Neeves is really excellent; he really understands the subtleties of riding and how to communicate them. I always go to MCN first for motorcycle info because of him.

This is the kind of review we need more from MCN. Owning a bike is not the same as a single ride on a crazy power Italian bike in perfect weather. Great job neevesey. I'm placing my order for one tomorrow (having ridden all the competitors over the summer).

Love the fact that the Ducati is just laying around in the back round

@duckylucky6505

2 жыл бұрын

Good lord, I hope he doesn't have that 1098 actually leaning on the wall. I can't concentrate on the S1000 review with that in the background.

@MultiVacGaming

2 жыл бұрын

@@duckylucky6505 it's a 998S Biposto - Only a few hundred ever made

@duckylucky6505

2 жыл бұрын

@@MultiVacGaming Thanks for the correction. I really hope it's not leaning on the wall then.

@HUSKY7-1

2 жыл бұрын

Makes me nervous with the push bike mounted above it. How sturdy are the brackets holding it?

@ronnievanmierlo755

2 жыл бұрын

I had the exact same problem. I just kept looking at the 998. Whoever was filming had the same problem, thankfully😁

Thank you!... great interpretation and translation of your "long term "feelings" with the single R...I had a late 2016 model for over 2 years and did 16 000 km there about, really enjoyed it, then moved to a 2021 XR in Feb this year, done already 12 000 km with it, no complaints but the single R is still up there... the single R bike is smaller, lighter, certainly more nimble, seat height is definitely more "friendly " for not so tall blokes.... all great machines, nice to live with everyday day, very fast and great quality machines! and.... oohh so enjoyable!... thank you Michael, regards from Still Bay South Africa

This guy is the best motorcycle reviewer on KZread IMO.

Love the reviews Neeves, you're the reason I watch the channel. I would love to see you in the speed triple 1200 next. The s1000 and the Speed are on the top of my next bike list, I'd love to watch a video where you compare them both pros and cons. Great 👍 work BTW

Just another great review. Pleasure to watch. Thank you Michael.

Ah good ol' straight forward review from Michael. Lovely .

Great summary Neevesy!! love these bikes… I have 2016 model and it ticks all the boxes, and good for sorts of riding, whether your commuting, touring or out on a Sunday ride with your mates 👍

I’ve gotta learn the side-stand spin trick!!!

Excellent review Michael. I have this exact same bike which I purchased 6 x weeks ago. There is a lot to like about the bike and the other major thing you didn't mention is the quick shifter which is absolutely awesome to engage and has a cool synchronising sound aspect to it as well. I am quite happy with the standard exhaust and have ordered the BMW windshield which in my opinion should be standard. Apart from that this is the best bike I have ever owned.

Great review, you've made my mind up , Cheers

Thanks for a great nutshell review,have seen your other one on the S1000r aswell,really helpful as i'm thinking of getting the sport version of this early next year,i like the fact it is a stealthy looking bike & yes i agree the front end is understated,happy riding,Cheers 👊

A great review and insight. Thank you. I think you have convinced me if my next street bike. 👍😎🇦🇺

A balanced fair assessment of the new bike. Nice one Neevesy!

Great review as always, thank you 🙏

New to this Chanel. Best mc videos👍👍

This guy is the only one I will listen to in relation to anything regarding motorcycles.

Always reliable comments,thanks.

I think it is a real looker. Touring: agreed. I used to tour on my B-King. It was perfect for it. I'd like to own this S1000R. Excellent video.

A decent real world review, cheers

Bang on as always. And that’s the thing isn’t it: there are slightly more exciting bikes yes, but this is plenty thrilling enough and the one you’d actually choose to own if you were spending your own money!

Very nice review… thanks!

The S1000R is my favorite bike! Too watch Neevesys review and realize it's his personal bike.....confirms that it is the best! 👍

I test rode the same bike and loved the feel of it but the price tag put me off . I don't do track days so that was wasted on me . So i ended up buying the s100r in silver with the pipe . Still alot of money but the smile is worth every penny . This is the first BMW i have owned traded from the 2021 Z900 Performance and this is the first bike i have owned that i just don't want to get off .The BMW garage in Alton is just a first class act with no pressure to buy . Top review by the way .

