I'm 53 and bought a new 16 model last fall. 3K miles now. Several street miles and couple track weekends. You are in for a treat. It's interesting to hear the inputs from someone with no liter bike experience and coming off a Harley. Wait till you get the rev limiter removed and cork past 10K rpm :)
Very respectable video. Only video on the S1000RR isn't about doing wheelies, and taking it to the track everyday. An actual daily living with the bike video. Thank you Chris. -Nick
Thanks Nick. I guess I owe an updated long term ownership video. I still have it and have put about 9000 miles on it. The bike is still bone stock & in perfect condition. It has also run flawlessly. No issues what so ever.
Chris Scharfenberger excellent to hear!! Yes, it would be awesome to see the second part now after all the miles. Interested to see how everything’s held up, quirks you’ve found besides the initials ones,etc. Either way sounds like you found a winner! -Nick
@@chrisscharfenberger6007 not surprised seeing how you don’t beat the living hell out of it haha most videos on these bikes are just people hammering them, then there’s you’re one video with the slow cruise
I have to say my 2011 S1000RR was the most comfortable sportbike I've ever owned with my 04 and 06 Yamaha R1 being a close 2nd. Fantastic race or road comfort.
Hi Beautiful bike, well done. I'm turning 50 next week. I've have a 12 bought it new 4 years ago. One of the best things I've done. Ride safe and hope you get it to a track sometime
Hey Chris. Fantastic review. I too am older. I came to the same conclusion that if I'm going to own and ride a supersport, now is the time. Three weeks later with sore palms, little low back pain and cooked legs (I'm 5'7"); over 1,800 miles (that was not a typo), I still grin every time I straddle this beast riding around town or launching it on a twisty.
That is a LOT of miles in a short amount of time. It is fun. I had a feeling the heat would affect shorter guys more. I was riding mine today and thought about how much I don't notice the heat. Simply a non issue for me. And nice job getting it done before you can't!! At least that is the way I looked at it. And thanks for the kind words about the review..
I just bought a 2018, only small vibration but nothing that worries me.. Also I'm 5'7 in height and yes the frame gets hot, but once you get up in speed its fine..
It's not an auto shifter. It's for racing. It works the same every time when used in a racing scenario (more throttle on ups/ while braking on downs).... Everything you listed was the same complaints I had with my 1st thousand miles... I'll definitely need to buy a 2nd bike for comfortable, chill rides.
Same thing here. Getting an s1000rr next week. Got a roadster at the same time. Those sportbike riders who complain about vibrations don't know shit about vibrating bikes.
Yes it vibrates through the grips most at 4k rpm. Get some heavy bar ends and it takes almost all of it away. Yes the frame gets hot as hell. The quickshifter works awesome when u learn how to use it correctly. I only use User mode so you can set everything the way you want it! Dealer should of mentioned the red plug when u had service.
For the rear brake - don't use it. Just let the bike do it. It's one of the weird things I noticed when I got my 2016 S1000RR (also Premium edition in BMW motorsports colors) but the ABS and linked front-rear braking works really well so I no longer fuss about it. I used my bike for weekend fun and for commuting. On the weekend I have it in Sport or Race mode and for commute, it's in Rain Mode just because the way the bike handles in emergency braking. It's near impossible to get the rear tire off the ground when you 'panic stop' and given that I may need to do that when lane splitting in traffic (it's legal in California and no, I don't go crazy fast) I just want the bike in a Mode that will help save my behind when I need it to help. The heat - I hear you on that. I live near Sacramento and it gets toasty and the heat does get a bit 'warm'. The cruise control and front end dive. The bike was set up for a guy that weighed about 180lbs in riding gear. If you're not in that weight range, set the suspension as per the owners manual - or have someone do it for you. It'll solve the dive problem. Just a turn or two of the adjuster on the top of the right fork will do you. The shifter, here's what I got from it. My original one was broken and was replaced. Every once in a while it just seemed slow and sometimes just didn't want to change. Once replaced it was a dream. The only weird thing was downshifting. I found that it downshifting with the throttle slightly open made it change silky smooth. The other thing that helps is making sure that the chain is adjusted within spec. If it's outside of the 'sag' range, the bike does shift sloppier on downshifts. Would I buy it again? Just like you it's a "oh hell yes." I come from a background of racing bicycles on the road and for a sports bike I find it really comfortable. I look forward to other reviews.
