BMW S 1000 XR Review | First Ride

[@eliotsalandybrown]

Adam you asked for feedback: Of the hundreds of KZbin bike presenters I think you're the best. Sharp, wise, fun, fair, crystal clear, a true bike expert and a joy to watch ride. You provide a real service to the motorcycling community and we're grateful.

[@briananderson2219]

Don’t change anything from this video man you nailed it across-the-board exceptionally enjoyable and of course that Mike kicks ass

[@Bob_on_Bikes]

I've done a lot of research on these, as it's definitely going to be my next bike. You taught me something I didn't know. The rear brake has not been mentioned in anything else I've seen. So thanks!

[@roddykohn]

Adam whatever you do don't change your natural delivery . Its clear from so many comments and followers that your unique style combine with fabtastic bike knowledge suits us all . Keep up the great work :)

[@964tractorboy]

That review was an enjoyable workout. Very high facts per square cm. Like it!

[@sebysgarage]

Great review Adam, and I appreciate what you’re doing for motorcyclist and for all of us. As a point of feedback it would be great to hear more specifics about the bike, especially the engine in this case when the differences between the double R and the XR are so important. A viewer could watch this review and get the impression it was the same engine as the double R. Great narration and footage. Keep up the good work.

[@autogenome9129]

Had mine since April. Added the M carbon side blades (as Adam's demo bike has), full Akra exhaust this week, Brentune this week, Sargent re-worked seat this week, bar risers, lowered pegs.. hopefully this thing is gonna be the perfect machine. Anyone wants an update after this week, hit me up. If it doesn't go well after all the "upgrades / fixes", selling cheap! :)

[@autogenome9129]

** Anyone reading this and have a 2020 XR, DO THE BRENTUNE! I'm a hard-to-please person and the Brentune is seriously incredible. It's not just a small difference. It "fixes" the bike and the power is consistent starting from 2500rpm rather than 7500. It's is honestly amazing what they've done to this amazing engine. I really didn't like the bike and now I can't get enough of it. Hope this helps someone considering doing it..

[@I.m_Roi]

@@autogenome9129 which stage you did?

[@MJT-DA]

how is the engine long term? I'm guessing its reliable since its based of the Suzuki k5 motor.

[@pistolpete6321]

Awesome review Adam! Incredible motorcycle!

[@griff4424]

That was a great video , one of the best overviews of this bike , very well done

[@hankgs]

That TFT screen is insane! Would have liked to see the rear bags on it...

[@Glass_Nkoaa]

All motorbikez are death traps. This machine is simply waiting to waste somebody.

[@hankgs]

@@Glass_Nkoaa That's why a dolt who doesn't ride should stay in a cage.

[@briananderson2219]

Was you drooling on that bike a little bit? Excellent video excellent review you just keep getting better the more you do this. And that bike is dope!

[@saviorchannel5558]

i love this bike. a very practical choice for chillin and adrenaline

[@veljkovic92]

After trying it i got the same "Excellent" feelings and ordered one. Amazing bike.

[@JonnyFuriouss]

Super neet review M. Waheed. The delivery was good, it was clear and straight forward. Keep it up and what a Bike !!!

[@rohanb79]

No one reviews better than Adam waheed , I really loved the voice and the pace. This was one of the best reviews with high tempo music. Got me all excited. - From a current BMW Rider

[@tcpiptv]

The video was the right length and pace.

[@councilquirks6601]

VERY NICE VIDEO.....THE TALKING PACE WAS VERY GOOD AND THE RIDING VIDEO CLIPS MIXED WITH THE STATIONARY VIDEO CLIPS WERE AT THE RIGHT MIX.....I HAVE NEVER OWNED A BMW MOTORCYCLE.....BUT I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT THEM FOR A FEW YEARS NOW.....AND I GENERALLY LIKE THEM.....AND THIS HELPS ME DECIDE ON MAKING THE CHANGE FROM JAPANESE BIKES TO BMW BIKES.....THANKS.....

[@ZuaZilla]

Who else owns this XR and still likes to watch these first ride videos? I know it makes me happy knowing I own it.

[@mundanemoments322]

+1

[@metallicknight2]

How much was your 600 mile first service? The one where they unlock your ECM for full performance.

