This Bike Is BETTER Than The GS! | 2024 BMW S 1000 XR | EP04

[@petervautmans199]

Done 100 000 kms in 4 years on my xr, and still every ride ends with a big grin acros my face. It is by far the best toy for my 57 year old, 190 cm and 120kg body.

[@LambChopRides]

Fantastic!! 👍

[@diyeveryday67]

I have my F900XR for sale so I can get a 1000XR in competition white. They are gorgeous bikes.

[@antyiap]

@@diyeveryday67 just did that today

[@diyeveryday67]

@@antyiap congratulations!!

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Nice one Chopsy. Thank you. Living in Melbourne, Australia (capital city of our smallest state by a long way). 400 kilometres, in any direction still leaves us in the same state! Especially when you consider east to west or top to bottom is basically the same distance as London to Moscow for your viewers who haven’t been down under yet to put things into perspective.

[@bonnaonhisbike8304]

You forgot about Tasmania. 🤔

[@FastRu-kl7iy]

Hello from Moscow😂

[@marcusgeorge1825]

@@bonnaonhisbike8304 That place just proves people from Adelaide can swim. It does have some nice roads to ride on.

[@simons.2948]

Went to SE Spain on mine 2 up with wife and loaded up with gear and didn’t miss a beat, although my 1300gs a better tourer but XR does do it all

[@motorbiketoureruk]

Great series John! You need more tours on bikes, without a doubt it’s the best thing you can do is get away, if you ever need epic routes around the Alps, Pyrenees etc give me a shout.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks buddy might take you up on that ! 👍

[@bagwafu]

For long days in the saddle, check out rippl padded under garments (=pants!) - did a 8 day Pyrenees tour on my '21 XR with Bruce Smart and Simon Weir in June - wore my rippls everyday, not a problem (did wash them every night 😁).

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Fabulous vid John, really enjoyed that, glad you found some twisties and what a bike to do them on. The XR has to be the solo touring BMW of choice surely?

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Andy! Yeah certainly my choice now 👌

[@RogersMotorcycleAdventures]

Not for me - it's just not as comfortable.

[@benkelly2190]

Got my new one in April absolutely brilliant bike! Great reading triangle Love it. Bye bye, GS😅

[@reinmansmith]

I’ve often thought that the XR is the sweet spot in BMW’s range and I think you’ve shown that in this series. The Belgian roads around the Ardennes are fantastic. I took my BMW K1 down to the area between Bouillon and Chimay last May and couldn’t believe how good the roads and scenery was. It’s a great area for biking all within a couple of hours of the tunnel/ferry 😊

[@peterADL]

The best video of the series. Love it, I miss riding across multiple countries. Here in Down Under you spend 2 days riding and not leaving a state 😂 S1k XR is on my short list, I’m glad for the video to see it in a real world scenario

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Peter 👍

[@mick4715-j7d]

Cracking tour mate on great bikes. The xr is going to be my next bike, its an absolute weapon. I couldn't get it in the right colours and right price before hence my MT10. Unless your a serious tourer this is the best bike out there.

[@ShalomBrother]

3:10 I’ve done exactly the same in my van in courchevel 🤦🏽‍♂️ early morning and my mind on where I’m going rather than where I was. The French taxi driver coming the other way wasn’t happy!

[@LambChopRides]

It's very easily done I would say... certainly when no traffic on the roads to give the game away 👍

[@arcticcraic]

Great to see you enjoying yourself. It’s nice riding on your own. The arse doesn’t get sore because you’re moving around on those twisties. It would be great to see you doing more of these trips on the channel, but I understand that won’t be easy.

[@forestboy54]

Great video, gotta say I love the look of this new S1XR. Had the original 2015, loved it one of the best bikes I've ever owned. Did 20 countries and 45000 miles on it and it never missed a beat. Fixed the vibrations for less than a hundred quid, did my own memory foam conversion to the seat which I do to all my bikes (bony ass) and could ride it all day, day after day. Superb machine and the new one seems even better. Tempted. 👍😎FB

[@timrodierides]

Tim Rhodes gets everywhere! Cracking video again - I'm getting itchy feet again (not thrush)

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks for the recommendation Tim! Yeah bloody loved it, can't beat a tour eh! 👍👍

[@darrenhall6509]

Enjoyed that mini series, thank you. Why is it, when you want to talk to yourself and walk around your bike gesturing, there is always someone watching?

