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[@iamtheoffenderofall]

I am of the mindset that no bike really sucks. They all have a specific purpose and certain riders would love to have what others deem as a sucky bike. I have a 1978 CB400 Honda....Its a crap bike. But its a fun crap bike.

[@Srkcycles]

Yeah I’m with you on that one

[@pieterfaber24]

I had a CB 400 new and it was a great bike for the day. Would rev its guts out and it would never complain.

[@BoZhaoengineering]

Honda CB400 is a legend. SR400 from Yamaha is still available

[@coolhandpuke3780]

Nothing crap about a machine with 2 wheels, a motor and gearbox.

[@butteredbiskit3497]

anything on 2 wheels is fun.

[@Logan_valdez11]

I went through 4 bikes to find my perfect fit for a motorcycle. RNINET is the best bike I've ever owned. Had an unfortunate accident that ended up with my RNINET being totalled. Loved it so much I went out and bought another one lol

[@daveco1270]

...."A brother is born for adversity" not diversity. I've noticed Sean gets the quotes wrong a lot. Maybe he does it on purpose, it makes me pay more attention and actually read the quote.

[@davidweru3134]

He's incredibly clumsy and it's hilarious in the best way possible.

[@benjamincs1]

@@davidweru3134 Yeah I think Sean is like some kind of animal. He's loveable, fun and hilarious but you might not listen to his opinions on theology ;)

[@maynard-1776]

He gets his Bible quotes correct about as much as he gets his facts about the bikes correct

[@Srkcycles]

I do not do it on purpose. I just suck at reading lol

[@deansmith4749]

.....let he who is without sin cast the first stone.....

[@masquemta]

"just getting up to the speed limit yep, just getting there" 😂😆

[@hva8x57]

Made me laugh so hard. 🤣

[@user-zb8dg6zv9o]

I’m a novice just learning about bikes and I love this guy’s reviews. I totally learn a ton...thanks Bro

[@PaulsMotoZen]

I enjoy the little history of the motorcycles that you test drive. Other individuals that test drive just jump on, and give their opinion without putting to much effort into giving much information about the motorcycle. Ride safe.

[@SoMDHarleyRider]

Over 100 horses with that kind of torque in a 500 lb bike? Hell yea! That thing is sweet! I never had any interest in a BMW, but I wouldn't mind kickin' around on that at all!

[@Srkcycles]

You would love it

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Great video and review, thank you! That bike really needs some protective crash bars around those cylinders the way they stick out. That would bother me and probably keep me from buying any bike with an engine like this.

[@richardfarabaugh7604]

Dude I want that bike. I am out in Indiana County Pa, I’m gonna check the price on your website and give you a ring. I’ve been really drawn towards BMW’s and that boxer engine and that bike has the look I am after. Expect to hear from me soon.

[@sanaystudios4829]

Good choice... dream bike on my list too

[@vinjofin1972]

The boxer engine is solid with the right maintenance. Its a aircooled boxer with 110 hp and 115 NM of torque. Topspeed stock is around 140 mph wich is fast enough for a naked. It corners like a Pro. In the Alps you leave faster bikes behind you because it is nimble as hell and the torque comes in early. I have a GS 1200 with the same engine. Okay in a straight line my friends gsxr1000 eats me alive twice. But in curvy roads the beemer is better.

[@RideWithRen]

My first bike was an R850R, amazing bike. Second bike was a Suzuki Vstrom, great bike too but not R bike. Third bike now is an R1150GSA, an excellent bike, perhaps BMW's best yet. Between the engine, the comfort, and the drive shaft... I love these bikes!

[@vtfollett]

I have an '07 R1200R, an earlier version with much the same engine, but a telelever front end. I've toured with it, and chased around twisty Vermont roads. I can carry six loaves of bread in one saddlebag. A peach to ride. I only regret I'm getting too old to push it around the driveway.