Terrific review. From a age of person where manners n thorough explanations are part n parcel of quality living. Cruise control in a turn? Wow... I'm wildly vigilant when I do that in my hard core, engine breaking fully electric car, it dips hard too. Anyways it may be numb or hard to do but practice keeping your foot on the rear break to pick up that play / slack n keep the feeling of the edge. Stick to it with least pressure and test play that line. It's a skill to practice for two weeks. You'll get it if you work it, then you'll feel way closer the the machine like a spider to the web. Looking forward to other reviews like this one. I'm gonna go love me some man wrist now 🐢
Hello. I agree on every point you have mentioned. Heat problem ( ı cruise in town yeah in a little bit traffic and it goes in between 90-103 C and immediatelly a fan automaticly energized. Cools down again to 90 C. As soon as the fan stops its getting the temp around 103 again. When the heat goes up the power delivered goes down but I dont feel the difference :) ) + vibration problem ( with low throttle setting around 4000rpm on every gear, but if you try going like 7000-9000 rpm with just 1st 2nd or 3 rd gear it vibrates more than other 1000cc bikes ) + ı hear a sound like two small metal plate is touching each other at low throttle settings an dı dont know if it is a normal sound. + with cruise control engaged ı sometimes use slowing down with cruise control button itself if ı have time. But again ı agree the nose goes down and ı need to be prepared. + and really agree that ı try to use gear assist pro in town. But as you have mentioned it is a problem sometimes. With low throttle settings if you try upshift it pulls you forward. And in town it can be dangerous. You wanna ride with low rpm higher shift but with this problem you can be in trouble :) People suggest bar ends for vibration problem. But it will shift vibration to another place ı dont know if it can help. And for heat ı need to ride this in open roads. İt wants to go fast. İt wants lots of air coming in :) no solution comes to my mind. By the way thank you for the video. Waiting for the others...
I'm thinking that you need to take your bike in and have the sound it is making looked at. Or should I say "heard". My bike doesn't make any kind of noise like you described "two small metal plates touching". Almost sounds like it could be clutch related to me but that is just a guess.
Lmfao! You went the other way from Harley to crotch rocket. That's awesome. I had a 2012 s1k with full Leo Vinci exhaust and -1 front sprocket and it was awesome. Your new one is better then mine as it sits bone stock. It's pretty crazy. Oh yeah the QS is only really meant to use when riding aggressively or it's just smoother when you're higher in the rpms pretty much
Beautiful bike brother. I've been doing some research myself on The BMW s1000rr, and listen to 650ib and Nate Kern and I am just lost for words for this German machine. That will be my next and final bike. I have to experience it!
If you can afford the Premium Edition, go for it. Word has it that the 2019 is going to be the 'next generation' of the bike, so this will be the one available late 2018. I hear that the audible traction control from the HP4 Race will be on there but I'm not sure what else. Either way, the current bike is a truly awesome machine. I have a 2016 Premium in BMW Motorsports colors.
Mine shifts inconsistently too, especially the auto blipper - sometimes smooth, other times a little jumpy. I find preloading it slightly gives a smoother shift, and the harder you rev it the better the shift assist pro works!
Did a testdrive on a bike like this and the throttle has to be closed all the way for it to properly work , if its inconsistent with closed throttle i dont know good sir! And congratulations on this gentlemens sportsbike
Hey bud im buying my Bmw soon. I wanted to make a comment on the QS . From my experience with them , they are all like that some better than others. But all QS work differently in different rpms . But like i said some are just better and smoother than others. But its a known thing they are not perfect . Also you should be able to set the engine braking on the bike ..Cheers for the video mate !
The biggest problem for me with cruise control is that it returns automatically to its previous setting once you start driving and if you're driving with one hand it can throw your balance off unexpectedly. Not good if you're twisted torso looking back to change lanes.