[@LambChopRides]

Haha absolutely Darren! 😄👍

[@secretsix6]

i remember traveling back from Austria a long 5 hours on the auto Bahn came off up a slip road on to a t junction looked right looked left looked right again an just by chance looked left again just as i was on the clutch a big black Audi right on top of me i still have cold shivers about that day

[@inked-96]

Picking up my Gen 1 XR Sport next week. Needed a cheaper 2nd bike to use other than my Tuono 1100. And at 7.5k, it's 60% cheaper and still equally as capable.

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah the orginal is actually quite an animal, great bike 👍

[@MatNewtonTrio]

What a great trip. I personally love the XR and would choose it over the GS but I am more in the sports bike camp. ❤

[@61greybeard]

Great video Mr Chops real world tour mixture of roads and having to get back to the tunnel 😁. I was shouting at my phone right shoulder to the curb when you pulled out on the wrong side 😁👍👍👍

[@LambChopRides]

Haha I bet! 😄👍

[@streetfighterfan500]

Great video! Best part is when you got fuel twice and paid AFTER the fill up. lol. It’s the small things in life I miss. Keep em coming. 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah I hate it when you have to pay first bloody stupid! Had that a couple of times at late night services 👍

[@boostaholic7116]

F##kin hell I nearly 💩 myself when you pulled out of the hotel on the wrong side of the road...🤣🤣 That sausage roll looked lovely.Great video as always Chopsy 👍👍

[@LambChopRides]

Haha me too! 😅👍

[@kwak1k]

Tmf's 'ride on right' sticker is a good idea innit😂

[@PDCRed]

My next door neighbour watched his friend die pulling out on the wrong side of the road on a tour. Easy mistake with terrible consequences. Stay safe.

[@steveball2307]

Glad you found the twisties eventually after Bouillon, done much the same route myself a few times. Thing is, given an extra couple of days you can ride all the way to Garmisch and back on much the same type of roads. Nice to see you enjoying a bit of solo touring, definitely doesn't mean you're a loner 😂

[@martinhughes9769]

Enjoyed the video, what a beautiful stop for a coffee, looking over the river, Bringing back loads of memories 😢done Europe many year's ago on bikes

[@LambChopRides]

Glad you enjoyed it, yeah I need to go back and do the weekend trip I mentioned 👍

[@calebmiller988]

Great video and awesome bike! I’ve got a 2016 S1000xr, I agree the bmw nav is great but not feature rich. I’d recommend looking at the carpuride or the Chigee AiO5. They both now offer BMW specific simple plug and play options.

[@pgaribay8487]

Thanks Chopsy. I just traded my 1250RS for this exact bike but have two weeks to go before I pick it up. Your videos and Tim ‘s are keeping me going during the wait Hope you feel better now

[@LambChopRides]

Great to hear! You will love it! Yeah allmost better now thanks 👍

[@chrisbrownbill3150]

So weird, lambsy in the petrol station you had no shadow!

[@neilhutton1528]

I have found that I am happiest on solo trips. No Chinese parliament's over coffee stops and lunches. Done quite a few on my GSA1250. My daughter lives and works in the Netherlands so I have a great excuse to jump on the bike and go and see her from my home in Jersey. I then head south into the Black forrest and back across France before heading home again. Im off to see her in September and you have really wet my appetite. Im also thinking about a swap after 3 GS's to the XR as I don't really like the new GS or GSA. Great video Chops.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks very much Neil, that trip sounds amazing 👏

[@peteg2424]

I don’t know why you couldn’t find winding roads option in connected ride , it’s plain to find in menu . I use mine for Europe and it’s brilliant much better than Garman GPS . you can navigate much easier. Just take a breather and stay calmer mate . Great videos mate shame you don’t do a bit more Europe riding

