2024 BMW S1000XR | Homeward Bound TOP Speed TESTING | EP03

[@Wiewel1960]

Riding a powerful motorcycle while the sun is setting is truly “ Food for your soul” 💪 You have got to be on 2 wheels to experience this feeling🤔 Enjoying life is also one of your qualities… Keep up the good work👋

[@ricatiman]

Great trip Chopsy ... over here in british Columbia I learned to were snowmobile gloves/mitts in bad weather and rain. They have big visor wipers on the backs of the gloves and lobster (3 finger) mittens. There is nothing better than an electrically heated, waterproof lobster mitten on a cold ride.

[@ballaservices9275]

I had to buy some serious gloves on a trip to NZ South Island a couple of years back - I bought some ski gauntlets at a petrol station. Hands were as warm as toast from then on, even without the heated grips. I'm not sure if they had some sort of wiper system on them - would have been very handy. But there were other issues such as needle sharp and freezing rain that meant you couldn't open your visor but couldn't see ahead without opening it a least a crack. Serves me right for venturing into NZ at the start of their winter season!

[@hudsonrilke]

Very thorough with the gloves. Lived in Germany for 8 years. Loved it.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I rather enjoyed that Chopsie (and not just because you were sufferring!) - glad it's not just me that does all that faffage with the gloves then realises I've forgotton my earplugs! What a bummer that screen flying off was...but the hotel at the end looked good (and I think actually quite good value including breako)....looking forward to the next episode!

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Andy appreciated buddy 👍

[@Mikethebike721]

Brave to film your faffing! Forgetting to put my earplugs in or do up my helmet is sooo embarrassing as twenty odd bikers are looking on. Great video

[@LambChopRides]

Haha absolutely 😄👍

[@jeremyr62]

You are right about the helmet/visor issues. The only time I have problems with the outside is when its been raining but has stopped and road shit gets flung up. The inside is more of a problem. Pinlocks leak eventually.

[@Chris-vq5vr]

I'm surprised you didn't have to set the preload to 'Heavy' after all those beers & delicious deserts!

[@DucatiDiaries]

😂

[@vacoasrebel6729]

I did Garmisch via Strasbourg each way solo and on to Grossglockner after Garmisch. In the wet and mountain fog and clouds I had zero vision problems with water or misting. "Visin Heated Visor" my game changer (especially with glasses) since Motorcycle Live last year! Best money I've spent on a motorcycling accessory.

[@winditon1523]

Gloves, plugs, card,helmet strap 😂 I can relate to all 😅

[@loveit2942]

Video cracked me up🤣 especially when the screen flew off, you got all the gear on then had to take it all off bought back some memories, brilliant keep them coming 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁👍

[@bwindrope]

Best bike I've ever owned. A comfortable beast.

[@ticthedog6095]

I was under the impression you had amazing time management putting out all the content and holding down a job, after watching all the faffing I’m starting to doubt it. First came to your channel when you were on a European trip with Womble, after all these years great to see you on another.

[@LambChopRides]

Haha 😆 I'm starting to seriously worry if I'm actually ADHD or I'm going senile!!

[@CPUspeed]

Great string of videos 👍🏼 Thank god they changed the seat. Yes some older retired sportbike riders which this bike is aimed at may have gained weight 😆 btw as an older rider who has no patience I only wear helmets that accept transition visors.

[@61greybeard]

Great video Mr chops I’ve done lots of European tours with friends sole and also with my wife riding pillion always a bit faffing but still the thing I enjoy most on a bike the fun starts as I roll of my drive 😁👍👍👍

[@steveball2307]

Getting off motorways/autobahns/autoroutes and onto the twisties can't be beaten - as I think you experienced.

[@soulrebelno1]

Credit card, ear plugs, gloves, glasses, I've forgotten them all-who'd be a motorcyclist, eh!

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah it was all too much for my old brain haha 😄

[@jeremyr62]

@@LambChopRides Don't worry, we've all been there.

[@johnflavin1602]

Just set off, riding down the road. Something's not right - damn, forgot the bloody ear plugs again!

[@juicy9592]

Chinstrap

[@soulrebelno1]

@@juicy9592 Ah, yes, the ol' chinstrap!

