I think I got in the wrong group (S1000XR battles Sportbikes at COTA)

[@NVK85]

No camera on Aprilia? Ok, i'll go take my humiliator.

[@CubanRider]

😂

[@rileybush6459]

Yeah seriously. They messed up big time. Cuban could have made Aprilias look great, but instead we get a video of him putting them to shame for almost 11 minutes.

[@graphite2104]

i mean on the xr is easier to go fast. plus i bet those were all new riders. but bike wise. Xr is easier then a sport bike but lacks the potential of one.

[@CubanRider]

@@graphite2104 you would lose that bet. There were no new riders in this group. They may not have been fast, but they all at least had a few track day's experience. COTA is a very fast track, but if you don't get the lines right you will be all over the place running wide.

[@graphite2104]

@@CubanRider i don't know it seamed to me that the break zones were really long for most of them. but since i assume that was a testing day of bikes is normal that nobody would push their limit. nontheless that xr goes

[@rajvardhansinghrathor9836]

Everyone is talking about the bike ! But for me the rider is the beast

[@johnygsx-s7507]

Man that S1000XR is a beast, she keeps up with those superbikes. And you are an awesome rider. Keep up the good work and ride safe

[@CubanRider]

Thanks Johny!

[@popuptoaster]

I'm not downplaying the riders skill in anyway but there is something to be said for a bike that is easier to push hard, WW2 pilots who flew both said that the Me109 was a higher performance fighter than most Mks of Spitfire butt it hit it's limits much more suddenly so many pilots were less inclined to push it fully while the Spitfire would let the pilots know much more gradually, allowing more pilots to push it harder through rolls and turns etc.

[@CubanRider]

Agreed. The XR is easy to ride hard compared to other bikes, it will also warn you when you start getting close to it's limits.

[@youchuubee1]

@@popuptoaster you can have the best bike in the world but you still have to be able to ride it, others may have a worse bike but can still shove it up the inside of a lesser rider on the better bike, no matter what, a bad rider can't make a good bike go better but a good rider can, both the bike and the rider in this video deserve a lot of respect.

[@enricovagnoli9249]

@@CubanRider on what tires?

[@alexlugo5647]

Wait a minute, let me get this right 🤔 you passed on going back to ride the RSV4 to bring us more BMW XR content?!!? My man!!! 🥇

[@CubanRider]

You know me! Riding the RSV-4 would've been amazing, but I find as much pleasure passing them instead. 😄

[@wayneshephard]

Well said Alex - the most polite f@$k you and your RSV4 I have ever seen :)

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

@@CubanRider Brilliant ☝️🙌👏👏👏

[@lucameuli]

@@CubanRider are you saying that a BMW XR on track is faster than RSV4? Come on... be serious... with the same rider there is no story by far...

[@jicklesjingles8134]

It's a matter of skill. I knew a race instructor who showed people how to ride on race tracks. He had an old 400cc Kawa. Man, he flew circles around us.

[@gennadiyglushkov7515]

Nice skill, bro. It was pleasure for me to watch this. Finally youtube recommends something interesting.

[@CubanRider]

Thanks Gennadiy, glad I was able to entertain.

[@bogdanstavrev863]

When you think your superbike is awesome and you get smoked mid-corner by a big touring bike

[@bigchungus2667]

It's basically an s1kRR with a comfier seating position lmao

[@Na2gumiBlogspot]

@@bigchungus2667 it has nothing to do with s1kRR, the two bikes are so far far far apart

[@bigchungus2667]

@@Na2gumiBlogspot nah they're pretty close, my numb ass says so. Also the XR is a tad bit more maneouverable than the RR, IMO.

[@bogdanstavrev863]

@@bigchungus2667 Suspension night and day difference. weight night and day difference. power and power delivery nothing in common. clip-ons vs. straight bar nothing in common. Are you sure you ride bikes? Comparing an S1KRR to S1kXR is like comparing a Goat to a Cheetah

[@mbal4052]

@@bigchungus2667 yea sure thing 😂😂😂

[@CubanRider]

Stay until the end for a full lap. 😉 Not a single sports tourer or really anything else that wasn't a sportbike or fast naked bike on the advanced group (hence the title). When I was doing tech, one of the organizers asked me if I was sure I wanted to ride in advanced, that my "Multistrada" might feel out of place. Yet, aside from a few racers that flew past me like I was standing still, the BMW held its own once again and battled it out with some of the best bikes in the world.

