The reason you commute on a sportbike: it's fun. Whether you're late for work, or you had a bad day. The bike's there for you to save the day and make you smile.
I test rode this bike at a BMW demo show with a bunch of other riders a couple of months ago. I rode it for about 20-25 minutes & I may have only experienced 35% of what this bike has to offer. This motorcycle is seriously so technical that it is beyond my skill set to ride it because of its electronics aides & other packages. It truly is the epitome of the a superbike.
I already rode on 2017 S1000RR for 3000 km. It is a great machine. One of the most comfortable superbike. Yeah it's kinda heavy, but when you ride it, it doesn't feel that heavy. Yes, the frame is hot, but you don't touch them. The real place where you can feel the heat of the engine is actually at your left feet. The heat melt down some of my shoe soles and sometimes burn my ankle if I stuck on heavy traffic. But, it is a great superbike for commuting.
Iqbal, agree. Its the left side just above the ankle. I wear midcut riding shoes, so if speed is under 80kmh you can feel the heat. Chassis is hot too. My knee got burned before. Solved the problem with carbon fibre frame protectors. Its heavy as you say & parking in tight spaces can be a nuisance. But other than that its really a fantastic machine! Super smooth & so easy to ride despite being 200hp!
Having owned the slower and taller version of this bike for 26000 miles, I can't wait to own my own S1000RR and see what BMW has planned for the next iteration. Great video as usual Zack.
Its cost like 16k right , can anyone please tell me what it will cost me out the shop in California ? Like after all the hidden charges and taxes and stuff ? Thanks
Yea, I commute on a 675R almost every day, love it. It puts a smile on my face twice a day. Not sure why some don't understand. Do people commute in their 400hp+ sports cars? Why is that not questioned?
Hey chase i am your long time subscriber heres to mention a thing or two .. Whenever you do another bike review from now on please mention if the seat of the bike is soft or hard on the scale of 1 to 10 .. 1 being softest and 10 being harshest or hardest and also mention the engine heat that the bike produces.. thank you for the work you are doing ... its phenomenal ... THANKS ALOT
I commute on my 2017 s1000RR - love it! I have a Ducti Multi before that couldn't handle all year round weather and kept breaking, 4K miles on the BMW and no issues at all. Only thing I have noticed is a little vibe in handlebars if sat on long motorway journey, compared with my old 2016 Multi, but to be expected really.
On the topic of ergos, I own a 2011 S1000rr and i still hold that it is one of the most comfortable 1000cc super sports. While it is canted forward like you would expect, the position isn’t uncomfortable and through riding, one can get very accustomed to it. An option available for this bike, if you are interested, is putting Heli-Bar Risers that raise the clip ons just a bit so it’s not as much pressure on your wrist. Overall this bike in either generation is sublime and you can’t go wrong with it as far as comfort. And don’t get me started on the ridiculous power loll.
@@ur2slob724 there were rumors of it years ago but it’s Bmw, they wouldn’t go backwards nor do they even care about a 600 class lol the s1000rr is debatably the ultimate all around sport bike
I have a 17, yes it’s heavy, yes the frame burns me in traffic, and yes it isn’t the sexiest super sport. But I can ride it for hours comfortably ( great seat ) and flick on the cruise control when the right hand goes numb.
For anyone commenting about commuting on supersports, not being made for it, you can't do it and so on, i commute on my 2017 R6 daily, been doing it for over 7 years on a 2002 Ninja 636. It's just a matter of getting used to it and coming to a compromise. Ideal? Probably not, there's definitively more comfortable bikes for commuting but hell nothing beats the fun of a supersport IMO
spent $5000 on a k6 gsxr 1000. last of the raw bikes. mainly commute with long highway miles to work and back home. im 5'11'' and find it fairly comfortable unless i ride around city with alot of stop and go's my wrists will start to strain, but overall happy with the bike. k5/6 gsxr 1000 was what the s1000rr was engineered from so the bmw has better specs but weighs more because of the rider aids. am saving up for one now :D
I'd love to see something like taking the Daytona 675 the best of it's time and really seeing how it compares in riding to the newer bikes. Sometimes newer isn't always better.
I've enjoyed these reviews for a while now - Thanks! Curious - is it really a 20 minute commute to work, or do you just adjust the route/edit to get that duration? #CommuteJealousy
would like to get some videos on how to ride year long. what kind of gear to wear, tires, Etc. I'm going to start myself this winter here in So-Cal. and I've been looking for info and since you guys seem to be well knowledge riding experts would love some info on that. Thanks Zack and Ari for the sweet vids
Excellent video! As always I appreciate the detail Zack goes into on all the models he rides. Loved the survey as well, just completed it! I'm a little bummed out I can't participate in the sweepstakes a resident of Canada.