Excellent review

Excellent video!

Great review!

6k miles on mine with full Akro and Brentune. Totally in love with the bike.

I have had my racing red s1000r sport now for 4 months and covered 2,000 miles and I can honestly say I love it - looking at it before I get on it, when I am riding it and after I have got of it. Setting it on Dynamic Pro where you can change the settings to suit your riding preference, you can enjoy the pops and crackles when closing the throttle and changing down with the blipper - it makes me giggle every time. The heated grips, cruise control, hill hold assist, self cancelling indicators make the ride enjoyable and easily compliments the TFT screen which is the best of class. It is light and nimble around town and engaging and thrilling on the twisties. For me the bike looks sexy, strong and purposeful which even without the constant positive comments on how it looks from admiring passers by make me feel very lucky to have it as my bike. Try it, find out for yourself.

@cuzimaluzer777

2 жыл бұрын

How many miles out of the tank?

@carllewis1691

2 жыл бұрын

@@cuzimaluzer777 It does depend on how much I use the throttle usually 42-46 uk mpg but if I was lighter in the throttle I think I could get closer to 50 mpg - but I like making a bit of noise and enjoy the customary overtakes wherever possible so 42-46 mpg i where I am at most of the time. I hope that helps.

@cuzimaluzer777

2 жыл бұрын

@@carllewis1691 thanks

Love Neeves reviews

ive had a 2016 s1000rr and looking to get one of these s1000r, i absolutely love the s1000rr but im finding the riding postion alittle much for me with bad knees, back and shoulders from powerlifting, thanks for the review i cant wait to test ride one of these

Michael’s great isn’t he? I mean, I know his abilities outweigh mine by quite some margin yet I can relate fully with his trustworthy assessment of a bike I really like the look of and think to myself ‘yay’ or ‘nay’

🙏🏻 Truly hoping this is going to be my upgrade

I know it's a BMW showcase, but I can't stop starting at the red Ducati 998s in frame :)

S1000r or Tuono if spending your own cash - Love the videos 👍🏻

Great job! Been watching mcn for like 10 years on KZread or more it seems

Literally needing tyres for my 2018 R. Might give those pirelli a try. Cheers

Thanks for the review! I have swapped my RR in for this R (need to ride all year round and the RR was killing my back). Bike came with Dunlop SportMax, not sure on them yet; but wanted ask what pressures you run on the road, do you stick the standard BMW 36psi front and 42psi rear? Cheers 👍🏻

Thanks for the long term review. Some report a slight wobble at speed. Is this true?

Thanks Neevesey! Appreciate your opinion and miss the post-it note reviews:)P.S. The "really, really" drinking game is getting difficult!

How smooth was that bike turn around? Jesus....

Thanks God I will buy one for myself

yeah, I've got the 2018 model fitted with a wunderlich marathon screen, I call it my touring lite bike with a side order of hoolie when things get frisky

this review cost me 14k yesterday at tunbridge bmw

I'll take that 998S instead please!

Great review as always rode one the other day but to review for me so off subject ( sorry) I’m a 6ft fatty 150kg I’ve tested this a SDR & the v4 tuono just for fun have a gsa for everyday do I buy the v4 or the SDR your expert help is much appreciated . Keep up the best channel on Utube imo 👍👍👍🏍🏍

Your right it’s just the head light if that was more sporty I would buy this with out questions

Can you tell me the model of windscreen and bar sliders you have please! I have the same bike, but here in the US it’s a 22 year MS1000R, which I believe is the same bike. Waiting to see how they adapt frame sliders, since right side has no exposed frame bolt… but left side does. Thanks for the review MN! #MCN #Motorcyclenews

Helpful video, what is behind those black curtains?

What a sweet bike! I know most peeps don’t like the front end. I reckon it’s sweet as! :D

hidden gem 2:00 tyre review Pirelli Rosso 4. Thanks for tip.

Hi Michael, please what was the reason that lead you to change the OEM Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2 tires after just 1,000+ miles? Thanks.

