updates for 2023 that not only aim to make it faster, but also easier to ride. Rishaad Mody decides to find out what it’s like to live with on our roads.
Camerapersons: Mrityunjay Chakraborty, Harshad Panchal
Editor: Siddhesh Kadam
00:00 - Introduction
00:53 - Meet the new S 1000 RR
1:41 - What’s nice on the road
2:25 - What’s not nice on the road
3:24 - Where the fun begins
3:39 - Changes for 2023
4:04 - How the chassis components work
4:49 - Carbon fibre wheels
5:35 - Amazing electronics
6:49 - Explosive power
7:26 - Exhaust sound and engine character
8:37 - Living with it on the road
9:00 - Love-hate relationships
9:50 - Prices, rivals in India
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[@pratikc588]

The best two wheeler reviewer in the world, hands down. The on spot script, the no nonsense narration, the use of complex but lucid English language. Hats off Rishaad... It is tough to find a bike fanatic who knows so much about bikes and can put forward every detail precisely..

[@amol_nadekar_2003]

Me watching this video with having 10 rs in my bank account 🗿

[@jeffrandallrozario]

One of the best automobile reviewer out there today! Big ups to Rishaad for his eccentricity and simplicity in reviewing what is, one of the best machine ever made!

[@RishaadMody1]

That’s high praise. Thanks!

[@shubhamsidharth007]

I'll second that , whenever a bike review comes out i just hope it's by rishaad bhai !

[@H7.MotoTech]

+1 to the comment !

[@SonuYadav-ux7fu]

heard of sagar sheldekar??

[@shubhamsidharth007]

@@SonuYadav-ux7fu living it up 😎

[@Siva-en6dt]

7:20 killing it right there!❤‍🔥

[@immanueliggi]

Rishad Is definitely the best bike reviewer we have right now. I'm surprised he rides this well. Thought he was a journalist but looks like he has huge track riding experience

[@aniketwindowsxp]

Rishad...This is what we call short, sweet and sophisticated review.... ..

[@RishaadMody1]

😄🙏

[@ramantiwari532]

From the Last review of 100 cc to latest 1000cc... Quite a leap... I wanna see CBR1000RR review but nobody yet posted. Lets See...

[@smashz100]

It is discontinued.

[@ChrisBOMtoATL]

Also Honda does not have media bikes most of the times. When was the last time you saw any Indian Journalist review a Honda big bike other than the CB500x. Few channels got hold of bikes from owners for a review like the CB650r. Sad but true.

[@joymukherjee5238]

Visit any bigwing all you can find cb highness 😂

[@MayankonH2]

I'll say honda is happy selling Activas from 1G to ~G...they don't want to sell super bikes... I visited a big wing and the answer was that they might start taking bookings around August

[@rapdiengdoh3965]

Quick Fact: Autocar India is the best automotive channel ever. Period. I rest my case in all aspects. Much love

[@mukeshprakash8112]

Yesterday, I saw this beauty on the highway. The rider was on my opposite and I heard "RRRRRRRR" and he was gone already. Damn that looks and that sound I feel like I have a lust for this one lol. I wish I could ride one.

[@vfrfandom3904]

Many years back moto journals always used to deliberately obtuse the fleet of slower superbikes, the Fireblade one being. But now things have changed, the key to riding successfully is not the power numbers but how usable that power is. Riders in India are now perceiving the basic wisdom of riding superbikes than being fascinated by something powerful. Thats great! S1000 RR is quite a friendly motorcycle to ride on roads. And that's mostly welcomed by Indian superbike owners. Nice presentation well performed Review Thanks, Autocar

[@bhavaniyadav009]

Amazing review!! Didn't expect to be this good. No unnecessary hype, just on point feedback!

[@taranshupattnaiktp3335]

I'm not that well prepared to ride such a bike like this, but all I can say it is a dropdead gorgeous bike BMW has on sale.

[@neoncat3546]

I've ridden both s1krr and zx10r one after another and I can just say that paying up extra 10L is totally worth it if you have the money, if you don't then nothing beats zx10r for that price.

[@RidingRadness]

Exactly we do buy such expensive things just to make ourselves feel good even though we dont have places to ride it to its full extent

[@amitkulkarni6267]

the cinematography on this one was on another level. Great presentation, and amazing riding footage! Amazing Review overall!

[@RishaadMody1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@abhishekj8864]

Quite reasonable!!!😅 Yes IT IS !!! compared to other cars

[@motoman9323]

All these superbike makers should make a 600cc versions of the exact same bike with the same features just with the half the power. People will be able to enjoy these bikes in a better way.

[@shoumikdas4674]

Triumph absolutely nailed the segment with trident 660. Honda has its CBR as well.

[@vamshikrishna7468]

Why fireblade was not mentioned at all......?

[@kaushikkaushik3492]

Where was this video shot at? , the roads looks good

[@CaptainTShirt]

Gotta appreciate the realness of the review, putting the context of our roads, traffic and temperatures.