Bullshit, a liter bike could be a commuter. My buddy deployed last year and told me to take care of his R1M and I rode that whenever I could and absolutely loved it!
...a sick crazy-good bike, the handling of a Gixxer 750 with an engine like an R6 on steroids. Did you ever notice just how silky-smooth the throttle response is and how quickly the engine revs...to 14 grand...pulling like a freight-train from idle the whole way to redline? And that intake sound, that absolutely "no fooling around" snarl. This is just a *wonderful* bike, a complete joy to ride. The only downside I see to it is the rear spring is pretty stiff so anything you ride over it thumps like you're hitting a speed-bump in a car. But otherwise just wonderful, wonderful, sublime, superb riding-experience. It is a shame though that I keep hearing so much about the engines on these things falling apart. Gotta say with this selection of bikes to commute on you definitely have a few people dying of envy in front of their computers.
Great bike. Love my 2015. The frame rails do get hot on a commute especially sitting at stop lights but it's comfortable with leathers. I hate riding in jeans.
I commute every day in s1000rr and is the best tool for it London because of the short clipons and trust me London traffic is something else every inch is important lol.
Great review as always, pretty smooth production.The bike seems extremely good fun, I heard you saying about 177hp. Is it about emissions ? I think EU version is 190+. PS Make a contest-survey for EU citizen's too , we love the show (and channel) too , you know!
How about a commute with a Bmw f800gt. It’s confortable, not so expensive, give you access to THE german brand too... Good first motorcycle? Your thought / review on it will be great!
It’s between this and the new CBR1000RR....I enjoyed how easy it was for you to go through the rider aids....was it because it was easy or you had to study the manual? How reliable are they? I know BMW has an awesome track record but your opinion would help. IMHO if your on top of your bike in the maintenance you should be ok but what about anything faulty? Any things that would concern you? Thanks.
I knew that I wouldn't be eligible for your sweepstakes and I was right, but I did the survey anyway as I love your channel, that was a looong survey man.
Zack, love seeing these notificaitons pop up. Forgot to suggest some things in the survey though - can you focus a little more on what makes each bike different from any other bike? Additionally, is there a 'long way' you can take to work?
Praise the Motorcycle Gods for the creation of up AND down quick shifters. My next ride MUST HAVE IT. I liked the Tach with the ODD #'s better, it was the German thing to do. YES, analog tachs ARE THE SHIT. I guess it's an AGE and Generation specific thing. Too much power ? Pffsshh, no such thing. Give us MOAR. LOL. Nice work. keep it up.
Good job as always fellas. Zach have you ever had to deal with any bad speeding tickets? I got my first one recently and it was alot lol. Next summer I need to do more track days. I always tried to ride in desolate areas where cops weren't as common but its tough. Thx buddy!
I live in Danmark where our speed limits in the city are turtle wise and the laws regarding lane filtering etc are dumb strict. If I would commute to work with the rain mode in start and stop traffic behind cars, do you think I would have any issue with the heat? I'm talking about 30km commute back and forth to work at 30-60km\h speeds maximum. I know a litter bike might be too much for this kind of commute but that nobody stopped buying a Porsche for the same style reasons. It's also my dream bike😊
The reason you commute on a sportbike: it's fun. Whether you're late for work, or you had a bad day. The bike's there for you to save the day and make you smile.
I test rode this bike at a BMW demo show with a bunch of other riders a couple of months ago. I rode it for about 20-25 minutes & I may have only experienced 35% of what this bike has to offer. This motorcycle is seriously so technical that it is beyond my skill set to ride it because of its electronics aides & other packages. It truly is the epitome of the a superbike.
Awarded +8000 extra cool points for the S2000 and the Evo at 1:10. Zack, my man, you rock. Thank you, as usual, for the fun content
That one dog crossing the street only had three legs
Yeah me too, I was like hay that dog has only three legs...
I feel sorry for that dog
got to that point and was like...'3 legged dog?' had to rewind and check.
Patrick Parker at least it appears to have a responsible owner. Many dogs have it worse.
me too, probably we've seen how humans can treat each other badly and we feel sick of it
I already rode on 2017 S1000RR for 3000 km. It is a great machine. One of the most comfortable superbike. Yeah it's kinda heavy, but when you ride it, it doesn't feel that heavy.
Yes, the frame is hot, but you don't touch them. The real place where you can feel the heat of the engine is actually at your left feet. The heat melt down some of my shoe soles and sometimes burn my ankle if I stuck on heavy traffic.
