BMW S1000RR HP4 - an Every Day Bike?

[@OllyKilo]

Quite like that it's got cruise control. Means you could shoot a bow and arrow while riding along. Might come in handy.

[@jomilygowers4414]

olly killick best comment 😂

[@fire3500]

if it had cruise control this would be an impeccable comment.

[@motonosity]

Work of art, that thing is.

[@darios9797]

more like work of engineering, the Ducati is more work of art like XD

[@motonosity]

I'd argue engineering of a motorcycle IS art.

[@Miniorpernik]

Dario kruzk well argued!The Ducs are state of art!

[@josephshackleford1]

Get an HP4 motonosity

[@NorthSuperStarRydaz]

Yoda , You are? lol

[@TheM750]

"I've forgotten I'm on it" That perfectly sums up the difference between German Engineering, and Italian craftsmanship (Ducati).

[@Kalimerakis]

german- extremly well crafted, higly efficent but emotionless italian- courageous engeneering, packed with emotion but a bit crappy

[@TheM750]

Kalimerakis Exactly. Well, maybe not crappy...but, finicky.

[@Kalimerakis]

M750 well... crappy :D but I love them! they wouldn't be as great if the wouldn't be

[@TheM750]

Kalimerakis Ha! Well, horrible Italian carbs were the reason I traded in my Ducati for a Honda...so I guess I agree.

[@Hadgerz]

M750 carburettors are so pre-2005 though

[@KrOmEiFiCaTiOn]

It's weird watching someone ride in London that's not RJ.

[@user-rd5nc1nb9f]

OMG thats exactly that

[@timskys6959]

hes Australian

[@cloudcata8300]

Can't believe it's been 8 years since I watched this video. 8 years later and sadly I never got to buy the HP4 as it's too late and ended up with a new 2024 hayabusa. Can't say I'm sad at all, but If I were to have a second bike, I'd try to find this one. Sort of a dream bike with the color scheme and everything :)

[@Slipprymongoose]

You make a good point Baron, has there ever been a bike where it is hands down loathed and hated cause it is genuinely crap? The best test of making sure you bought the right bike is when your walking away from the bike do you turn to look back at it.

[@ChristmasTrax]

I bought a Keeway RKV 125 and I look back at it all the time like it's an S1000R. I love it but if you saw me riding it you'd probably laugh at my level of twatness for buying a Chinese bike but to be honest the RKV is good; at least for your first bike when you only have a CBT

[@WRLondon]

ChristmasTrax no sorry fella should be on a 2 stroke 125 and start living! Rs125, NSR 125 both cracking bikes

[@World-Superbike]

Great review! I'm loving my 2000 Mile HPSauce!

[@650ib]

Excellent review Sir! Wankers drive amazing cars in London! I spotted a silver 2014+ S550 and late model BMW 3 series Wankers, lol! Yes, the Panigale makes a person feel special and so does the HP4. I think they're rated equal in the feel special category. No doubt, the HP4 is faster.

[@1Slopmeister]

Nice review, but the HP4 is definitely a better all around bike compared to the panigale

[@fantomas3030]

They're "Wankers" because of their driving skills or the lack thereof.

[@Chivas6]

I think commuting in to and out of London every day would send me bonkers.

[@Mrpepsi320]

It's fun at first, then the novelty wears off, then you hate it. London traffic had a habit of making me really pissed too.

[@Dranreb865]

Try india, philippines, thailand and vietnam 😅 you softy

[@lukedurban9150]

I love how whenever you post a video I drop what I'm doing and go watch it haha, thanks for making these man great to watch.

[@Swaytan]

I opted to purchase the ZX10R over the BMW as I found the S1000RR produces too much heat around the knee area, too much for Australian weather (in my opinion). In saying that the BMW was incredible, the HP4 must be unreal! EDIT: Purchased 2015 S1000RR. Jizz.

[@BaronVonGrumble]

yes, very good point - they do. But in the UK its normally welcome...!