[@Cruiser203]

Looking for an rninet as my third bike, tried an in-line 4, tried an L-twin, time for a flat now

[@magicdaveable]

In 1980 my "scooter" was a R100 RT. When I wanted to to drag the cylinder head guards while smoking Sportsters and even some GS1000's/KZ900's. Some was rider skill and some was pure torque. It was quick enough but not much for drag racing. In the Sierra twisties it was awesome. When I got home I put the winshield and hard bags back on and ride very comfortably for 1000 -2000 - 3000 miles. It was a spectacular scooter.

[@ricardomaldonado7686]

You rock Sean and everyone at srk!

[@getoffmygrass6974]

Wicked cool bike! Hey, what do you think that PT Cruiser did in his 0-60?

[@SOCMMOB]

That's on my short list of dream bikes. I've been wanting an R Bike since I was a teen, 20 years ago. I guess not your typical teen.

[@RideWithRen]

I'm on my second R bike, an R850R was my first ever, loved it! Now I have an R1150GSA Adventure and it's a dream. They're amazing bikes.

[@tammyforbes2101]

No you sir where ahead of the curve and had a good eye. I always wanted to be the fastest around so I wanted what ever the new fastest bike around was and I eventually got a few but now I’m older can’t race anymore but still have a need to travel at high speed swhere it’s safe-ish to get my blood pumping and blow the cobwebs out! So a bike like a naked liter is my new thing I’m looking now!

[@howardjamespatterson4119]

Got a R1150R in 2002...still take it out a fair bit..one thing I definitely agree on is the boxer needs something more to stretch out on during a long ride. But if you like a little more steel , with a good feel and 130 , 135 mph is fast enough in a pinch ( without loaded hard bags ) 125 with . Maybe just maybe you'd like something like this . Haven't clocked 0 to 60...but it sounds similar to this model... 50 , 60 mpg IMP. gallons . 43+ when GPing...

[@everydaybladesinc]

You are a killer bike salesman. You make me want every bike you ride. Props from one salesman to another.

[@BartholomewSmutz]

I have a 2017 RNineT Pure with the brushed aluminum tank and it's a very fun bike to ride and great looking as well. However if you're looking for a bike for long distance touring it's not a bike you want to ride all day. It's comfortable but only to a point. Of course it's not made for touring but it handles great and has plenty of torque. I highly recommend the R Nine T to anyone who wants a great looking and fun bike that won't break the bank.

[@flynn2429]

I bought a 2018 a few months ago (standard/Premium, not 'Pure') and this bike is a beast, yet oddly forgiving. You forget about the jugs sticking out the side a quarter mile down the road. It's plenty fast, exceptionally nimble (the upgraded suspension helps on the higher end model, I'm sure) and I disagree with it being styled as "good at nothing" or whatever the exact term was. It's a great all-rounder, even though it's not the blue ribbon prizewinner in any one area. There is one deficit, and that is, being an Oilhead (air cooled with oil cooler) I dont take it commuting in standstill Austin traffic in the summer. It just isn't a lazy downtown stop-and-go machine. But have no fear of the reliability of this Munich, Germany manufactured machine. It's not S.E. Asia-made like the G310 R which is an emerging-market model. It's bulletproof to almost all things but the rider's screwups ;)

[@hujimix]

Why this bike kinda SUCKS at everything but I still want one? It's the golden forks, isn't it?

[@greevesarchery2198]

@Jeremy Kirkpatrick Damn that was ice cold....Expert level shade:)

[@michaelmyers8931]

What a cool video you’ve made like some sort of pool I sold my art 9T3 months ago and I’m already on the prowl for another one currently I ride a R 1200 hour but this will soon have a baby brother sitting beside it thanks also for all the logic well done

[@ttjbiggunner2025]

Still waiting on the video of the clove test were it at I remember you showed a tidbit of it come on already we want to see how good they really are

[@Halfcocked86]

I'm actually saving for one of these right now. Its the only bike I've truly fell in love at first sight lol

[@jeffcard3623]

I like the sound of that akropovik exhaust!

