New S1KXR has finally arrived
Discussion
Krikkit said:
Lovely looking thing that. Did you try any of the other similar type of bike before it? e.g. Superduke GT?
No, I swapped from an S1KR, so sort of knew what I wanted. The same thing with a bit more touring ability, but didn't fancy going the full GS route. I can't stand that boxer engine.shunt said:
Swapped my S1KR for a new 20 S1KXR, our European trips were getting hard work with the others all on GS's so I've finally given in, but not quite. It's taken a few miles to get used to it but loving it now ??
Steve Bass said:
Happy new bike day 
Cheers, it was actually last Friday so I've been making the most of it since then. Even had Mrs Shunt out on it, 1st time in 10 years she's even considered it. It's considerably easier to ride without her though and no she's not a big unit. Loving it so far, I'm trying to get as many miles on it to get it's first service done soon and unlock Dynamic Pro......shunt said:
Steve Bass said:
Happy new bike day
Cheers, it was actually last Friday so I've been making the most of it since then. Even had Mrs Shunt out on it, 1st time in 10 years she's even considered it. It's considerably easier to ride without her though and no she's not a big unit. Loving it so far, I'm trying to get as many miles on it to get it's first service done soon and unlock Dynamic Pro......I'm a diehard superbike fan but even I have to admit that the GS is properly good at what it does. Visually I would prefer the KTM1190 because of it's dynamics but they're getting old and I'm not a fan of the newer 1290 visage.
And with a cost price of 14k GBP new, a 5 yr warranty and a dealer not far away, it kinda made sense...
And I might be putting a 2020 RSV4 1100 Facory in the garage to keep it company
shunt said:
Swapped my S1KR for a new 20 S1KXR, our European trips were getting hard work with the others all on GS's so I've finally given in, but not quite. It's taken a few miles to get used to it but loving it now ??
Enjoy!
Looks damned lovely!
I sold my 2016 XR late last year back to the dealer. I only ever had 1 complaint with that bike and i see they've fixed it. They've binned that stupid rubbery plastic bit at the bottom of the fuel tank at the front of the seat. That was the only bit of my bike that didn't look showroom fresh when I sold it.
Wish you many happy miles!
I sold my 2016 XR late last year back to the dealer. I only ever had 1 complaint with that bike and i see they've fixed it. They've binned that stupid rubbery plastic bit at the bottom of the fuel tank at the front of the seat. That was the only bit of my bike that didn't look showroom fresh when I sold it.
Wish you many happy miles!
I swapped to an XR TE a couple of weeks ago, still in the running in period and loving its easy agility . As an FYI Dynamic Pro is available from new, as its just turned on/off in the dash settings menu, which you can do without a dealer . Though there is a 9K RPM limit in force until run-in service done so your not going to see the full Dynamic Pro capability until then.
fredd1e said:
I swapped to an XR TE a couple of weeks ago, still in the running in period and loving its easy agility . As an FYI Dynamic Pro is available from new, as its just turned on/off in the dash settings menu, which you can do without a dealer . Though there is a 9K RPM limit in force until run-in service done so your not going to see the full Dynamic Pro capability until then.
Good info, thanks. I thought it would need the red plug fitting like my old R. I'll have a look through the settings later. Just ridden it home from work, I'm amazed at how much attention it gets. graham22 said:
Just wish BMW would make a S1000RS. The whole adventure bike style doesn't appeal, especially on a multii, put a RS fairing on my S1KR and BMW would have my money again.
Graham, I used to be you. My 3 off S1KR's served me very well but on a 400 mile a day tour of the Alps theyre hard work. This XR doesnt even seem a half way house, go test one out. I'd held strong for years against the mighty GS. The XR 2020 has even made my tightest mate take the plunge too.
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