1200-mile BMW M1000R review + Autobahn top-speed test

[@LambChopRides]

Enjoyed that Tim! It's a brilliant bike 😎

[@timrodierides]

Thanks mate! It's a bit of me for sure…

[@Cartsp70]

@@timrodierides great review as always but Chopsie included a trip to Asda to pick up a turkey 🦃 very entertaining 😂!

[@ojoimages]

‘A visit from the stranger at night’! I’ve not belly laughed that much in ages. Top ‘bit of content’ Tim. Was that a cheeky day 2 dayer ?

[@timrodierides]

I'm such a child, sorry! It was leaving the UK Friday at 1pm until Monday... got home about 5pm. So a long weekend

[@pcarts232]

Did they make you queue with the cars to get on LeShuttle? Ridiculous, they should let the bikes go first I think ( but that’s just me … love bikes … hate cars !! 😂

[@BossGT500]

Another unique review Tim, well done. No one does it quite like you. 😂 Always entertaining.

[@timrodierides]

Thanks sir!

[@windyrun7979]

Great review thanks for posting. Also, all it needs is the regular seat (M seat is crazy hard) and Rhino Moto bar end weights with CRG mirrors and you are good to go. Why BMW diidn't put ANY weights on the bars ends for this is a bit odd .

[@robg9379]

Always enjoy your reviews Tim, keep them coming 👍🏍️

[@timrodierides]

Thanks, will do!

[@peterkoning21]

Nice...a tester who is not scared to wring the bike,properly open the throttle ! What a refreshing relief !!

[@pistolpete6321]

I’m guessing some bar end weights would sort out the vibes at higher speeds, worked well when I did that on both my s1000r and XR. Great review!

[@RicardoMatosgoogle]

Great video. Great riding. You should ask BMW for the M package version and do a video with your impressions of it. Ohh and loved the German speaking bits. Cheers

[@alechopkins6545]

Dam that looks like a fun road Entertaining review, keep it up (with cars and bikes) 👍🏻 Been 260km/h as a passenger in a race car before, must be a completely different feeling on the road, and in a bike

[@danibjor]

Its pure madness. I just love to take it out for a ride in the countryside. And those brakes, sure they match, the rear spring and blue in the M color scheme.

[@DontPanicDear]

Looked like a lot of fun! It’s a fascinating region. Lots to see and so much wine to drink 🍷 Glad you enjoyed your brief freedom 😀

[@Banditmanuk]

Love that the BMW engineers just went crazy and slotted the full fat motor in a naked chassis. I less like the looks, the vibes and the stiff set up. I've done 33,000 miles on my MT10, many around Europe. Don't think I could do those miles on the 'M'. Think I prefer comfortable crazy with a great soundtrack. Insane crazy while being fun for short periods, could get wearing. Thanks for an entertaining review

[@MOTOUK1]

Awesome review Tim, braver than me touring on a super naked, my back and arse would not cope, hence the Tiger 1200 rally pro purchase for my longer trips 🤣

[@timrodierides]

Everything's a touring bike if your arse is calloused enough! Thanks though :D

[@mattmutane5502]

@@timrodierides Mr MotoUk - MT10 you had before, with the Comfort Seat makes a great touring bike (I added the Yam screen too for a bit more protection in case of bad weather, but apart from that...)👌👍🙌

[@timrodierides]

@@mattmutane5502 bUt WhAt AbOuT fUeL cOnSuMpTiOn?!? 😂

[@mattmutane5502]

@@timrodierides LOL. What about it? How many people do you know who actually ride for a single session for 120 miles or so at a time? ;)

[@timrodierides]

I can't even do 120 miles in one go on my KTM sofa@@mattmutane5502

[@theonlyredspecial]

Love this bike so much. Great road bike

[@timrodierides]

Would Brian May like it though? :D

[@theonlyredspecial]

Seems unlikely lol. Good video mate BTW!

[@timrodierides]

Thanks! He's probably more into badgers than bikes I think@@theonlyredspecial

[@theonlyredspecial]

​@timrodierides badgers and foxes yes.😂 Love your vids btw. Very entertaining. Just don't comment often. Sorry

[@theonlyredspecial]

Cant get over the bloke having a piss basically on the road. Mad git.

