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Looking forward to following your adventures on this new bike Rich. Also the comparisons to the awesome R1250r lol 👍👍
have tried adding some really heavy handlebar end weights to reduce vibration. i added some really heavy weights to my Yamaha fjr1300 and made a huge difference
Congrats on a spectacular bike. I did the same thing only two, no three weeks ago. 2024 S1000 XR TE in «gravity blue» I am IN LOVE with this bike! Not missing the SuperDuke at all, the XR is a superbike on stilts
Im confused how your giving average for mpg but you then measure tank in liters😂. Should be mpl?
@MAXED-TRUCKING what can I say, we're a confused lot in the UK 🤣 A lot of riders/drivers talk about the price of fuel in litres as well as fuel capacity, but we still mostly still talk about fuel consumption in MPG like the old days lol
Music sounds anti-social? What kind of crazy talk is that?!
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I watched this yesterday as mine arrived and I'm playing around. I think this might have been fixed in the latest camera firmware as I can press record on the camera and it starts recoding on the camera and mic.
@MavisFilms thanks for the info, I'll check for firmware updates and if I get any, ill test it again.
@@RikkyTang Morning :) I ran a test yesterday with the mic connected to the OA4. I was driving round in the van, so not a bike test. However, what I did was to hit record on the camera, and the mic also started recording. When I got back, I loaded all files into Davinci Resolve. In my case, it didn't give audio and video files the same name, but they were sequential, so I tried dragging all of the video, then all of the audio to the time line. They matched up. Then I used the auto sync audio option, and hey presto - the audio recorded by the camera via bluetooth was replaced by the 32 bit float recorded by the mic. As far as I can see from this brief test, for me, turning off the noise reduction was a better option as it is something I can do in post better. I didn't listen to the bluetooth tracks so can't compare. Hoping for some non-raining weather the weekend so I can get out on the bike and test it :)
@MavisFilms thanks for your results! However what i would need to test is, does the internal backup recording on the mic itself keep recording if you stop the camera, turn the camera off (with the mic still recording its own audio track), turn it on again and allow the camera and the mic to reconnect. At the moment, it's at that point where the two devices reconnect that the internal recording on the mic 2 stops.
@@RikkyTang It was simply a quick run to work so not sure. I did press stop and start on the camera several time, but in all cases the sync audio to video option was checked, meaning the camera started and stopped the mic from recording. I guess the next test would be to see what happens if you leave the mic running and turn the camera on and off. I'm going to try this on my way to work and will report later.
@@RikkyTang Simple answer - yes. First, turn off AV sync option in the camera wireless mic settings so the camera doesn't try to control it. Secondly, you need to press record on the mic first, and the camera record second. If you do camera first it doesn't seem to connect. I tested this by turning both devices on, checking they connected, hit record on the mic then record on the camera. I then stopped the recording on the camera and physically turned it off. The mic kept recording. Then I turned the camera on again, allowed reconnection and hit record on the camera. Rinse and repeat. In all, I had the mic recording one track, and had three different video files. When I put the lot into DaVinci, all I had to do was shuffle the video tracks audio waveform to align with the mic audio waveform.
Exhaust hub😏 (cue drum beat)
i would NEVER mount on a bike the wrong side .... even after 1 million km. in my life on a bike! 🙂
Is the seat comfortable, it doesn't look it. And does it lock you into one position?
Such a professional looking way to mount and dismount.
Well done sir!
Nice one! That’s a beauty of a bike!
Congratulations on the new bike! I need to get updated on what happened to the bmw R bike you had and why you got rid of it. For some reason I have not been getting your videos for a long time but I have been looking for them and finally I got this one. I would like to see what led to this and what happened to your other bmw and how Many miles you put on it and why this bmw? What about the RS 1250 etc. Thanks
My Kawasaki 2024 Standard spec doesn't shake...... at all when I take both hand off the bars.... even able to shift the bike in position with my knees
The shaking was a due to the tyres that came with the bike... as soon as I fitted new ones, the problem went away.
Nice, you can never have enough bikes, it’s a collection or addiction, haven’t worked that out yet! Have fun!
Kawasaki said the Versys has about 3 litres left when fuel light starts flashing.
Yeah, I hope so.
looks like some lovely roads to enjoy your new toy. enjoy bro.
Thank you 👍👍
Thanks for the review. This is the first time I heard about vibrations on the right hand grip causing the hand to go numb. I thought the boxer engine is renown for zero vibrations?