[@ZuaZilla]

@@mundanemoments322 Service was about $400 which is about average in my part of the states. I will say that I cant say I feel a difference on performance and ive since ridden to about 5k miles. 6k service will be soon since I plan to hit that in about a month

[@Tanzman78]

🙋🏻

[@Porsche996driver]

Awesome quick review! It made my breakfast taste better! Would love to see it with 3 hard cases - quickest touring bike ever lol. 👌🏼

[@JulioVillavicencio-ru2sn]

Great review. Considering the 2023 low suspension model.

[@dgomes265]

The red is still available and a wonderful BMW Motorsport scheme fir 2021 Exceptional bike and if ordering, order one with the new M Enduro chain option.

[@jonasv19]

What is so good about the chain?

[@sivvinod3187]

@@jonasv19 no maintenance needed. No readjusting needed. No work needed.

[@jonasv19]

@@sivvinod3187 Longer intervals maybe, but no maitenance, ever? Impossible

[@sivvinod3187]

@H H very low maintenance. You won't have to maintain it yourself, BMW will do it for you, supposedly, it will work perfectly until it breaks (I guess, because all chains break someday)

[@AntaresSQ01]

@@jonasv19 Yes BMW claims same maintenance interval as shaft drive (and that's coming from a company with plenty of experience with shaft drives) So yes, for all intents and purposes, no maintenance. Ever.

[@cryalowicki]

You should mention the price.

[@greyanaroth]

Thanks Adam! Prefer this to the Mc commute coverage, far more rounded.

[@peterdemko9302]

Adam the hair!!!!!! coooool man,still on the 2016 Rs but the 2018 Xr hp just came in to my garage, we ll see this fight.......

[@hansjoerg348]

Eine tolle Maschine mit einem Spitzenfahrer (a great machine with a top driver) 🤗

[@jarlballin759]

great review!

[@Fredricksen390]

good job on the review! thumps up

[@zsolti256]

it looks awesome!!

[@MotoKari]

Looks nimble, like it handles surprisingly well. That TFT display is nice...

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

BMW TFT is best in the industry.

[@marcusbrunswick192]

@@user-cx2bk6pm2f .

[@goldie6579]

Sweet bike. Wish I could afford it

[@hakankillberg6043]

Nice bike but everyone complains about how hard that seat is and for this kind of money BMW must provide a better seat. Its still a nice bike but in this review there are no cons at all. Every bike has its pros and cons just be more open on that.

[@rideroll9609]

It`s not about a stiffness it's about a shape of seat and it is terrible.

[@autogenome9129]

@@rideroll9609 Just finished having my seat "fixed" by Sargent-- on its way back to me from Sargent as we speak. That seat was worse than a 1850 steam tractor seat.

[@metallicknight2]

You should try the seat on the original Tracer 900/FJ-09... They are medieval torture devices.

[@mikemerrill175]

I like your reviews

[@FredsFullThrottle]

Great review Adam!! Gonna go check out one of these!

[@DougDavisRacing]

Nice Job, Quick and to the point... Thanks

[@robertlee8042]

Very unique. Not just unique. Like very awesome.

[@Elkins82ify]

Looks like something from Akira! I fuckin’ love it!! 😍

[@ahmetozgun3096]

What a colour man!

[@akibraj6474]

i enjoyed this review.

[@JK-tu1xx]

claimed 498 pounds wet is still way up there, was really hoping they'd shed it down closer to 460 or 470 by now.

[@autogenome9129]

Get rid of the armored vehicle hanging underneath (aka EU5 exhaust steel brick). I just put an Akra full exhaust on mine and it probably lost 25 lbs.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

I'm happy with 500 but then I do a lot of highway miles where I appreciate the weighted stability. It's almost 300 lbs lighter than my K1600.

[@kirkdunn1379]

For sure wouldn't be hard to drop a ton of weight off this, but it will be expensive...... Exhaust Extra pegs/reflectors Wheels Carbon body parts... Battery etc Could probably get 50lbs

[@nortondlcl]

I still own 2016 XR and Love it

[@maniLNW]

Adam, how do you ever remember to touch on all these points? Even with notes, I could never remember to hit on the level of detail you go into. Great job as always.

