2:37 look at the rear tyre. Bike can lean. Good review. Everything covered without waffling, no repetition.
@bobtomo617 жыл бұрын
I have an XR fantastic bike, slightly modified, tail tidy upswept Mivv exhaust, tinted screen and the best mod was Evotech bar end weights to counter act the vibration, and after its second service I told my BMW dealer about the vibration an D he gave me a free bar riser upgrade same as the 2017 model... result is perfection. Coming from a strong sport bike background the XR has completely won me over!
@bootz04093 жыл бұрын
Your excellent use of the English language with adjectives such as: frenetic, infectious, frighteningly fast and brutal... are all words that should only be used to describe motorbikes. Loved this review 2nd your intelligent enthusiasm. ✌️
@TheOutdoorFun8 жыл бұрын
The best and the honest S1000XR review ever!
@Sinkerbist8 жыл бұрын
great quality vids, right mixture of onboard shots and 3rd person views as well as on-board commentary. keep up the good work!
@ColGadarby6 жыл бұрын
That's what I wanted - a review with an opinion from someone with experience.
@SLAYER-nm5zw8 жыл бұрын
Great videos Jon,five stars sir!
@barryweaver88337 жыл бұрын
you are correct about the low gearing, they should have put a 42 tooth rear sprocket on it instead of the 45 tooth, it revs over 6k at 80 mph, and that's why you get the vibration BMW. The newer models have modified handlebars but they should've just changed the gearing. I prefer for the rev's to drop some on the highway but it feels like you still need to shift up. I've ridden one for a few months and I don't like how it "rev's" on the highway. You can't order a Rekluse clutch yet either. If you don't mind feeling like you're stuck in 4th gear all day then maybe this is the bike for you. Very elegant bike though.
@BossBikesClub8 жыл бұрын
Great filming and review. Loved the set up shots (and of course, the bike).
@TheDervMan8 жыл бұрын
More bike videos please 😁👍🏻
@gs0320096 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Will you please other reviews of other BMW's, R1000RS and RT?
@ChristmasTrax8 жыл бұрын
More of these!'
@gbitsadze8 жыл бұрын
Hi, and how good is it as everyday city bike? How it works at low rpm-s, from 3 to 6 or 7 hundred? Is lack of power at that range or not? And how good is it at low speed, for example if you are in traffic jam and are moving couple miles with a very slow speed?
@krytenLister8 жыл бұрын
Rides fine from pretty much standstill. Only issue I find for town riding is the heaviness of the clutch and the fact is cant be adjusted for reach....but you get used to it over time.
@MatNewtonTrio8 жыл бұрын
George Bitsadze beautifully balanced and a very effective everyday commuter.
@niuck3 жыл бұрын
Great review. I own one and agree with everything he said.
@hedgehog39005 жыл бұрын
wing mirrors?
@TheAviationChannel8 жыл бұрын
great video
@vstm39507 жыл бұрын
test rode it today before was going to put my deposit for it. like BMW but I won't be :( this thing vibrates like a jack hammer and I wouldn't live with that. engine, chasis, brakes excell really it's impressive piece of kit but at that price tag I cannot accept buzzing like hell and clutch lever so hard to operate (nightmare in town). to all the lads out there... test ride it before you buy one! cheers
@dry5098 жыл бұрын
Then what is a good similar bike for the roadway that does not have secondary vibration in the handle bars and foot pegs as I ride mostly on the motorway?
@1AOR18 жыл бұрын
the new triumph tiger is the king
@peturstefansson8 жыл бұрын
More bikes, thank you :-)
@nyc8638 жыл бұрын
So they have not tuned out the vibration problem. Very disappointing.
@sphemavundla49518 жыл бұрын
uh
@revcole78 жыл бұрын
I have a new XR and took my wife on a highlands tours in June 16. The vibration is being exaggerated and although you notice a slight vibration around 70 it is neither strong nor a problem. Unless you are especially 'sensitive' it should not be an issue - and if you are then buy a car as rain also makes your wet!
@yvonnemcchlery808 жыл бұрын
I've just bought an XR and I love it....the vibration is an issue for me though....I"ve sought remedies for it ...hopefully they'll be sorted...my pinky goes numb , that's problematic !!
@lohne878 жыл бұрын
You bought an old one? Thought the new model have had this sorted out?
@derekdrake11258 жыл бұрын
please review the KTM Superduke GT
@TheVigilantStewards7 жыл бұрын
Question, why wouldn't you just get the very similar and much less fugly K1200RS?
@MaxAndHisBike7 жыл бұрын
Carmelo Santini I haven't gotten either of these bikes but the reason why I'd get the XR over the RS is because of the engine. A boxer is cool, but it makes the bike so wide and doesn't rev up that high which is part of the fun I think. The XR is like a sportier version of the RS. I won't get an RR because I like touring, I won't get the R because it is a naked bike and I won't get the RS because I also enjoy riding sports bikes, so the XR is a good mix of the RR and the RS I think.
@silvicontact7 жыл бұрын
Max , the K1200RS doesn't have a boxer engine.
@MaxAndHisBike7 жыл бұрын
Sergiu Pop sorry, confused it with the r1200rs
@NathanGrayW2 жыл бұрын
@@silvicontact There is no k1200rs after 2005
@Bark8208 жыл бұрын
Much livelier review than MCN straight faced reviews...which brings out more small details out in the open..
@sidhantsonawane11108 жыл бұрын
kash ye bike mere nashib me hote lekin is ka price apne bas ki baat nahi he my favouret bike like a bmw
@HANSE6588 жыл бұрын
This is to bmw's motorbike range what the x6m is to their car range
@HANSE6588 жыл бұрын
+UzzyFuzzyy x4 m40i then, probably more accurate
@frankstocker54756 жыл бұрын
Tried this bike, so so disappointed with the engine vibes, BMW have tried to eliminate it & failed.
@rogermorello99107 жыл бұрын
ahhhh those vibrations !!!!!!!! Deal killer for me unfortunately.