He very underrated reviewer, I like his honest reviews although he doesn’t have much negativity, but at the end of the day he , like us, love motorcycles & what’s not to like about motorcycles?
Hi Mark, great articulate review as always.Nice to have a realistic road type review covering all the things we need to know.Anybody can do silly stuff on these but your videos aim at the more intelligent rider.As I am getting back into bikes after 19 years away, I will publicly thankyou for bringing me up to speed with the current crop of bikes.I look forward to test riding some bikes with you soon! Probably off camera.I may be testing the Ducati V4r at Winchester soon, be good to compare notes with you on the S1000rr m.Keep up the quality work and in my view change nothing from your current format.See you soon, like the old days! Regards Nik
Thanks Mark for auch a great review. I felt the excitement along your ride. My question is would you ever consider buying one if you are not going to use it often on the track?
Thanks - thinking of getting a new one for 2020 so this review was a great help to make me decide. Its between that and the old model Fireblade 1000RR SP1 and a new Ducati Panigale V2.
@@GeauxRilla Got nothing yet. Everything here closed down so did not yet get a test drive on the BMW or Ducati. Think the Ducati is edging ahead a bit as I am concerned about issues with the BMW but then other days I just think sure there is a three warranty with the BMW anyway so whats to loose.
The base spec prices you quote I don't think anyone ever buys a bike without the options which actually BMW should include. Most people will be looking at paying £18.5 to £20k for one of these. I think it was designed more as a track bike but BMW also designed it to be good on the roads as well especially with the shift cam or VVT technology. Most people who ride these their ability will fall well short of the bike's capabilities. In any case you couldn't begin to scratch the surface of what the bike can do unless you are on a track and then you'd have to have balls of tungsten carbide and more. In any case I would buy one simply because it doesn't have keyless ignition. Good review as usual Mark. Thanks. You've had a break for a bit so was wondering what had happened to you.
Great review again Mark, always nice to watch your reviews and hear your excitement. This looks and with your review seems an amazing bike. This bike in the Netherlands with only a dynamic package on it, so no M, sport or all other nice options.... 23.700! euro. Nope, that is getting a bit to much for me. But, thanks for showing it Mark.
@@markpulling12 brilliant video enjoyed your previous 1 of the z1000 h2. Now i have an hayabusa but over the years as age creeps on us all i find my wrists and back hurt more and more with long miles. How did you find riding the bmw s1000rr. Is it a comfortable bike in comparison to like a suzuki hayabusa?
@@steveadams2328 hi Steve yes it's comfortable for a sports bike ,it has wide bars which feel nice ,but wouldn't say it's any more comfortable than your Hayabusa,would recommend the new ninja1000sx if you want comfort ,that will be my next bike all the best mark
The excitement in your voice is contagious. Because all of us who ride, have a sense of the rush that you’re feeling. Thanks for another great vid Mark 👍
Very nice to know about the BMW S1000RR , from you ., but do bring in more details about the performance of this w. r..t. Ducati Panigale V4R, Aprilia RS4, Yamaha YZR-M1, and by this it will be more practical ,as those above superbike companies have also installed hi-tech digital speedo instrument panel having many of it's bike control settings as this BMW has. So do bring out it's capability at different settings as with that of the above bikes in coming videos. Take care, bye. - C.Sridhar, Bengaluru, India.☺🙋
I've never ridden, but I would like to have made this my first bike if I did buy one love the video bro felt like I was riding with you nice bike BMW M class
Whens the 636 getting traded in then Mark? lol The bike looks like a absolute weapon, definitely a track day winner. Keep up the good work and get saving :-)
I went from a 2015 RR to a 2020 RR the seat is hard in comparison to the 2015, I have 30" inside leg and am on my toes. I lowered it using the suspension strut to the lowest, made a small difference.
Hi Jason ,it's just more manageable and comfortable for the road I found ,crazy power ,nice suspension too ,I just felt the r1 to be more track biased All the best mark
Hi Mark another great review ... super efficient motorcycle without doubt .Whats your take on engine character compared to the panigale ,R1, RSV, which all have their own unique character that some in line fours just lack .