The videographer also knew what he was really filming (that red Ducati ❤️❤️❤️)

nice BMW, mate🔥 Thumbs up KUKI

It's a modern bike / all the goodies but with a "classic look" (nose). Perfect for me

Has this model still got the buzzy bars associated with all the previous model? Thanks.

Can Neeves do a video on his Ducati 998 sitting there?

Very distracted by the 998s and wanting a review on that instead!

Cheers Neevesy! Who doesn't miss the asymmetric headlight arrangement though. It's odd that BMW's design department argue the elongated kidney grill on the M cars is progression. The headlight/s on this, though..? Hmmmm.

Thanks for the great video. This would have been my next bike if the headlights looked better. Why they didn't just use the s1000RR style headlights for this is beyond me. It looks more like the G310R which is fugly.

Does this have the weird power dip the US S1000RR had or has it been tuned out?

What screen dud you fit please Michael?

I agree with you on the front end aesthetics , definitely needs a remodel as the rest of the bike looks fab! I can’t understand how they got it so wrong, the previous incarnation looked really good kind of quirky , I had one and loved it!. If they sorted the front I would wholeheartedly consider buying another. Thanks for the review 👍

@marscruz

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer a bland looking front end to the hideous winking eye front ends of the past. Symmetry is important to me.

@oilyrag7429

2 жыл бұрын

@@marscruz that’s fair enough we all have our own opinions 👍

@marscruz

2 жыл бұрын

@@oilyrag7429 They know they can't please everyone and I suppose they hope to please enough people so that the bike will be popular. The insectoid look seems to have taken over for quite awhile now. I have mixed feeling about it. That Duc in the background is a beaut tho.

@winner1338

Жыл бұрын

I love the asymmetrical headlights from the previous model. It feels like, I don't care anyone, i'm doing it my way 😅

please between this bike and the Yamaha mt09 sp 2022 for street riding, which is better?

Nice bike. Would anyone have preferred it in more of a Tuono style with the RR front?

It is still weird for me to wrap my head around 5.2k miles being a multi-year mileage for such bikes. But after talking to some local BMW dealership blokes they say vast majority come with ~2k miles for their yearly service. To each their own fun and as much as they can but I can't understand getting tricked out GS1250's for 25k EUR and doing 2000 miles a year. Still, makes for some lovely pickings on the second-hand market ;)

@brianglendenning1632

2 жыл бұрын

Agree - I like to ride my s1000r(2017) a heck of a lot more than average - pre-COVID it did 43000 over 3 years. This will be the first year it has needed service because the 12 months passed before the service interval distance was achieved.

@Rwar007

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same, on my single R I had 14k in its first year. When I got my K1600 I did more than 18k

@StevieP1250

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t even do 2k on my R because it’s a second bike. Have a more comfy bike to tour on with luggage, but would still never sell the R!

@raymadani270

2 жыл бұрын

yes, I had 8K on my S1000RR in the first year

Casual 998 flex is casual

Not sure about the brake and tail lights being incorporated into the indicators...a backward step?

I bought the predecessor to this based on a Neevesy recommendation. I may do the same a second time.

Does the s1000r have auto canceling turn signals like the s1000rr?

My dream bike (with a paint job maybe)

Just bought a SPORT today, replaced the base Tuono. The areas where the Tuono beat the BMW are sound and torque. But so far the BMW is the better bike for my needs...

I had a '19 and this bike is definitely an improvement over that model. In my perfect world the bike would jump to 1100cc so BMW can give it more low/midrange. I wouldn't need Shiftcam or any more top end!

@ur2slob724

2 жыл бұрын

In a perfect world it would have supercharger bolted on it. I own an s1000rr and was ready to buy the single R but after riding a zh2 I now own a zh2 😂

@RikkyTang

2 жыл бұрын

@@ur2slob724 Nah - I like the Z-H2 a lot but before the supercharger starts to produce useful boost it's "just" a heavy 1000cc inline 4. I want more torque between 2-4k rpm as well 😁

Is the camera person trying to balance on something at the same time?

So, this would be better to live with than a Tuono ?

