I am currently riding my second S1000XR model 2022 M Package and between the two I have done about 65.000 km. Never once did I feel any need for earplugs. My bike has the same windshield as yours, tinted version. Perhaps my helmet muffles the sound sufficiently, it is a Shoei Neotec II. I found my bike's seat very comfortable and can easily sit on it for hours without any discomfort whatsoever, and I'm just as tall as you are. I can't say that my bike is wobbly and found that to be an astonishing remark. Make sure you get the suspension settings correctly sorted out. You can open the tank's cap when you switch off the ignition, i.e. press the black button.
I had an XR, 2016 model, was a beast, took wife and I to Spain 2up loaded to max capacity. It never missed a beat, was comfortable and fast. Set cruise control on nice clear and great condition Spanish roads and it ate the miles. Also took on track at Donnington, wasn’t quite same as sport bike due to size and geometry but was still awesome. Had it on track setting, most enjoyable. I was going to fast way to easily on the road so to keep me out of prison I chopped it in for an R9T, also a very good bike but in a different way.
Thanks for these mate, do you have any tips for reducing wind noise on motorbike cams so you can get a nice engine sound minus the white noise? I have a ghost xl drift and tried plsying with microphone sensitivity, maybe its just the camera ..
The difference is that you wouldn't want to rider the R all year round. It's a summer toy. Whereas the XR is the versatile machine and can be ridden all year round. So it's a stupid video comparing the two... they're completely different bikes.
I’m still a newish rider with just over 3 years under my belt and I currently have an F900R, which I enjoy doing everything on from the daily commute to sporty twisty road action, and even taking it out on multi-day long distance motocamping tours, it’s great! I’ve been looking at the XR though as my potential replacement bike as another great do-it-all option if you could only have 1 bike in the garage, while also getting rid of that itch I have in experiencing a high performance in-line 4 bike. Kill two birds with one stone! I’m not a track guy but I feel a liter sportbike is something I’ve gotta experience at least once in my riding career. At the same time, I’m thinking the XR might also be too much a compromise for actual touring needs, at least for those times when you really just wanna chill out and not go hard at times…like would that inline 4 get tiring after a while on the open road? Wouldn’t it be begging you to wring it out all the time? Thinking the Triumph Tiger GT Pro might really be what I should be looking for, especially with that shaft drive (though chain maintenance while on the road really doesn’t bother me all that much…). But ya, the S1000R has also been on my radar, if I were to go the two-bike route and have more specialized machines for round-town and fun duties, and long distance touring, instead of trying to find a unicorn. It was great hearing of your review of the XR as an R owner to get your thoughts 😊
I am in the same boat. Currently own a f900r. Had the chance to test ride a 2021 s1000xr and absolutely loved it. I’m looking for one bike to do it all- speed, semi touring, comfort and of course it’s gotta put a smile on my face and make me want to stare at it every time I see it. I think the XR does that. If it’s like the f900r, it will need the seat upgraded and possible with the heated option. I am also going to test ride the tiger GT pro 1200 as well because that is my second option, but I’m learning more towards the bmw
@@ridegnu6815 Sweet! And haha ya, it DOES sound like we’re one in the same as far as the needs we have of our bikes. I’ve also been highly considering the Tiger 1200 GT Pro. I’m a taller rider at 6’2 but in my mid thirties so my back never gives me any issues over long distances being slightly forward on the F900R, but that knee bend…oh my. I’d very rarely take my bike off road so the road-biased nature of either the XR or Tiger GT are right up my alley. The Tiger does provide shaft drive but to be honest, lubing and cleaning the chain while out on the road really isn’t THAT annoying.