But, it is a great superbike for commuting.
Iqbal Hakeem same felling my friend because the fan throw air this way
Iqbal, agree. Its the left side just above the ankle. I wear midcut riding shoes, so if speed is under 80kmh you can feel the heat. Chassis is hot too. My knee got burned before. Solved the problem with carbon fibre frame protectors. Its heavy as you say & parking in tight spaces can be a nuisance. But other than that its really a fantastic machine! Super smooth & so easy to ride despite being 200hp!
Having owned the slower and taller version of this bike for 26000 miles, I can't wait to own my own S1000RR and see what BMW has planned for the next iteration. Great video as usual Zack.
your bike is no way slower. Its the same as s1000rr with 12k rpm. been a big fan of your track riding.
what year did you own that was "slower and taller?"
pretty sure he meant an S1000R (single R) or an s1000XR
MrSaintCharles yeah it's the XR
Its cost like 16k right , can anyone please tell me what it will cost me out the shop in California ? Like after all the hidden charges and taxes and stuff ? Thanks
I commute on my zx10r 3 to 4 days a week to and from work, love it.
Yea, I commute on a 675R almost every day, love it. It puts a smile on my face twice a day. Not sure why some don't understand. Do people commute in their 400hp+ sports cars? Why is that not questioned?
Yep 45min ride, one way, on a 18 rr. It changes me from pissed off at work, to happy and smiling by the time I get home.
I'm just happy to have made the survey for channels people have subscribed to! ;)
Hey chase i am your long time subscriber heres to mention a thing or two .. Whenever you do another bike review from now on please mention if the seat of the bike is soft or hard on the scale of 1 to 10 .. 1 being softest and 10 being harshest or hardest and also mention the engine heat that the bike produces.. thank you for the work you are doing ... its phenomenal ... THANKS ALOT
I commute on my 2017 s1000RR - love it! I have a Ducti Multi before that couldn't handle all year round weather and kept breaking, 4K miles on the BMW and no issues at all. Only thing I have noticed is a little vibe in handlebars if sat on long motorway journey, compared with my old 2016 Multi, but to be expected really.
Zack you’re commutes are fucking awesome don’t change it!
3 legged dog at 3:56.
On the topic of ergos, I own a 2011 S1000rr and i still hold that it is one of the most comfortable 1000cc super sports. While it is canted forward like you would expect, the position isn’t uncomfortable and through riding, one can get very accustomed to it. An option available for this bike, if you are interested, is putting Heli-Bar Risers that raise the clip ons just a bit so it’s not as much pressure on your wrist. Overall this bike in either generation is sublime and you can’t go wrong with it as far as comfort. And don’t get me started on the ridiculous power loll.
"Don't ever ever do that". Hahaha I can't count how many times I've said that inside my helmet too.
I hope they take this "old" design & stick a 600cc engine in it :D
I miss the looks already :(
Bmw wouldn’t go backwards lol
I hope that never happens
@@ur2slob724 there were rumors of it years ago but it’s Bmw, they wouldn’t go backwards nor do they even care about a 600 class lol the s1000rr is debatably the ultimate all around sport bike
@@MADLITS1K no need for debate I love mine it’s the best bike ever made 😂
Could compete with the RS660?
Most comfortable supersport i've ever ridden ~ amen
I have a 17, yes it’s heavy, yes the frame burns me in traffic, and yes it isn’t the sexiest super sport. But I can ride it for hours comfortably ( great seat ) and flick on the cruise control when the right hand goes numb.
For anyone commenting about commuting on supersports, not being made for it, you can't do it and so on, i commute on my 2017 R6 daily, been doing it for over 7 years on a 2002 Ninja 636. It's just a matter of getting used to it and coming to a compromise. Ideal? Probably not, there's definitively more comfortable bikes for commuting but hell nothing beats the fun of a supersport IMO
This is such an amazing motorcycle.
i just love mc commute, its quite simple and practical things you say is what we people want to hear. please do more videos i just love this.
please please please do the S1000R next! I love your content, keep it up!
Great garage right there! A evo x and a s2000!
Analog gauges are way better than any tft screen...
Awesome video, beautiful bike, and let's hear it for the determined three-legged dog at 3:54! :-)
Are we just going to ignore the three legged dog at 3:50? lol dude was working to get across the street. poor guy :"(
The three legged dog was my favorite part.