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah I don't know either Pete 🤷‍♂️ But did work very well too

[@KelvinChilvers]

Enjoyed the whole mini-series, even the flapping, of which I know so well myself. Good food for thought with regards to bikes. With them being quite an investment you need to get it right. Currently my heart says S1000RR, my head says what about one of these S1000 XR its more practical. Looking forward to the next video.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Kelvin much appreciated buddy 👍

[@Coatsey007]

Great video, thank you. This was a certain purchase for me and I currently have an S 1000 R and an RT 1250 R, as well as Ducati Diavel V4 but BMW have lost a guaranteed sale due to the height. If you’ve done multiple days of long touring, you’ve learned that at the end of the day when you’re tired being on tiptoe will mean at some point you’re gonna drop the bike. If you have a 29 or 30 inch leg, sadly, I’d find a different brand.

[@vzmax]

You don't need another bike if you already own a RT, the queen of the road... Also, it"s not too high.

[@rickdelmonte1682]

Nice ride, enjoyed coming along. I have considered the XR many times, but there are a couple of issues I struggled with: it’s tall, it’s top heavy, and in the model that I rode a bit vibey. My 1300GS with street tires is not as exciting, but as an all around road bike is hard to beat. Maybe they will add the adjustable ride height to the XR, that would make me reconsider.

[@ykdickybill]

Belgium waffles are reason enough to visit…..recommend Ypres….pay homage to the Tommies 👍

[@rlw85]

I’ve got one of these and I love it. It did me proud in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@richardwitherstone7396]

Richy Vida style, on your own video's 👌🏻👍🏻, very enjoyable, need to do more of these types of trips Chopsy, just remember to stay on the right side of the road 😳🥹😂

[@olivierdefaux8651]

Depends what you want. I have one. I love it. It’s the best for me. I tried the 2024 GS and it’s not for me. Not sporty enough. But some older less experienced riders would find the GS more suitable. But if you’re in good physical shape and want a challenge the XR is the better bike. It’s a Porsche 911 vs a Bentley SUV.

[@headrace4863]

…congratulations on the channel, Chops. Going from strength to strength. And well deserved. Soooo nearly bought the 1000XR, was on my shortlist before I committed. 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks very much buddy 👍

[@bbouchan1]

Hey Lamb Chop if you want to plot your route use something called a Michelin map, you know it's one of those things made of paper that you have to unfold.....You get a much better sense of perspective & orientation of where you want to go & where you have been & a lot more general information. Gps is great in towns or cities but for the big picture paper maps are far better. If you come to visit me in France & Spain I'll show you how to use one....free of charge.

[@geoffsmith1616]

Nice bike addictive induction roar, sweet handling, fast top speed great looking 👍 Deal breakers for me (on the bucket seat version) just said it, for me the seat, and the chain is a pain, not great dollops of torque which makes road riding in the UK fun, side stand / too much lean. I do like my acc .. for me, boxer power, but either bike in the group would be simply amazing, interesting to hear no ass pain! That's a great improvement over the old one. Thanks for taking us along chopper

[@brianfoo8693]

You need to get on that beast in Tasmania and really open her up - you will not know yourself. Hundreds of kilometres of Proper twisting roads and no traffic.

[@michaelgaull5517]

Awesome video Chopsy. Looking forward to the next one. 👍🏍

[@LambChopRides]

That's it for the tour unfortunately 😔

[@johnsteel4719]

You are the faffmeister general chopsy, hilarious. Laughed out loud a few time when you forgot to do something, definitely laughing with you as I can completely relate. I have a Gen 1 XR and I’m just considering a trade in for a gen 2 and this video has made my mind up. I suspect the gains will be marginal but the decision is now made so can’t wait to throw my leg over the extra tbsp and lighter steering. I test ride an M1000XR recently and if money was no problem and I didn’t want panniers then I’d def go for an M. I have gen 4 RR and I think I preferred the MXR for have fun in the twisties. The RR is only really useable on track but is still an amazing road bike given all the comfort touches. Anyhoo, great video and enjoyed that mini series a lot 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks very much John 👍

[@keweenawbee]

Really enjoyed accompanying you on this trip! Cracking me up in a few places😂. I bought an RS earlier this year after watching your Spain twisties review, do you like this a lot better than the boxer RS? I could swear there is a way to avoid motorways on the Connected Ride Nav unit, I actually moved my cradle up into the windshield exactly like that.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks buddy 😁👍

[@CeeRTee]

Thanks for the video chopsy, looks like you had a great trip 👍.