[@dreamcrusher112]

Mancs1000R's mate has the black one of these, and the vibrations are endemic to all those M1000 bikes.

[@ritfloyd]

So pleased to see a proper review of this bike. 1200 miles is much more like it... so much better than those 50 or 100 mile "reviews". I am so tempted to get this as I want a track bike with upright bars but which can tour as well. Out of interest... are those wings removable? Looks like they are attached by a set of screws.

[@timrodierides]

They’re bolted on - didn’t try taking them off to see what’s underneath though (and I’ve taken the bike back otherwise I’d have a look for you!). Thanks for the kind words!

[@JeJe-mz9gg]

Hello mate ! Great review, love it. Mine begin to speed wooble at 150 km/h and it become realy scary at 180. have you notice anything on your ? May I ask what setting your using for your rear suspension and damper. Thank you very much and good ride !

[@troppo4872]

Another honest review Tim - very good. I'm conflicted....I want a naked bike to compliment my soon to arrive RT....it is this evil monster or the Streetie RS. (yes, yes, it is my burden!) I've owned an S1000R and XR, so I know the platform....the R/XR was very hard edged and clinical.... I wonder if the M is just too manic for a day to day muck about - down to the shops and the twisties now and again - bike (no trackdays).

[@spence4lesssmith438]

I don’t know how your dad kept up on his bike 😉 so many vibes we couldn’t read the Speedo. Great trip 👍

[@timrodierides]

Thank you! I'll do a proper series from this trip later in the year when it's too rainy to be riding motorbikes

[@lordgibbness]

The 10mm risers help a lot with wristyness and the std seat is meant to be more comfortable...

[@Cartsp70]

I just came back to watch this review again as I’m considering ether 1 The M1000r or option 2.. The Kawasaki H2Se …. I’ve sat on the H2 it feels surprisingly comfortable but obviously I need to ride both ! Which one would you choose Tim given the choice as your only bike ? 👍🏾

[@timrodierides]

I've not even sat on an H2 sadly so can only speak to the BMW. The BMW is pretty committed in terms of riding position and bar vibes - you can tell it's as close to a sportsbike as you can get without bending your spine. By all accounts the H2 is heavier, a bit more relaxed in riding position and comfort… but also crazy fast. Guess it depends what sort of riding you'll be doing!

[@Cartsp70]

@@timrodierides hey 👋🏽 great video I watched again 😂🎉! I tried the M1000R it’s in a different league to the Zh2, it’s comfortable not too leant forward and just the fit and finish is better, the Zh2 yes it has a supercharger but that just makes it accelerate without the tiny delay that you get from any other Bike, but that’s not necessarily a good thing it’s just faster but better ?I’d have to say no unless you’re in a race with someone and you’re usually not so I’d pick quality over speed!

[@ikbendusan]

2:03 thank you for testing that so we don't have to

[@timrodierides]

I forgot to say... I didn't really try them like that. NO ONE DO THIS PLEASE

[@ikbendusan]

@@timrodierides you can't stop me 😎

[@mikejgriffiths]

Nice one Tim. I love being able to recognise the roads, adds a whole lot pf perspective for me :D The question is, this or the MT-10 SP? Oh and Welche Farbe haben diese Bremssättel? Sie passen nicht zum Rest des Fahrrads

[@timrodierides]

For me, MT-10SP. I don't need the insane top-end and I appreciate a slightly comfier riding position and more soulful engine

[@Zukilover305]

Frickin Ahla that’s a fast bike!

[@kneesparks]

The vibration was totally unacceptable with the MR. The handling was awesome and brakes very good. Thing I found that the engine is really lacking in the midrange compared to my Ducati Streetfighter v4 SP. I do believe the SP will be ahead when ridden head to head. The competition MR is the only option if they could sort the vibes out.

[@jonasbaine3538]

Can't wait for M1000XR! Hopefully Ducati will produce a rival Multistrada with 200hp. KTM coming with a 1390 Adventure too.

[@woodsie7222]

Bar Raisers would solve the problem of low handlebars 2''5

[@lordgibbness]

I think for a one bike garage I'd maybe go for the mt10sp. I'm lucky enough to have two supernakeds so have got the tuono factory and s1000r sport.