Seems like it's a great naked bike for daily use. I just wish the front end took on more of the looks from the S1000RR as this looks a little too generic.

Another KZreadr (vtold I believe) said it wobbles at 150kph. Is that your experience as well?

I own a 2019 s1000r hp in white. After watching you talk so highly about the BMW s1000r back in 2013/2014, I finally purchased one. And I have no complaints about it, but one. Other than I get questions like is that a Honda, Yamaha, kawasaki, or Suzuki, because the engine has absolutely no uqunie sound. Other than sounding rather generic. If BMW would put a cross plain crankshaft engine in the bike and raise the horse power to 175. It would be a serious contender in the super naked bike world, it would finally have some 👂 ear candy like the Aprilia Tuono that you so highly talk about in my opinion. And BMW S1000R offers a 3 year warranty, heated grips, gas guage linked brakes and cruise control and did I mention a three year warranty. 🤔

Is it as good as the old bike ?

All well with the Bmw, but that Ducati is timeless and a work of art.

I run Rosso IV on my R6 amazing street tire

I have a 17 Tuono and a 14 S1000R. and i totally agree. the Tuono is fun, wild a characterful. but the BMW is just so easy and compliant. I find it hard to take the Tuono when im in any other mood than hooning. anything that requires any city riding. the BMW is the one. and i am speculating in trading it in for a 2020 🙂

@avirammaganhalli7719

Жыл бұрын

hey mate, just wanted to know how the beemer compared to the base tuono while long days in the saddle. things like comfort, the range on a full tank, buffering etc. I was looking for a upgrade from my existing mt07 which has been brilliant and I wanted something i could have fun on and do short to medium range trips with relative ease. cheers!

@MC-Racing

Жыл бұрын

@@avirammaganhalli7719 For a long trip, I would ALWAYS choos the BMW. comfort is sort of the same on both, but the slow speed manners and ease of riding the BMW is so much better. Im going on a trip about 1000 Km next week, and to test, i rode the Tuono to work. and i missed the BMW all the way. the Tuono is fabulous when its for fun though (the BMW can hustle too though) wind is similar, so is fuel consumption and tank size. in summary, the BMW can do everything, the tuono is only ever interested in fun is my opinion 🙂

if only BMW would restyle the front end, it would probably skyrocket the sales!

What chain was that

Waiting to see Bmw into MotoGp

Thinking about selling my Panigale V2 for this. Mainly for comfort, tech and the extra features.

Would you buy this over a CB1000R?

how bout a video on the 998 instead!

Mr. Neeves , please clean the coolers ;)

I still don't trust myself to do the spin on the sidestand thing...

I think I saw a thought-bubble above the Ducati saying, "Come on you old plonker, swing a leg over and I'll make feel 20 yrs younger - GUARANTEED"...

Mpg?

How tall are you?

it's almost 11 midnight....

Are you reviewing the new S1000R? Your video infers It as a 2021. I live in California and the new model is a 2022.

The one major thing I despise on this bike is the Catalytic converter and associated plumbing. It was like a complete afterthought and BMW R nD at the last hour and with the last bit of budget had to go into a scrap bin and “get er done!” mentally. They could have covered it somehow. Instead they chose to leave it like that. And it’s visible from both side, but worse on the left side. BMW……LCI…get er done, please.

Let me introduce to to what I actually love .... Please meet my Ducati 998s :)

Great review. Don’t understand why it didn’t win the recent naked group test when it’s the bike you’d choose to actually own. Most of us only have one bike in our garage, so that’s the question we want answering; which one of the group would you choose to own if it was your money you were spending and you didn’t have several other bikes to choose from.

@neevesybikes

2 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, but you have to take your personal likes out of the equation when you're testing. Instead you have to judge them on different criteria - everything from value to what they're designed to do. For a super naked to be the best it has to have the devil in it and the BMW doesn't, although it's a great bike. If I chose the bikes I actually liked, every test would be won by either a TMAX, GSX-R750, Tuono, S1000R or my race bike!

@neevesybikes

2 жыл бұрын

@UC-xEf4YXB1pwMcV1mUA1ugQ pleasure!

You could as well be a standup comedian!