Superbike on stilts! BMW's bonkers M1000XR ridden & rated | MCN Review

Neevesy's been out riding the 2024 BMW M1000XR on its world launch, and it's safe to say he was impressed! Watch his video review here and read more at the link: www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-r...
*INSURANCE QUOTE: 2024 BMW M1000XR, valued at £22,580
Based on a 56-year-old male engineer, married, licence held for 9 years, 8 years NCB, no claims or convictions, for social, domestic and pleasure use. Bike has a tracker fitted and is garaged with postcode WA13 9AT and annual mileage of 5000 miles.
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[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

Is the BMW M1000XR on your new bike list for 2024? Would you take it over its long-legged rivals? Comment below 👇

[@SuperSnallygaster]

Went with the S1000XR. I really wanted the luggage, and it's still a top performer.

[@Flienlow]

But the seat!!! @@SuperSnallygaster

[@SuperSnallygaster]

@@Flienlow It's a problem. The vibration issue is overblown, but the seat sucks. Looking at options.

[@TheSuperpod]

Put down a deposit 2 months ago. Eagerly awaiting..

[@TheSuperpod]

I’ve been waiting on the bike like this - Long distance capable without major annoyances and full on power. Prior in chasing this combo, I bought 22 KTM SAS when it came out, sold after 6 months and 7000 miles. Too adventure, not a sport tourer and nowhere near SDR’s mojo that I loved so much and couldn’t make work for long distance.. travelled out of state to ride old buddy’s Pikes Peak V4S for a full day - didn’t do it for me again. Waited on 1390 SDGT for so long, but KTM put priority on the SDR instead - their flagship I guess, when Gen 3 machine was plenty awesome already and the current SDGT is so outdated. And then BMW came through so unexpectedly. Fingers crossed I like it but taking a leap of faith a little. This review gives me good assurance though!

[@Bams0n]

I think this is one of the few reviews I've watched where Micheal's emotions regarding a motorcycle are so on display. The ear to ear grins, even without all the ridiculous specs, would sell me this bike. Verty cool to see the enjoyment carried over so well to video.

[@fireice1997]

To the German engineer that did a line of coke and produced this bike… thank you🥹

[@brumfiba]

Danke

[@scOU812]

😂😂

[@arturobugaoan5615]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂….yes sir!!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@TheLucknowWalla]

Nobody reviews motorcycles like Michael Neeves does. He is, quite simply, the very best 👍

[@8Jacob2]

"...you gonna be enjoyin it by yourself... And thats no problem" :) Thx MCN for all your tests and reviews, loved every single one I watched!

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Thank you Neevsy as I’ve been waiting for your thoughts on this one. At 50, I’m hanging on to my fast bikes however, realistically, as an aging ex Australian Superbike racer, this one does look the business and although overkill for the speed cameras that are everywhere, if you have the money then why not. I’d love taking one of these to my old home racetrack where I’ve done well over 1000 laps being Phillip Island raceway, attend a track day and get to a position of potentially overtaking others on Superbikes within 6 laps.

[@petervautmans199]

I have over 90 000 kms on my S1000XR in 3.5 years, and I would dearly like to order the M as a replacement, but I need the paniers and because i ride mainly highway on my commute (30% lanefiltering) the shorter end gearing is not an advantage. That being said, my SXR realy is a easy bike for my use and i always have a big ear-to-ear grin on my face after every ride. The power, the inline 4 sound, the agility. ...

[@Gummbeh]

I'm not sure I'd buy one myself but I love that BMW is making these.

[@LambChopRides]

Cannot wait to try one! Frothing 😍😍

[@creedm3040]

Awesome review! ! Beautiful bike for sure. They will be here late April, I believe. I am looking forward to the group test. Best!

[@laceyunderall68]

Great review. Incredible machine and looks amazing too!

[@alanduncan3337]

Excellent review Michael.

[@FenTour]

Looking forward to your group test. 👍👍

[@rolandoquezada7180]

Great coverage

[@TheSuperpod]

This is the most coherent review from the press launch and I watched about a dozen. I gotta say I share riding philosophy and thoughts on bikes with this man wholeheartedly. Brilliant, succinct presentation based on experience and ability to ride these bikes. Buzziness issue bothers me some, but hope to tune out with some bar end weights if necessary. Can’t wait for my bike to show up. It’ll be my 3rd BMW and first one after 7 years of Aprilia, multiple KTMs and Ducati.

[@static369]

Great video. Will mcn be covering the “normal” new xr?

[@rollyman3754]

I have one on order. Maybe April delivery.