@@benwells2338 lol we are definitely on the same page. I have no desire to go off rode either. I think having the chain makes it easier to change a tire or make a repair on the side of the road but I could be misinformed on that
@ridegnu6815 I'm basically looking for the same thing... Another bike you may want to test ride is a BMW R 1250 RS. It has less HP at 136 BHP, but it has over 100 LB-FT of torque! For me, and I know these are totally different machines, but it's up in the air for me between the.. 2021-2022 BMW R 1250 RS, 2021-2022 BMW S1000R, 2022 BMW K1600 GT, 2021-2022 BMW S1000XR... Although older, if I found one in mint condition with low miles, I'd possibly even buy a 2015-2016 BMW K1300S... The K1300S has 175 HP & also has over 100 LB-FT of torque. By next spring or summer, I will buy one of these incredible machines. Best of luck to you! 👍
Thank you for this honest review. I have ridden bikes since 1979, and have had parallel twins (Triumph), V-twins (Yamaha) and a straight 4 (Suzuki GSX750) and a single (first bike, a Honda 125)). I have had two BMW boxers in my life, and my latest bike is an R1250R, I have preference for the boxer. One cant ride it like a straight 4, buzzing the engine, it is more like a diesel, where there is tremendous torque at low revs. I never take it above 4500 revs, cant as one is then well above the speed limit. There is no fairing, but I wear ear plugs which negates most of the wind noise in the helmet, and wind noise as a whole is not that noticeable. I found wind noise was worse on the Suzuki with the blast over the cockpit fairing. The only way I suppose is to have a large fairing, but then large fairing bikes do not appeal to me, the 'bikiness' is lost. But of course, as in all things, everyone to their own. Saying that the S1000XR is a handsome looking bike.
@@rollingstone1689 I only get the buzzing at high rpms but nearly all the roads are 50 / 60 with speed cameras in notts so don’t really get to high RPMs often, I know a few lads changed the bar ends with heavier bar ends I think from evoteck it was the tunnel noise that upset me the most but I sorted that with a bar bag Worst bits of the bike for me are the OE tyres, OE chain lasts 5000 miles, tunnel noise
@@rlw85 may have to get some barend weights then. I regards to tyres mine come with the metzeler roadtec 01 se iv not really had a problem. And I have the standard Regina chain done 6k on it now not had any problems
@@rollingstone1689 I found the roadtec tyres didn’t give much feel in the corners or under braking, I’ve swapped them for Dunlop roadsport 4s they have totally transformed the bike. I think the 1000 miles around the Lake District two up and fully loaded might have finished off the chain. But it always went rusty no matter how often you cleaned it and lubricated it
Ive just had one as a courtesy bike, the mechanical thrashing noise on start up annoyed me, didnt like the seat at all nor the footpeg position in relation to the seat position. Windnoise another issue. When comparing engine characteristics with my K1300R, there is unfortunately no substitute for cubic capacity. PS the quickshifter up and down is sublime. Verdict 7/10
@@fallingdownalot cuts it out completely completely transformed the bike I ordered the bigger wunderlich bar bag and it takes the iPhone 14 max. Id highly recommend but it’s abit expensive
I test road the premium package yesterday and all in all I loved the bike. I will say that the bike lacks character though, so much so its a bit boring.
Listen im considering this bike and it checks out for me on all ends. But what you just said made me think a little bit becayse i really hate that feeling
The ZX-14R or ZZR-1400 as it is known in the UK is the perfect combination of performance and comfort. The Kawi is faster and more roomy than the BMW. The Kawasaki is also less expensive and more reliable. My friends who have owned BMW's all had reliability problems with them. I would never buy one. The Kwacker also does not have a nasty vibration problem at 4500-5000 rpm. Let's get that Blackbird finished.
I am currently riding my second S1000XR model 2022 M Package and between the two I have done about 65.000 km.
Never once did I feel any need for earplugs.
My bike has the same windshield as yours, tinted version.
Perhaps my helmet muffles the sound sufficiently, it is a Shoei Neotec II.
I found my bike's seat very comfortable and can easily sit on it for hours without any discomfort whatsoever, and I'm just as tall as you are.
I can't say that my bike is wobbly and found that to be an astonishing remark.
Make sure you get the suspension settings correctly sorted out.
You can open the tank's cap when you switch off the ignition, i.e. press the black button.
I had an XR, 2016 model, was a beast, took wife and I to Spain 2up loaded to max capacity. It never missed a beat, was comfortable and fast. Set cruise control on nice clear and great condition Spanish roads and it ate the miles. Also took on track at Donnington, wasn’t quite same as sport bike due to size and geometry but was still awesome. Had it on track setting, most enjoyable. I was going to fast way to easily on the road so to keep me out of prison I chopped it in for an R9T, also a very good bike but in a different way.
Come on Rye get the blackbird content going, need something to watch whilst having my dinner 😄
Thanks for these mate, do you have any tips for reducing wind noise on motorbike cams so you can get a nice engine sound minus the white noise? I have a ghost xl drift and tried plsying with microphone sensitivity, maybe its just the camera ..
I've noticed that many lightweight engines make more noise when running at lower revs in particular, less material to absorb noise I suppose.
The difference is that you wouldn't want to rider the R all year round. It's a summer toy. Whereas the XR is the versatile machine and can be ridden all year round. So it's a stupid video comparing the two... they're completely different bikes.