I think you might have a problem with your cruise control. Mine has never just automatically resumed cruise control. Once I hit the brake or pull the clutch in the cruise control is off until I hit resume or just reset it at a new speed.
Hey Chris - I have a 14 model and use it for commuting and I have been riding more than 40yrs. I bought some Heli bars and man does it make a difference in comfort and you can't tell by looking at it so nobody will know anything different.
I really like that idea a lot. I had not heard about them before so I Googled them. It looks like those bars could help a lot. I'm 6'4" and it can be really tough on the wrists. Here is a link to a Revzilla Helibar promotion video for all others that did not know these existed. th-cam.com/video/Ouh5ScZ-ZpM/w-d-xo.html
Chris. Agree on the issue with breaking while on cruise control. I just don't do that. I clutch in. Much smoother. I combine clutching in with the break and get no issue. Try that. Uh. Later in the video, you mentioned that. Duh.
you know, if u feel like the frontend dives, u can click the suspension up a couple of steps from the display menu. get's slightly stiffer over bumps, but it helps.
You are crazy I'm 65 years old I ride a BMW S1000RR and a Hayabusa don't hate because we are older then you haha. Only sissys ride Harleys and goldwings. I'll quit rideing if I have to ride that bullshit ok
A 2nd installment of the long term review will be coming sometime around Christmas when I have some free time. I have many more miles on the bike now, it is unlocked but still bone stock. That is about to change however. Stay tuned....
41 brother & this will be my very 1st bike ever. I'm just so in love with it & I've decided that's the 1. not to sound negative but from what u say about a few things it seems like u just need to get used to the electronics.
Congrats on getting a bike. One word of advise - put it in Rain Mode and leave it in Rain Mode for a long time. Even in that mode it still has 180hp once you get out of 3rd gear. 1st and 2nd are dumbed down a lot and it's impossible to wheelie and endo in that mode. It really is a very easy bike to ride and as long as you keep it in Rain Mode and keep the revs under 7,000rpm it's very easy to ride - you get the best of both worlds, it's pretty light, it has world class brakes and ABS and if you have the model with auto shifter up and down then that's one less thing you have to worry about. It's not a case of getting used to the electronics - it's more of a case of reading the owners manual and realizing that you can let the bike do a bunch of stuff so you don't have too. If you get the fully loaded version it works like this: Clutch. It's something you use when you start and something you hold it at the traffic lights. Apart from that it's just something that's on the left side of the handlebar that never gets used. Rear brake pedal. It's there but but only for keeping from rolling backwards on a hill start. Apart from that, there's no need. Gear lever. It works without needing the clutch. The best thing - when you're coming to a stop you just need to feather the front brake with one finger and the 'rev matching' feature of the gear shifter means that rev matching while using the clutch is a thing of the past... And stop thinking about using the rear brake - the bike does that for you. Right hand does the brake, left foot changes gear - that's it. When you're almost at a stop then you can use the clutch unless you want to shift to neutral. Just think about it - no longer do you need to use you right hand and right foot to brake, you left hand to use the clutch while your left foot uses the gear lever and whilst doing all that you blip the throttle to match the revs - now you just feather the brake with the right hand and change gear with the left foot. Beyond easy.
I totally agree with this except I have mine in Sport mode all of the time. The bike really is fantastically smart and does many things for you. It is also totally docile when you want it to be and an absolute beast above 8000 RPM. It is very, very easy to ride.
You really need to have the chassis set up by a pro. and there is a lot more to that then rebound and compression. sounds like the drive sprocket height needs to be moved.
You are probably right but I have come a long way since I made this video. I am now very comfortable on the bike and my fingers can find all buttons & controls without having to look down. It is almost scary how easy it is to ride this thing. It is incredibly tame and easy to ride at low RPM's on the street. I'm never going to use this machine to its full capability. I'll also probably never have it on a track that turns. I will however have it out to my local drag strip next year. I can't wait to play with the launch control.
