2021 onwards S1000R

[Stevemtb]

I apologise if this has been done to death elsewhere, but I'm after real world, owner experiences of these, 2021 onwards.
They weren't really on the radar but the used prices are pretty attractive atm, £10k or thereabouts gets me onto a 2022 with Sport pack and 2 yr BMW warranty. The general feeling seems to be they're excellent but a bit bland motor wise? Not sure how 165 bhp can be but perhaps it won't be quite as beguiling as a V4 or cross plane but think I'm ok with that, in light of the many good points etc.
I'm 6"2' so will be looking at changing the seat to the tall one, 850mm seat height so it'll be well set up for Euro hooning etc.
Just waiting for a dry day for a demo now! Cheers.

[Steve Bass]

If you love Blancmange it's the perfect bike for you

[Sidecar Man]

Stevemtb said:

I apologise if this has been done to death elsewhere, but I'm after real world, owner experiences of these, 2021 onwards.
They weren't really on the radar but the used prices are pretty attractive atm, £10k or thereabouts gets me onto a 2022 with Sport pack and 2 yr BMW warranty. The general feeling seems to be they're excellent but a bit bland motor wise? Not sure how 165 bhp can be but perhaps it won't be quite as beguiling as a V4 or cross plane but think I'm ok with that, in light of the many good points etc.
I'm 6"2' so will be looking at changing the seat to the tall one, 850mm seat height so it'll be well set up for Euro hooning etc.
Just waiting for a dry day for a demo now! Cheers.

I have 22 plate one. Only used for track days
Motor is sound pulls hard all the way through. 165mph down back straight at Bedford. Corners well traction is great and brakes are strong. Can be really light on front shaking it's head s fair bit. To the point I put a YSS damper on mine.
Video from Donington.
https://youtu.be/nS7uKBccEvE?si=OvJCRnKv_F4wEF2l

[Stevemtb]

Nicely ridden Sidecar Man, if thats blancmange, I'm having seconds!

[Skeptisk]

I had a 2014 S1000R. It was brilliant. I’ve also had a Tuono. That was better. Sounded better, more characterful engine and didn’t get numb right hand. However only marginally better and the S1000R was still great.

[podman]

BMW will be happy to send you out on a demo for a couple of hours, you can then decide for yourself how bland or not the bike is …thats what I did anyway when , I did prefer the earlier version (Gen2) over the latter 2021 models but its a lot of bike and great VFM…Ive also found BMWs service/dealer network to be always be excellent, that may or may carry any importance to you but its worth factoring in as well, i’m on my 3rd BMW now.

[Stevemtb]

Skeptisk said:

I had a 2014 S1000R. It was brilliant. I’ve also had a Tuono. That was better. Sounded better, more characterful engine and didn’t get numb right hand. However only marginally better and the S1000R was still great.

Thanks, I'm slightly drawn to the BMW as apposed to the Aprilia over sizing/fit and dealer network tbh, demo incoming will help, ta.

[Stevemtb]

podman said:

BMW will be happy to send you out on a demo for a couple of hours, you can then decide for yourself how bland or not the bike is …thats what I did anyway when , I did prefer the earlier version (Gen2) over the latter 2021 models but its a lot of bike and great VFM…Ive also found BMWs service/dealer network to be always be excellent, that may or may carry any importance to you but its worth factoring in as well, i’m on my 3rd BMW now.

Thanks, it is a lot of bike and I also like the quality feel of it, although reliability not on Honda level by all accounts. That said the dealer network helps as does the 24mth warranty etc. Demo was supposed to have been yesterday but life got in the way again, need to make a decision, it's driving me mad!

[podman]

Stevemtb said:

podman said:

BMW will be happy to send you out on a demo for a couple of hours, you can then decide for yourself how bland or not the bike is …thats what I did anyway when , I did prefer the earlier version (Gen2) over the latter 2021 models but its a lot of bike and great VFM…Ive also found BMWs service/dealer network to be always be excellent, that may or may carry any importance to you but its worth factoring in as well, i’m on my 3rd BMW now.

Thanks, it is a lot of bike and I also like the quality feel of it, although reliability not on Honda level by all accounts. That said the dealer network helps as does the 24mth warranty etc. Demo was supposed to have been yesterday but life got in the way again, need to make a decision, it's driving me mad!

This is one of those questions the internet cant answer for you, get that demo in…let us know what YOU think afterwards.

