BMW S1000RR Review

I review my BMW S1000RR!
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[@6Foot4Honda]

My dream bike!

[@Supanikaa89]

6Foot4Honda Honda community approves

[@lightbulbisbright]

Oh my god. These roads are absolutely amazing

[@tarpnarp]

"I shouldnt have said that. So many people are gonna be dead now." Hahaha

[@davidlagno7717]

I had mine 10yrs now. It's still as fantastic as the day I got it and I wouldn't trade it for anything. The bike and I have become one. This is the best video I can find that gives a proper assessment of what the experience is like on this RR. I do have a Bandit 1250 I switch off with. But I've done 47k miles on the BMW. Best bike I've ever owned and never needs any extreme mods. Just as good as ANY MODERN LITER BIKE 👍

[@TheYoungSuccess]

Never new about the suspension key mechanism, that's so so underrated. great feature

[@ksburner01]

The one thing that turns me off about that bike is the headlights. I just can't get over the fact that it looks like it's winking at you.

[@tastyhamsandwhich]

"Annnnd it's gone." Laughed my ass off.

[@DimebagCFH4Life]

I freaked myself out at the start of the video then i realized you guys drive on the wrong side of the road lol

[@ClutchFirst]

Sub well deserved! I usually watch a number of videos first before subbing. Entertaining, not childish and annoying. Really great review! Good taste in motorcycles too. I look forward to seeing your other videos.

[@tomanglimlagones5643]

your videos are so honest, modest and enjoyable! i don't even own a motorbike yet and i'm subbed :D

[@Smilldon]

Do you have a bike now?

[@fabian4914]

German quality! :)

[@MotorcycleExtremist]

BMW is ranked bottom for reliability.

[@mikivu8638]

Motorcycle Extremist idiots choose a bike by their ranks, real bikers dont care fo rranks and drive what they want

[@kevron22]

Mihael Vukalič Real motorcyclists don't 'Drive' motorcycles.. :>

[@MotorcycleExtremist]

kevron22 ROFL!

[@TheSpyChecker]

Mihael Vukalič ''Idiots choose a bike by their ranks, real bikers ride what they want'' Contradict yourself much? Go back to cod and leave the discussion of bikes to the big boys, will ya?

[@nomadican]

Yep, fuck it i'm buying one! thanks again for your recommendations bro! Jared

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

I just had a chance to ride this bike and I said... it's such an easy bike to ride... and then I see your review in the suggested videos list and I laughed so hard when you said it's such an easy bike to ride... I mean that is exactly what I felt! And I hope people don't die because I forgot to warn them like you did. But would you really die? The power comes in, so smooth... I think people who have at least ridden 600s can control it easily.

[@jobosbaeten]

You will have such a HUUUUGE problem finding a next bike...unless you get an hp4 :D

[@nabiji]

Combined breaking can be a pain in the arse, specifically if your trying to slow ride while filtering.

[@OrcaGT]

Great hearing your thoughts on it mate, it really is an awesome bike :) Any track time planned then? Time for some more ScaredWithTom now I think ;)

[@Pantovinator]

As someone from the open wide roads in America, that road looks sketchy as fuuhhhh. Sick review/riding!

[@chrisdonovan5694]

My two dream bikes, Ducati 848 and now thanks to you, BMW S1000RR!

[@SupaNautica]

Man I was thinking the first bike out of my LAMS period was going to be a middleweight, but when you talked about how streetable this is... I'm thinking it might be alright. I was hooked on the 636, then I wanted 899 but I felt its too expensive to service and then I was thinking gixxer, but you got me back thinking about this again. I too like the seating position, now I'm lookin for this next vid!!

[@TommyTwowheels]

That is a seriously amazing bike. Wouldn't give up my FJR for it, but I would LOVE to add it to the stable.

[@r3d_ti3_guy]

Here in 2024. Just picked up a minty ‘10 w/ 2600 miles. Loved my ‘18 RR but the ‘10 feels more visceral.