[@hby7768]

vibration on the handle bars is a dealer breaker, mirror not working I can live with

[@kretccx]

Wunderbar!

[@timrodierides]

Geil

[@mattmutane5502]

Excellent vid as per usual, Tim! :) "Stranger in the night", huh? (and the gyrating at the end, what kind of bike channel is this becoming? (surprised you didn't get a Wurst joke in there, too ;) :p :D :D )). Surely, regardless, for the price the MT10 is WAY more value for money if it even gets close-ish to being as good? How do you think it compares on bumpy UK B-roads to the Voges (which themselves, for France, are often not particularly smooth)? (Good to see they have finished resurfacing the "entry road" up the hill - they were scraping it when I was there and it wasn't pleasant, and the fun was ruined... Keep up the good work! :) (also, whats the XT2 news, would like to find out what happened there?)

[@timrodierides]

XT2 just went unresponsive, nothing from the touchscreen. It's been replaced by Garmin and will report back...

[@mattmutane5502]

@@timrodierides Thanks - you seemed to infer it might be a common-ish problem? (first I'd heard of it...)

[@chrishall9625]

Your reviews are far more fun than chopsies...

[@markhegg7409]

I felt like “road” mode on the m1000r competition package was very livable from a suspension damping standpoint for casual riding/long days. Did you experiment with that at all during your trip?

[@timrodierides]

Yup!

[@troppo4872]

Sold the big KTM like you. Now have a M1000R competition.... Wow.

[@pcarts232]

Unterwegs Tim 👍🏾😂Great review, Nice 🎉 just got back from my Mums in Klosternueberg Austria 🇦🇹 ( by car though not bike) and there was an M1000rr near Stuttgart and I swear he must have beaten Jorge Martin’ record speed of 348 kph 😂!!! He was absolutely flying ! As for the Bike review that thing looks ugly, why wouldn’t they make it look like the S1000RR ? With the twin headlights designed? Bit odd imo 🤔

[@ryanmalone2681]

It looks SO GOOD! I think I'd prefer the 1290 SuperDuke, except for that damn KTM reliability. I've heard it's a lot more uncomfortable than any of the other supernakeds due to the sporty wristy position. I think I'd be afraid of crashing it at the track though. I'd rather have an MT-10 SP so I'm not too worried about crashing it and can use it on the street and track. My current ZX-14r is a bit too much for the track.

[@timrodierides]

KTM reliability has been fine from my experience...

[@ryanmalone2681]

@@timrodierides Yeah, some people get lucky, most don’t, and when I’m traveling in the middle of nowhere I never have to worry about any of my BMW’s or Japanese bikes. I’ve actually never even heard of anyone with an 890 Adventure not having issues. Cool bike, but to not even find a single person at a rally who doesn’t have issues with that bike is exceptional. 1290,seems like a more reliable platform, but they’re just about to add a new engine and throw all that out the window.

[@timrodierides]

@@ryanmalone2681 yeah, 1390 and 990 engines coming next year apparently

[@harrycalibra]

Regarding the numb hands I've fitted a pair of Grip Puppies to my 2022 S1000RR M SPORT best £14 upgrade. And a thicker seat from Ebay £90 trust me night and day no more numb arse. New sub bell ticked 😊 ride safe bud 😎👍

[@timrodierides]

Ooo good tips. Thanks for watching and subscribing Harry! Really appreciate it

[@robertmulholland7319]

Is the vibrations really bad was thinking of getting one this is putting me off big time

[@NooBiker]

The M1000R, it gives you wiiiiiiings 😂

[@ZeeBri]

Visiting Europe makes me strongly consider why on earth I live in the UK

[@timrodierides]

But we are part of oh wait

[@1MrBryn]

I would honestly immediately swap out those handlebars for the ones on the F900r

[@timrodierides]

Do they fit? Good idea though

[@1MrBryn]

@@timrodierides I'm sure it wouldn't be a difficult job. I guess if no BMW ones fit, there's plenty of curved aftermarket ones.

[@starshiptrooper4506]

I had an S, and the vibration quelled with usage.

[@timrodierides]

It really seems to vary from bike to bike too!

[@82000andymac]

Evotech Bar ends added to mine..... no vibes now !