S1000RR , my dream bike! This video is a treat
spent $5000 on a k6 gsxr 1000. last of the raw bikes. mainly commute with long highway miles to work and back home. im 5'11'' and find it fairly comfortable unless i ride around city with alot of stop and go's my wrists will start to strain, but overall happy with the bike.
k5/6 gsxr 1000 was what the s1000rr was engineered from so the bmw has better specs but weighs more because of the rider aids. am saving up for one now :D
I'd love to see something like taking the Daytona 675 the best of it's time and really seeing how it compares in riding to the newer bikes. Sometimes newer isn't always better.
Someone has the speed crazies! Excellent review, nary a missed wheelie opportunity. Keep em coming please this was a gem.
That throttle roll-on giggle. Haha! Great video, Zack! When are you gonna commit the moto-jouralist sin and get one for yourself?
Great bike. I rode the CSS bike this year, and I am really liking what BMW has to offer!
Funny how BMW and Aprilia weight a decent amount and tend to do more than others in tests . You need something to put power to the ground.
Plus a 25 lb weight difference isn’t as bad as most people think. Heck I think most of us could afford to lose that much weight
All time favourite A-semitrical head lights
With all the electronics 😘😘😘👌👌❤️
I've enjoyed these reviews for a while now - Thanks! Curious - is it really a 20 minute commute to work, or do you just adjust the route/edit to get that duration? #CommuteJealousy
I love your videos please do one on the S1000r!! Thanks
that was an awesome commute, loved it, but i would love to see S1000R as well.
That 3 legged dog though! 😂
would like to get some videos on how to ride year long. what kind of gear to wear, tires, Etc. I'm going to start myself this winter here in So-Cal. and I've been looking for info and since you guys seem to be well knowledge riding experts would love some info on that. Thanks Zack and Ari for the sweet vids
overdrivekill7 any tips?
Holy shit you're a legend 13:05 13:44
Alex Johnson I did that once and separated my shoulder lol
Your
Watch his review of the goldwing..he does this same shit. Dude is awesome lol
true on the goldwing looks way more insane xD
*yer
Those german monks... what a beautiful bike they made
Now do the S1000R, please.
That would be the obivous bike for this videos, but whatever
Excellent video! As always I appreciate the detail Zack goes into on all the models he rides. Loved the survey as well, just completed it! I'm a little bummed out I can't participate in the sweepstakes a resident of Canada.
I would like to see you ride the Yamaha mt/fz10sp.
God it's a beautiful bike, shame it's bloody expensive, let's see if they're still making them once I'm middle aged and can finally afford one!
Bullshit, a liter bike could be a commuter. My buddy deployed last year and told me to take care of his R1M and I rode that whenever I could and absolutely loved it!
My 3,500 pound car has 177 hp, I can't image that on a bike, WOW!
We all just gunna ignore the three legged dog crossing the road at 4:53
Great video, really good to get a perspective on sport bike comfort. Can you do one with the gsx r 750 and Cbr 600r?
I commute on my zx9r everyday super fast super comfortable just awesome and I have no problems.
I LOVE my 18 !!
Great Video
My favourite motorcycle ever built...
I'd love to see the SV650 suzuki in a MC Commute !
...a sick crazy-good bike, the handling of a Gixxer 750 with an engine like an R6 on steroids.
Did you ever notice just how silky-smooth the throttle response is and how quickly the engine revs...to 14 grand...pulling like a freight-train from idle the whole way to redline? And that intake sound, that absolutely "no fooling around" snarl.
This is just a *wonderful* bike, a complete joy to ride. The only downside I see to it is the rear spring is pretty stiff so anything you ride over it thumps like you're hitting a speed-bump in a car. But otherwise just wonderful, wonderful, sublime, superb riding-experience.
It is a shame though that I keep hearing so much about the engines on these things falling apart.
Gotta say with this selection of bikes to commute on you definitely have a few people dying of envy in front of their computers.
Great bike. Love my 2015. The frame rails do get hot on a commute especially sitting at stop lights but it's comfortable with leathers. I hate riding in jeans.
I was watching your video and I woke up the next morning thank you for that...😊😊😊😊
On every new commute video, the road contractors are getting nearer each time to Zack's home... xD
Sounds like an old Kawasaki. Weighs about the same. Great commuter bike. I LOVE old Kawasakis, especially black ones.
I commute every day in s1000rr and is the best tool for it London because of the short clipons and trust me London traffic is something else every inch is important lol.
What about a grom? RJ has one
That's what she said.
"Traffic.." Yes, Traffic. The main reason why I gave up super-sport bikes for Sport-Touring models.
Best computer bike specially in London traffic. Generally sports bike is better in cramped roads.