[@MotorcycleExtremist]

For me this was a great review, a very "real world" road review. My only reservation about this bike has been the comparatively high number of engine/transmission failures over the years. I've been keeping my eye out to see if this has been corrected, and last I checked it's still happening, but apparently not as often. At the same time owners are reporting high mileages with no engine problems whatsoever, which I expect will be the norm. Unlike some people who go through bikes like they do short term relationships, I tend to keep my bikes for many years and pile on the miles. I don't personally feel as comfortable or confident about the reliability and long term durability at this point to be comfortable buying one. Again, don't get me wrong, I am not saying this is a terribly unreliable bike or anything like that, I'm simply stating the fact that it has a history of blowing transmission/engines at a higher percentage than most if not all others in its class, and that's enough to make me uncomfortable with it. It also has several other less serious issues that aren't deal-breakers that have either been already remedied or appear to be reasonably easily remedied for the most part. I'd also be interested in the new S1000R, but being that it uses the same engine I have the same reservations about it. I know the incidence of these major failures is generally pretty low, just the fact that it's still happening combined with my often worse than average luck, of course it would be the one I bought that would end up grenading as soon as it was out of warranty! lol

[@ZoneTelevision]

Go RSV4 or go home :)

[@Inspirikus]

I am getting S1000R in about 2 week time frame - and what they had to say about the bike is that they learn there lesson in development on S1000RR. So you should not be afraid to buy new bike - warranty is there and BMW is really easy on replacing and providing new bike if one that you buy have any issues. Engine issues that you refer was for models 2010/11 and we are sitting now in 2014 on way to 2015 :)

[@MotorcycleExtremist]

Inspirikus Congrats on the new bike, and I know they've gotten better since then, but still some engines are blowing. Also BMW is ranked at the very bottom (last place) for reliability compared to every Japanese manufacturer, and even ranked below Harley Davidson. Those are the facts.

[@newwavedaveultimate80s98]

@@Inspirikus My 2011 is at 28k miles now. No failures of any sort.

[@ing0001]

the good old mountain highway run. thats where i always stop to chat a head back up. hate it when the bus comes but!

[@Mike12r1_Official]

Nice review bro

[@lukevega77]

It's like I'm watching Wikus from District 9 ride a s1000rr! Awesome!

[@Thunderous71]

I want one.... now anyone want to buy my wife? Hardly used :)

[@alexo1226]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ChewableMeteor]

Picked my 2013 up few days ago, thanks tom!

[@KlayRider]

this is great Tom, best s1000rr review on youtube and only the second real review i've been able to find at all. does BMW use torx instead of hex bolts everywhere or just over the slick enabler thing?

[@cr4zyw3ld3r]

I now really want to get this over the 636 just because of pretty much everything mentioned in that review. Will wait and see what Tom has to say about the negatives of the machine.

[@Ensane1]

Did the same thing with my go pro with the suction cup I now use a shoelaces for a safety cord no more road rash on the camera and have not tried slick mode yet I will stay tuned to see what happens

[@PistonSlap]

All that POWER!!!.....and the little convenience of heated grips! Great review.

[@jonw8183]

Just picked up one up yesterday. Boy is it an amazing bike!!!!

[@javierlicourt4497]

Beautiful bike and cool video. Yes, BMW quality indeed. The truth,the reality.

[@LawAbidingCitizen0365]

Great video Tom & lovely bike. Get your suspension professionally setup, it makes a massive difference and personalises the bike so the suspension works for 'you'. It will be the best 150 dollars you ever spend on your bike. I've just done it on my 2013 Fireblade

[@DeepakRaoS]

Congratulations Tom. This was a fair review and I know you wanted to cover sooo much in it but couldn't as the list of the pros is endless. Great video. I will be waiting for more videos. :)

[@tektipsweekly]

Hey Tom! Been a fan of your for ages across a few accounts, fun fact, i learned on a 2010 RR and it actually was a great bike to learn on, wasn't my bike but i spent a lot of hours on it, hopefully picking mine up sometime soon this year!

[@AdventureN]

great review Tom, the s1krr is definitely growing on me. not that I'd want a litre bike anytime soon....insurance would be a killer for me being under 25

[@CanadianCanuk]

What a beauty bike! You should do a review on all the gear you have. Stay safe.

[@meangreenvirus]

125 to liter all yamaha's suffer from on-off throttle at lower speeds. but this beemer, really nice bike mate. total underdog. can't believe i never considered bmw when i was upgrading.

[@TheOzzieNinja]

Great review! I started watching your channel because of your 636 but I keep watching because your a good vlogger and an Aussie :-) glad you like the S1000, and Damn the SOB that stole your ninja!!!!

[@2WheelLifestyle]

Great review. I am not even a sport bike rider and I want one now!

[@Sergeant898]

Good review. This is the review that convinced me to buy an S1000RR last year: BMW S1000rr Review and VLog

[@skinnypanda1]

I've followed you ever since you had the ninja 250. Wow has it been crazy seeing you go all the way up to an S1000rr

[@FlashwingMotoVlogger]

Great review! Sounds like you're loving the bike.

