M1000XR - how wrong are those mirrors?

[richtea]

Good luck spotting blue lights in them. Lovely leathered elbows though.

Courtesy of BikeSocial tech review here:
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/bmw/m1000xr-2024-review

[Belco100]

I think this bike looks stunning. Only problem for me is you can't put panniers on as it's got an upswept exhaust compared to the normal model 

[richtea]

You're right, Belco. It does look good - and a K1300S in the same black with accents would look nice too.
It's the practicality I was thinking about. I'm surprised it won't take luggage. Not really an H2 SX competitor if true.

[black-k1]

I've always said that a S1000RS would be an interesting bike and this, for me, reinforces that view. The engine (and frame?) from this with more "road sport/touring" bodywork (like the K1300S) and integral detachable luggage would, for me, be a real contender.  (Although, it could never match the raw torque of the 1300, or the supercharged 1000).

[richtea]

I've always said that a S1000RS would be an interesting bike and this, for me, reinforces that view. The engine (and frame?) from this with more "road sport/touring" bodywork (like the K1300S) and integral detachable luggage would, for me, be a real contender.  (Although, it could never match the raw torque of the 1300, or the supercharged 1000).

Except vibes. So much for smooth in-line fours.
To be fair they've improved the XR since 2017(?), but they're still not a smooth ride like a K.

At risk of being heretical, I would expect a R1300 RS, when it exists, will be a better ride than an XR.

[black-k1]

I've always said that a S1000RS would be an interesting bike and this, for me, reinforces that view. The engine (and frame?) from this with more "road sport/touring" bodywork (like the K1300S) and integral detachable luggage would, for me, be a real contender.  (Although, it could never match the raw torque of the 1300, or the supercharged 1000).

Except vibes. So much for smooth in-line fours.
To be fair they've improved the XR since 2017(?), but they're still not a smooth ride like a K.

At risk of being heretical, I would expect a R1300 RS, when it exists, will be a better ride than an XR.

I don't know of any issues with vibes in the S1000R or the S1000RR so I assume the M1000XR engine should be better than even the newest S1000XR regarding vibes, but that is an assumption.

I'm sure the R1300RS, when it arrives, will be a great bike, but it still won't be a player in the market the the K1300S, the H2 SX, the KTM SD1290GT (and the 1390GT when it arrives) or the old ZZR1400 are/were the leaders in.

[chriscanning]

Comparing my non ESA K1200 Sport to my non ESA XR 🙄 non sure which has been the biggest money pit to get how I want….

[Belco100]

Have to say the M1000XR does look stunning. I know it's not up everyone's street, but I really suit these style of bike, and with 200hp packed into 14,600rpm, just wow!

£22k for the base model and £28 for the full M Pack, but I suppose that compares to the Ducati V4RS Multi coming in at £32k 

Stupid prices.

[black-k1]

Have to say the M1000XR does look stunning. I know it's not up everyone's street, but I really suit these style of bike, and with 200hp packed into 14,600rpm, just wow!

£22k for the base model and £28 for the full M Pack, but I suppose that compares to the Ducati V4RS Multi coming in at £32k 

Stupid prices.

It makes the H2 SX SE Performanx Tourer (every add-on you can get) seem a bargain at £28k Even adding a set of BST carbon wheels and a heated Sargent seat only takes it to £32k. The bhp may be similar but over 100 lbft is in a completely different league. ... and it has luggage!!!!

[richtea]

Even adding a set of BST carbon wheels and a heated Sargent seat only takes it to £32k. The bhp may be similar but over 100 lbft is in a completely different league. ... and it has luggage!!!!

A set of carbon wheels and a heated Sargent seat would get you a nice winter hack, David:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202306088282413

Slightly lower power than you're used to, but hey, you don't need the full 220 BHP in winter, right?

' ... and it has luggage!!!!' Ticked that box too. 

[Phmode]

Five owners from new...

[richtea]

Mine's 5 from new, and it's going just fine.
 
I've come to the conclusion that motorcyclists are a fickle bunch who buy the next shiny thing, and then pass it on a year later, and most sales aren't driven by unreliability. If more bikes were for commuting and not leisure that would change, I guess.

[Belco100]

It makes the H2 SX SE Performanx Tourer (every add-on you can get) seem a bargain at £28k Even adding a set of BST carbon wheels and a heated Sargent seat only takes it to £32k. The bhp may be similar but over 100 lbft is in a completely different league. ... and it has luggage!!!!

So maybe this one 



https://www.rideapart.com/news/695172/bimota-tera-eicma-2023/

(To be honest, I won't asking for the price)

[black-k1]

... and I thought the H2 SX was ugly!!!