Im 6'2 , had a CBR 1000RR (2005) for 11 years ,sold it and bought a Triumph Tiger Explorer for rides with the wife. Thinking about adding an S1000RR cause I miss my CBR. How is the leg room ? Do your legs cramp up ? How are your Knees ? thanks
I don't have any problem with my legs or knees . My back & wrists get tired first. The longest I'll go without a break is 50 or 60 miles at normal speeds.
Hi Chris. I'm in sort of the same situation now. Ride 2015 Harley Davidson V-Rod Muscle but desperate to trade it in for the 2017 BMW s1000RR. So would you recommend such shift? Thanks and ride safe man Arsen
It just all depends on what you want. I looked at the VRod myself but a new one was going to cost more than the BMW S1000RR. I really wanted the S1000RR so that is that I did. It will take you a while to get used to the riding position however. I'd do it again in a hear beat.
The VRod is a much more comfortable bike.but the BMW is just raw speed. There is really no place to ride the BMW on the street like it could be ridden. If you like to ride say more than 50 to 75 miles at a time (at sane speeds) then you might want to stick with a cruiser/bruiser like the VRod. If you just have the need for speed then the BMW is hard to beat.
did you ever find it was gerkey trying to do 40 kph in traffic..mine in not consistent smooth around 3 thousand revs. .I've been told a power comander and dyno will fix it.
My bike is flawless. Not jerky in any way at any RPM. I will say 3000 RPM's on this is very low RPM to ask it to do anything. What gear are you in at 3000 RPM's when it does this? If you are in 6th at 3000 RPM it might not be so great.
@@chrisscharfenberger6007.no just want to be able to sit in 2nd gear doing 40 but it's slightly hoping forward and backward..the revs are very slightly changeing . it's fine over 4 thousand ..but to ride into town it's not so good ..if I hold the throttle at 3 thousand in neutral the needle jumps around a little. it's not just a single note from the engine very mild pops and crackles that I'm thinking is normal. .defanatly not a spark plug cutting in and out. I've been told if you want a worse bike for 40 kph the v motor is worse . it's my only hickup with this bike ..mabee asking too much out of a race engine with mean camshafts. you can't get a steady rpm. only more so at above 4 thousand rpm...... my bike just above idel clutch out 2nd gear or 1st gear traffic moveing slowly. I'd have to say all these bikes are doing this ..my hayabusa doesn't. but that's a Japanese engine. but still a high performance in line 4.
@@petermoygannon698 I'm thinking you have something wrong. It should not be jerky at all. I mean mine is totally buttery when shifting at all RPM's. Really. Smooth as glass all the time. The only jerkyness is when you crank the joystick. Then it will jerk like a raped ape. But regular riding & cruising..??..?? Simply flawless.
Nice review man. I'm still debating whether to trade in my 2014 S1000RR for the 2017. My last video was the top 5 things I love about the bike. Check it out if you have some free time. Ride safe!
650ib there a supercharge kit from Ricky Gaston that will change your bike more powerful chance the gears in side and you will hand transamm guy his lunch Brock makes a lowering kit the front you need to loseing it up oil the tubes top and.botoms push forward and keep hitting the front brake and keep doing till it gets lower I lower my BMW S1000RR it was time comsomeing now in going to put it lower in front on the BMW I have to dismantle the fairings. With tt tools
I'm 53 and bought a new 16 model last fall. 3K miles now. Several street miles and couple track weekends. You are in for a treat. It's interesting to hear the inputs from someone with no liter bike experience and coming off a Harley. Wait till you get the rev limiter removed and cork past 10K rpm :)
Very respectable video. Only video on the S1000RR isn't about doing wheelies, and taking it to the track everyday. An actual daily living with the bike video.
Thank you Chris.
-Nick
Thanks Nick. I guess I owe an updated long term ownership video. I still have it and have put about 9000 miles on it. The bike is still bone stock & in perfect condition. It has also run flawlessly. No issues what so ever.
Chris Scharfenberger excellent to hear!! Yes, it would be awesome to see the second part now after all the miles. Interested to see how everything’s held up, quirks you’ve found besides the initials ones,etc. Either way sounds like you found a winner!