Hi robert,id say its more akin to the honda fireblade ,ie super efficient ,def lacks a tiny bit of character compared to exotica motors like panigale ,R1, RSV,but when its so powerful and nice to ride on the road,and the others are harder work on the road ,you really never think about any lack of character as it as so savage and nice at the same time to ride all the best mark
You forgot to mention Hill Start Assist, which may be one of my favorite convenience features. The ability to sit at a light on a hill and have your hands free is awesome.
A lovely bike no doubt 👌 I am just waiting for my new S1000xr triple black, not quite as fast but hopefully a lot more comfy. Great review as always, double 👍
Mark coming in clutch with the new s1k review 👍💪. Id still take the ninja 636, you really cannot wind out a liter bike on the street without risking your license. I agree with your review, it's the best 1000 on the market and the Japanese will have a hard time matching it
@@michaelj.kastner5165 who wants to live like that guy . key sleeps in my bikes since 2007 and not one stolen yet . same with car . having to worry like that would piss me off . same with your speed camera bullshit you fellas have . rough place to be a biker apparently ....
@@melinamartin1006 At least we don't have to worry about mass shootings. And in places such as san francisco which I visited in march, car break ins are very common.
No but we have stabbings, beheadings,bombs,cars driven on pavements (sidewalks). Be the one to think beyond Nationalism. We are doomed as a species if we can't get passed that
@@EinkOLED Yes, just get stabbed. We all know mass shootings are happening every day where you live, you have to dash to the shop before you get executed from a criminal aiming at you with a sniper rifle.
I got my new 2021 M package last week - its really as good as what people say in the reviews but I don't get why anyone would buy any model less than the M package as its such good value for money compared to the sport or base model.
mark pulling I was thinking of Ducati Supersport S - it’s a Ducati model, their attempt to have a shot at sport tourer category. Still looking forward to your Panigale review regardless. Cheers!
I've seen you review bikes from CW motorcycles so I thought I'd check them out. Really disappointed to find they ceased trading a couple of years ago. Although bike sales are better than they've been for a long time, the costs of a dealership must be huge and the margins so low. Add to that the regulation and red tape these days where the dealer is sandwiched between the manufacturer and the customer, it can't be much fun either.
@Mark Pulling Thanks Mark. I'm actually over 100 miles away in South Wales, but as you always spoke highly of them I thought it may be worth a trip. However, as my wife angrily attests these "trips" are lethal.
@@markpulling12 BMW announced New colours on twitter, don't remember if there was a new one for the xr but there is one for the single r, so i don't expect a New single r for 2020.
Mark so I quite fancy one of these this time , what would u say is the direct competition , mind you I would need to fit as I have a 34 inside leg , gsxr seemed so cramped
Hi the latest fireblade is nice ....but I think you've nailed it really with this one as it's the class leader in my opinion...you should be ok as you are tall as it's quite roomy for a sports bike Cheers mark
well done another informative, honest and useful review fro the real world rider. Like you if I had £16,500 I would be very happy to get the sport model and I ma v. interested in finding out more about the 2020 S1000R when it s available.
What cameras are you using, GoPro? I bought Mio MiVue 760D which has front and rear bike mounted cameras. When stopped video quality was excellent, on the move it was terrible. Vibration ruined the quality.
@@markpulling12 I bought a hero 7 black also but the picture started getting artifacts, I got refunded, I bought spare batteries also but have no camera now. Thanks for replying.
@@markpulling12 surely it can stand potholes yes? I mean i am from indonesia and the pothole in here it's just insane 😂 , I am planning of buying this bike in the future . Sorry if my english have bad grammar :) thanks m8
@@evandynandar9183 oh yes they are super strong even steel wheels can bend if you hit a pot hole hard ,I'd just slow right down when you see one coming ,hi to you in Indonesia:)
The air from that screen is not going over your helmet. That's impossible, look at the angle your camera is looking down at it. The turbulent air is probably at your shoulders. The only way the air could be going over your helmet is if the edge of the screen was at your eye level.
