BMW S1000RR Review

[@6Foot4Honda]

My dream bike!

[@Supanikaa89]

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[@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 👍

[@The_Norty_Rider]

I can get one for $12,000. Has 35,000kms. Should I? Pretty tempted by a new one though

[@davidlagno7717]

@the_norty_rider I've owned over 20 motorcycles in the past 25yrs. I do all my own maintenance. It's one of my favorite bikes as far as riding experience but they're very expensive to have serviced and have potential issues. If you can get a new one under warranty your better off unless you can do the maintenance yourself. Beautiful riding experience though

[@The_Norty_Rider]

@@davidlagno7717 thanks but I mean this particular model, 2013/2014. A guy near me is selling one for less than half the cost of a brand new one.

[@lightbulbisbright]

Oh my god. These roads are absolutely amazing

[@TheYoungSuccess]

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

[@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.

[@The_Norty_Rider]

The originals are so cool

[@tarpnarp]

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

[@The_Norty_Rider]

I remember watching these videos back when they were new. Finally got my first s1000rr a few weeks ago. Love these old 2012 ones though

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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 ;)

[@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.

[@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.

[@Pantovinator]

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

[@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!!

[@PistonSlap]

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

[@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!

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@FlashwingMotoVlogger]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@TotalNonstopNiko17]

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

[@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.

[@Sergeant898]

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

[@mrsako7223]

Love your reviews man, keep it up

[@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.

[@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..

[@Biriyanimuncher]

What year?

[@muoy6361]

Why no S600RR though?

[@jonw8183]

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

[@2WheelLifestyle]

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

[@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.

[@ChewableMeteor]

Picked my 2013 up few days ago, thanks tom!

[@Mike12r1_Official]

Nice review bro

[@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!

[@javierlicourt4497]

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

[@joebobbyrobot]

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

[@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.

[@krazyface8488]

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

[@jobosbaeten]

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

[@chrisdonovan5694]

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

[@The_Norty_Rider]

What about now? 10 years on.

[@PokeHut]

Why did you step on the left peg as you mounted the bike? I tried it, felt sketchy

[@kra5h185ish]

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

[@serhiybritkovyy4933]

Have you ever ridden any where near Brisbane? I am moving there, If you have please tell me how it was.

[@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 :)

[@itzapro]

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

[@EpicHotCheese]

Where is the clutch lever? Is this a automatic or some sort do electronic shift?

[@owenwilce4843]

What are the different levels of traction control? And what are each level used for?

[@dieard1]

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

[@TheRobertolanzarini]

but do not you find it difficult on those roads with bike track? was not the most fun a motard?

[@bloodhound7266]

With quick shifter, do you not need to pull the clutch in while moving to avoid stalling it?

[@smithy8u]

Epic bike Tom and was that an NSX at 7:10 O.o

[@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.

[@nomadican]

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

[@roykeane110]

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

[@TheJuggaloVenom]

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

[@sembouryphan4524]

Hey tom. Maybe you can help me out with my decision on what liter bike to get. I'm debating between the 2014 R1 or a 2012 bmw s1000RR. Any help would be great Tom, thanks.

[@Meekina1]

Truly enjoyed the video and the review.. Great job

[@SuperGtafan123]

Hows driving without your hands on the steer with any bike? I would think its dangerous and very tricky, but i don't know alot about bikes :D

[@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.

[@jorgeefsantos]

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

[@addzbro]

How is it through the city Tom? And weaving through traffic etc...

[@Nerb1]

Great review. You ride so close to me and didnt call in to say hi? Surely the tool kit comes with torx bits?

[@RidingWithTom]

Yeah but they are really small and I cant get enough leverage to crack them

[@M16-d5b]

RidingWithTom is the s1000rr quicker than the gtr you had I think it would be but just asking

[@MrSquirrel]

How tall are you, how dose it fit you. Im 5.6 with 30 inseam but i don't have problem with being short

[@BjornBuzzurk]

Easy to ride compared to the 636? How nimble is it, does it feel heavy?

[@cbr125rcanada]

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

[@WILLATAU]

Hi Tom, how do you lock your throttle? Thank you.

[@SAautomotive95]

RidingWithTom what gtr did you own and what year was it :)?

[@A_Man_Of_Culture_]

I had a 09 buell 1125cr and I just sold it for a 2012 r6 and I test rode a zx-14r zx-10r zx-6r a EBR 1190 rx a r1 a s1000rr and every single Japanese 600 a duc 1190 duc 1090 a duc monster s2r it took me a month to choose a bike and to be honest the only bike that even almost matched the buell was the r6 no other bike matched it

[@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!

[@Beaver314]

will u be doing some trackdays in the future, none of that racing in a straight line ;)?

[@djjackjones1]

Which model is this? First, or the revised one?

[@ferreira94a]

G'day Tom! Can you please tell us where this amazing drive is? Sydney yeah? Thanks mate

[@leoironwolf2828]

Should I change my mv agusta dragster to s1000rr?

[@ausguitarist]

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

[@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 !!

[@o0Revlimit0o]

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

[@ricoraxelhd]

Y do U put Ur foot on the peg before jumping on U dont look short

[@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.

[@natebarnett3767]

Quick question, did you do a hard break-in? I want a new bike but I don't wanna slowly break it in:p is that bad?

[@LamborghiniDriver19]

Tom how much did you end up spending on the S1000?

[@dermymoto]

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

[@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?

[@tenfold_reaper1850]

gday tom just wondering what state your are in?

[@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 ?

[@BrianS1k]

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

[@MrDopestDope1]

well i cant pull out of the corner in 3rd gear after slowing down and low speed, yamaha r1

[@phrenzy1]

Was that an NSX at 7:09?

[@muscleandimports]

yes it was, good eye