-Nick
@@chrisscharfenberger6007 not surprised seeing how you don’t beat the living hell out of it haha most videos on these bikes are just people hammering them, then there’s you’re one video with the slow cruise
HELL YEAH BROTHER!!! Never too old to get that BEEMER!!!
I have to say my 2011 S1000RR was the most comfortable sportbike I've ever owned with my 04 and 06 Yamaha R1 being a close 2nd. Fantastic race or road comfort.
Everybody complain about BMW motorcycle vibrating. My G 310R has a little of vibration but it’s not that bad. I’m getting the 2022 S1000RR next year.
The vibrations they talk about are nothing. The bike is flawless!
It looks gorgeous in this color
Hi Beautiful bike, well done. I'm turning 50 next week. I've have a 12 bought it new 4 years ago. One of the best things I've done. Ride safe and hope you get it to a track sometime
Props to you, sir!
Good example for the older gentleman who are seeking an extra spark in their life
Hey Chris. Fantastic review.
I too am older. I came to the same conclusion that if I'm going to own and ride a supersport, now is the time. Three weeks later with sore palms, little low back pain and cooked legs (I'm 5'7"); over 1,800 miles (that was not a typo), I still grin every time I straddle this beast riding around town or launching it on a twisty.
That is a LOT of miles in a short amount of time. It is fun. I had a feeling the heat would affect shorter guys more. I was riding mine today and thought about how much I don't notice the heat. Simply a non issue for me. And nice job getting it done before you can't!! At least that is the way I looked at it. And thanks for the kind words about the review..
I just bought a 2018, only small vibration but nothing that worries me.. Also I'm 5'7 in height and yes the frame gets hot, but once you get up in speed its fine..
It's not an auto shifter. It's for racing. It works the same every time when used in a racing scenario (more throttle on ups/ while braking on downs).... Everything you listed was the same complaints I had with my 1st thousand miles... I'll definitely need to buy a 2nd bike for comfortable, chill rides.
Same thing here. Getting an s1000rr next week. Got a roadster at the same time. Those sportbike riders who complain about vibrations don't know shit about vibrating bikes.
Yes it vibrates through the grips most at 4k rpm. Get some heavy bar ends and it takes almost all of it away. Yes the frame gets hot as hell. The quickshifter works awesome when u learn how to use it correctly. I only use User mode so you can set everything the way you want it! Dealer should of mentioned the red plug when u had service.
To disengage cruise control smoothly roll the throttle forward and cruise control will disengage.
For the rear brake - don't use it. Just let the bike do it. It's one of the weird things I noticed when I got my 2016 S1000RR (also Premium edition in BMW motorsports colors) but the ABS and linked front-rear braking works really well so I no longer fuss about it. I used my bike for weekend fun and for commuting. On the weekend I have it in Sport or Race mode and for commute, it's in Rain Mode just because the way the bike handles in emergency braking. It's near impossible to get the rear tire off the ground when you 'panic stop' and given that I may need to do that when lane splitting in traffic (it's legal in California and no, I don't go crazy fast) I just want the bike in a Mode that will help save my behind when I need it to help.
The heat - I hear you on that. I live near Sacramento and it gets toasty and the heat does get a bit 'warm'.
The cruise control and front end dive. The bike was set up for a guy that weighed about 180lbs in riding gear. If you're not in that weight range, set the suspension as per the owners manual - or have someone do it for you. It'll solve the dive problem. Just a turn or two of the adjuster on the top of the right fork will do you.
The shifter, here's what I got from it. My original one was broken and was replaced. Every once in a while it just seemed slow and sometimes just didn't want to change. Once replaced it was a dream. The only weird thing was downshifting. I found that it downshifting with the throttle slightly open made it change silky smooth. The other thing that helps is making sure that the chain is adjusted within spec. If it's outside of the 'sag' range, the bike does shift sloppier on downshifts.
Would I buy it again? Just like you it's a "oh hell yes." I come from a background of racing bicycles on the road and for a sports bike I find it really comfortable.
I look forward to other reviews.
Congrats to you..50 yrs old..i got my first one at 35..thought i was to old
As long as the body is still working I'll give i a try.. This machine is a BEAST!!