I live in Canada and just saw a horrible review of this in Canada that was just a bad review because the guy was a terrible reviewer. You are by far one of the best reviewers I have seen. The bike reviewed in the US by an American motorcycle magazine reviewer complained about low end power and something about it being restricted severely due to EPA regulations and in dire need of an ECU flash that would hopefully clear that up. Unfortunately the Canadian reviewer was so lazy as far as details, well, maybe he works for BMW. The US model was being track tested and the reviewer did not like the vibration through the handle bars. He also didn't feel that the suspension was doing what it was intended. He eventually thought maybe it was just that bike.
I did mention seat height at 1:40 and 4:45 I'd say it compares the same with older gens ...it's quite a tall seat.. my k5 gsxr I owned a few years ago is lower I was nearly flat footed on that one cheers mark
New R1m Carbon build quality on this is so poor ...I have ridden one engine cooks itself and plastic grills fell off....controls on handlebars coming loose...paint job from sports direct...gearbox excellent ...there is a reason these have been delayed full marketing hype...
Love your test rides mark. Very thorough. Thanks
Great thanks David :)
Another great video Mark! Thank you!
Wonderful machine! You really summed it up nicely!
Great review Mark more than enough for roads in the UK.
Loved the intro music, atleast not gangster music like other bloggers 👌
Great thanks :)
Thank you Mark for giving such a great sense of riding along with you. Amazing bike obviously brilliantly delivered.
Great thanks Steven all the best mark
instablaster
Great review Mark … your bike expresses a combination of Beauty, fitness and Beastly
Bravo!!
Love your reviews Mark, keep them going 👏👍🇦🇺
Many thanks Lou 😁
By far in my opinion Mark gives the best quality bike reviews on CZcams, just excellent mate!
Lovely thanks for the kind words Rob:)
Regards mark
He very underrated reviewer, I like his honest reviews although he doesn’t have much negativity, but at the end of the day he , like us, love motorcycles & what’s not to like about motorcycles?
Getting one of these next month 😍 great review mate
Thanks jamie,what a bike !!
epic move mate.
Every year these S1000RR's get better, amazing bit of kit...
Hi Mark, great articulate review as always.Nice to have a realistic road type review covering all the things we need to know.Anybody can do silly stuff on these but your videos aim at the more intelligent rider.As I am getting back into bikes after 19 years away, I will publicly thankyou for bringing me up to speed with the current crop of bikes.I look forward to test riding some bikes with you soon! Probably off camera.I may be testing the Ducati V4r at Winchester soon, be good to compare notes with you on the S1000rr m.Keep up the quality work and in my view change nothing from your current format.See you soon, like the old days! Regards Nik
Amazing thanks nik !!
Great review, you’ve definitely made my mind up. 👍🏻
Thanks Jonathan 😁
Excellent review Mark, Thanks bud. A.J
Thanks Mark for auch a great review. I felt the excitement along your ride. My question is would you ever consider buying one if you are not going to use it often on the track?
I don’t like the brake light built into the turn signals, but other than that it looks like a winner.
Very good review you do a good job. The bike is the best.
Thanks - thinking of getting a new one for 2020 so this review was a great help to make me decide. Its between that and the old model Fireblade 1000RR SP1 and a new Ducati Panigale V2.
Wellllllllll what did you go with? Sounds like you got the cheddar so we need an update!
@@GeauxRilla Got nothing yet. Everything here closed down so did not yet get a test drive on the BMW or Ducati. Think the Ducati is edging ahead a bit as I am concerned about issues with the BMW but then other days I just think sure there is a three warranty with the BMW anyway so whats to loose.