[@ragerider6283]

Great vid. I know what you mean about the XR. It's very BMW in that it's super functional, extremely capable but not particularly sexy or desirable maybe....although it's a brilliant bike. I'm not sure I would be happy to spend that much money on one as it doesn't really stir the soul much for me, but realistically you couldn't want for much more.

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah that's it exactly RR 👍

[@hobnob15]

Well I throughly enjoyed that series even had some lol moments chopsey 😊looking forward to your next adventure 👍🏻 carry on that man Caio for now tat ta

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks 👍

[@deanharris9331]

To be honest, I think I prefer the XR over the new GS, although I do appreciate the 900 version of the GS. It is quite astonishing that you travel through all those European countries on the final leg, only to end up in Afghanistan via the Eurotunnel... remarkable indeed.😂😂😂 Love it, Chops ❤

[@LambChopRides]

Haha thanks Dean 😁 👍

[@deanharris9331]

😊​@@LambChopRides

[@KiwiMoto72]

Mate- nice work, but i have owned a few and its just too revvy and angry for me, when it comes to long tours. But for the odd short, it’s sweet as

[@cpuuk]

John bamboozled by the "square" sausage roll shape... and still BMW gave you an XR to play with 🤣

[@krachenford9594]

😂😂😂😂😂😂, in Franconia we say: "An jed'n Depp'n g'fälld sei Kapp'n!" (Every fool loves his cap)😂😂

[@garethmayfield4014]

seriously looking at an XR. your opinion is very valid fella. You have done some major league faffing here mate!!!😂😂😂😂. I'm allergic to faffing.

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah its very good 👍

[@mariovdb3001]

I sold my Gsa Ultimate edition after 3 months. I rode 11500km, now I ordered a S1000XR m-pack. I felt like an old man on the gs, super comfortable, lots of torque, but way too heavy.

[@Wats1984]

Said before love my XR! Can’t work out how to get it to wheelie off the power though. Think I need change some settings!

[@LambChopRides]

Its so smooth you might struggle! Load the top box with sand 😄👍

[@Wats1984]

@@LambChopRides I’ve got a 25kg bag of sand in the garage as it happens! Cheers chopsy! 👍

[@JinanNLipdo]

So easy to rememberr, so hard to forget...

[@hemin003]

I appreciate your consistent creation of amazing content. Keep up the great work! Also, I'd like to know your thoughts on how the XR compares to the V4 Pikes Peak. Your pick?

[@rogerparkes1393]

I had a standard XR while my S was serviced, could not belive how gutless it was below 6000rpm. Really quick above that but who wan s to work that hard all the time???

[@EVILSPAWN1003]

Thanks for this series, it’s been a great watch.👍

[@LambChopRides]

Glad you enjoy it! 👍

[@Brad-RB]

Nice review + faffing. Looking forward to the GX comparison. 👍

[@dazadorph45]

I prefure my Kawasaki versys 1000 SE GT. Luxembourg in the north have great roads.

[@knotsable]

So you have experienced the belgian tarmac in all its many flavours 😁

[@geoffreymurphy896]

Great show chopo lad an a great bike don’t believe you didn’t no about them settings on the nav 😂😂😂😂just quick question is that xr Vibey through the seat or the bars the last one I test rode was really bad 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LambChopRides]

Really doesn't bother me in the slightest, I know some hate it though.