[@user-oy2pn7fj1f]

Great review Michael it must be an amazing bike to get you excited enough to do what we all do is trying to work out a way to get one bikes 🏍️ are amazing that why we love them 😎😎 👍👍

[@stephanrieken7232]

Nice review ❤

[@amurgatroyd]

Include the Ninja H2 SX in the group test please !

[@kdemiranda]

Love it! Mine will enter production in week 14. Also a competition, traded my M1000R in for this. I’ve owned 2 S1000XR’s in the last, loved those bikes. Got rid of them knowing the MXR was going to show up eventually….now it’s time! 😈

[@GregNice718]

What was wrong with the M1000R?

[@kdemiranda]

@@GregNice718 nothing, I love the comfort of the SXR and the MR engine is a gem…a combination of the two must be bonkers! … as all reviews of the MXR have confirmed so far…this must me an amazing bike to take around Europe , the Alps, Dolomites, vosgezen etc which where I do most of my riding.

[@bachshl]

Even this MXR goes all the way it will never match the M1000R in terms of feel and agility. you will miss the M1000R and like me will toggle between naked and Super SUV (not sure how to call superbike in touring dressing).

[@kdemiranda]

@@bachshl ive had every gen s1000r from 2014 till 2022 and the MR in 2023, so I know exactly how that platform performs. A brilliant bike and with the ‘M’ engine it is even better. But, I’ve also had two s1000xr’s, a 2020 and a 2022 so know those bikes as well. Brilliant. My experience was that the SXR platform will do at least 90% of what the SR platform can in fast mountain riding or trackdays. The SR on the other hand will never achieve the comfort levels that the XR brings. So doing 600-700km daily legs on my road trips, the MXR will be a better bike. If I ever really miss the MR I’ll then get one next to the MXR.

[@kdemiranda]

@@firstbloood1 exactly! I sat on the white one at the Utrecht motor show a couple of weeks ago, it’s very very pretty as well. Will be in Merano for part of my summer Holliday, looking forward to ride the Dolomites again. ….

[@casefarley5744]

I look forward to seeing this in person. It costs a mint but it might be worth it.

[@richardwilson2093]

Sit up, loads of power but no hard luggage. What’s the point over an XR or yam tracer 9gt.

[@travis-bickle-84]

Neevesey, what a legend, I'd really value your opinion! I've got an M1000XR on order and it looks like it comes on RS11. I won't be taking it on track at all so I assume the RS11s will be wasted on me. I do mainly very spirited weekend backlane scratching and one or two long tours around Europe each year. Can you recommend a good all-rounder that will suit both applications when the time comes to replace the RS11? I prefer Michelins but also don't mind Bridgestones. Doesn't look like Road 6 or T32 are available in a 200 rear so I guess I'm looking at either Power 6 or S23? How do they compare when it comes to dry grip, wet grip, and mileage? Which would you recommend overall? Many thanks!

[@SimpleDialogue]

Did you manage to get to ride the S1000XR? I am eagerly awaiting its launch

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

The state of that exhaust tho. Could they not have made it a little more aesthetically pleasing, especially for that money.

[@Dream-Academy]

Euro 6 mate! They know most people will trash it illegally for a full system but Beemer cant do that or they would get sued.

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

@@Dream-Academy yeah man I know, just decating mine. What I was saying is make the orem look better, aesthetically, like powdercoat or the like.

[@thomasbentley5544]

If they’ve addressed the seating issue (scooped seat with no room to move, at least for the taller riders) then it’s a done deal for me and many others I know. We’ll see.

[@laceyunderall68]

Apparently the seats are more roomy on the 24 models

[@paulocarreiro5855]

Add a Super Duke GT to the group test, just for fun!

[@motodaxa]

yes please!!

[@hughiemg2]

I thought the same, down on power but similar ethos

[@jonathanbonnett9456]

And a Tuono

[@michazielinski9493]

Hi. I am thinking of buying either a Multistrada Pikes Peak or M1000XR. It would be great if you could make a honest comparison of these two bad boys :D

[@vagelispsimenos]

Love it

[@META4Music]

I want one so bad I've got the loaded F900XR, probably going to trade up eventually

[@scottbailey5644]

I like it...a lot!

[@evansnr]

Group test with the Ducati and Superduke GT please

[@leavingarizona3345]

Amazing bike from bmw, a mix of things that traditionally shouldn’t be and makes an incredible bike in the process. Maybe we can get an ///M GS1300 next

[@wakedaze1]

Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak or BMW M1000XR?

[@DavidTysdal]

WANT.