[@jjnewman65]

Brilliant watch mate. Loving the red lining faff levels 😅

[@alanshearing7515]

Like watching Karate Kid 10 , gloves on , gloves off . 😂 just missing the wax . Lone wolf return trip glad to see you finally relaxing and enjoying the ride . Looking forward to the continuation. Great video Chops 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Alan 😁👍

[@ragerider6283]

Nice vid. Looking forward to the next one. XR looks incredibly capable & a better all-round package than the GS if you've got still got some sporty pretensions. Was chuckling with the faffidge! Every time I go out on the bike my gloves are on & off ten times when I too realise I've forgotten to put my earplugs in & then can't remember where they are anyway. Then of course there's also, where's my wallet, phone & keys etc accompanied by expletive layden self-talk mumbling lol. Sigh.

[@LambChopRides]

Haha glad it's not just me then! 😄👍

[@scottmcpeek4132]

Good call splitting up the return ride home, Chops! Discretion the better part of valor and all that.

[@bbouchan1]

Hi Lamb Chop....well you got into a right 2 & 8 with all that flaffing around, it wouldn't have happened if you had visited me here in France & Spain but your choice....never mind. Oh & the roads here are much better.

[@JoseSanchez-ht4cc]

T shirts and shorts brigade can be seen throughout Europe for shorter journeys. I’ve just been in Warsaw & Madrid and saw it all the time-

[@KelvinChilvers]

Another cracking part to the series. Certainly something I would like to experience. However tough going on a sports bike would you agree chopsy.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes it would be harder on a sports bike, still possible though if you are sports bike fit!

[@anthonyporter3734]

have to start calling you captain faff

[@abhalluk]

The last 10 seconds made me laugh out loud, I'm always finding range rovers too!!

[@RadDadisRad]

Crazy seeing all those motorcycles and none of them are loud.

[@LambChopRides]

Laws in Germany are very strict on noise. You can't change the exhaust or you face big fines.

[@RadDadisRad]

@@LambChopRides I understand. As an American it’s different for me.

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah it's not as strict here either but going that way! 😬

[@SteveBrowner]

I think you did rather well considering how you sounded,I'm guessing you weren't feeling much better 😂 looking forward to the next one 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Steve, Yeah wasn't feeling great and bloody snotty haha 👍

[@frankmorris2603]

Faffing around days. We all have them.

[@timgibson2540]

Hi Chopsie I broke down on my 30th wedding anniversary , the day prince Phillip died we had every type of weather. I pressed the SOS button on my GS , they told me to ring breakdown as the SOS button was for crashes! 4 hours later we were rescued, only one person stopped to ask if we needed help, I will never forget that day.👍🏻

[@LambChopRides]

Oh bugger SOS couldn't have helped me 😁

[@Mauni77]

My rukka virium 2 gloves had wiperblade at left index finger.. its working great . Not know If all rukka got it.

[@SuperSnallygaster]

Panniers are only rated to 110MPH. Now I know they are good for a bit more than that. 😊

[@stevenSmith-tz6iy]

Chopsy, riding a bike, especially on a Europe trip, is such a buzz, the excitement, anticipation, makes you feel alive

[@LambChopRides]

Absolutely is! I just keep thinking of excuses to go back now! Actually I think I left a glove in Saarbrücken...

[@drewyager4020]

Liner bags for the luggage is much needed

[@drewyager4020]

Sport gauges? Lean angle? I love that feature

[@garethmayfield4014]

I look forward to the blast home from the Alps to Manchester in a day. finishes the tour off lovely. About 1000 miles. So much fun. I know, I'm mad!! What's the KTM GT is made for!!

[@LambChopRides]

You madman! 😄👍

[@garethmayfield4014]

@@LambChopRides 😂😂

[@JIMMER15]

TOP level faffing there Chops 😁😁

[@brianlittle1132]

I am a Triumpher but believe me and my 2 Gs friends that SOS button is worth its weight in gold and will make me start looking at BMW for my next bike (unless Triumph bring out that service) BMW should advertise the full benefits of that SOS and it will be the best bike forever!!!!!!! From a Triumpher we'll done Bmw

[@Justmarcusdave]

Garmisch-Partenkirchen brilliant

[@Broken-six]

I think I’m your American Twin. 😂 nice vid man!

[@bradleyalexander5821]

From this side of my screen, ya live a charmed existence. 🧐

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah lucky boy 👍

[@gregmurdoch8100]

Would love to see your XR/GX/Tracer comparison

[@tonyciriello6872]

Very nice ! Yes the auto-something in Germany. To my surprise I was able to rent a Honda Blackbird about 25 years ago. What a thrill to be able to pin it on a Sunday morning legally on a public road. For miles and miles. Got to love riding in Germany. Indicated 285 KPH. What would the XR do?