[@kevinroberts2395]

5 countries in 1 day. Come ride Australia Choppsie. You can ride for months in 1 country. AND we drive on the same side of the road as your homeland.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

A bit all over the place Chopsy. Love it! “Stupid money for inferior French petrol” when you’re filling up at a BP Ultimate petrol station… 😂

[@LambChopRides]

They use local fuel in Europe 😅👍

[@marcusgeorge1825]

@@LambChopRides I know, just thought it was funny with you filling up at British Petroleum station. The same as Aussies who use BP (which is my preferred) uses Australian made fuel.

[@jonniebeck1395]

Fab content as always! ❤️🤘

[@mikefredbass]

@lambchoprides which do you prefer Chopsy? The XR or the V4 Pikes Peak??

[@martingaughan2419]

Loved this trip

[@rushy67rr97]

Not better for me. Just about cope with a GS with my diddy legs this is far too tall and I think my Mrs would rather spend the afternoon pillion on the GS. More fun though. Great content as always John, ride safe. 👍🏻

[@paulyflyer8154]

Comparing apples with oranges. If the XR is more your thing then a better comparison in my opinion would be a KTM or Multistrada, maybe even a tiger 1200 at a push. I've had all these bikes and all bring something different to the party.

[@davidb5552]

Moved from boxer 1250 to XR, which is in a different league re handling and flick ability and a blast when the power kicks in but I can't help missing the boxer engine for its all but top end levels of torque.

[@dstev55]

Get your XR remapped, there's more mid range to be had.

[@davidb5552]

@@dstev55 Thanks dstev, very tempted and to sort the idle, just think it will affect the warranty. You've now got me thinking again! 🤔

[@dstev55]

@@davidb5552 not sure they'll know to be honest, but worth asking a remapper. I've got a Gen 1 and it's turned it in to a different beast. 89ft lb of torque on the Dyno and it puts out the 82ft lb claimed from the factory at just 6k.

[@TexasSteele67]

The wife' lineage is from Luxemburg- Very similar to my H2 SX-SE mate ( jus' no Hyperdrives )

[@simongoodwin2035]

Have they now sorted the vibrations out that you used to get on the earlier models? I had a 2016 which was horrendous at 50-80mph

[@AdamForeman]

After really taking the XR through it's paces over a long journey, have you had any thoughts on selling one of your bikes in favour of this? It makes sense to have a dedicated sports tourer in your garage than just sports bikes. I was surprised that you had no sore feet, back, neck and fingers AND it was so comfortable and didn't give you a numb behind either. That's a sign of a damn good bike. Plus it's not a GS.

[@daveyt4802]

How are the handlebar vibrations? Feet also?

[@LambChopRides]

I really don't find it a problem but I know some do.. As you saw didn't even warrant a mention when I was thinking of negatives 👍

[@deanfullford8820]

In Australia all petrol stations have a sign that you can’t sit on the bike while refuelling and also must remove helmet before entering to pay. I guess we are more criminals over here (and more static)

[@timoteuslind9080]

In sweden you cant pay for fuel afterwards anymore. Either you swipe a creditcard or you pay in advance.

[@JohnGadsby-mi7ui]

weren't you in that place next to the river in Belgium with Womble a few years ago????

[@LambChopRides]

Yes indeed, very simalar.. I think somewhere quite local to that. Good memory you 😁👍

[@benkelly2190]

It is mate..

[@saltys3302]

Thanks, good video. Can anyone tell me if the seat is comfy enough for proper long trips & touring. My Z1000sx makes me want to get off it after about an hour or 2. Nearly killed my a…s going to Jerez this year. So I’m looking for my next mile cruncher.

[@anthony208]

Maybe duct tape a grib sheet/to do list to the tank to remind you to put toll card in tank, put ear plugs and glasses on etc🤣🤣🤣 Getting older is a bugger at times🤣🤣🤣 I guess the beemer mirrors don’t vibrate much or your 360 camera stability was working overtime? I love the low countries Belgium and Holland etc, done quite a few road trips over the years to motocross races👍

[@LambChopRides]

It's not a bad idea!! 😅👍

[@BarryThompsonUK]

Took my '22 TE to Europe three times last year, a great touring machine but gets hot in traffic in seconds, so much so the water pump started failing on the last trip (replaced under warranty). It's a more common fault than BMW care to admit and it tainted my trust in the bike. Two recalls and a second warranty claim nailed it in the end, it got sold last month. Great bike on the right roads though, very competent, all the farkles.