[@dolika424]

Have you talkd to riding whit tom about that i know hes riding a BMW Daily and hes in australia

[@dolika424]

+BaronVonGrumble you should do a dualvlogg whit royal jordanian IT would be epic

[@Swaytan]

+rasmus andersson Riding With Tom lives in Melbourne which is typically cooler weather than where I live. In hindsight though I probably should have just bought the BMW 👍🏻

[@nitromatt37gaming52]

+BaronVonGrumble hey man if u had the choice between 2 bikes which would it be ur bmw or a kawazaki ninja h2 cuz the h2's are really good hyperbikes supercharged and everything i live in the usa and i ride my h2 everyday if u havent every ridin on one u should there great

[@TechGuy893]

damn riding in england looks painful

[@tothethreshold.9965]

+Alex Jhon Correction riding in London. Riding in london is crap 95% of the time and awesome 5% of the time. Riding our country lanes is 100% awesome tho. Check out "hawes" its a village with 20+ miles of road in either direction of none stop corners one after another that are taken at around 60 mph, hell of a ride. It also causes a lot of inexperienced riders to crash. But thats part of the appeal of riding there.

[@akasha3561]

GOW painful ? this ? dude.. DON'T go to Asia.

[@lukasvillar9328]

It depends on the point of view, in Brazil you would be robbed in the traffic light or would ride on streets that look like the moon of so many craters !!!

[@jampie17]

@@tothethreshold.9965 hawes is an amazing ride, especially coming from thirsk way, and going up over buttertups pass too 🙏🙏

[@Chameleoguy]

You never fail to amuse us. Keep it up, Baron!

[@Finnoctane]

So if everything is going electronic...when do we get auto folding mirrors?

[@dylanmoore6146]

Good point, just put a little distance sensor that sends out a laser, and a tiny motor in each mirror and you're golden. Great idea mate

[@Finnoctane]

This has to be made! And for it to be truly British...design, test and manufacture from a shed at the back of your garden ;) I'll be your first customer...not paying more than a fiver though :DD

[@darios9797]

Dylan Moore that would be nice but it would get annoying and dangerous if they keep folding in and out when you dont need them too, like on highway filtering.

[@iphone202020220]

It's already on newer cars, Mirrors folding in when parking the car.

[@dylanmoore6146]

george washington, how about a setting on the bars to turn the sensor on and off ;)

[@IchibanMoto]

I don't have that kind of cash to drop on a bike that would get ruined through everyday use either. Another excellent video review !

[@Mekaeshi]

Still the best looking S1000rr to me.

[@york0m1]

Brilliant, any review with a double decker and an HP4 in, was always going to be a winner.

[@kingsman84]

one got a HP4. best bike I've ever owned. and a real head turner

[@blankpaper66]

The levels of excitement when I see a notification for a new BvG video are pretty high. Never a dull moment with your videos mate! p.s. Your lane filtering scares me but amazes me at the same time

[@TheRussiansheep]

Thank you 2014 Baron for settling all my worries with choosing my next bike with one simple phrase, "Just go buy the one you like the look of, and then deal with the consequences", THANK YOU!

[@World-Superbike]

Wise words!

[@XsXTrills]

Lmao the ending was absolutely perfect

[@KevinsChili]

So nice to have the old baron back! Can't wait for another ramble/rant video.

[@corneliusdotexe]

Sound advise at the end, Just buy the one you like the look of!

[@rosenfeld8]

I felt that throttle softening on the S 1000 R as well. Great review, always love the way you do it!

[@martinbrown7962]

Well baron you were right my ever day panigale a pain oil leaks clutch problems,now ordered a bmw s1000rr my second choice and will be used on trackdays as well.

[@Shalashaska016]

I love as an American wanting more insight on this bike how you can give a full detailed review on this bike, in and out of traffic, as if nothing is going on. Ride to your limit is indeed implied here. Also this would not be legal at all in most of the state but at this time... "SWEET BIKE"

[@andrewandlm]

"Buy the one you like the look of...deal with it" 100% agree 😄

[@motofilmadoresuk]

Thanks for this video, as Im watching lot of video with S1000rr cuz im thinking to buy one. I also live in London is great see motovlogs here hehe

[@prajwalkashyap4741]

Rafael Vieira - LONDRES : Did you buy S1000RR yet?, If yes welcome to the club sir, I have one too and use it to commute to my workplace in London, happy and safe ride sir.

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

Hope you got the bike

[@OtisENGINEuity]

see and for me a HUGE part of my love for Ducati is the sound that rivals/tops most Harleys.. That L twin is just amazing and you really open up the exhaust and it's almost orgasmic, just that great deep roar, but then I am also a Moto Guzzi fan and would love to own a Griso.

[@thomask1uk]

Thanks for making and uploading BVG, I first discovered you from the 1199 vid, so it was cool that you linked back to that. Not that I'm the market for either bike currently!