[@Supernova12034]

ouch multistrada XD

[@CubanRider]

@@Supernova12034 😅

[@discflight]

How bout the XRs top speed mate? Did you see it?

[@S1000rr_vad]

Hi, can you remember me which options you add on your motor? Thank's ✌️

[@TheSpainy]

Multistrada jajajajajs

[@thelikeablerider8800]

You sir are an absolute beast, looking good buddy👍😜

[@CubanRider]

thanks man!!

[@CubanRider]

Typo on the video, it's 180 mph (290 kph) for the StreetFighter on the back straight, which is still crazy fast. I was running the Dunlop Q3+ tires, pressures around 28-30 cold for both tires.

[@M4rkmcc21]

How do these tyres manage on the damp roads?

[@CubanRider]

@@M4rkmcc21 depends, on this wet mountain the XR up front is running Q3+ kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZzOYXqrj5iShbc I think if you stay off the painted lines you'll be okay.

[@silverarrow2558]

Whilst its never interested me to race on a track like that i admire the talent of people who have the ability and nerve to ride like this .. impressive

[@UnaSolaTorah]

Amazing my friend....simply Amazing. The more versatile bike I know and you are an extraordinary rider. Enjoy all video. Thank you very much.

[@rugbynimbus]

Still loving my own '16 XR. Thanks for spreading awareness of this amazing bike. Btw, gotta love seeing the long shadows cast in front of you reminding us that you're passing supersports on a bike featuring a luggage rack--some of those egos may take months to recover.

[@CubanRider]

Haha, there might be an uptick of riders visiting their therapists in the next few weeks. 😁

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

That BMW s1000xr just laid a brutal smackdown on a fair few of those Aprilia riders. It isn't the bike but the rider. Props to you bro......🙌

[@wesoly757]

There is something strangely satisfying watching other rider on the same bike as mine whooping other riders on different bikes 😁😁 Cuban great riding as always 👍👌👋

[@CubanRider]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wesoly757]

@@CubanRider you must be my Cuban version of me, same bike same helmet don't know what else 😁

[@Mototune16]

This is one the best videos posted on KZbin ever! You showed everyone what riding is supposed to mean i.e. enjoying whatever you have!

[@motosportadv8177]

really like how aggressive you ride, you really know your way around that track !✌👍

[@jamesbenson7389]

Cuban I hope one-day to have the balls of steel like you. You sir I take my hat off

[@CubanRider]

Thank you brother, glad to be able to provide some entertainment.

[@bencarr79]

Mighty impressed. I was belting round the mountain road at TT on a R1. A guy on a multistrda nip under me on a left hander both of us knee down and he was gone. Great skills.

[@satzawesome]

I putt around the small and ex p expensive tracks in new england on my ducati 750ss. I need to do more big tracks. Every time I see your track days I am amazed how open these tracks down south are.

[@CubanRider]

I'm extremely fortunate I'm just an hour away from the MotoGP track in the US. Amazing track for sure.

[@satzawesome]

@@CubanRider cota is in my bucket list. Most 1000cc guys tell me they ride in one gear in all my local tracks. 2nd seems to be the only gear. The tracks here are very tight and have alot of elevation change as they are built on hills.

[@johnhernandez6434]

Your amazing on that sports tourer. Putting people to shame. Love it. Stay blessed.

[@outoftheshed8407]

I bought my xr on the back of your videos. Love your style of riding.

[@CubanRider]

My man!

[@SomashekarVenkataramaiah]

Those end of the line counter steering turns!! Bonkers man. You have destroyed some of the peoples ego and even made them contemplate their existence on that track on that day, who thought they had the fastest motorcycle.

[@discflight]

What a WICKED day out!!! Freakin love that HP4 Race... wicked video too man, thanks!