The base spec prices you quote I don't think anyone ever buys a bike without the options which actually BMW should include. Most people will be looking at paying £18.5 to £20k for one of these. I think it was designed more as a track bike but BMW also designed it to be good on the roads as well especially with the shift cam or VVT technology. Most people who ride these their ability will fall well short of the bike's capabilities. In any case you couldn't begin to scratch the surface of what the bike can do unless you are on a track and then you'd have to have balls of tungsten carbide and more. In any case I would buy one simply because it doesn't have keyless ignition.
Good review as usual Mark. Thanks. You've had a break for a bit so was wondering what had happened to you.
thanks alex ,yes the dealer hasnt even got any in at the moment for sale ,they have got the demo and thats it ,I guess its a long waiting list, :)
Great review again Mark, always nice to watch your reviews and hear your excitement. This looks and with your review seems an amazing bike. This bike in the Netherlands with only a dynamic package on it, so no M, sport or all other nice options.... 23.700! euro. Nope, that is getting a bit to much for me. But, thanks for showing it Mark.
Thanks Marcel ,yes what an amazing bike ,German engineering at it's best :)
@@markpulling12 brilliant video enjoyed your previous 1 of the z1000 h2. Now i have an hayabusa but over the years as age creeps on us all i find my wrists and back hurt more and more with long miles. How did you find riding the bmw s1000rr. Is it a comfortable bike in comparison to like a suzuki hayabusa?
@@steveadams2328 hi Steve yes it's comfortable for a sports bike ,it has wide bars which feel nice ,but wouldn't say it's any more comfortable than your Hayabusa,would recommend the new ninja1000sx if you want comfort ,that will be my next bike all the best mark
Hey yo Mark my idol, can you make a review about panigale? Be waiting...tnx like all your vids mate. Keep it up!
ok ill add it to the list :)
The excitement in your voice is contagious. Because all of us who ride, have a sense of the rush that you’re feeling. Thanks for another great vid Mark 👍
Haha yes thanks it was a VERY exciting ride :)
Very nice to know about the BMW S1000RR , from you ., but do bring in more details about the performance of this w. r..t. Ducati Panigale V4R, Aprilia RS4, Yamaha YZR-M1, and by this it will be more practical ,as those above superbike companies have also installed hi-tech digital speedo instrument panel having many of it's bike control settings as this BMW has. So do bring out it's capability at different settings as with that of the above bikes in coming videos. Take care, bye.
- C.Sridhar, Bengaluru, India.☺🙋
I've never ridden, but I would like to have made this my first bike if I did buy one love the video bro felt like I was riding with you nice bike BMW M class
Awesome bike thanks for the comment ;)
Absolutely Stonking bike, Love my Zx-6R but that thing is such a savage.
Love my 636 too Christian !!
Dream bike ❤
Nice review Mark. I have a 2019 Speed S but think if I ever wanted a sports bike I would try out this monster
Hi there, whats your verdict on the speed tripple? I was thinking of taking one out on a demo.
Dave Barker I love it. Very comfortable. Added an up and down shifter and it rocks. Go for it :)
@@HJM1974 thanks for the reply, yes a shifter would be on the cards too 👍
Great video nice bike 🇬🇧👍
Thanks Richard it's amazing to ride 😁
Whens the 636 getting traded in then Mark? lol The bike looks like a absolute weapon, definitely a track day winner. Keep up the good work and get saving :-)
Haha Dave ,no the 636 is most definitely a keeper but I'd love this rr one day :)
“Fired out of a cannon”......awesome
I went from a 2015 RR to a 2020 RR the seat is hard in comparison to the 2015, I have 30" inside leg and am on my toes.
I lowered it using the suspension strut to the lowest, made a small difference.
Yet again Mark
Great video ,how does it compare to the R1?
Hi Jason ,it's just more manageable and comfortable for the road I found ,crazy power ,nice suspension too ,I just felt the r1 to be more track biased All the best mark
Does this bike feel much smaller comparing to the 2018 version?
She's a beauty!!