[@dexxeve9420]

His so excited and enthusiastic -.- , not whats up with the monotone, depressed sounding energy

[@UrbanoModa]

few reviews out on this, with similar feel and feedback but this review is detailed perfectly. Im sure 3rd party will bring out something for the tourers even though as you said its a bit too much foe that type of thing.

[@NoelWeldon1980]

If Neevsy wants one I want one😃

[@warwickwearing5042]

No hard panniers are a deal breaker

[@marekhlina74]

so many electronics I doubt you are actually controlling it ... but it is an amazing piece of machinery

[@cursethesky3874]

The GOAT has spoken - now go and buy this beast

[@xorbe2]

Awesome machine, but for some reason I still want the R 12 nineT.

[@nickrider5220]

Says it all that Neevesy even wonders how he could afford one !

[@FFTheSoul]

I looked at one at the dealer then I bought the GS1300 I will be in constant trouble on this.😅

[@notsureonthisusername3319]

Beautiful bike... only problem is that the power is all the way up top, and it'll be difficult to tap into it on local roads and speed limits...

[@lordgibbness]

Yeah same 84lbft peak as the S model. It only makes the extra 40hp from more revs...

[@Dream-Academy]

that's true of any sports bike you don't really need to get out of 1st gear on most roads...

[@nandyth]

This or the new GS; sigh! love the boxer but this one makes me lust over the power!

[@laceyunderall68]

A great bike, but the boxer has more grunt in everyday riding situations.

[@inked-96]

​@lacey_underall Also sounds like a tractor.

[@jip7779]

Could you activate the subtitles? Thanks in advance😜

[@viasevenvai]

Tempting, but as my friends say to my GSA; the Unicorn bike (one that does it all) doesn’t exist. You are going to buy multiple bikes anyway, just face the music and buy a sporty one and then a tourer…trying to combine them gives you neither.

[@georgebyers8419]

Such a shame that it doesn't have hard panniers. I know you'll be able to buy after market ones no doubt, but this is built for touring surely

[@baz1033]

Fantastic bike. In a groupe test could you add the ktm gt?

[@vector409]

i think he likes it

[@Secularworld60]

What puts me off the xr is the engine noise , they sound like somebody’s left washers and nuts inside the engine

[@tom30]

I used to have a 2007 K1200r Sport. That engine had the same noise issue and always sounded like it was about to fall apart. Some things never change.

[@daimonmt]

Funny that, Ducati sounds like someone left their toolbox inside 😂

[@avothfis]

​@@daimonmt😂boom!

[@jethronguetar2421]

😂😂😂😂

[@PhantomMark]

Right at the start you mention the price at £22k, whilst showing a bike specced to £27.8k.......I know you mentioned it later but still worth mentioning, and exactly why I cancelled my pre-order btw. My gen1 XR M-Sport looks better than the base spec M1000XR imo, I have about 1k's worth of aftermarket Carbon on mine and it looks awesome compared to the boring std M1000XR.

[@f1hotrod527]

What about H2 SX as a competitor? Especially after you get a tune done to de-nuter it.

[@Waldo1122]

Heavy, very high maintenance, and uncomfortable riding position.

[@neevesybikes]

Sadly the Kawasaki is the worst of all worlds as a sports tourer...

[@theperipateticgumshoe9047]

@@neevesybikesIt has more power but would you take the MXR over the pikes peak?

[@neevesybikes]

@@theperipateticgumshoe9047 all day long. 👍

[@Mockle07]

@@neevesybikes Wow, that decisive? What is it about the MXR that puts it over the Pikes Peak? And, how about in comparison to the Multi RS? I love the idea of these bikes but I just wonder if I’d ever REALLY end/use the extra performance over the ‘standard’ models.

[@stephenchapman8344]

Any chance you can get me one Michael ? 😂👍

[@jonathanfoster1270]

My gen 1 xr is amazing, i can go yo my sisters house in the Scottish Highlands 495 miles have a coffee and ride back home

[@opinionsmatter-xx4go]

Nissin callipers on an M bike. I wonder what Brembo would say about that.

[@catonehere]

Brembo pads are in them.

[@cwugrad396]

it’s a peach 🍑

[@catonehere]

Cuban Rider invented this.

[@hughiemg2]

Superbuke GT as a rival? Down on power but sounds like the same ethos

[@TheSuperpod]

SDGT has not been updated in years and years. When 1390 rolls out it better take this competitor into consideration.. will be a brilliant bike no doubt unless they mess it up with some crappy tune with no aftermarket solutions for the first year or two, then that will be a shame.

[@hughiemg2]

@@TheSuperpod don't be so quick to discount it, it's still a blast to ride.