[@CubanRider]

the HP4 Race was insane!

[@seniorrider9337]

You sure make it seem easy with your smooth style. Ha, it looks like they put you right where you needed to be. Very nice riding CR. Tom - sometimes I wish we had bikes like your XR when I was young, then again I think I would have probably hurt myself. Bikes today are so much more capable.

[@CubanRider]

Thanks Tom. The intermediate group would have made for a better video passing a ton of people, but that would not have been fair to them. I agree that bikes today are pretty amazing.

[@michaelmckenna2882]

Good job, great riding and great to watch 👍

[@CubanRider]

thanks Michael

[@steveyork8069]

On point,great job have to love the long tracks.COTA🏍💯👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@CubanRider]

Thanks Steve

[@derekg4609]

Incredible content. Fantastic riding and the XR doing the business! Subscribed.

[@mattiaf1517]

I would happily see also the full video without cuts!! You're video are so good! :D

[@maxb1401]

I was thinking the same thing, i want the long versions available also, thats some nice riding, and a good way to learn the track as well. At least one full uncut lap or 2-3laps would be great to know.

[@NFL2337]

You are the best proof on youtube that skills on a bike matter way more than the actual bike itself;, yes the bike is a bad ass machine, but I haven't see anyone on youtube riding it to it's full potential like you do. Stay safe!

[@x3KyleS]

I hope to be able to even get close to your riding skills one day! I rode for about 4 years and took about a 4 year break and am just getting back into it. I almost grabbed a S1000XR from watching your videos but I knew in my heart I didn’t have the skill for the bike yet. So after I long break I am back with a F850GS. Mostly chosen due to my commute of 80 miles a day and I have always wanted a GS. However once I pick up my skills and get lots of practice on her, maybe I will go back and trade her in for the S1000XR. What a beast of a bike and your videos are always an inspiration! Cheers from California!

[@CubanRider]

Thanks Kyle. Even with the F850GS you can still develop great skill... maybe not the elbow dragging type, but skills nonetheless. The XR is a great platform if you want a fast comfortable bike that you can also take to the track.

[@angeljl5705]

Eres una máquina hermano!! Me encanta el contenido que subes!! Un saludo desde España

[@CubanRider]

Gracias Angel!

[@simonlocke3256]

Just wow ... You are one hell of a good rider 👍👍👍

[@friwe7850]

Man, I wish I could ride like you. Next summer, here in Sweden, I really need to take my XR and gain some more experience on the track. You're incredible :D

[@CubanRider]

Thanks for watching man! The XR is perfect for improving your skills. :)

[@gtrs4ever]

Good riding! Exhaust sounds good too!

[@narinsuriyarungsi4878]

Great skill mate . I love it . You make me love S1000XR

[@Roihan54]

This must be one of the most comfortable track day bikes

[@deanhenthorn8674]

First time Ive seen the "CUBAN" and he is my new hero. Gives props to others who pass him (on a bonafide superbikes) and smokes the rest of the field. He probably has heat grips for when his hands get cold and saddlebags for his lunch snack. Baller, total Baller...well played sir.

[@CubanRider]

Haha, thanks Dean. 👍

[@mikeboot6739]

great riding! I “gently “riding mine for almost 5 years in Brussels ring and highways traffic, best bike ever 🤗 Never know if I’ll make it for diner…

[@valga1200]

when you think a MotoGP profesional is doing this lap in 2m03/05, you with a touring bike are doing 2m33 this is particuraly impressive man ! Great riding skills !

[@CubanRider]

Thanks Valga. Fastest lap this time around was a 2:30 even with a few mistakes and a few 2:33s. Hoping to dip into the high 1:20s next spring time which is possible with my current set-up, but a stickier tire will allow me to exit out of corners with a little more speed.

[@rhugh02]

That was great fun! Thanks

[@botasda]

My man!!!!!! Absolute bonkers!!! Respect

[@TheFlemmo123]

Pushing that bike HARD, lovely sound! Skilled rider. 👍

[@CubanRider]

thanks!

[@brucekendall52]

You are certainly a capable rider on that XR.Good going,thks.JHB-SA.