[@zalonka1436]

Haha exactly. "Just buy the one you like the look of." Basically or sound of! Have a good day Baron!

[@paulreynolds5047]

Man I was just impressed with the way you was weaving through traffic. Nice video

[@redshifteightpoint6]

I love that he can't help himself from checking out the bike passing by at 40 seconds! Great vid made by a true enthusiast!

[@diamondbkrdrno1]

Hit LIKE as soon as I here double bloody decker! Good to see the old school vids back!

[@1000rrJosh]

I daily my s1000rr and love it. 33k miles in a year and a half. Only issue ive had is a broken valve spring.

[@2dL]

This bike is already a beast, and the S1000R takes to a whole new level in comfort, in my opinion. I have a ZX6R and I have used for all day use type of bike and I can't stand it anymore. It hurts my back and when it's hot (I live in Brazil) it is almost impossible.

[@2dL]

Double Decker Fridgeman LOL. It costs 70k here, and the min. wage is 724,00 a month. A 2L coca cola is 4 bucks; a regular hamburger at mc donalds with fries and coke is 22 bucks. Do the math.

[@2dL]

Double Decker Fridgeman I traded and gave a lil money extra. Probably about 35k. Can't get another 40k now.

[@darios9797]

2dL life is so much harder for us in south america.

[@darios9797]

Double Decker Fridgeman i know dude, i am not saying life in south america is the worst, i am saying that life in south america is much harder than life on first world countries, you would know what i am talking about if you lived here.

[@slinkoplush3323]

I owned a ZX6R too, and i agree it's horrific on the back (i'm 6'2 though). I've really started to appreciate street bikes, and i've made the transition (Z1000SX / Ninja 1000). Wouldn't ride a supersport day to day now I know better, as i've alluded to above in a comment regarding riding different styles of bikes.

[@115HondaFit]

Classic Baron! Brought back the Double Bloody Decker, now can we get a "Vlog him!"

[@420Bullseye]

Some one LENT you their HP4?? I need friends like you have hahaha

[@insane21000]

Love my 2015 R1 on the street and track !

[@vr46nh69bs11]

After seeing many of your videos riding through London, I will never complain about traffic again! I honestly don't know how you deal with that on a day to day basis. It just seems maddening. Every time I would get off the bike, I think I could quite possibly be more pissed off than when I jumped on!! Congrats on the Ktm too :)

[@irritatedmushroom2]

I recently bought an S1000RR - I haven't found one area of road riding where it's unusable. In town it's more docile than a litre bike with nearly 200bhp ought to be, out on the open road it's comfortable and in the twisties it's SO much fun. Even fuel economy isn't too bad. The worst thing about it? Having to clean it every time it gets covered in shit after a ride in the rain.

[@ColRedburn]

crazy road riding style! :D The way you went through traffic with folded mirrors made me giggle. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@MrSlowestD16]

If I was given an option between the two (price not being an option, like some guy was like "take A or B") I'm not sure what I'd choose, probably the BMW b/c those little things like heated grips and cruise control make it great to ride around...and as far as reliability daily I think I'd trust it a bit more.

[@fluffymellons]

I love seeing the sea change occur in your frontal lobe now that you own the 899. You're not quite there yet but some day you'll never want to lay down real money for an inline 4. Btw I'm riding my 1199S just about everyday in December Boston traffic without a single complaint. Swap to the comfort seat and set the suspension to the lightest damping / change wet mode engine to 195hi and it's quite comfortable...and warm ;-)

[@paulsykesodp]

Couldn’t agree more with the last sentence. 👍

[@onthethrottle9230]

Yes thank fuck we have the Old Baron Back! Also your filtering skills are almost on par with RJ! ashbandicoot.

[@BaronVonGrumble]

almost?!

[@2k9smasher]

***** he mean't far superior to

[@onthethrottle9230]

***** Haha! Post some more epic vids like this and I might consider you better! ;) So so glad to see my number one inspiration ''motovlogger'' back in action. :D

[@2k9smasher]

Kiss ass ;D

[@Kalimerakis]

as much as I enjoy RJs videos, his filtering is hyped It's good, but not as mind-boggling as people say.

[@user-ih4ni7ni8d]

I'm really loving the HP4, but are there any major differences between the HP4 and the RR that makes it a better buy?

[@paulocarreiro5855]

Now, this is a bike review to my liking!