[@paulos20030]

Hi guys, any chance of doing a test ride on an xdiavel s please?? Love to know your thoughts

[@jonelliott9627]

Good honest review. I have owned more than 200 motorcycles but still remember my ride on the R9T. Just a fun bike.

[@tolga1cool]

You must live in the DMV

[@jonelliott9627]

@@tolga1cool lolol....yes a fair amount of time...but worth it.

[@ericgriffin6698]

It's all about the Ride and Adventure. Iam going to buy a 9T in April 23 same colour. It's got huge ..custom me ideas, my last bike was a Ducati Streetfighter 1098, I now need a bike for the Ride and enjoy cruising around. Nice report, love that boxer engine rumble. Stay safe. 😊👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@latemnf]

I'm really close to trading my 2017 superduke for a 2020 R1250R, that 1250 shift-cam engine is something else. I'm just a little worried I'm going to miss scaring the shit out of myself with the 1290 😬

[@stevennance8024]

I have one of these bikes and love it. Course, I love all my bikes. It's fast enough on the road without trying to kill my like the ST4s I had.

[@christopherjohnston6042]

Is that throttle loose ? cuz I notice when you turn turn it the throttle it moves

[@larisaidis]

Srkcycles: I just watched this video and at the 4:22 mark you say that this bike vibrates/kicks to the right, and this is because of the shaft-drive which is on the right side of the motorbike. I love bmws! Safe rides!

[@SlingingLead]

A zero to sixty time of 3 seconds is phenomenal. I want one.

[@justinhogan7248]

That's actually pretty unbelievable, when he first said he was thinking he could do 3 or under I was think pfft, you'll be lucky to get under 4. I was wrong on that one, love it.

[@jawarider2]

I like your videos and maybe you someday make video about Harley Davidson XR1200.

[@fengchen6123]

love your channel and the love for G O single D.

[@testicularoxide5055]

Dang thats a sweet bike... A lil jack of all there... And the shaft is really nice...

[@robertwalters8689]

👀👀

[@vasilipanin8978]

How much for an engine it sounds like a fun upgrade for the 67 beetle thats been in a coma in the garage's life support corner for four decades.

[@mikestowe6136]

its nice watching videos ive missed being stuck at home

[@ryaandnice]

There is some interesting Internets talks and rumors about these air cooled BMW twins having some weird resonant low frequency vibrations near 4k in 4th gear. Any thoughts? People have described it as they can feel the standing wave bounce back and forth from front to back of bike (if you are familiar with the engineering standing wave concept).

[@nonaubiz8939]

I told my wife I wanted to go for a nice long, and fun, ride on a BMW. She said no, because she heard it stood for Big Mexican Woman. LOL

[@et7409]

Ay papi

[@nonaubiz8939]

@@et7409 Haha

[@paultaylor701]

Whatever floats your boat

[@nonaubiz8939]

@@paultaylor701 Just to be clear, I was only joking. I've been married to the same woman for over 30 years and have never slept in another woman's bed, if you understand what I mean. Kids may watch this channel. Y'all ride safe.

[@robertparisi8016]

There a fun EXPENSIVE bike to ride, for the money you dont get to much, naked fun bike for sure, some have heated grips, traction control, modes, abs, wide bars, high and far back pegs, not much element protection, that motor and the baraaaa exhaust is definitely a blast, for a little more money ,u can get the more refined 1200r

[@olliereed4206]

I really like the scrambler it is limited on and off road, therefore, completely useless and a huge compromise but it does it.... This is how life goes with pretty much everything...

[@LifeHackVideo]

Bro fantastic video 👍👍👍

[@MichaelClarke75]

I just traded my 2020 GS1250 for 23 R9T…. I LOVE IT!!!!! Total hooligan but chilled if you want. Just needs a fairing and it’s a forever bike IMO

[@bhaddock9277]

Lovely bike, no fan of BMW but I get what this bike is about

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

There is something to be said for a good all-arounder.