[@trish9614]

Did you rap or paint those black side panels ? That bike looks great, one thing I don’t like about the aesthetics of the 2022 is the ice grey panels with the big white XR letters on the small panel right by the BMW emblem. Not a huge deal but yours looks great. Awesome Review, thank you 👍

[@Jtanman93]

great review

[@davidharrison9732]

As an s1000rr and s1000r owner I rode one of these and found : Engine not as punchy as last one. Seat uncomfortable and doesn’t allow movement . Not pleasant sounding . It Handles ok for what It is . Fuel economy is good

[@jj_infotainment]

How's the refinement, vibration, and seat comfort compared to the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 sx??

[@Bikeadelic]

Quite a nice looking bike coming from someone who only really likes the modern sport bike look and some street bikes

[@saurav2005u]

Awesome bike 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@joeyg29jgjg]

what a beautiful motorcycle

[@myz06rocks]

for the $$$, i'd be more tempted by the 2020 ninja 1000sx. Just my opinion.

[@AntaresSQ01]

The Ninja is massively under equipped compared to the BMW, the BMW has so much more features and is much much faster and sportier whilst also very very comfortable. Definitely Skip on the 2020 S1000XR though the older models are much cheaper and better.

[@myz06rocks]

@@AntaresSQ01 for a 25% premium of initial cost (over $5,000 where i am), no thanks. And i've ridden enough to know that the difference in "speed" between these 2 bikes if there is one, would only be truly realized by professionals on a race track.

[@AntaresSQ01]

@@myz06rocks I think 5 grand is well worth it for the extra features you get from an XR, especially as I said from t he older models, it's even less, you can get leftover 2019 stock with 0 miles for under 14 grand and when you say you can't tell the difference unless on track I'm not talking about the difference between 142 bhp vs 165. I'm talking about the BMWs far superior suspension and Brakes. stuff you can definitely feel in the real world if you ride even a little sporty. The BMWs suspension is infinitely better than the 1000SX The BMW is 20lbs lighter anyway to begin with but the weight is so much better distributed aswell that the S1000XR feels lighter than my old Ninja 650 in corners. Not the mention the XR is also much more versatile, higher ground clearance and easier slow speed handling. As I said ignore the 2020 model for a second because they changed nothing except the dash for 2020 and most of the other things they've done didn't actually improve the bike. The gearing being short is solved by going up a teeth on the front or down 2 on the back and you get a much more balanced package anyway.

[@myz06rocks]

Antares to each their own. Enjoy your BMW ❤️

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Ninja 1000, maybe the ZH2 also, but that's getting into the money again. Love Kawi but I love BMW a bit more.

[@thevtadventure1062]

Think I would rather have a KTM Superduke R kitted out for touring or just get a Superduke GT. More character and sounds so much meaner / cooler to me.

[@hankgs]

The KTM brand is not a reliable (yet) as BMW.... Go for it though.

[@thevtadventure1062]

Yeah that may be true and they are still pretty solid. Every manufacturer will have some issues but the way it comes together and is built just speaks to me. The BMW looks cobbled together but the KTM was built around that big Vtwin powerplant and damn it looks good.... Not to say the XR is A bad bike by any means, For me I would go KTM if I had the money!

[@nortondlcl]

Performance and reliability are better than Cool.

[@thevtadventure1062]

Darrell's Moto Diary the KTM has the performance and the reliability is pretty solid. The warranty issues with KTM’s are my main gripe.

[@jonathancordero9719]

Vince Tucker there are warranty issues with KTM? I’m interested in a super duke gt

[@fleuger99]

How is the vibrations in the handle bars? It was something a lot of folks complained about in the Gen I of this bike. I love that colour. I have the shift assist pro on my 2019 RT and never use it.

[@EEEBA1]

The vibration was fixed on all 2018 and after models.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Hey Adam, K1600 still doesn't have the TFT, in addition to the G310.

[@pingdingdongpong]

K1600 not having the TFT is ridiculous at this point. They really need to upgrade that bike.

[@joebullwinkle5099]

Great video review, would you have any comments on the wind protection of the 2020 XR VS the 2019?

[@Hatchi58]

Waheed is the best moto reviewer out right now imo.

[@hacksaw4966]

Great review Adam, thanks! The new styling it pretty unique, I like it. Looks almost low enough for short legged dudes like me. Interesting how they shrouded the radiator(s)....

[@metallicknight2]

With the ESA in Dynamic Pro mode, you can also change the ride height. He forgot to mention it in the video. I'm 5'5 and touched as well as I do on my Tracer 900.