[@META19991]

this bike sounds so beautiful

[@sc1dgp]

one of the most unbiased opinions!! EVER!! much appreciated!! and Subscribed! (Y)

[@scott02464]

That is what I call one of your 'proper' vlog (vlog him) videos, and Iv gotta say it was like a comfy pair of slippers watching it, double bloody decker!

[@SamMight]

Has anyone told you sound like Jez from Peep Show :D

[@ThreeStreets42]

On my list of things to do in the UK this spring is buy a Double Bloody Decker! I've never had the opportunity to ride on the HP4, but it seems brilliant! I have wanted to ride since I read about the suspension. I've got the liter bike fever so bad right now!

[@TheBarnz91]

Thoroughly enjoyed this upload. Thanks barron. I now want a hp4

[@20spag]

Wherefore art Thou Baron; We Miss You!!

[@Inspirikus]

Nice one...was about time that you do one on HP4 and last comment was spot on.

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Well done Baron! :-) as ever, well reasoned, explained and discussed! Many thanks. Happy to see some more vids! :-)

[@GT2354]

Nice test! And the car drivers in UK are so fair 3:05 , in Germany the cars cross your way and take the horn!

[@davidwhite2002]

I have an everyday 2014 S1000RR and don't feel the lull in throttle response except when it's a little dogged from running hard and I'm leaving a dead stop. In fact it is so loud and responsive (in race mode albeit), I went to mess with a friend in an SUV to give him a little throttlehello (bout 9-10k) ended in him not being able to hear sh!t out of his left ear for a few days (he did try to run me over immediately after as well). All funnies aside, this is the best bike I have ever sat on (*been on ducs, triumphs, hondas, kawi's..etc, etc).. In slick mode the front comes up hard on you if you wish it too, wheelies to be had in almost each gear if you want however the speed is just flat out simply amazing. In my opinion, your best $ value is the S1000RR over the HP4. The HP4 is almost unnoticeable gain for anyone but serious track riders and even without the mild hp/torque gain and weight loss the S1000RR will absolutely win you over...95% of the bikes out just can't even come close to touching it.

[@robmcwilliam6790]

Nice item, well filmed and knowledgeable guy who knows his way around London traffic and not afraid to make safe progress...

[@topbanana188]

Dear Mr Grumble. I've always found the leftmost slipway at 3:55 to be the most effective thoroughfare, even when continuing one's journey directly ahead. Pip pip

[@pol1250]

I would always go with the ducati !! Have had Ducatis all my life and never had an issue with them...but I nearly never used them in town to be fair..mostly overland.

[@Gtank666]

My favourite bike is my old 2005 r1 she took every given to her ride her all year round she even went out in the snow and was brilliant. She was good at low speeds as well as high speeds very good all round bike ;-)

[@dbwrc]

Are you Dom Joly? Strange how watching you ride through London can be so mesmerising.

[@risenphoenixkai]

I bought an S1000R (single R, with its tits out) largely because of your review. Absolutely brilliant machine in every way.

[@bencurry5295]

Another one for the Baron playlist,Take care mate :)

[@JohnBrookes6128]

Quality ride a round,calling drivers and discussing what’s good and bad about the hp4. I was thinking about getting one of these now!! Is it worth it as an upgrade from a Triumph Daytona 675?

[@beniieboom]

im just so excited to see guy martin on the new bmw for the TT next year!!!

[@ClawPhD]

Any chance of getting an un-biased review of your gear? Winter & Summer gear, would be cool to hear an honest opinion on what works, or why certain stuff is shit. Especially tricks for surviving the rainy months. Cheers mate

[@Trusty_Steed]

Dude you have the best road rage.

[@TR5T]

That does it, out to get me a DD. Love some double decker. My FZ1 scares me for many reason, the Beemer would put me in a home. Good for you, way beyond my realm.

[@viktorskarlatov8227]

That softening of the throttle is not present in slick mode. I think the traction control, even in slick mode, is good enough for winter riding.

[@Gixxer983]

Well. I got a 12 year old Kawasaki Z750, its got scratches and all, but its well maintained, runs like a dream and its got character.. Its got its limitations and what not but thats what it gives it character.. I wouldnt want it to be like riding a German Post Office..Riding is all about feeling it for me.

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Haven't seen one of your videos in a bit .. Still love them..

[@gyotweell7492]

My dream bike. I'll stick with my 200cc Honda for now , but man i'd love to have one. Great vid. man , amazing bike.