[@plutonium9]

How would this compare to the XSR900/MT09?

[@georgeabrahams1465]

Gerald G not sure about the XSR900, but the MT-09 is a tough one to beat. Maybe not the best to some, but sure as shit not the worst.

[@ur2slob724]

Mt09 is a cheaply built bike with a great motor. Cheap brakes cheap suspension etc etc. Ride them both and you can make your own mind up.

[@weirdowilla1027]

worth watching because now I know how to pronounce the name of that brand of slip on muffler

[@favouranyacho976]

Has it been sold? Please what is the price?

[@edkonstantellis9094]

Try an R1100S from 2002 Been thru three Harvey's since, but the latter is my Keaper

[@chris5k132]

Coolest looking bike no doubt. Absolutely beautiful

[@14joshuaj]

I’m just sitting here waiting for him to review the new Indian ftr1200

[@davidphillips7255]

It's my understanding that Bob Lutz of Viper fame had a hand in the R90S.

[@johncavar2914]

Little German panzer beast 🙂 Cool ride ..luv to ride it

[@umaxen0048]

Can you tell me what this bike sold for?

[@friarpesel5646]

Totally want to ride that to the coffee store 😇

[@tammyforbes2101]

I only like my bikes two ways like my cars! I either want a big powerful comfortable premium bike or a little tiny bike that’s hyper and high strung but with not near enough suspension it makes riding slow fun like being in my small hatch car it’s not fast or slow but it feels like your doing 110mph every where you go 😂 and my dodge is all power and flys but don’t feel like it! So like my bikes if I’m in kill mode don’t jump on the race bike or the fast car or I will over shoot something I forget I can’t really stop I’m actually going 110 now and just not feeling like it! 🥴

[@mikogarage]

Hi Sean you should change your clothes style depend on motorcycle you test....i mean not only glove, but also helmet and jacket...maybe it more awesome and more selling point. Imho

[@colins6638]

This is why I love v-twins (and boxers to a lesser extent) in that an in line four feels pretty much like another in line four. Hide all the badges and you can't tell them apart. As for v-twins they all feel that bit different from each other.

[@fastj1962]

Pretty good price, I see these bikes all the time over $10k. I think you hit it on the head that its an all around retro bike thats not great at any one thing. Here's the thing though, when you buy a bike you usually want it to be the best at something. This bike fits the demographic of someone that wants retro, has more money to spend, but just cruises everywhere they ride. It doesn't have multiple ride maps, but its decent. Comes with heated grips I think which is good in your area. You guys need to get a TTR. I want to see you ride one in sport mode. This BMW is said to have more power at higher speeds than the triumph, but in the sport more with very little exhaust mods..... The TTR kills it. Still, the BMW over all like you said, is a great bike. For me... I think its going to be Triumph Thruxton 1200 R for the retro, fast, great looking up to 3 hour rides, and a BMW GSA for long trips.... FYI most GS bikes you see are water cooled motor driven, this R9T is air cooled. One last little factoid.... If you live in downtown LA, yeah the air isn't so good, LA county though is vast. Where I live which is Long beach, said to have the most good weather days on the planet. (look it up) all but 14-20 days are dry. The temp hits below 50 during the day, once or twice a year. I can surf, skate board, or snow board in the same day in the winter. (when I was younger that is) The Air by the beach which is a 10 minute walk from my door is as clean as PA since the primary air Factory on this planet is the Ocean. I can ride PCH in 2 minutes or so, in 20 minutes I'm in palos verdes. In 45 minutes I'm riding Glendora mountain road, crystal lake cafe, Idylwild, big bear, all within an hour or so........ Anything you can get in another part of the country is right here. And...... it costs...lol Love PA, or any of the 43 states I've visited.... But that air comment was a bit deceiving. No matter what people say about liberal verses Conservative, the primary reason people flock to "LA" is the weather. If the air was as bad as you claim it is, that would not be the case. Keep up the great vids.