[@BrianS1k]

Wouldn't get rid of my S1k for anything.. Damn good bike.

[@mrsako7223]

Love your reviews man, keep it up

[@TotalNonstopNiko17]

Sounds like BMW have got that fuel injection system near spot on! Good review Tom

[@silverarrow2013]

It's because it is easy to ride I second that you can actually get this as you're first bike if you are not afraid to go faster and it's equipped with so much tech good review.

[@muoy6361]

Why no S600RR though?

[@dkulyk5022]

Rode one , and in 2 weeks had an awesome K5 1000 parked in the garage ;)

[@bokuwaVegetadesu]

your bike soo cool, the sound is great

[@RoamingAdventure]

Had my gopro fall off the chin mount into my lap, I was lucky! Looking forward to next vid! Also, nice to finally have had a chat at the HWY meet :)

[@shaneweightman]

yes u have a point, all the bike reviews ive watched say how good and easy the bike is to ride,, glad your happy with ur bike,, I recently bought a 06 zx10r and I find that easy and light to ride,, just gets scary when the front wheel starts to lift at 93 in 1st,, beggers cant be choosers I cant afford a bmw ,, but if I had the money that's what id buy,, however if I was after a big naked would go for the aprrillia v4,, not the new bm enjoy fellor and ride safe shane uk

[@itzapro]

Great review, if possible you should do a review on the ducati panigale 899/1199

[@cabiker91]

Absolutely gorgeous bike. I'm so jealous!

[@Meekina1]

Truly enjoyed the video and the review.. Great job

[@Jukez0r]

reppin' The Basin! Love it.

[@Tempcitz]

Shouldn't have said that, soo many people will be dead now. Gooood stuff man

[@richardrobinson8853]

my dad has one and he said that he'll give it to me. just doing a bit on research on it and i love the bike. BTW that place you're riding on is absolutely beautiful!

[@kra5h185ish]

always tether your suction cup mounts. man i want this bike

[@cameronhunt4710]

you were wrong about one thing... this was a great review

[@jorgeefsantos]

Love your videos, and loved your new BMW, it is amazing.

[@TheJuggaloVenom]

RidingWithTom did i hear correctly!? You have a GTR!???? What the hell man post some vids of that beast as well lol

[@mAdAsZaC]

Hey man, cant take you for a ride (lost licence) but you should head through gembrook up to the spur or mt baw baw.. wicked ride in mt baw baw the limits are 100kph and thats as fast as you need to go to have fun around there roads could be better but.. also if you go to montrose, or on the way to gembrook instead of turning left to gembrook just head strait there are some neat twisties toward packi then come back through gembrook..

[@sambassmanstoner]

Tom said it's an easy bike to ride! Now I'm gonna buy one to learn to ride on! /s

[@TheStretch495]

R.I.P

[@kaarl1815]

'learn' to ride on?... please tell me you meant after you have learnt

[@Rbarzelat]

Sam Stoner my cousin never rode a street bike in his life only quads and dirt bikes growing up. I put traction on and set it in rain mode and he drove the bike around for hours didnt want to stop all day. It is AN AMAZING first bike to learn on because of all the safety features such as the traction control and the abs brakes. I WOULD 100 PERCENT GO FOR ITI!!!!!!

[@WTMxR3WiiNDzZ]

Richard barz I just recently passed my bike test, what bike would you recommend? The roads are quite bump where i live as it is a rural aread! I wanted an BMW S1000RR but my parents say its too much for a first bike so i was thinking maybe a 600cc?

[@WTMxR3WiiNDzZ]

Sam Stoner I just recently passed my bike test, what bike would you recommend? The roads are quite bump where i live as it is a rural aread! I wanted an BMW S1000RR but my parents say its too much for a first bike so i was thinking maybe a 600cc?

[@Truckersteve14]

for sure my dream road bike dang

[@roykeane110]

Love how the headlights makes it look like it has a nice side and an evil side

[@vcMalice]

god i lost it at "aaaand it's gone" guy

[@1ultimate100]

Was and always has been my dream bike :)

[@HypermaxZ]

I have a cbr1000rr, but would love to test ride the s1000rr just to see what all the hype is about. Too bad no stealerships around where I live does demos, might have to harass the local s1000rr forums...

[@W0rp3D]

My back cant handle sports bikes, would be good to see a comparison review between the s1000rr and the s1000r when it is released.