Definitely Abigail :)
Nicely done review Mark... just the quality a bit rusty 😜 but thx
Hi Mark another great review ... super efficient motorcycle without doubt .Whats your take on engine character compared to the panigale ,R1, RSV, which all have their own unique character that some in line fours just lack .
Hi robert,id say its more akin to the honda fireblade ,ie super efficient ,def lacks a tiny bit of character compared to exotica motors like panigale ,R1, RSV,but when its so powerful and nice to ride on the road,and the others are harder work on the road ,you really never think about any lack of character as it as so savage and nice at the same time to ride all the best mark
@@markpulling12 Thanks Mark , great feedback.
You forgot to mention Hill Start Assist, which may be one of my favorite convenience features. The ability to sit at a light on a hill and have your hands free is awesome.
haha i did at 2:20
@@markpulling12 You're right. My bad. I somehow missed it in your review. The new RR is filled with convenience features for a raging sport bike.
@@bernhtp yes I know I really want one :)
What's the difference between have one foot on the rear brake?
@@motoshan Having your legs stretching out after being scrunched.
Mark, which bike would you choose over this BMW or the latest Triumph Speed Triple RS for typical rides (not doing track days)?
Hi andrew,the new bmw is AMAZING !! but for day to day riding id still go for the triumph which i reviewd a while ago thanks mark
A lovely bike no doubt 👌 I am just waiting for my new S1000xr triple black, not quite as fast but hopefully a lot more comfy. Great review as always, double 👍
Ive got the 2019 model XR Triple Black.....needless to say you will not be disappointed!! Enjoy.
Mark coming in clutch with the new s1k review 👍💪. Id still take the ninja 636, you really cannot wind out a liter bike on the street without risking your license. I agree with your review, it's the best 1000 on the market and the Japanese will have a hard time matching it
Yes what a bike ,def the best in its class :)
Sierra Nevada Honda already has 3 years ago with The RC213V-S
Michael Kastner your comparing a bike costing € 188,000 to a bike costing € 20,000 something !!
Sadly in the UK, this bike would be a theft magnet.
EinkOLED dont leave it out of your sight!! It’s really that easy
@@michaelj.kastner5165 who wants to live like that guy . key sleeps in my bikes since 2007 and not one stolen yet . same with car . having to worry like that would piss me off . same with your speed camera bullshit you fellas have . rough place to be a biker apparently ....
@@melinamartin1006 At least we don't have to worry about mass shootings. And in places such as san francisco which I visited in march, car break ins are very common.
No but we have stabbings, beheadings,bombs,cars driven on pavements (sidewalks). Be the one to think beyond Nationalism. We are doomed as a species if we can't get passed that
@@EinkOLED Yes, just get stabbed. We all know mass shootings are happening every day where you live, you have to dash to the shop before you get executed from a criminal aiming at you with a sniper rifle.
I got my new 2021 M package last week - its really as good as what people say in the reviews but I don't get why anyone would buy any model less than the M package as its such good value for money compared to the sport or base model.
Great one Mark! How about Ducati Supersport for the next review?
watch this space jan, 899 panigale review in the pipeline MP
mark pulling I was thinking of Ducati Supersport S - it’s a Ducati model, their attempt to have a shot at sport tourer category. Still looking forward to your Panigale review regardless. Cheers!
I've seen you review bikes from CW motorcycles so I thought I'd check them out. Really disappointed to find they ceased trading a couple of years ago. Although bike sales are better than they've been for a long time, the costs of a dealership must be huge and the margins so low. Add to that the regulation and red tape these days where the dealer is sandwiched between the manufacturer and the customer, it can't be much fun either.
Yes Paul shame that they closed down they were really good ..there is one in brockenhurst if that helps
Cheers mark
@Mark Pulling Thanks Mark. I'm actually over 100 miles away in South Wales, but as you always spoke highly of them I thought it may be worth a trip. However, as my wife angrily attests these "trips" are lethal.
@@paulyflyer8154 haha 😂 yes I know what you mean 😆
great vid !! do you think the XR will undergo a similar makeover soon ?