[@LambChopRides]

234 was about it.. that's about 140 mph I think. Not bad considering it was fully loaded and I had a back pack on

[@tonyciriello6872]

@@LambChopRides Not bad is right ! After more thinking, it was 20 years ago not 25. Sucks getting old !

[@martinhughes9769]

You going home early 😊

[@troppo4872]

Haha. Great stuff, mate. Nothing better than a hot shower after a long day on the bike...

[@JayVtec-GAMING]

There was a triangle on the corner where them cars were stopped, Shame your screen extension went walkabout!

[@LambChopRides]

Yes I noticed that while editing... didn't at the time! 😬

[@RevvedPulse]

Chops would you buy the s1000xr over the pikes peak . I’m contemplating between the two as I still like the performance but enjoy longish rides also .

[@LambChopRides]

Yes probably.. both would have been excellent on this trip though. PP just a bit pricey to put big miles on imo

[@valebliz]

I’ll one-up the forgetting/losing stuff championship, having had the whole content of my backpack fly out because of a loose zip doing 160mph on a freeway, ahem. That included my wallet, my GoPro, part of my clothes and my ferry tickets to go back home lol. Of course I noticed the suspiciously light backpack after a few miles, I was saved by keeping my ID card in my jacket with 150€ cash inside.

[@LambChopRides]

Oh God.... that's what I was most worried about doing the top speed run! That and the top box flying off!! 😆

[@Bettybeemer1250gsadventures]

So funny , you had us laughing so much , especially when your said you forgot your earplugs 😂 , this is my other half all over it must be a man thing 😂😂.

[@LambChopRides]

Haha thanks 😄👍

[@tomriley_bike]

I can’t see the clothes peg cable tidy on the BMW configurator tool, does it come in other colours? 😂

[@LambChopRides]

Haha pink only I'm afraid Tom 😅

[@tomriley_bike]

@@LambChopRides 😂😂😂

[@ArmadilloGodzilla]

Greetings from Munich. I have Knox summer gear.😊

[@LambChopRides]

Ah good! Didn't see anyone in any type of kit 👍

[@Mark........]

Lol the infamous glove faff story of my life

[@LambChopRides]

I know... wouldn't normally be an issues but was weatherproofing myself for rain and it's quite a faff haha

[@jasonkendrick1974]

Great one Chopsie. Love it when the music and the roads and the time of day all sync up. Can still recall certain selections even from when I first started riding. Soul food.

[@thefake89]

i tought better than 235 km/h, maybe in dynamic pro is faster?

[@LambChopRides]

Don't forget it's got full panniers on plus me with a back pack

[@JasonRobbins71]

Classic out of context phrases.. 'I knew my bum couldn't take it' 😂

[@LambChopRides]

Haha 😄 👍

[@jimmyrottencauli]

You must have had mistress on back with that much luggage for a weekend 🤣🤣🤣

[@LambChopRides]

Haha, it's all the camera gear that's the top box full! But yes I did pack plenty 👍

[@jimmyrottencauli]

@@LambChopRides That M1000XR was at same hotel in Bouillon Sunday night, thought Matt looked familiar .

[@LambChopRides]

Haha they did stay there! Small world eh 😆👍

[@jimmyrottencauli]

@@LambChopRides Reason stayed there was because of a Tim Rodes video….. power of KZbin

[@LambChopRides]

That's exactly why I went too! Tim needs to be on commission!

[@jamescurrie1285]

Surprised you didn't do the run to the ferry in a one 🤷‍♂️

[@LambChopRides]

It's too far, and by splitting the trip I could take a better twisty route the following day

[@drinky98]

Been debating one of these as a better touring option to my gsxr750, how does the engine performance compare would you say to a 750 sportsbike ?

[@LambChopRides]

Oh its quick, at least as fast as a GSXR750. I absolutely loved it on this trip home, certainly wouldn't have swapped it for a GS. Plus you can really load it up with gear with all the panniers and top box. It's even comfortable for a pillion

[@ferret418]

I love the channel think I saw you in Morrisons -Woking yep your a big fella ✅👍

[@stuartkraven]

If your screen came flying off on the autobahn I can see the wiper thing doing the same. Wouldn't one of them just scratch the hell out of your visor anyway.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes good point.. 👍

[@gsd32i]

What's with the cable ties around the screen? Oh you sound like you are on deaths door by the way. Hope you're better. 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah I was pretty rough with a cold filming this sorry. The zip ties will come clear in the next one 👍

[@gsd32i]

@@LambChopRides I will wait then 👍

[@DucatiDale]

The 1300 quicker than the sas? I took one out today and was a bit underwhelmed and I can’t say I’ve ever heard anyone mention heat on the 1290 it was baking my legs and the seat got hot

[@LambChopRides]

No the SAS is faster for sure, it's 170 hp! I have not noticed heat on one if I'm honest..