Zack, what a job you've got.
''US residents eligible for prizes'', well that sucks about the survey,.but i do enjoy watching the videos you produce. please keep them coming!
S1000rr ❣️
9 thumbs down? WTF! You guys give the best info
Would love to hear your comparison with the single r
Awesome bike! Looking forward seeing the 18 model review..
How tall are you Zack, I’m 6’8”, and sport bikes tend to be a bit cramped, would you recommend this for taller riders?.
Great review as always, pretty smooth production.The bike seems extremely good fun, I heard you saying about 177hp. Is it about emissions ? I think EU version is 190+.
PS Make a contest-survey for EU citizen's too , we love the show (and channel) too , you know!
My favourite Super sportbike. I wish I could ride this bike one day.
I have a Kreiga bag so you can keep that one. I'll take the tool kit though :D
12:25 "You shouldn't ever do that... don't ever do that" Lol!!
Dream bike
Gloves to match bike. Nice
MC Commute - 2018 BMW S1000R (waits patiently)
12:13 that crazy laugh though😂😂
How about a commute with a Bmw f800gt. It’s confortable, not so expensive, give you access to THE german brand too... Good first motorcycle? Your thought / review on it will be great!
Another S1000RR video... Exactly what we needed. I'm so glad that somebody is finally talking about this bike. /s
Don't watch it then.
I thought I'd never need more power than what my ZX-10R offers. And here I am starring back and forth at the H2 and my bank account.
It’s between this and the new CBR1000RR....I enjoyed how easy it was for you to go through the rider aids....was it because it was easy or you had to study the manual? How reliable are they? I know BMW has an awesome track record but your opinion would help. IMHO if your on top of your bike in the maintenance you should be ok but what about anything faulty? Any things that would concern you? Thanks.
I knew that I wouldn't be eligible for your sweepstakes and I was right, but I did the survey anyway as I love your channel, that was a looong survey man.
Yup, USA only :( nevermind. I did the survey anyway because Zack and Ari are the best motorcyclist you-tubers by far!
Don't mean to be the party pooper but I think you should turn the ignition off on stops..
Zack, love seeing these notificaitons pop up. Forgot to suggest some things in the survey though - can you focus a little more on what makes each bike different from any other bike? Additionally, is there a 'long way' you can take to work?
It's my dream bike. 🙂🤗
You should also mention service intervals and associated cost for us so we know what to expect.
Damn US only competitions. Good video anyway though guys, keep it up
I’ve owned just about every sport bike that has come out since the original cheap easy 550. This is by far my favorite.
so u got a s2000, evox, and a s1000rr? I guess your set for life!
Please review the 2018 Triumph Street Triple RS for MC Commute ride - I want to see Zack pull power wheelies all the way to work!
Bro.. I love the video but I'm curious.. Why did you cut over behind the car that was obviously on the brake at 12:27 ? Keep the video's coming...
i like how u had the s1000 staring down the s2000, i saw what u did there mate
Praise the Motorcycle Gods for the creation of up AND down quick shifters. My next ride MUST HAVE IT.
I liked the Tach with the ODD #'s better, it was the German thing to do. YES, analog tachs ARE THE SHIT. I guess it's an AGE and Generation specific thing.
Too much power ? Pffsshh, no such thing. Give us MOAR. LOL.
Nice work. keep it up.
Well now you've got me interested in that electronic suspension and how it works... get Ari to do a video on it!
having a tough choice deciding whether to get a 2017 S1000rr or a 2017 GSX-R1000R...
These engines used to get a lot of crit for vibes. I have not had an opportunity to test it yet. What are your thoughts on this, Zack ?
Hi Zack, how about commute on Kawasaki Ninja 650 2017 and CBR 650F 2017?
Loved your choice of cars...
Good job as always fellas. Zach have you ever had to deal with any bad speeding tickets? I got my first one recently and it was alot lol. Next summer I need to do more track days. I always tried to ride in desolate areas where cops weren't as common but its tough. Thx buddy!
Hell yeah, Thx buddy
I commute to work on my 1299.. perfectly fine, comfortable and fun. Alas my thighs tend to disagree.
I live in Danmark where our speed limits in the city are turtle wise and the laws regarding lane filtering etc are dumb strict. If I would commute to work with the rain mode in start and stop traffic behind cars, do you think I would have any issue with the heat? I'm talking about 30km commute back and forth to work at 30-60km\h speeds maximum. I know a litter bike might be too much for this kind of commute but that nobody stopped buying a Porsche for the same style reasons. It's also my dream bike😊
Great vid! What helmet cam do you use?