Terrific review.
From a age of person where manners n thorough explanations are part n parcel of quality living.
Cruise control in a turn? Wow... I'm wildly vigilant when I do that in my hard core, engine breaking fully electric car, it dips hard too.
Anyways it may be numb or hard to do but practice keeping your foot on the rear break to pick up that play / slack n keep the feeling of the edge. Stick to it with least pressure and test play that line. It's a skill to practice for two weeks. You'll get it if you work it, then you'll feel way closer the the machine like a spider to the web.
Looking forward to other reviews like this one.
I'm gonna go love me some man wrist now 🐢
Hello. I agree on every point you have mentioned. Heat problem ( ı cruise in town yeah in a little bit traffic and it goes in between 90-103 C and immediatelly a fan automaticly energized. Cools down again to 90 C. As soon as the fan stops its getting the temp around 103 again. When the heat goes up the power delivered goes down but I dont feel the difference :) ) + vibration problem ( with low throttle setting around 4000rpm on every gear, but if you try going like 7000-9000 rpm with just 1st 2nd or 3 rd gear it vibrates more than other 1000cc bikes ) + ı hear a sound like two small metal plate is touching each other at low throttle settings an dı dont know if it is a normal sound. + with cruise control engaged ı sometimes use slowing down with cruise control button itself if ı have time. But again ı agree the nose goes down and ı need to be prepared. + and really agree that ı try to use gear assist pro in town. But as you have mentioned it is a problem sometimes. With low throttle settings if you try upshift it pulls you forward. And in town it can be dangerous. You wanna ride with low rpm higher shift but with this problem you can be in trouble :) People suggest bar ends for vibration problem. But it will shift vibration to another place ı dont know if it can help. And for heat ı need to ride this in open roads. İt wants to go fast. İt wants lots of air coming in :) no solution comes to my mind. By the way thank you for the video. Waiting for the others...
I'm thinking that you need to take your bike in and have the sound it is making looked at. Or should I say "heard". My bike doesn't make any kind of noise like you described "two small metal plates touching". Almost sounds like it could be clutch related to me but that is just a guess.
You're awesome! Glad you got it!
Max wrist is garbage.
Lmfao! You went the other way from Harley to crotch rocket. That's awesome. I had a 2012 s1k with full Leo Vinci exhaust and -1 front sprocket and it was awesome. Your new one is better then mine as it sits bone stock. It's pretty crazy. Oh yeah the QS is only really meant to use when riding aggressively or it's just smoother when you're higher in the rpms pretty much
Beautiful bike brother. I've been doing some research myself on The BMW s1000rr, and listen to 650ib and Nate Kern and I am just lost for words for this German machine. That will be my next and final bike. I have to experience it!
You won't regret it. The machine is just plain bad to the bone!
If you can afford the Premium Edition, go for it.
Word has it that the 2019 is going to be the 'next generation' of the bike, so this will be the one available late 2018. I hear that the audible traction control from the HP4 Race will be on there but I'm not sure what else. Either way, the current bike is a truly awesome machine. I have a 2016 Premium in BMW Motorsports colors.
Mine shifts inconsistently too, especially the auto blipper - sometimes smooth, other times a little jumpy. I find preloading it slightly gives a smoother shift, and the harder you rev it the better the shift assist pro works!
I totally agree with everything you said. Mine behaves the same way.
Did a testdrive on a bike like this and the throttle has to be closed all the way for it to properly work , if its inconsistent with closed throttle i dont know good sir! And congratulations on this gentlemens sportsbike
Beautiful choice!
Hey bud im buying my Bmw soon. I wanted to make a comment on the QS . From my experience with them , they are all like that some better than others. But all QS work differently in different rpms . But like i said some are just better and smoother than others. But its a known thing they are not perfect . Also you should be able to set the engine braking on the bike ..Cheers for the video mate !
great review!
dream bike :)
nice review
The biggest problem for me with cruise control is that it returns automatically to its previous setting once you start driving and if you're driving with one hand it can throw your balance off unexpectedly. Not good if you're twisted torso looking back to change lanes.