You can set the rear spring to rider + luggage or rider + pillion and you get more preload without making it bouncy in dynamic
Suspension is super soft because the bikes in Min. Need to hold down the suspension button for it to go into auto which will self level the bike.
Gotta set the suspension to Dynamic Pro. Its a lock in the sub menu settings to open it up. Much stiffer.
I love to watch the tube! Never take no notice of reviews! Ride the bike yourself, is the only way to know if you line a bike!
Very true!
@@BikesofRye thanks for the reply, BOR! On another point, I absolutely love your rebuilds! Awesome. keep it going mate.👍🏻
Loving this vlog I am taking one out for a test ride today
Hope you enjoyed it
This is my dream bike. Powerful but tall and comfy... GIVE IT TO ME haha
Which one has a lower seat height? The XR or the R?
I’m still a newish rider with just over 3 years under my belt and I currently have an F900R, which I enjoy doing everything on from the daily commute to sporty twisty road action, and even taking it out on multi-day long distance motocamping tours, it’s great! I’ve been looking at the XR though as my potential replacement bike as another great do-it-all option if you could only have 1 bike in the garage, while also getting rid of that itch I have in experiencing a high performance in-line 4 bike. Kill two birds with one stone!
I’m not a track guy but I feel a liter sportbike is something I’ve gotta experience at least once in my riding career. At the same time, I’m thinking the XR might also be too much a compromise for actual touring needs, at least for those times when you really just wanna chill out and not go hard at times…like would that inline 4 get tiring after a while on the open road? Wouldn’t it be begging you to wring it out all the time? Thinking the Triumph Tiger GT Pro might really be what I should be looking for, especially with that shaft drive (though chain maintenance while on the road really doesn’t bother me all that much…).
But ya, the S1000R has also been on my radar, if I were to go the two-bike route and have more specialized machines for round-town and fun duties, and long distance touring, instead of trying to find a unicorn. It was great hearing of your review of the XR as an R owner to get your thoughts 😊
I am in the same boat. Currently own a f900r. Had the chance to test ride a 2021 s1000xr and absolutely loved it. I’m looking for one bike to do it all- speed, semi touring, comfort and of course it’s gotta put a smile on my face and make me want to stare at it every time I see it. I think the XR does that. If it’s like the f900r, it will need the seat upgraded and possible with the heated option. I am also going to test ride the tiger GT pro 1200 as well because that is my second option, but I’m learning more towards the bmw
@@ridegnu6815 Sweet! And haha ya, it DOES sound like we’re one in the same as far as the needs we have of our bikes. I’ve also been highly considering the Tiger 1200 GT Pro. I’m a taller rider at 6’2 but in my mid thirties so my back never gives me any issues over long distances being slightly forward on the F900R, but that knee bend…oh my. I’d very rarely take my bike off road so the road-biased nature of either the XR or Tiger GT are right up my alley. The Tiger does provide shaft drive but to be honest, lubing and cleaning the chain while out on the road really isn’t THAT annoying.
@@benwells2338 lol we are definitely on the same page. I have no desire to go off rode either. I think having the chain makes it easier to change a tire or make a repair on the side of the road but I could be misinformed on that
@ridegnu6815
I'm basically looking for the same thing... Another bike you may want to test ride is a BMW R 1250 RS. It has less HP at 136 BHP, but it has over 100 LB-FT of torque! For me, and I know these are totally different machines, but it's up in the air for me between the..
2021-2022 BMW R 1250 RS,
2021-2022 BMW S1000R,
2022 BMW K1600 GT,
2021-2022 BMW S1000XR... Although older, if I found one in mint condition with low miles, I'd possibly even buy a 2015-2016 BMW K1300S... The K1300S has 175 HP & also has over 100 LB-FT of torque. By next spring or summer, I will buy one of these incredible machines. Best of luck to you! 👍
Thank you for this honest review. I have ridden bikes since 1979, and have had parallel twins (Triumph), V-twins (Yamaha) and a straight 4 (Suzuki GSX750) and a single (first bike, a Honda 125)). I have had two BMW boxers in my life, and my latest bike is an R1250R, I have preference for the boxer. One cant ride it like a straight 4, buzzing the engine, it is more like a diesel, where there is tremendous torque at low revs. I never take it above 4500 revs, cant as one is then well above the speed limit. There is no fairing, but I wear ear plugs which negates most of the wind noise in the helmet, and wind noise as a whole is not that noticeable. I found wind noise was worse on the Suzuki with the blast over the cockpit fairing. The only way I suppose is to have a large fairing, but then large fairing bikes do not appeal to me, the 'bikiness' is lost. But of course, as in all things, everyone to their own. Saying that the S1000XR is a handsome looking bike.