[@TheSuperpod]

@@hughiemg2 I agree. I was on the fence of buying one since 2020 and owned Gen 3 SDR for 3.5 years and put more than 20,000 miles on that. Every year since about that time they introduced Gen 3 bike in 2020 I was certain the new GT is right around the corner, but it never happened, yet. I think the magic formula is there and certainly a lot cheaper than the MXR, I was just saying won’t be a fair “rival” statement. Both technologically and price point have diverged quite far IMO.

[@AndyPat239]

way to fast and expensive for me. i got to wonder what's the point of this and other 200hp $30k machines on regular roads. or do people mainly buy these for the track?

[@SP-xd8gs]

whats the point of a porsche 911 on the streets? whats the point of an m5 on the streets whats the point of a c8 on the streets , a buggatti? a ferrari? WHATS THE POINT? just drive a prius or a yugo

[@JK-tu1xx]

I would love one, I cannot afford one. I can afford an M1000R, not an M1000XR :(

[@torgutm]

After hearing the price, I stopped the video immediately. It needed to be a real head turner for that amount, which sadly it’s not.

[@choulx135]

Im too poor to own this bike😢

[@oscarsheen3045]

Ahh just buy a Tmax.

[@LKESBO]

Depends on the road 😅

[@christophereaves7108]

Great feat of enginerring no doubt, youwant a tourer get a GS you want a sports bike get a M100rr, this isnt good for touring

[@SP-xd8gs]

why be hunched over on an s1000r?

[@f1hotrod527]

KTM should redo the superduke GT. Is the new super Duke frame and motor. Keep it light. Would stack up well against the BMW.

[@Dream-Academy]

Doubtful. In terms of finesse AND speed BMW owns KTM road bikes. MotoGP is a completely different story.

[@f1hotrod527]

@@Dream-Academy no they don’t. S1000R was never even close to a superduke. Only the new M version is. The middleweight class the 790 and 890 Duke seem pretty fast, was the F800 or whatever bmw had faster? I don’t know what fitness is. I know I have heard the vibration from the bmw inline 4’s is pretty bad, that does not seem like finesse. Maybe BMW’s reliability is better? They both make cool bikes. I wish the Japanese would go more radical and compete.

[@TheSuperpod]

SDR stands on its own. It is an excellent motorcycle and for me it is still a 10/10 benchmark for the road. The issue is that it is not a touring bike and MXR is. KTM will be foolish to come out with 1390 SDGT, when the time finally comes, without taking this bike into consideration. Will be cheaper no doubt , but won’t have as much carbon bits..

[@Red-74-]

Headaches because of the shity screen causing noise and bufferting. No thanks

[@radiocrash]

Nah. Great bike of course but with the price it costs to buy never mind to insure and the fact that you can’t leave it anywhere without some little scrote trying to steal it. I really can’t see the point in this bike. Not in the uk anyway.

[@Back2TheBike]

Stopped watching when you said £22k. Too much for 2 wheels. A second or third hand Monster R does all of this and more for half the price. Bells and whistles aren't necessary.

[@t3h8ar0n]

"All of this and more"... lol - sure it does!

[@alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155]

Boring eu regs...quelle suprise

[@eladarye9817]

As much as it sounds like the ultimate super duper SUV version of a bike... As owner of S1000XR 2020 non of us need more than that... 165hp is more than enough for the public road on a turing bike, even if you hammer it like hooligan... Don't miss understand me... We do need 200+ hp... Just in a super sport configuration... Ride safe

[@kn58]

Majority of people buy bikes because of the “wants” and not the “needs”

[@Mockle07]

No-one “needs” 165 bhp either, but yet here we are.

[@TheSuperpod]

I maybe in minority but every time I rented XR for multi day trips it lacked power for me. If the bike doesn’t easily power wheelie it is not as “fun” for some people. You don’t have to haul ass permanently and everywhere , but great power can be appreciate at the right time and place.

[@rumporridge1]

The bike is pure genius.

[@BIGGGESTAL]

There is no mention of the horrible vibes from the previous generations. Does it still vibrate? BUZZY

[@jockojockoson9995]

That’s an interesting way to tell the world that you didn’t actually watch the video

[@BIGGGESTAL]

The bike is an absolute fortune and dripping in carbon but spoiled by a horrible looking cat

[@TheSuperpod]

One of easiest “problems” to solve perhaps tho.

[@future62]

Hopefully they offer one without the graphics... looks like a grandpa trying to dress like a teenager. For my money an S1000RR with Helibars and adjustable rearsets seems more rational, I hate the bolt upright seating position.