[@anir4418]

Now that I've found this playlist Im gonna try to watch it all

[@radhamanohar2307]

For me the 600cc is the very sweet spot and more than enough for normal ride, powerful and efficient. The litre bikes are for pure race enthusiasts, for an average or common people towards bike enthusiasm 600 feels like damn cool. Hope I would own one of its kind

[@soumyosishchintada]

What can be the maximum maintained cost

[@subhash5715]

There is very much confusion when you want to buy a superbike. The three ones are bmw s1000rr, kawasaki zx-10r, and ducati panigale, other than these three, hayabusa is a bike of which every indians have a soft corner in their heart. No one can hate hayabusa.

[@swarupkumar6205]

He’s the best bike reviewer on utube!!

[@RishaadMody1]

😀🙏

[@not_now781]

@Autocar we want a comparison of all 3 bikes❤

[@heytiwariiloveyou]

which is the most powerful easy bike you would suggest for street ride

[@udta_insaan]

Rishaad is the best automotive journalist and AUTOCAR should really use his immense skills to become an even better Automobile journalism channel.

[@hiteshdhawan1]

I WILL BUY THIS ONE DAY. MAY BE TOMORROW 😊😊

[@yeluripati]

Not everyone can afford the super bikes, whoever can afford it, can not unleash full fury of these bikes on Indian roads😂.

[@nirmalraj9190]

But they can afford going to a race track

[@Hulkooo]

@@nirmalraj9190hahaha

[@mohammedmoheet8528]

4:11 is it a brembo logo i see?

[@RishaadMody1]

Good spot. The rotors are Brembo, but the callipers and master cylinder are both by Nissin.

[@anthonyd5220]

You say plastics have been used a lot. Of course it will be used to keep the weight down. But those components are not going to encounter stress forces and hence doesn't have any effect. I own the 2023 version and they don't feel cheap, but it's each one's opinion I guess.

[@nikhilkagalkar547]

Review on Honda CBR 1000 RRR pls

[@aaronmanonthomas]

Amazing review! Enjoyed it

[@kurushunwalla]

Rishaad, as always, super review of a super bike. You are Neevesy in our part of the world. All the best baba 🍻

[@RishaadMody1]

Wow, thanks Kurush 😊

[@i.lockdown]

So it's okay if we buy a standard s1krr. As we won't be able to go on track that often. Standard varient is much practical to own if you are a Highway weekend ride kinda person

[@aibellbijesh5096]

In my opinion 400cc is enough for Indian road

[@AB-cc5sd]

one day in my collection for sure 😘💝

[@lost_voyager86]

It's a dream of mine to own this s1000rr as you said it's better to get it with better seat, after you're review I am questioning if i should consider buying it? As you said it performs well on nicer roads.

[@pritamgiri228]

can we have a review of aprilia rsv4 1100 factory?

[@mohamedafzal3913]

Love the review...You have made very valid points. Like it.

[@RSX0999]

Panigale V4S and H2 are the ULTIMATE BEAUTIES

[@rahulan5026]

Beauty is a subjective term. It varies from person to person.

[@reynoldzy8]

​@@rahulan5026 yeah you are somewhat right but most people out there would prefer V4s as the Ultimate Beauty ❤

[@shubhamsidharth007]

Offcourse italian bike so u can't beat them in terms of looks , even in the adv category the multistrada looks gorgeous to say the least.

[@vale4630]

RSV4 1100 factory still rules the heart for me though.(personal choice)

[@anuragdixit07]

Minimum height to ride s1000rr

[@rahulcgupthan1476]

i love this episode so much.

[@thindriver3307]

Just put the electronic suspension to Auto. That should solve the issue.

[@nileshkabra5272]

Make a review of bmw R1250 gsa

[@The_drone_therapy]

Really nice and true review...i love superbikes..but India is not the country where u should buy one 😅...no good roads and traffic. A 400cc bike is way more sufficient here.

[@ankitacharya6134]

Bmw S1000RR 2023❤❤❤

[@sivaramakrishnanganesh1952]

S1000RR can only dream to match up R15 in looks and design

[@rakshitkhairnar]

Amazing review 👏

[@Dj_Official_mix-z4q]

Bro top speed?!! You should drive 300km/ph on indian roads

[@raajrane]

I thought the winglets was a adventure bike Crash guard at 1st glance 😂😂😂

[@mynature3270]

Ur right bro the tail light on this bike keeps me away from buying it 😅

[@StephenSelvaMalt]

Review of s1000r please.

[@surajit.worlds]

KINDLY REVIEW THE S1000R...

[@sam80000]

The location is beautiful 😍

[@Siddharth_shivshankar]

This newbie with M Sport package holds no relevance to the Indian roads, just think about the hefty prize, maintenance and the taxes, even after all these aspects. You still cant explore it to its full potential. It has some amazing electronic and safety kits. I feel its only good for track use only

[@Amarnath.Das.]