Just for info, you can extend the warranty past the 2 years up to 80,000 miles and it also coveres UK/European breakdown etc

[Stevemtb]

podman said:

This is one of those questions the internet cant answer for you, get that demo in…let us know what YOU think afterwards.

Just for info, you can extend the warranty past the 2 years up to 80,000 miles and it also coveres UK/European breakdown etc

You're totally right, demo should have happened yesterday but now I'm here bugging the internet for opinions and it's not like a haven't had bikes for 35 years plus! Never thought I would stoop so low! I'll report back when it has happened, cheers, "Smiley face" etc etc .

[Caddyshack]

I tried one, it was beautifully smooth, all the controls felt quality compared to my APRILIA. Super comfy, went really well (they can make 180/190hp with a map and full system)

Best screen on the bike market.

Elec suspension has lots of change based on different settings.

The inline 4 is a reason I would buy one, I don’t understand the bland comments, to me smooth with a revvy top end is what a bike is about….much prefer to a lumpy twin or Ducati v4.

[Stevemtb]

Caddyshack said:

I tried one, it was beautifully smooth, all the controls felt quality compared to my APRILIA. Super comfy, went really well (they can make 180/190hp with a map and full system)

Best screen on the bike market.

Elec suspension has lots of change based on different settings.

The inline 4 is a reason I would buy one, I don’t understand the bland comments, to me smooth with a revvy top end is what a bike is about….much prefer to a lumpy twin or Ducati v4.

Thats a strong endorsement, thanks, I'm looking forward to the demo and I too like a smooth 4 with a top end, we'll see, ta.

[Biker's Nemesis]

Sidecar Man said:

I have 22 plate one. Only used for track days
Motor is sound pulls hard all the way through. 165mph down back straight at Bedford. Corners well traction is great and brakes are strong. Can be really light on front shaking it's head s fair bit. To the point I put a YSS damper on mine.
Video from Donington.
https://youtu.be/nS7uKBccEvE?si=OvJCRnKv_F4wEF2l

Closing speed from you on the brakes was quite laughable, also what were you doing coming out of the pitlane?

[Sidecar Man]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Closing speed from you on the brakes was quite laughable, also what were you doing coming out of the pitlane?

It was a new Dunlop TT back tyre no warmers. So just spun it up a bit get some heat in it.

[Biker's Nemesis]

Sidecar Man said:

It was a new Dunlop TT back tyre no warmers. So just spun it up a bit get some heat in it.

That's the sort of thing that makes me doff my cap.

[Sidecar Man]

Biker's Nemesis said:

That's the sort of thing that makes me doff my cap.

Cheers

[Nick928]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Sidecar Man said:

I have 22 plate one. Only used for track days
Motor is sound pulls hard all the way through. 165mph down back straight at Bedford. Corners well traction is great and brakes are strong. Can be really light on front shaking it's head s fair bit. To the point I put a YSS damper on mine.
Video from Donington.
https://youtu.be/nS7uKBccEvE?si=OvJCRnKv_F4wEF2l

Closing speed from you on the brakes was quite laughable, also what were you doing coming out of the pitlane?

The pitlane etiquette going out left a bit to be desired but otherwise a nice ride.

[pmr01]

i think it would be worth trying some of the competition as well as the s1000r.

i swapped an s1000rr for a new 2015 s1000r and had it for five years. i changed it over in 2020 for a tuono factory with the electronics ohlins and it was complete night and day IN MY OPINION.

Regardless of tyres tried, suspension settings etc i found mine to be as wobbly as an old '81 z1000j i had. unbelievably easy to ride, pulls like fck from 25 in top but - only after i tried the tuono - i realised i'd been missing a bit of soul. the handling on the tuono as well is rock solid. just my tuppence worth and certainly not trying to offend bm fan boys.

[Caddyshack]

pmr01 said:

i think it would be worth trying some of the competition as well as the s1000r.

i swapped an s1000rr for a new 2015 s1000r and had it for five years. i changed it over in 2020 for a tuono factory with the electronics ohlins and it was complete night and day IN MY OPINION.

Regardless of tyres tried, suspension settings etc i found mine to be as wobbly as an old '81 z1000j i had. unbelievably easy to ride, pulls like fck from 25 in top but - only after i tried the tuono - i realised i'd been missing a bit of soul. the handling on the tuono as well is rock solid. just my tuppence worth and certainly not trying to offend bm fan boys.

Interesting, I think the Tuono is a great looking bike, I was a little put off by lack of dealers when I had my 660, what do you mean by wobbly when you describe the 1000r, do you mean chassis flex on track or unstable ‘ unbalanced?