[@remecki102]

Greetings from Polish, a great motorcycle.

[@ParadigmGames556]

I love this bike as well, I would recommend it to anyone with a few years of experience, that is mature enough to ride a leader bike. Personally I got this as my fourth bike, I started on a 50cc then 125, then 600 and finally this bike and I'm sure it will be my last because it is perfect for me.

[@dieard1]

Nice video man. Hopefully buying one next week so you have given me some good tips.

[@ChefGrub87]

Great review man, as always. The go pro tried to stuff up an awesome days ride. tsk tsk. Love the sound of the bike and that quick shift dayum...Pity about the price tho. I'll just have to dream about owning one of these bikes, it can sit next to the MV. Thanks for the upload.

[@krazyface8488]

That was a great review bro. Best liter bike out there hands down...

[@maarteNNN]

You live in paradise :o, nice bike. Love it!

[@MotocrossMacca]

I really want one of these

[@jnspinola]

Great job with the review. By the way, thanks for all the videos.

[@cbr125rcanada]

When you get a chance (whenever it comes out), I'd like to hear your impressions on the new S1000R vs. this RR.

[@slambert00]

What an awesome review and what an awesome bike! Im falling in love with that bike, even though super-sports scare the shit out of me. I would probably scream like a girl if I ever got the chance to ride a bike like this, but if I survived, it will probably be the most fun thing ever.

[@kevinkille]

I loved the s1000rr but my all time favorite is still the kawasaki ZZR-1400. More upright seating position and way more torck^^. Still the s1000rr is abslutely amazing bike. Great review thanks !!

[@tryxlr8m8]

One of the best reviews I’ve seen in ages! Thanks! Nice to hear an Aussie for a change and no boring 5 minute irrelevant story that seems standard in the states? Haha. Excellent review thanks!

[@tronvex]

I would like to see BMW bikes in Motogp. Hopefully in the near future.

[@dermymoto]

Great review....getting one soon to add to my ktm 690 smc and rc8r!! That road looks amazing! What gloves are they?

[@minibikemayhem9335]

Great review really detailed!

[@ausguitarist]

tom! broadford subscriber track day? let us know! great vid x

[@JAAUSSYD]

great vid but disappointing that you didn't unleash the beast

[@o0Revlimit0o]

top-notch review! where is your camera mounted bro?

[@pipnmaz]

Want one.

[@michaelfoley3745]

The sound of that bike makes me what too touch my self!

[@GVZKeys]

Great review!

[@Biriyanimuncher]

What year?

[@2011FordMustangGTCS]

Don't worry, most people don't have 20 grand to spend on a bike. You haven't gotten any one killed... yet...

[@W0rp3D]

Try 25k, the hp4 is 35k

[@chrisoloughlin1684]

W0rp3D where do you live with numbers that high? MSRP is like 16.2K for S1Krr, and 20Kish for the HP4...

[@W0rp3D]

Australia. the same place tom lives.

[@2011FordMustangGTCS]

I just realized that the S1000RR is like 14 grand here in the states. That would make me think twice about buying an Aprilia RSV4.

[@W0rp3D]

We get ripped off here in Aus, whats a kawasaki z1000 worth over there. there 18k here plus on roads, when the s1000r comes out here soon it will be 18.5k, who would buy a z1000 then lol

[@LitleBear]

get a full exhaust!! With the quickshifter the engine pops are orgasmic.

[@TheFlyersFan88]

Does that have cruise control? Towards the end of the video it looked like the revs were staying the same even though both of his hands were off the handle bars.

[@MegaTechpc]

Your vids have gotten really great Tom, immensely entertaining! Technologically your new S1000RR is indeed one amazing machine! I just wish it wasn't so terribly ugly! Sorry, just my opinion but what was BMW thinking with the asymmetrical design? If they would let Ducati design the body work this thing would be the greatest machine ever made!

[@joebobbyrobot]

the hp4 model is 190hp and the "regular" s1000rr is 170hp right? i saw it on the internet somewhere...

[@Ta3kno]

It's insane to pay 30K for a bike if you live in a place like I do, where riding season is max 5 months. Tom is lucky to live in Australia...

[@JesBlazed1]

Hey Tom! I'm a new subscriber. What do you think about the 2013 style cbr600rr compared to the 2012 generation ? I felt like the 2013 model looks ugly because of the new nose.. what do you think ?

[@ReSpawNnL]

Purchasing one within the month. Solid review. At first I was like holywtfbbq he be driving on the wrong side. XD