I think you might have a problem with your cruise control. Mine has never just automatically resumed cruise control. Once I hit the brake or pull the clutch in the cruise control is off until I hit resume or just reset it at a new speed.
Hey Chris - I have a 14 model and use it for commuting and I have been riding more than 40yrs. I bought some Heli bars and man does it make a difference in comfort and you can't tell by looking at it so nobody will know anything different.
I really like that idea a lot. I had not heard about them before so I Googled them. It looks like those bars could help a lot. I'm 6'4" and it can be really tough on the wrists. Here is a link to a Revzilla Helibar promotion video for all others that did not know these existed. th-cam.com/video/Ouh5ScZ-ZpM/w-d-xo.html
Chris. Agree on the issue with breaking while on cruise control. I just don't do that. I clutch in. Much smoother. I combine clutching in with the break and get no issue. Try that. Uh. Later in the video, you mentioned that. Duh.
Hell yea brother!
Great review.....
you know, if u feel like the frontend dives, u can click the suspension up a couple of steps from the display menu. get's slightly stiffer over bumps, but it helps.
Nice review. Do you still have this bike? I'm looking at a used 2018 and wanted to know if you recommend it as a good used bike.
I do. I have a little over 11,000 miles on it. It’s been flawless so far.
Awesome
try to drive another demo, and see if it shift the same, cause it should shift like butter!
Good job. Rocket over Harley. Youre not too old to ride a sportbike.
You are crazy I'm 65 years old I ride a BMW S1000RR and a Hayabusa don't hate because we are older then you haha. Only sissys ride Harleys and goldwings. I'll quit rideing if I have to ride that bullshit ok
A 2nd installment of the long term review will be coming sometime around Christmas when I have some free time. I have many more miles on the bike now, it is unlocked but still bone stock. That is about to change however. Stay tuned....
Good man!
41 brother & this will be my very 1st bike ever. I'm just so in love with it & I've decided that's the 1. not to sound negative but from what u say about a few things it seems like u just need to get used to the electronics.
Congrats on getting a bike. One word of advise - put it in Rain Mode and leave it in Rain Mode for a long time. Even in that mode it still has 180hp once you get out of 3rd gear. 1st and 2nd are dumbed down a lot and it's impossible to wheelie and endo in that mode. It really is a very easy bike to ride and as long as you keep it in Rain Mode and keep the revs under 7,000rpm it's very easy to ride - you get the best of both worlds, it's pretty light, it has world class brakes and ABS and if you have the model with auto shifter up and down then that's one less thing you have to worry about.
It's not a case of getting used to the electronics - it's more of a case of reading the owners manual and realizing that you can let the bike do a bunch of stuff so you don't have too. If you get the fully loaded version it works like this:
Clutch. It's something you use when you start and something you hold it at the traffic lights. Apart from that it's just something that's on the left side of the handlebar that never gets used.
Rear brake pedal. It's there but but only for keeping from rolling backwards on a hill start. Apart from that, there's no need.
Gear lever. It works without needing the clutch. The best thing - when you're coming to a stop you just need to feather the front brake with one finger and the 'rev matching' feature of the gear shifter means that rev matching while using the clutch is a thing of the past... And stop thinking about using the rear brake - the bike does that for you. Right hand does the brake, left foot changes gear - that's it. When you're almost at a stop then you can use the clutch unless you want to shift to neutral. Just think about it - no longer do you need to use you right hand and right foot to brake, you left hand to use the clutch while your left foot uses the gear lever and whilst doing all that you blip the throttle to match the revs - now you just feather the brake with the right hand and change gear with the left foot. Beyond easy.
I totally agree with this except I have mine in Sport mode all of the time. The bike really is fantastically smart and does many things for you. It is also totally docile when you want it to be and an absolute beast above 8000 RPM. It is very, very easy to ride.
You really need to have the chassis set up by a pro. and there is a lot more to that then rebound and compression. sounds like the drive sprocket height needs to be moved.