[@danielpedro2867]

you put lubrification in the chain?, in BMW dealer they say not need , but i don´t belive

[@shuggsluggs9126]

Excellent Vids Lad! Whats Name of the Jacket you’re wearing Choppsy

[@cmii9966]

One of the best, and even entertaining listening to you go on.....LOL

[@LambChopRides]

Haha thanks 😊

[@richardbeddoe376]

Great review as always is it your next bike

[@ricardosoaresdomingos5310]

The BMW app also can be set to run on twisty roads and avoid motorways.

[@stevedavies-pp7dp]

Granted it’s better than those things Charlie’s are going the long way to Sainsbury’s on but it would be the perfect bike when BMW give it shaft drive

[@Chazaxl]

How different would this be to my previous 22 plate XR? Is there shiftcam yet to make up for the low torque? Did the bike inherit any soul since?

[@specialcircs]

Share your pain with the BMW satnav - mine has 'avoid motorways' and it completely ignores that when routing, always sends me via motorways! I don't know why.... love that XR, but I'd say the R1200RS is better than the GS too!

[@stephenrandall5859]

So is the price difference between the s100xr m sport worth it over the s1000xr sport for the wheels, exhaust and short screen, for a trip bike. A short ride over 1 hour otherwise a day plus?

[@Malcolm99-l9q]

Nice bike the XR. however 60 feels like 30mph far to easy to be fined of collect points

[@ImJensenKing]

Chops fella nice click baity title but frankly it's horses for courses. One of the main draws on the GS was pillion comfort for her indoors & a shaft drive, the RS needs a good refresh, might even get one if they throw the 1300 at it.

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah it is a bit sorry 😞 yeah I can't either, bet you were shouting at the screen 😀

[@mariovdb3001]

The only thing I don’t like, is the topcase.

[@Elysian_Angel_]

“You came on GSs it’s your own fault”- Well, I go past 40 degrees lean on my 1250GSA even on knobblies 🤷‍♀️

[@LambChopRides]

Haha it obviously wasn't you I caught up too! 😅👍

[@Elysian_Angel_]

@@LambChopRides it’s all fun and games isn’t it? Just some friendly rivalry but I’m always happy to show people how capable a GS really is 😎🥳

[@36moto]

I’ve been telling people for the last two years, s1000xr is the Swiss Army knife , fast…., well fast enough, all day comfy… if your arse is the right shape, 500 mile days no problem, and looks cool… ( mine’s a 22 plate with 23000 miles on it)…

[@iamtherealzombie]

Does the bike still have a lot of handlebar buzz? My 2017 S1KR (not XR) made my hands go numb after an hour or two.

[@soumyaprakashsahoo4120]

How is the ground clearance? I know it’s less than r1300gs as gas is an adv.

[@gedgoodenough291]

It’s not a sausage roll it’s a frikandal broodje !!!

[@lambo2817]

What did you think to the bmw nav once you figured it out? Better than google / apple maps??

[@LambChopRides]

Yes very good actually, I still think Google maps is king but the twisty route option did work very well 👍

[@lambo2817]

@@LambChopRides cheers chopsy, its a toss up between the bmw nav vs a chigee applyplay me thinks

[@stevesteve1965.]

You need a BMW Compatible carpuride to sync up with your phone.

[@davidrutherford3345]

You didn't mention the tyres Chopsy are you on the power 6s ?

[@LambChopRides]

It had Pirelli rosso 5's on 👍

[@Captain-Donut]

🙏❤️ Love from Scotland ❤️🙏

[@LambChopRides]

😍

[@vn3801]

7.44 left glasses on fuel bowser

[@haydnwalker1044]

The BMW Connected Ride app gives Winding options Chopsy :) Does the BMW Connected Ride Nav device not allow that?

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah found it in the end 👍👍

[@olgrodriguez]

@@LambChopRidesgo for new chingee AIOS5 is amazing. I did pre-order mine for my XR