Pls do a review!.. of Ducati Panigale V4

[@pointlession]

That front looks like the face of Eva 1 from evangelion 😅.... Particularly those eyes

[@allinone1-k8j]

My bank balance 1 ₹ par dreame bike hai 😂😢😊 par me pura tra karunga karid ne ke liye 😎

[@arjjaywinthirumalar8493]

Plz review cbr 1000rr r sp

[@kumarayush4967]

I love sports bike, but Frankly speaking, these bikes are not for Indian roads. The max you can drive here is 160 km/hr, that too is not safe. And 160 km/hr even a 350 cc bike can take you. So if you have money and want a showpiece in your house or want to show off then its ok to buy these bikes.

[@shoumikdas4674]

Well, India is a status oriented society at its peak, If you have certain materialistic things, it validates your existence. Doesnt matter how much people oppose this, ground reality is very different. Solution would be either a race track bulit in states or making 400-600c bikes which is actually a superbike for the Indian conditions. Its the same case for having apple products although my choice is a good touring bike with a middleweight engine. If BMW can make it, I would love to buy it.

[@allnighterist]

I dont get people expecting comfort riding from a superbike 😅

[@kiranm6749]

This is first bmw which got lucky to meet a group of buffaloes 😂

[@Anirudhsingh54543]

Ayo review cbr650r next !

[@kresimirmilisa5560]

very good superbike good video.

[@IBringYouFire]

the Ultimative Super Bike was the bmw s1000rr 2010. every thing after was just a chaotic try to improve few things and make alots of thing even worse. im a simle men if you want ride fast you dont need any thing on the bike what take away from you controll and let you be the passenger.

[@kishores7034]

This is my dream bike Hope to own it soon Wish me luck for the same

[@Pyro6996]

Me watching this video with having 10rs in my bank account

[@arhammulla7396]

Excellent bike ❤

[@NarendraMohite-ys8hg]

Me watching this video 6rs in my bank account 😅

[@hanu0913]

its great bike, but the practicality of using on indian roads in non existence, only long travel suspension motorcycles are practical choices

[@techreview7122]

Superbikes are Not for India....

[@Michael_-Myers]

Aukat se bahar Bali video dekh raha hun 😂😂

[@siddhantrs4545]

I wish i had 20l lying arround

[@Aman54201]

I'll buy a platina comfortec instead

[@stockrock8938]

Why triumph killed daytona 😢?

[@sivakumargoru3678]

These super bikes aren't meant for Indian roads..!! So there is no point of buying a superbikes in india sub 600cc might be a better choice!

[@amiteshbajpai5666]

One more on R1

[@dasdip2001]

our current Indian Licensing system is basically Worthless, and extremely reluctant of riders experience. Any one with any level of experience can buy vehicles with any level of power. It should learn from EU lisencing system. moreover there is a tendency among the older licence holders to ignore the traffic rules. Any Traffic violation should come with a retest penalty and not the stupid fines.

[@comtruise7063]

Ultimate death machine

[@nithinkumarnp1488]

Omg this bike costs 26 lakhs on road in Bangalore 😅 literally I can purchase two cars.

[@kotimoto]

It's for people who already have 2 cars.

[@lostking1606]

@@kotimoto i know one person that have only s1000rr. No other bikes or cars.

[@nirmalraj9190]

@@lostking1606 he can afford t , not having is his choice

[@SyedMYahya]

This is the main REASON why youth are passing away.

[@adityamondal2277]

Man , i feel sorry for you.

[@OmkarNevse]

The incompetence and stupidity of these apparent "youth" is the main reason for their deaths, don't blame it on the bike. If someone thinks they can ride at high speeds on public roads it is their stupidity that will kill them. Big bikes like this are neither required nor suitable for the Indian roads and anyone who buys such bikes should have enough sense to wear appropriate safety gear and ride at sensible speeds.

[@prateek1208]

@@adityamondal2277 he isn't wrong tho. People buy litre bikes without any prior experience

[@VivekSharma-xv5yi]

@@prateek1208 you are one of the biggest motherfucker in the world bhagwan aapki Aatma ko santi de 🙏 jaldi aapki tervi khane ko mile 🙏

[@karankushalappa5085]

Not our fault ur boring 💀

[@Debu_on_wheels]

gift me those alpinestars

[@itzpradiya]

no, still they cant achieve a single podium in WSBK

[@snjtptl5221]

S1000rr is the Most overrated superbike of open class segment . It is just a Suzuki GSX-R with fancy bmw technology and bmw badge 👎

[@sanjayrevanna8903]

exactly true and for that I think thr Japanese counterparts are a much better option than the beamer

[@hurtlocker9600]

​​@@sanjayrevanna8903 service,parts ,cost of accessories are much better for Japanese ,even triumph is better than BMW in these aspects.

[@eddierobin9884]

Spot on point 👌🏼 it's surprising Suzuki didn't sue them back 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@petrolhead.corner]

But it is faster than its Jap rivals

[@kartickprasanth1393]

Bmw bike 🏍 👌

[@freedom3040]

Buy EV 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler, buy Super bike later

[@Hunter.1999]

Why bikes getting uglier after facelift 😢💔

[@adi_zero5882]

My interest went downhill when the removed the OG Uneven Headlamps !

[@amanshetye046]

But why it sounds like R15😶😶

[@karankushalappa5085]

H2 🗿