[@phillyctr]

Awesome bike had the pleasure of riding my mates,so so fast and really comfy too

[@4432andy]

What a great video, Keep them coming. Loved the commentary by the way

[@trevticks]

One of my dream bikes.

[@ChocCad1905]

But the one you like the look of is great advice, now I think ima get an R6 over a 636.

[@Killerflamingo1]

Iv missed your videos like this.

[@Coldfin9er]

The new 2015 S1kRR has a quick shifter both ways which is fan-fucking-tastic! Not sure if that's for the HP4 only, additional option for either or std equipment regardless of model. Hope they offer it on the S1kR too.

[@calvinto917]

i'm so used to the dividing traffic going the other way marked yellow lanes that i was thinking whoa! that car is going the wrong way

[@alexhuynh7268]

Halfway through a 40 minute video, notice the baron has uploaded, drop it and click. Great video brother, keep this shit up

[@fazer12779]

Great bike & I'd like one, but I currently ride a 1200cc suzuki bandit & this is one of the best fast commuter bikes. It's super fast & comfortable as it's an upright riding position with a torquey smooth engine. S1000rr looks better & is track faster but in every other area my bandit wins.

[@anonharingenamn]

That smooth throttle response is just programmed in the ECU. It could probably be fixed. Warranty void and all that.

[@vasilisgreen]

By smooth, do you mean slow? Laggy?

[@hassanal-rubae7533]

very good riding, man.. On another note, we say short not little delay.. don't mean to be a bugger about it.

[@bmwjesusfuckjdm7104]

Lol dude that accent gotta love it. Much respect from America . 👌🏽 beautiful bike man.

[@tonybmw5785]

I loved the S1000r and spent the whole day with a silly grin on my face, but if I had one I'd kiss my licence good bye. That said I can't wait until the weather improves up north and I can borrow a HP4 from Coopers, but would I chop my R1200 in for one, probably not for exactly the reason you mention Baron. My 1200 does everything I want it to do, and being honest aesthetically I prefer the look of a naked bike.

[@CbrHooniganSendit]

I think you could easily make it a commuting bike, theres a bloke in london who does the commute in summer on his ducati desmo

[@dillydean]

You and RJ should do a duel video around London

[@mmenil1]

To blip the throttle small issue with a delayed response in the throttle is what I had the biggest problem. I kept stalling the bike since it wants a BIT more gas than usual since it has a bigger engine and what not.

[@stevemack389sm]

So basically get the 2015 BMW s1000rr cause it's got everything done with it u don't have to do anything else if you don't want to ..but I always put a little bit of a louder pipe so people in their car's that don't seem to c us on a bike they are able to hear it hopefully but I was told that loud pipe's save lives ...lol I had that sticker on my own bike with the exhaust

[@markebbage9996]

Looks a great bike. I will book a test ride on my next home visit to UK

[@leetaylor9735]

I've just ordered mine can't had a ninja for past 5 years and fancied a change

[@2wheelLove]

it was 28* F in NJ this morning thats what, -2 C or something redic like that? lol...and that's the one thing i liked about my K1200s...electronic dampening at the flick of a button...three modes so it was limited but in all honesty do you need anymore then that? I have a Ninja1000 or (Z1000SX for all you guys over seas) now and so far its hands down better than my k1200s was. 3 ABS/Traction Control Modes (that you can turn OFF if you want too thank god) , 2 Power modes, and so much usable power...just an overall better every day bike. ergonomics are pretty spot on for that sport/touring rider with emphasis on the sport and lets face it...its a sexy sport tourer....probably the best looking sport touring bike in its class. Anyways, that's what I chose for my everyday bike and I love every second of it.

[@JamesWilkinson11]

Great review. Glad to hear that you are coming around to liking the Panigale 1199 ;)

[@theflyingyetti_666]

The reason I went for the R1 was I liked the look of it over any other litre bike

[@rmach4151]

Great video. You're dead right about the passion aspect of the Ducati too. Heart says Ducati, head says BMW. It is the better bike and is the reason I'm getting a 2015 S1000RR. It now coming with cruise control and DDC makes it an easy choice for me. Looking forward to your review of it when it comes out. I know I'll be doing one when I get mine.

[@yyt0926]

Baron you are AWESOME!!! Please do more Bike review!!!!

[@LambChopRides]

Great review BVG, love the hp source BM but when I ride a 18k bike I want it to feel very special indeed.. Will have to try the 2015 s1000rr with the leccy suspenders next year and see what the fuss is about!