[@conceptcs]

Very interest rear tail light set up.

[@bangbui6418]

Awesome! Hello from Vietnam ^^

[@ThePolarisalfa]

Hello from Vienna! 😄

[@MDHenry4]

Why did they follow the Yamahs headlights(winking that everyone hated)? Where's the fuel?

[@rusipathan]

Nice! Please consider reviewing the new Tenere 700 as well.

[@TheDragonDelasangre]

Will there be another video once the break in limiter is removed?

[@FrogonWheels]

It´s that oil leaking the front fork? not 600 miles even? damm!! Love that bike ...

[@warboyrb]

Just looks like grease, still new so grease coming off the dust seals.

[@JUFFAIR101]

S1000Xr or Multistrada V4s ?🤔

[@narinsuriyarungsi4878]

i love that color

[@035andy]

@4:20 ,fork looks like leaking.

[@czwhat328]

Review the H2 SX SE+ please

[@josephjoseph4579]

Any news on S1000 getting an update?

[@seru83]

I want this for my next bike

[@improvisewitme]

Good looking bike

[@musamusa2961]

I will buy one for myself

[@sebastienp9141]

The « twanny-twanny » ;-) is better yes ✌️😎

[@MDHenry4]

Please render in 4k

[@ricardopereira597]

How does it compare to ninja z1000?

[@gmer16402]

you need a brush mate

[@VishnuNarayananMoothedath]

Miss the asymmetric headlights and the red colour though

[@johncabrera4580]

Where’s that bridge at?

[@mattxr6096]

Driving lights? Bmw?

[@naranjalorange8584]

190 RWHP?! I don't think so

[@Firestorm637]

BMW or Mutistrada?

[@kugangles9860]

Great bike, but for a MSRP of 23k USD for this particular model it better be good.....

[@josech]

Looks like a big scooter.

[@Von45Rose]

overkill for a commuter? 70 minutes each way

[@24james]

Cool 😎

[@thatseventiesman3865]

165 hp not 190.

[@rocnktm]

C'mon BMW, where is the hydraulic clutch?

[@OSR_1]

Why do you need that? I’ve got an S1000r and the clutch is light anyway.. also you hardly ever use it as the quick shift/blipper is so smooth you can use it from 1st to 2nd without any lumpyness

[@gianni3774]

​@@OSR_1is it safe to use?

[@OSR_1]

@@gianni3774 yes

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

TWO THUMBS UP. Grow that hair like you don't give a shit. DIG IT. Ride that bike like you don't give a shit. DIG IT SQUARED.

[@hcasavantes]

Terrible turn taking at 2:39 sorry for saying that, which ended up basically losing it at the end of the S.

[@pedrorezende4873]

he talks so much about the sound as if is different. It sounds to me just like any other in line 4 cylinder japanese bike. Is not bad, is just the same.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Consider getting your hearing checked.

[@drmengawyong]

Had a2016 X-r loved the engine handling but vibrations gave me numb fingers tried bar ends etc nothing worked Bmw ignored said normal for bike buy a 2020 one tried that still vibrates 65-75 told by salesman it’s new will get better bullshit seat uncomfortable if it wasn’t for vibes would have kept it for a long time now have a Ducati multistrada

[@atomiciceq7908]

Why is that front wheel so comically small compared to the massive front

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Done for handling. It looks right to me.

[@SB-Kiwi]

"The XR inherits all of the mechanical and electronic upgrades that the 2020 RR was endowed with". Bollocks. It doesn't have shiftcam which was by far and away the main upgrade of the new RR.

[@alexandresousa199554]

Front wheel looks so small

[@robertpowers1045]

If you had a giant snout people might think you have a small mouth...weird proportions!

[@thevtadventure1062]

Yeah needs a 19in

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

@@thevtadventure1062 19 in and handling goes to shit. This is a road bike.

[@thevtadventure1062]

G Handling would not “go to shit” it would make it more stable on tougher roads. Yeah you might not be dragging knee on it. But it’s a “Sports Touring Adventure “ it’s a weird niche. Similar to the DUC Multistrada. And they also make a enduro version with the 19 up front just looks better. I think a 18 or 19 would make the front end on the XR look a little more adventurous imo

[@moonvee1859]

Dear Adam I have 5.6 height so can i ride this bike

[@ericiglesias4313]

With enough skill the bike is irrelevant

[@dianahardy7916]

I would suggest no. I am your height and I fitted soupys adjustable rear links and dropped the front down through the triple clamps. Perfect now. Oh and also get a BMW dealer to reset the electronic suspension if fitted , so it still operates within the design range.