Nice
Congratulations what a bike, hold your licence very very tightly. Enjoy the festival and your new bike.
Very good words there, my licence is shaking right now! 😂
Enjoy your new bike 👍
Thank you :)
Great. A very nice bike. I hope that the seat will work for you. :)
Thanks RRR! Actually I just discovered that this seat is taller than the Low Seat that BMW offer so I hope it will be OK 😊
What height are you? And just note that flashing a bike in Warranty will void it. Friend had his done on his XR, had a warranty job, and bmw then voided his warranty after finding out it was tuned.
I'm 5'7 (170cm). As I understand it BMW will have to prove that the tune was a contributory factor in the warranty claim i.e. if the claim is regarding the wheels or suspension then a tune will not affect this.
@@RikkyTang Good luck.
Surprised you went for the XR over the less expensive Ninja or GT.
Nice reveal video👍🏻, how does feel and compare to the R1250R that you had previously pros and cons
Thanks Nick. I will be bring out a first impressions video hopefully this Sunday where I do compare it to the 1250... basically the 1250 beats this bike in the low-midrange torque area, but in most other places the S1000XR feels like a step up from what I had before 😁
@@RikkyTang looking forward to that 😎👍🏻
Well done , great purchase . Now all you need is a Toprak t shirt
Thanks Peter, I just wish I had 1% off his talent :)
@@RikkyTang I’ve got a 1250R, love it, but I am rather jealous of your new purchase. I was tossing up between the two and the torque of the 1250 , and the price , just edged out a 2020 XR. Looking fwd to see what happens over the next 12 mths. Rubber side down
I bought a red one new in 22 mate didnt get on with it footpeg get in the way when you come to a stop its top heavy the power takes some reaching. It can be remapped ti get more bottom end but an £18k bike should be right from factory. It was vibey also on idle its sounded horrible traded it for the king of the road gsa 1250 te rallye absolute beast
The vibes aren't too bad for me and I think once flashed to get away from the Euro 5 restrictions the bike will become the machine that BMW wanted to release. At least that what I hope... I loved my 1250R, but after 2.5 years I was missing that tope end kick that this bike delivers and that will make it great fun on track.
@@RikkyTang one of the things a tune can do is get the power in sooner on the throttle and stop that silly high revving on idle. Dont get me wrong as with most bmw bikes its extremeley capable i rode aroynd the highlands in 22 and rode through hail and rivers of water and it inspired quick riding even in hail. Very planted. But imo bmw should tune it from factory to have quicker throttle also its too heavy as hell . One day i started to chase a 1250rs up holme moss i thought "i will pass this ytactor easily" well i couldnt gain on it at all and thats torque mate. Since getting my tractor i have added a daytona 955i
Awesome choice! I wanted to try one but it felt too big and top heavy for me. Enjoy
Thank you! Yes the weight is a bit of a shame and I do have to be mindful when pushing it back and forth... but to get this performance combined with comfort there has to be a compromise somewhere 😊
Pretty Pretty , but don't let her fool you !!!! She is a beast when warmed up !!!!
Hi Ricky , when you wound it up it sounded great. Any plans to CNC a range of Ricky’s performance parts 😊
Yes it may be time to come up with some unique parts and get a friendly engineering firm to knock them out! First problem I see is I don't think I can fit Evotech crash bungs and keep my fog lights attached at the same time 😉
Are there any vibes through the bars, foot pegs or through the seat or tank? I ask as I really wanted an S1000R in 2019 so rode one, but had to get off after 15 minutes as the vibes were so bad then rode it straight back to the BMW dealer. Such a shame as I love the look of the S1000R and XR and also the RR. I guess the M series are even more mental. I am a Honda and Triumph rider and the bikes I have are by and large vibe free.
I had a 2019 S1000R and I didn't find the vibes a big problem. It similar with the XR too - yes you do feel vibes at different revs through the seat, tank, bars and pegs... so far (longest ride so far is only about 80 miles) the vibes aren't annoying or making parts of my go numb! Maybe it's partly because this bike already has 5000 miles on the clock and it nicely bedded in? But I think Hondas and Triumphs are still likely the smoother marques.
@@RikkyTang Maybe. Thanks for your reply. Such a shame as I love the engine in the S1000R, RR and XR, and looks of the S1000R also the new recent XR but I just couldn't get on with the vibes. I would have thought BMW would have engineered their bikes so vibes would be non existent. Maybe I try one again, but sadly it really put me off first time. I ride a Honda Blackbird, buttery smooth, VFR800 6th gen,no vibes what so ever and a Speed Triple RS also every smooth and vibe free.