[@timrodierides]

Ah interesting! Were they there before? I did wonder if it was just this particular bike that had them...

[@TheMotoStudio964]

@@timrodierides yep, very vibey when I bought it. You do tend to sort of forgive it though, because it’s so good in other ways! Anyway, all sorted now👍 Great Review as always

[@lordgibbness]

​​​@@TheMotoStudio964interesting to know! Shame they don't work with the bar end mirrors, but I guess the stock mirrors aren't that bad.

[@freerider1987]

If I could afford a 2nd bike, I think that would be it😃

[@Zukilover305]

Ahla. Mohamid and any other false god. Crazy bike.

[@albertlira7443]

What a fantastic looking bike. What happened to Father Rodie? I thought we were going to get an educational experience from him.

[@timrodierides]

There'll be a little video series with the full tour... proper travel/history stuff. I'll probably put it out over the winter though

[@albertlira7443]

@@timrodierides that's way too far ahead. I think we need it now

[@fen2453]

I think the ktm1390 is going to make this a hard sell for street riders. Substantial more torque and less vibes

[@kiwicanuck5459]

Would you take this over a speed triple 1200 RS

[@timrodierides]

Yes to be honest, the Speed Triple is a bit of a dud in my eyes... don't love the engine

[@iansmith9483]

Did you get the mt10 in the end Tim?

[@timrodierides]

Soon...

[@brucekendall52]

Time for a job in the West End?Thanks.

[@Dan-56]

We’ll see how well google translate does 😆! Welche Farbe haben diese Bremssättel? Sie passen nicht zum Rest des Fahrrads. (I have my doubts🤔.) Because you asked for it 🤪!

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

What's wrong with your Garmin?

[@brianglendenning1632]

Guessing “it is a Garmin”

[@timrodierides]

Touchscreen stopped responding. It was one of the first XT2s made, will report back on the replacement one

[@grenphelps7455]

But Tim, it doesn't sound like the MT10 😁😁

[@timrodierides]

It has a charm of its own… when you're doing 100mph in first gear 🤣

[@grenphelps7455]

@@timrodierides are you being diplomatic, because BMW might be reading the comments 🤣🤣

[@timrodierides]

Oh trust me, the BMW PR man is fully aware of my general lust for the MT10. But I try to point out what sorts of people might like which bikes in my videos… I sort of think there's something for everyone. Apart from the GS. No one should buy one of those@@grenphelps7455

[@gerryryan2302]

BMW liked the MT10 and turned it up to 11 ..

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

How much did you say it costs? Hope that was dollars and not pounds.

[@timrodierides]

£19,500

[@timrodierides]

Which is a lot less than a Streetfighter V4S, which has less power (mildly)

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

@@timrodierides Cheaper than a house too but sheesh, it's bloody expensive for what it is. OK if you're rich I suppose, which many many fortunate people are.

[@troppo4872]

I sat on one….awful riding position. Needs more humane handlebars.

[@timrodierides]

I got used to it, but at first I was like... wtf

[@DayleThackeray]

Just get a superbike, has a fairing and is more useable. Manufacturers and their trends trying to sell bikes.

[@timrodierides]

I'm not sure about more useable, at least on the road. At least the M1000R doesn't have a bent-over riding position. I've done some miles on the latest S1000RR and I'd still pick the M1000R for longer trips. Also lol at you saying manufacturers wanting to sell bikes is a bad thing?! I'd quite like them to all stay in business so they can keep making and developing ne wbikes.

[@DayleThackeray]

@@timrodierides Lol I'm just bitter and twisted at the lack of superbikes now as I was brought up on sportbkes, first bike RG125, then RGV250 and so on... Don't get me wrong I like all bikes... Plus I may have had a little drinkey or two last night ;)

[@Jim-hm7fb]

162 mph is nothing - done more on a b road

[@timrodierides]

Woah we've got a badass over here!

[@rudedog3529]

@@timrodierides Mine has gone 158 Mph , stock, at 5000" altitude. Lower altitude would have been at least 5 mph faster. The big difference would be an ECU flash and exhaust. I would guess 170+ mph.

[@Unclefacts]

possibly the only bike that could make me give up the superduke GT

[@timrodierides]

Bring the padded underwear, but yes!