[@DocBonzII]

You’re a beast! Love your videos and content. Go BMW!

[@rudyrude7975]

Nice run, that xr is crazy, i always liked them alot, seems like a very capable steed

[@HerrNoetzli]

Thank you for making me feel good about my XR with every video :)

[@CubanRider]

Sportsbike in disguise. 😉

[@bobbyc613]

Nice!!! You are a great rider “&” you recognized “Cali-Moto?” Very nice indeed!!!! Thumbsssssss👍🏼

[@alittledirtfun]

The fact that your passing fools on sports bikes with a sport touring bike is priceless!!!!!!

[@eidaryon7464]

Finally decided to get a XR for my next bike, awesome videos.

[@wipperwil]

Hey Cuban Rider. Nice vid. I’d love to have seen a walk around of your bike. Oh, and a close up of the tires after! Nice riding.

[@mixalisstathis274]

Absolute Boss-Mode.

[@flyermarkbig465]

While I cannot condone some events on the road ......... you have mad skills and I love watching your videos. Even though I said I would never have another chain driven bike you make me question that.

[@buzz-lh6rc]

Always entertaining watching you out brake others riders. Nice skillz out there!

[@MC-Racing]

And the taller screen for that little bit of extra comfort.. sweet bike. I ride a S1000R :-) and a GSXR 750 K7 on track :-)

[@CubanRider]

Nice. My buddy just got a GSXR 750 for the track and he has it well sorted with upgraded suspension, brakes, etc. I'm hoping to be able to ride it soon. :)

[@MC-Racing]

@@CubanRider its a sweet ride on track. Mine has hyperpro suspension, brembo master and rotors, ebs semi carbon brake pads. Got quite a few videos of me riding it here on yt ;-)

[@motobreaktime]

That was very amazing, thank you for your video. In my opinion XR is one of the best sport touring motorcycles.

[@CubanRider]

Agreed!

[@nismo300zr2]

way to work that XR too. the 1st gen S1000rr was my fav bike forever until i rode the RSV4s

[@DimiPetrov.]

This is by far the best vid on the XRs amazing performance demonstrated while bitch slapping Aprilia 👏👏👏

[@OfficialJulien.T]

Great rider, great bike, great racetrack really nice job

[@pyrusmasterdan1]

This was awesome to watch, thanks for sharing

[@kennethengstrom9261]

Great vid👍🏍🏁😀👌

[@patrickschoon3226]

Great rider. Respect man!

[@dougcampbell3593]

Absolutely amazing ... wish I'd known you were going to be out there ... I live in Austin and would have loved to run over to COTA to say hi! I put the Dunlop's (Q3+) on mine and have been very pleased with the ride ... I took off on a 4,200 plus mile ride out to NorCal right after mounting them and am amazed by how much tire still remaining ... despite my efforts to stay on "curvy" routes, there was a lot of mostly vertical miles but the hard compound(s) down the center on these babies really holds up ... incredible. I"m grateful to you for turning me on to these ... And back to this lap at COTA ... that lap time is only 30 seconds plus change off the MotoGP track record ... kudos to both BMW and your abilities to get "er round the extremely challenging road course that is The Circuit of The Americas ... cheers, my friend ... another great video!! 🙏🍻🤙

[@CubanRider]

Thanks Doug. Q3+ is what I was running this time around as well, great tires for sure. I squeezed a couple of 1:31s with less than perfect lines, so I'm thinking a 2:28 - 2:29 is doable if traffic doesn't hold me back and I hit my points.

[@dougcampbell3593]

@@CubanRider ... you are indeed a talented, highly skilled rider attaining every bit of what your S1000XR and those Dunlop's have to offer ... it's mind blowing and I can only dream of ever achieving this level of riding with the years of riding scooters I have left in me ... just the same, I love mine and it's a joyride every time I take 'er out!! BTW ... with all due respect, I think you mean in the mid 2:29-2:30's ... quick check and you will find, even the F1 guys haven't turned a 1:30:00 yet ... but they may next year ... they're really close! Take good care, my friend ... and thanks so much for the thrill ride ... absolutely loved riding along with you on the XR! Brilliant!!