[@DucatiDale]

@@LambChopRides might be because it was like 24 today but it was cooking me and it’s not slow don’t get me wrong but it’s my first time with a lc8 and how people go on I expected it to pull my arms off 😂 other than the heat couldn’t really pick fault with it

[@DucatiDale]

@@LambChopRides 160 as well aren’t they as well but what’s 10bhp between friends 😂

[@AdyRider]

Enjoying your trip bud, thank you for sharing 😎

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Adrian 👍

[@stephenchapman8344]

Faff faff faff…….faff faff…….faff faff faff. Normal behaviour mate. 😂. One of my friends who goes on trips is worse than that. We would arrange to meet at the bikes in 10 mins. Rest of us usually give it 20 mins and then turn up. Still have to wait 5 mins. 😂

[@LambChopRides]

Haha well at least it's not just me!! 😅👍

[@spanky3101]

Not a great advert for that screen extension then!

[@LambChopRides]

Unfortunately its didnt fit on the XR very well due to the cut outs at the edges of the screen. Fits on the other bikes Ive tried perfectly

[@TheLudojay]

I don't think your ride at dusk was poignant. It sounded like you were enjoying it. Something poignant makes you feel sad or regretful...I was riding around the Alps with Lara Small recently. She was testing a Triumph Tiger. I asked what she thought of it & she said riding it was poignant. A confusing conversation ensued...

[@LambChopRides]

Hmm I don't think poignant means it has to be sad or regretful... Will have to Google 👍

[@LambChopRides]

OK yes I stand corrected 😅 👍

[@TheLudojay]

@@LambChopRides Now you've got me wondering... I just took a look at my Oxford Dictionary (1970s print edition). It says 'Pungent, stinging, keen, penetrating, moving, vivid'. Did you feel penetrated or stung (a mind boggling prospect)? I can understand you being moved but, these days, I don't reckon poignant means moving in a joyful sense. Perhaps the ride was simply especially enjoyable.

[@anthony208]

It may not be what you meant, but i often experience a fleeting moment of poignancy at some point at the end of a road trip or holiday. That slight feeling of regret going home and wondering if you’ll ever return to that particular location again, albeit that it passes quickly!😂😂😂

[@TheLudojay]

@@anthony208 I think I experience something similar that probably relates to returning to work once the holiday is over.

[@Kurlach]

Regarding the GSA, not everybody has to like it though. It’s not a case of getting used to it, it’s just simply a case of everybody doesn’t like the same thing 🤷🏻‍♂️ I can see how it might be difficult to say anything negative given you’ve just been put up by BMW 😂 IMHO it looks shite. Hardly something I’d open the garage to and say “Phwooooar” 😂

[@LambChopRides]

I saw the photos of the GSA the night before so the bike wasn't a surprise. I wouldn't buy one but I don't think it's horrible. Honest opinions, I have no pressure to say nice things

[@brucekendall52]

Nothing worse than putting on the helmet without the ear plugs,then leaving your glasses on top box etc.Its called aging i'm told.

[@EVILSPAWN1003]

That is one of the things i DON’T like on my 2024 XR, filling it up. The filler….hole is just dumb. Can’t see how much you put in and suddenly it’s TOO full. But the rest of the bike makes up for it.

[@LambChopRides]

Quite alot of bikes like this John.. bit of a pain 👍

[@drewyager4020]

Dude. You are a mess. Lol. I have done all of those things

[@mwng5186]

Dont knock riding in flip flops..it slows you down...any more than 120 and your toes spread too much and makes going any quicker uncomfortable...recommended

[@jamest5149]

The reason most of the EU has great well kept roads compared is the UK government driven the UK media (billionaire owned) have a narrative that all tax is bad and where there is tax they give loop holes only available to the rich… in Europe people realise tax is necessary and also spend it where needed instead of siphoning it off to their mates. A few extra pence on the pound of your taxable wage and you can properly fund services like road repairs and healthcare. We all need these services unless very rich, so why believe the Sun or Daily Mail when they push tax is all bad.

[@alrightdave6135]

Absolute garbage

[@BIGGGESTAL]

Great OE screen supplied by BMW. NOT. Why is it few manufacturers can make a screen for all. It's a sport touring bike ffs

[@fabiena1787]

I think this is because of the M package: the standard (not so short screen) is then replaced with this small one.