[@fastj1962]

HAHA, When Trump brings the steel industry back to the usa, you won't be liking the air so much .hahahaha

[@keith_hudson]

I'm getting the feeling he's really not impressed with the speed. How does a 1170 boxer not absolutely fly? If nothing else it's one the most gorgeous bikes I've ever seen.

[@elithegreat6463]

My R9T “Racer”, Cafe model is perhaps one of the most visually appealing Bikes ever made. Everywhere I park my Racer it just draws a crowd. I’m glad they only made it for 2 yrs, mine is a 2018 model. 👍

[@Srkcycles]

Beautiful bikes

[@charleschua9930]

This is the most gorgeous bike I’ve ever seen.

[@edwinkubena9944]

I have a Suzuki S40 funnest bike I’ve rode. I have several other bikes Roadstar, Raider, C50. The S40 beats them all in the fun category! That’s why I ride for the enjoyment!

[@arithia5874]

Small, light bikes with plenty of torque is where it's at. What's the fun in riding a big, fat, heavy, hot motorcycle?

[@gaylemesser136]

The style of bike is a roadster. Triumph actually invented the style. For years roadsters were the sport bike of the day. Everybody including Harley Davidson came out with their version of the roadster. Harley's version is the Sportster. Today roadsters are a blank canvas that you can make into whatever you want or need. You're right, they don't do anything the best, but they don't need to. I look forward to seeing your show. Take care and be safe. VAUGHN

[@malcolmscott4150]

Amazing bike for being consistently a typical BMW with good engineering and great refinement

[@dannyixoye262]

Got a question. I'm turning 65 next week and considering buying a bike. The last one I owned and rode was 31 years ago. Life stuff with family prevented me to purchasing another since. That said, kids all grown and I am on my own and like I said am considering getting a bike. I'm not a big guy and don't want no fat boy Harley. Just a bike that I can enjoy cruising around town and maybe short trips of 200 miles or so. I'm thinking that perhaps I should stay in the 500 to 750cc range to get used to the feel again. I'm just wondering what you might suggest for an older guy like myself who wants to get in the wind again.

[@calvinnoah6372]

Danny, I am 3 months from my 63, gl1100 striped down, 600 lbs . Light enough I can handle it easy, enough go to get on the highway, bought cheap fix everything. That BMW ,100 hp @ 500 lbs is a lot to handle . My 450 hondamatic is easy going, not enough motor for the highway. Also most people only ride 15 to 20 times a year. 30k for a new road King is a lot for weekend rides summer time. Good luck to you

[@dannyixoye262]

@@calvinnoah6372 I'm not planning on spending 30K thats for sure. Like to get one for under 3k just to ease my butt back in the saddle. Like I said, it's been 31 years since I have ridden and I think I need to ease back in with maybe a 500 to 750cc..I'm not planning much highway travel. Most will be done on the state routes and maybe US routes

[@Srkcycles]

Suzuki c50 boulevard

[@RR-pg3bi]

bmw is a verry good choice,i had a r75 1974 ,did 100.000 km without major repairs ,awesome german tech ,besides porche has also boxer motors,can't be bad.go for it and have fun

[@butteredbiskit3497]

@@dannyixoye262 cant go wrong with a Yamaha v star of some sort @ that price point.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

3.3 seconds is my guess. 3:07; good stuff.

[@Rettungssocke]

After every sentence he had to cut the video 🤦‍♂️😂

[@marklapirow5473]

You didn't mention the seat. Try to get an R1250 RS, R, RT or GS / GSA (in that order) The bikes fly.

[@j.lizbardo]

May Icsuggest you look for: Honda cb650r Yamaha xsr700 Suzuki sv650 Suzuki vstrom 650 Yamaha tenere both the 660 and the new 700 (not sold yet) kawasaki Versys 650 Enjoy!!

[@nizzmo100]

Just sold my heavily modded R9T I loved everything about that bike....But as they say money talks . 9k for that bike with only 4600 miles on It that bike will sell pretty quick .