Great bike choice Love that road 😎👌
Thanks! I just wish that road was longer 😉
Nice 😎
Well done Rikky it's a beauty and I am sure some changes will be afoot before long ooooh what fun your gonna have👌👍
Thanks Mal and yes some plans are afoot! 😊
Congrats! I'll be interested to hear comparisons to the R1250R.
I'll be sure to talk about the two bikes in an upcoming video 👍
That seat looks so uncomfortable.
That was my first impression too
Yeah the seat is a concern I have to say.... about an hour ay a time is OK so far. Guess I'll just have to see how it goes. There are alternative seats if you have the money... I might have to sell a kidney first 😅 Editing this comment to add that I just realised that this is the M-Sport seat which is the same height as the standard one i.e. 20mm higher than the Low seat they sell. So I'm hoping that I can live with this one!
Congrats Ricky. A more comfortable R1000 R but with the same insane performance. Enjoy.
Thank you! Yes the riding position is relaxed but it's a missile! Loving it so far 😊
Serious machine Rikky. Smiles for Miles.
Thank you! Yeah can't wait to put some miles on it 😊
Of all present Beemers I love the looks of the red 900 XR the most.
I will sell you my red F900XR so I can by a S100XR.
Nirvana baby!
I'm glad you approve 😅
@@RikkyTang Yeah, but is the cover of a Nirvana album indeed visible on one of the screens? True or false, that is what inspired the remark. 😁
Congratulations. Lovely fast touring machine. I would have swopped my MT10 for one but just didn't like the cupped seating position.
Cheers! I'm hoping I'll not have a problem with the seat, but I suspect I'll be trying out more that one! What a bike though, loving it so far!
Hi Ricky...Im a big fan of your channel the way you review and give honest feedback.Congrats on new bike they are fantastic the only issue i had with mine was the seat...Now it wasn't that it was uncomfortable it was mainly the seating position to foot pegs i noticed this straight away specially on the longer trips it would cause pain in my hip and it only happened on that bike there isn't much room if any to move around. So after you have owned and ridden it for a while i would really appreciate your view on this matter.. Stonking engine great handling fantastic Quickshifter. The chain can slap a bit on the swing arm but they have fitted a guard there now so that improved.. And like your 1250R i went through numerous screens and found the smallest possible worked out better for me. I am patient and will await your reviews after you've had the bike a while nice one..Enjoy ABR👍👍
Hi Karlos thanks for you comments and thoughts 😊 yes the seat does worry me! After about an hour I start to notice it and then it's probably a good idea to get off the bike for a few mins. Funnily enough the seat/peg distance is much shorter on my VFR believe it or not! Lots of ideas for videos are in the planning. Thanks for watching the channel 😊
@@RikkyTang Hi Ricky its not so much the distance between seat and foot pegs its more the position they are in relation to each other and the seat does not allow any body adjustment... I tried a few things with no luck I'm gutted because i loved the bike but it crippled me. Im sure you will find a way if there is one? we are all built so differently that's another issue in itself. Like you if there are issues with any bike im very quick to find them and will speak out regardless of owning the bike. Thanks for rely to comment👍
Yeah nice, flash her but i wouldn't decat if it's a regular user, possibly a bit too loud.
Well that is a fair point, but I'm the impatient type and also have unrealistic expectations... so I have already got a set of headers for it, and I hope to somehow end up with that fat midrange that you get with the decat, but be quiet enough for UK track days.... it's unlikely, but I'll try!
@@RikkyTang good man. I had my gsx s1000 flashed within a few months of ownership and a full Lextec on 2 years later ie this year. The k5 is torquey to begin with but flashing and full system really does help. Not too noisy but best with a baffle, for a little back pressure too.
@@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou I'm hoping to drop in one of those honeycomb style DB killers in the link pipe if possible - I had good results on the 1250 with that.
Nice choice Rikky 👍 I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. Just about run my 2024 XR in and absolutely love it. It’s a great all rounder.
Aha a fellow XR rider😊 When you taste those high revs it's something else!
Congratulation on the new bike, it looks very striking.
Thank you, I agree, I think this is the best colourscheme 👍
Very fast motorbike, enjoy
Thank you, I will! 😊