[@CubanRider]

Haha, yes, that's absolutely what I meant. Thanks for the kind words, I would love to do more riding and even a bit of racing, but with full schedule at work and limited budget, occasional track days will have to do. 👍

[@adzventurerider]

Awesome to see how you throw XR around. Hope you can show some of your body movement. Started joing some track days in Korea on XR, wish I was closer to run same track day.

[@CubanRider]

I got lazy and didn't install the second camera. I'll use one next time for sure. 👍

[@gsab174]

This Man got the skills! When I see you riding the XR around the track makes me feel embarrassed for folks who compare this bike to a GS telling how is missing the grunt in the low RPMs. This is How you are supposed to do with such a machine, Street everyday riding , track days... tell me you haven't got the most out of the motorcycle. :D

[@CubanRider]

Both great bikes, but nothing alike. The XR is a sports bike in disguise.

[@TheLiddleBigChannel]

It's great to see you beat up on those superbikes with an underpowered bike and lots of skill!

[@kelvino2370]

Beautiful to watch!!

[@leroyjones769]

DUDE I had no idea you could ride the hell out of a bike. You absolutely get after it... 👏🏽👏🏽SUBSCRIBED.

[@keeno86]

That's funny, I did the aprilia racers day in 2019 and they didn't care about cameras or make a stink about what group we ran. Perhaps different people working the event. Great video 👌 makes me wanna go ride

[@CubanRider]

Dang it, I was really looking forward to wringing out that RSV4 Factory 🙃

[@MEXMENACE]

amazing, XR rules ! no matter if the other has more power ... rider and XR are awesome ! congrats cuban !

[@David_Gardener]

Brill to watch as always, BMW should sponsor you. Ride safe.

[@CubanRider]

hear! hear!

[@Quieneseste]

Coño que vaina tan buena. Me encantaría hacer lo mismo. Getting one soon hopefully ahorrando los cobres. Great stuff bro 😎

[@Bikerjay2025]

We are all having a rubbish year but it's made easier with content like yours take care Cuban 👊

[@CubanRider]

thanks Jason

[@mbal4052]

I’ve had a great year, bought a new KTM 1290 Superduke 😁

[@steve5825]

Oh man....what a blast. What awesome riding. I hope you had luggage on as well! 😂 there must be a lot of sports bike riders questioning either their choice of machine or ability. Great video.

[@CubanRider]

Haha, thanks Steve. I bought a track-only Ninja 636 and felt miserable riding it, even though I knew I could go pretty quickly on it once I got used to it. I got on my XR and went much faster on it, so I knew I had the right bike for me.

[@steve5825]

@@CubanRider I’ve got one myself now also...not at your level though, but I love it.

[@luuk341]

Going extemely fast whilst being extremely comfortable on that XR! Great riding dude!

[@hanseich]

@5:35 Shifting without engaging clutch? Can you just bang the gears like a motocross bike? Or is this some magic double clutch stuff on this bike?

[@Nick-dz4ml]

Nice riding!!

[@ducanh244]

Every RSV-4 rider gangster 'till Cuban bro here passing you like it's drive to church on Sunday on big ass S1XR. Mad skills man.

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

Lots of RS 660s that day. They look like RSV4s.

[@doctorshorts9166]

I love content like this. It’s always so refreshing to see people thrashing their sportstourers around on trackdays. I remember MCN having a few different features with the Versys1000 and the SuperDuke GT alike at different tracks. Anyway, one of the main things that kept catching my eye was your gloves. What are they?

[@AndrewDelaRosa04]

Great run as always bro! Your S1000XR is a beast ✊ Enjoy and ride safe always.

[@AndrewDelaRosa04]

Cuban, what's the title of your background music here? It's great!

[@nukezat]

Excellent rider!

[@Luftbubblan]

Wait what? Is this a production bike? I thought it was some wild thing you made your self haha(Like an engine swap or w/e etc). Cool :D

[@ianwilliams4832]

Great bike video again, loving the content, I'm A UK fan 👍👍

[@CubanRider]

thanks Ian!