You are probably right but I have come a long way since I made this video. I am now very comfortable on the bike and my fingers can find all buttons & controls without having to look down. It is almost scary how easy it is to ride this thing. It is incredibly tame and easy to ride at low RPM's on the street. I'm never going to use this machine to its full capability. I'll also probably never have it on a track that turns. I will however have it out to my local drag strip next year. I can't wait to play with the launch control.
Just get used to the bike and let the Fantastic electronic do the job ! I am taking out to track days and saved my ass many time
Im 6'2 , had a CBR 1000RR (2005) for 11 years ,sold it and bought a Triumph Tiger Explorer for rides with the wife. Thinking about adding an S1000RR cause I miss my CBR. How is the leg room ? Do your legs cramp up ? How are your Knees ? thanks
I don't have any problem with my legs or knees . My back & wrists get tired first. The longest I'll go without a break is 50 or 60 miles at normal speeds.
@@chrisscharfenberger6007 did you try heli bars ?
Hi Chris.
I'm in sort of the same situation now. Ride 2015 Harley Davidson V-Rod Muscle but desperate to trade it in for the 2017 BMW s1000RR. So would you recommend such shift?
Thanks and ride safe man
Arsen
It just all depends on what you want. I looked at the VRod myself but a new one was going to cost more than the BMW S1000RR. I really wanted the S1000RR so that is that I did. It will take you a while to get used to the riding position however. I'd do it again in a hear beat.
The VRod is a much more comfortable bike.but the BMW is just raw speed. There is really no place to ride the BMW on the street like it could be ridden. If you like to ride say more than 50 to 75 miles at a time (at sane speeds) then you might want to stick with a cruiser/bruiser like the VRod. If you just have the need for speed then the BMW is hard to beat.
Thanks man, got it.
So what do your buddies say about dumping the Harley? I'm very close to doing the same thing.
When you bring home a machine like a BMW S1000RR there isn't much to say in my opinion. It is one bad machine.
did you ever find it was gerkey trying to do 40 kph in traffic..mine in not consistent smooth around 3 thousand revs. .I've been told a power comander and dyno will fix it.
My bike is flawless. Not jerky in any way at any RPM. I will say 3000 RPM's on this is very low RPM to ask it to do anything. What gear are you in at 3000 RPM's when it does this? If you are in 6th at 3000 RPM it might not be so great.
@@chrisscharfenberger6007.no just want to be able to sit in 2nd gear doing 40 but it's slightly hoping forward and backward..the revs are very slightly changeing . it's fine over 4 thousand ..but to ride into town it's not so good ..if I hold the throttle at 3 thousand in neutral the needle jumps around a little. it's not just a single note from the engine very mild pops and crackles that I'm thinking is normal. .defanatly not a spark plug cutting in and out. I've been told if you want a worse bike for 40 kph the v motor is worse . it's my only hickup with this bike ..mabee asking too much out of a race engine with mean camshafts. you can't get a steady rpm. only more so at above 4 thousand rpm...... my bike just above idel clutch out 2nd gear or 1st gear traffic moveing slowly. I'd have to say all these bikes are doing this ..my hayabusa doesn't. but that's a Japanese engine. but still a high performance in line 4.
@@petermoygannon698 I'm thinking you have something wrong. It should not be jerky at all. I mean mine is totally buttery when shifting at all RPM's. Really. Smooth as glass all the time. The only jerkyness is when you crank the joystick. Then it will jerk like a raped ape. But regular riding & cruising..??..?? Simply flawless.
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Nice review man. I'm still debating whether to trade in my 2014 S1000RR for the 2017. My last video was the top 5 things I love about the bike. Check it out if you have some free time. Ride safe!
Shifter on mine smooth m8 np take it in
do you miss the tractor?
650ib there a supercharge kit from Ricky Gaston that will change your bike more powerful chance the gears in side and you will hand transamm guy his lunch Brock makes a lowering kit the front you need to loseing it up oil the tubes top and.botoms push forward and keep hitting the front brake and keep doing till it gets lower I lower my BMW S1000RR it was time comsomeing now in going to put it lower in front on the BMW I have to dismantle the fairings. With tt tools