[@arithia5874]

If you grew up on Japanese bikes, It's hard to go to European and American brands where dealer networks are far fewer and everything is more expensive. Consumer Reports the highest customer satisfaction is with the four Japanese brands. The draw must be status, not merely getting from point A to point B. But, there are many beta males and females out there that think that they can buy status, so hence the existence of brands like bmw, Ducati, Harley Davidson , Indian, Triumph, etc.

[@BartholomewSmutz]

I truly think the main reason the Japanese bikes are rated as the most reliable are because they just aren't ridden enough to have problems. Of course a bike that sets in the garage won't have any problems. Here is a little experiment you can do yourself. Go on Cycletrader.com and do a search for a Japanese bike (other than Goldwing) that has more than 50,000 miles on it regardless of age. I guarantee you will find relatively few. Now do the same for BMW and you will find plenty and take into account how many more Japanese bikes there are. BMW owners actually ride their bikes.

[@awharlan90]

Just getting up to the speed limit 😉

[@SL3315]

Adversity*

[@MrRockydee07]

Dose that work that way with girls ......LOL Great Video ...

[@jsprite123]

It maybe a good bike, but it looks unbalanced from either side, the gas tank is huge compared to the seat, it looks weird.

[@Firestorm637]

100 horsepower bikes are perfect for the street. My 2018 Super Duke with 177 horsepower and 106 ft psd of torque, your lucky to use half throttle around town. To use all the power safely, you need a track. With high horsepower bikes you barely get into 2nd gear and your in triple digits. This BMW is a perfect naked bike for city use.

[@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw]

Great looking machine

[@DucatiDiaries]

There are a lot of bike channels out there. But I subbed because of the bible segments. It takes a real man to love Jesus AND ride bikes. God bless.

[@solidsnake3861]

looks great

[@fixitinthegrass6412]

Looks like i have a new dream bike

[@rebski]

That water droplet is spoil ing the video. Only Sean's commentary saves it.

[@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw]

What is the rider level?

[@davidgreve1081]

Hey Sean! Great Review! You did pop a small wheelie too. It'll get up and move as fast as I would want to ride it. It ain't no slouch, and you can't hurt them either. Fun. T o Ride is the point here!!!

[@jerrysmith7166]

i have an r1100r and I love it

[@Deadshotnb]

Are you guys going to Gettysburg bike week?

[@Srkcycles]

Is there something going on there ?

[@Deadshotnb]

It's Gettysburg bike week

[@RichL123]

Reminds me of my '19 Monster 821. Seems similar in style and power

[@mikewoike9429]

ya me too

[@highplainnsdrifter3050]

Can't believe this stodgy looking bike did a 3 second 0-60!!! Sean guessed it right. Man, that is sport bike 0-60.

[@twrcrew8852]

"a crop a vich" = akropavic

[@jamesmegill]

Love dem BMW motorcycles😁

[@jeanettewest]

I need to stop watching this channel. I am starting to want to get into biking. A nice red, shiny Ducati would be nice. :)

[@xcaliber7779]

No fuel gauge (R9T pure), overheats like crazy unless you put an aux fan on it, too heavy and expensive in price and maintenance cost. Yeah it's a "fun" bike.

[@bakeredwards]

I wish you'd cut out the god squad stuff I had enough of that at school!

[@burakunlu150]

my trying to love myself

[@mermerac9610]

I'm in the process of selling my kidney and firstborn, but once I do.. BMW here I come.

[@steveramirez8270]

Can you stretch your legs out? Can you go feet forward as a mod?

[@sammy60164]

I thought the BMWs were like the least reliable? I would totally be scared too own one honestly.

[@94SexyStang]

they Are statistically.....but the boxer GS engines are usually good.

[@chrischa8974]

so long as you stay with the r series theyre good k series are a disaster financially tho.pitty cause k1300s is a beast i had to pass on knowing what itd cost in the long run

[@davidknows3320]

I go to the coffee store. Lol.

[@Srkcycles]

Haha