[@bzen5917]

I've watched tons of YT channels looking for legit riders with solid content (Cali Moto TV, ESBKLife, etc) and always amazed why subscribers are way lower than they should be compared to other motorvloggers with a fraction of skill. I understand a lot of young viewers are looking for flash and stunting, but please keep making these vids for the other riders who can appreciate what a motorcycle is capable of doing! For what is worth, WE KNOW who can ride and who is a wannabe posing... Cheers!

[@CubanRider]

Thanks man. I'd love to do more riding and share the videos, but most of us have full time jobs and do this for fun. I'm really happy there's plenty motovloggers who make enough money on the platform to make this a full-time job, so can't blame them for focusing more on the talking and less on the riding.

[@PAPA_SMURF21]

What a man you have the most dedication I’ve ever seen 😍😍

[@jeanpmg9600]

Excellent drive ✊✊✊🚀🚀🚀

[@berth7843]

Very impressive racing!

[@mbal4052]

Great skills buddy!

[@singhangad]

Stunning riding there mate.. oh no go pro..okay i get my beemer and record myself ravaging your bikes 🤣🤣🤣

[@mohammedmubarak5032]

Man watching you ride is simply joyful. I’m hoping one day I’ll be as good. So what’s the advice to become a pro like you? I’m eager to learn.

[@GroznyjGradHunter]

Oh mannnnn this got my heart going! I LOVE these bikes feel so lucky to have one :D Amazing riding as always bro!!!

[@robertwotring7318]

I had us at 2:30 flat on the out lap, definitely some high 2:20’s were run.

[@CubanRider]

Dang traffic kept slowing us down 😄

[@czierwo]

beautiful riding!

[@OverBanned]

Sir, you're an amazing pilot! I wish I was able to ride half as good as you

[@NathanEntzRacing]

Duude this is fantastic. I do some races on my GSXR 600 and it's super satisfying to beat a 1000 but I can't imagine how satisfying it would be on a big touring bike 😂

[@tomrotem1]

Amazing riding as usual Cuban! I was just at COTA this weekend with my '16 XR. Still in the 2:45's... same Q3+ tires btw, How is your bike wheeling like that at high speeds? Beyond your superhuman riding skills, what modifications do you have? I'm not getting the back straight top speed you are either. Man I'd love to try to ride with you there see it live! Keep up this great content. It's inspiring to watch.

[@CubanRider]

Hey Tom, what's happening man. Headers and tune brother, they wake up this bike right up, you'll be fighting to keep 2nd gear from pulling massive wheelies. I wanted to go to COTA this past weekend, but I couldn't secure a ticket for Sunday. I still intended to go visit, but it was pretty cold out and I just stayed home. Modifications are headers, Brentune flash, lithium battery, remove center-stand and pannier brackets, and remove the intake's acoustic insert. I also raised the pegs just slightly, I was dragging the stock ones pretty heavily. I intend to raise them even higher and get more track-worthy tires next time, hoping to dip into the high 1:20s. Hit me up on Facebook if you want to link up and ride in the Austin area.

[@tomrotem1]

@@CubanRider thanks for sharing the mods! Finally discovered your FB page, following you there too now. That's some legit mods, that with your riding skills is a killer combo. The bike has great low end power and it gets out of corners well, I do wish I had a bit more on the straights. Those Q3s are great too, I know I can ask more of them at higher angles and I'm working on that. I'll hit you up to go riding soon, hopefully on a day you're taking it on the easy side so I can keep up :)

[@pumpguy6094]

Good video. Great riding. Enjoy the comments as you ride. I also speak out loud in my helmet, even if not mic'd or Sena'd up.

[@maxpo787]

Your XR sounds great!

[@BicZippo]

Love watching you ride 🔥

[@CubanRider]

Thanks! 🙃

[@FATBIKEMIKE]

Soo jealous!!! It’s snowing up here!!!

[@CubanRider]

I know, we're fortunate we have some really nice riding weather this time of year.

[@WhateverBlogs]

I m totally satisfied i watched the full video. Anyone more here?