You have to switch the ignition off to open the fuel filler cap
I’ve got one of these bikes and love it
I have 2020 xr have you found the buzzing throw the handlebars a problem and if soo what have you done to combat this
@@rollingstone1689 I only get the buzzing at high rpms but nearly all the roads are 50 / 60 with speed cameras in notts so don’t really get to high RPMs often, I know a few lads changed the bar ends with heavier bar ends I think from evoteck it was the tunnel noise that upset me the most but I sorted that with a bar bag
Worst bits of the bike for me are the OE tyres, OE chain lasts 5000 miles, tunnel noise
@@rlw85 may have to get some barend weights then. I regards to tyres mine come with the metzeler roadtec 01 se iv not really had a problem. And I have the standard Regina chain done 6k on it now not had any problems
@@rollingstone1689 I found the roadtec tyres didn’t give much feel in the corners or under braking, I’ve swapped them for Dunlop roadsport 4s they have totally transformed the bike. I think the 1000 miles around the Lake District two up and fully loaded might have finished off the chain. But it always went rusty no matter how often you cleaned it and lubricated it
@@rlw85 thanks for the reply. I will try the dunlop tyres next time round.👍
This is essentially what I have chosen as my next bike when my Tracer 9 GT goes back. 😁
Ive just had one as a courtesy bike, the mechanical thrashing noise on start up annoyed me, didnt like the seat at all nor the footpeg position in relation to the seat position. Windnoise another issue. When comparing engine characteristics with my K1300R, there is unfortunately no substitute for cubic capacity. PS the quickshifter up and down is sublime. Verdict 7/10
Can't wait for the new 2024 m1000 xr .
Gorgeous bike.
Howz the vibration
Ye i got one and i love it... however.. the 4500-5000rpm buzz is a downer. But other than that its all good :)
getting the word !
The ignition needs to be off then just lift the tab
Had to sell my gen3 S1000R due to the horrible vibrations, think I’ll pass on this.
You need a better screen, cool covers seat cover, bar bag to shut the tunnel noise up over 60mph.
Tell me more about the bar bag
@@fallingdownalot it’s just a bar bag from nippy normans
Just wondered how much noise it reduces. Buffeting and wind blast are making this thing a worse prospect than touring on my superduke
@@fallingdownalot cuts it out completely completely transformed the bike I ordered the bigger wunderlich bar bag and it takes the iPhone 14 max. Id highly recommend but it’s abit expensive
@@rlw85 Thanks for the info . Off the NN to take a look 👍
I rode one and the bike was nice apart from a weird vibration at 4k
The GS is better as it has way more midrange drive than the XR.
I still sold the GS and bought an S1000R though 😂
It has more torque I agree but that peaks very early, the XR though keeps on pulling
Better depends on what you need or are looking for. For me while I like the GS it has to be the XR.
I went the other way and I’ll be going back to the XR
I test road the premium package yesterday and all in all I loved the bike. I will say that the bike lacks character though, so much so its a bit boring.
R1250RS👌
I've sat on 2 of these & the seat is TERRIBLE. It slides you forward into the tank & crushes your nuts.
Listen im considering this bike and it checks out for me on all ends. But what you just said made me think a little bit becayse i really hate that feeling
it will give yiu the pronouns he,ahe..like I like bike ..Seat is snuggle..not moving around 2023 model
Hard agree. Just sent a note on this to BMW. so simple and they manage to screw that up.
🏍👍
🤔 some one has been doing wheelies😂
17inch front wheel on lanky suspension just looks odd.
Podo isrsel ra modal bahkan.isrsel.
The ZX-14R or ZZR-1400 as it is known in the UK is the perfect combination of performance and comfort. The Kawi is faster and more roomy than the BMW. The Kawasaki is also less expensive and more reliable. My friends who have owned BMW's all had reliability problems with them. I would never buy one. The Kwacker also does not have a nasty vibration problem at 4500-5000 rpm. Let's get that Blackbird finished.
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Seko wingi ta porvokasi persng terus ra perang ben utange america lunas sisan cino rageger wae
Koe sing butuh material e urusanmu.
I don't like the cheap looking mini beak.