[@moonvee1859]

@@dianahardy7916 OK dear Diana

[@20cent]

Cost the same as two brand new Tracer 900 where I live. TWO. BRAND. NEW. Looks and sounds good but no thanks.

[@ericiglesias4313]

Then don't get it duh, there's a bike for everyone

[@threethrushes]

You can`t spell wAhmerican Dreeam without Adam Waheed.

[@dougiequick1]

"BMW really shed weight off this (new) chassis..." yeah? Then how come it still weighs the same as last generation?? lol

[@EEEBA1]

Isn't it little lighter than the last gen? Thank you

[@ducsauce]

That's the best dressed homeless guy I've ever seen, nice bike too.

[@williambrumbach3687]

Old Bondsal Bridge

[@QuietStormX]

It was O.K.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Holy crap man. Look at the frown on your face in avatar. Not sure if anything could make you happy.

[@shibnath3597]

🙏😊❤️

[@dougiequick1]

I had a deposit on this model and at last minute got cold feet and bailed out on the deal. WHY? Well WHY are there so many used ones on the market? What is it about this model people dont want to keep em? And WHY is it so tall? WHY didnt BMW simply put these handlebars on the RR and relax the footpeg position rather than making the bike so much different/taller/ponderously so? I dont get it? Its almost like they made it all tall JUST so it looks like the other adventure bikes?? The real ones made to go offroad where at least it makes sense to have tall for suspension travel and ground clearance....things TOTALLY not needed or wanted on a road only motorcycle really it is very frustrating and maddening that BMW made this ERROR! SO I bought the Yamaha Tracer 9 instead though it is a little bit infected by adventure bike style crap it is at least easier to move around in a garage and feels much more nimble at low speed...BMW BLEW it for me....they would have had an easy sell but they F'd it up following adventure STYLE for NO good reason! BTW Kawasaki also went in to full skitzo mode unable to make a clear choice to provide customers wanting a sport bike with relaxed ergos....so they make TWO the one is more closely based on the Ninja and actually NAMED a Ninja 1000SX I think but then they also make the Versys which is tall like an adventure bike except it is not lol so it is tall and heavy but they put all the best most wonderful features on it and price it to the clouds...the Ninja SX? Good luck even FINDING a new one I could not so Kawi lost me too Then Honda has nothing they just want you to buy either a Fireblade or an Africa Twin which I dont want a heavy as sin dirt bike sorry yes I know it is pretty good on the street but it is compromised heavily...tall seat skinny 21" front wheel is substandard for twisties...Suzuki has a GSX1000GT but like the Ninja SX none could be found locally....Yamaha Tracer 9gt made the cut simply by checking boxes and being available....and as a bonus not even scalped so I "only" paid msrp...very fun motorcycle not exactly what i had in mind but time was a wasting just getting older every day to be waiting endlessly for silly marketing people to stop ruining model choices

[@EEEBA1]

I agree with your observations. Kawasaki versys has been out for almost 10 years if I remember correctly. If you look on Cycle Trader you can find many bikes of any kind for sale especially the popular bikes. The BMW XR is a taller bike and you're correct on that 100%. I think they made it so tall to "compete" with the Ducati Multistrada. I had one XR in 2020 (factory lowered because I'm not 6 foot tall lol) and it was an awesome bike. I got it used from the owner who told me "I wanted an upright bike but not a supersport engine in my bike" and that's exactly what I was looking for. Then I sold it a year later and purchased the RR so after little over 7000 miles the RR is sold and I'm going back to the XR. I will never take it off road since I'm not in that kind of riding. Overall out my 13 bikes the XR was the best overall bike I ever had. You can keep up with any other bike in comfort and it's great on the race track as well. Why didn't you considered the BMW S1000R which is the naked version of the similar engine in the RR? The Tracer GT is an awesome bike when I was looking at one few years ago I wanted the cruise control and heated grips and I can't remember if the 2019/20 tracer had them the only thing I really didn't like was the igniting key position on the tracer it was not easy to get to. I know we are all different in what we like and what bothers us.