Hi Peter I hope so there is word that the 1000r will maybe next year
@@markpulling12 BMW announced New colours on twitter, don't remember if there was a new one for the xr but there is one for the single r, so i don't expect a New single r for 2020.
Doing 52mph it's a missile it's so powerful.......
You clown
Now u have to try and review something from the italian manufacturers like a panigale v4 or the new aprilia rsv4 factory... nevertheless good review!
Would love to try the panigale
@@markpulling12 yes :)
Mark so I quite fancy one of these this time , what would u say is the direct competition , mind you I would need to fit as I have a 34 inside leg , gsxr seemed so cramped
Hi the latest fireblade is nice ....but I think you've nailed it really with this one as it's the class leader in my opinion...you should be ok as you are tall as it's quite roomy for a sports bike
Cheers mark
Thanks Mark this time last year I asked u for advice on the z1000sx but I now fancy one of these
well done another informative, honest and useful review fro the real world rider. Like you if I had £16,500 I would be very happy to get the sport model and I ma v. interested in finding out more about the 2020 S1000R when it s available.
what a awesome looking bike!
if you could in the future, find out the mileage of these bikes it would be amazing.
Jashua-Jeremiah dumbest ? In the history of Sport-Bikes , get a grip on reality buddy
@@michaelj.kastner5165 are you high on something?
What cameras are you using, GoPro?
I bought Mio MiVue 760D which has front and rear bike mounted cameras.
When stopped video quality was excellent, on the move it was terrible.
Vibration ruined the quality.
Oh that was my old hero 2 !!
Im on a hero 7 black now 60 fps now :)
@@markpulling12 I bought a hero 7 black also but the picture started getting artifacts, I got refunded, I bought spare batteries also but have no camera now. Thanks for replying.
Sound review mark only downside would be trying not to loose your license with that beast 😀
Yes Nik agree with you about that !!!!
Is there a bally pan for 2020 model.... I really don't like the bottom of this bike
Thanks.
Unfortunately I have to wait until February next year, though I ordered mine back in May, so a bit pissed
Really? I ordered mine mine in September 2020 and collected it last week 8/1/21.
Is that the high tinted windscreen? Looks higher than the standard screen.
Hi yes it is ,I think it looks alot better than standard :)
What type of windscreen is that?
Hello there m8 , just wanna ask how's the CF wheels? I mean for everyday commute ?
Hi Evan ,they are very light ,they are absolutely fine for everyday riding ,this is my favorite superbike all the best mark
@@markpulling12 surely it can stand potholes yes? I mean i am from indonesia and the pothole in here it's just insane 😂 , I am planning of buying this bike in the future . Sorry if my english have bad grammar :) thanks m8
@@evandynandar9183 oh yes they are super strong even steel wheels can bend if you hit a pot hole hard ,I'd just slow right down when you see one coming ,hi to you in Indonesia:)
wish that blurr on speedo could be sent via bluetooth to the mobile cams
The air from that screen is not going over your helmet. That's impossible, look at the angle your camera is looking down at it. The turbulent air is probably at your shoulders. The only way the air could be going over your helmet is if the edge of the screen was at your eye level.
I live in Canada and just saw a horrible review of this in Canada that was just a bad review because the guy was a terrible reviewer. You are by far one of the best reviewers I have seen. The bike reviewed in the US by an American motorcycle magazine reviewer complained about low end power and something about it being restricted severely due to EPA regulations and in dire need of an ECU flash that would hopefully clear that up. Unfortunately the Canadian reviewer was so lazy as far as details, well, maybe he works for BMW. The US model was being track tested and the reviewer did not like the vibration through the handle bars. He also didn't feel that the suspension was doing what it was intended. He eventually thought maybe it was just that bike.
You didn't mention seat height. How would you compare it to older gens and gsxr 1000 k5?
I did mention seat height at 1:40 and 4:45
I'd say it compares the same with older gens ...it's quite a tall seat.. my k5 gsxr I owned a few years ago is lower I was nearly flat footed on that one cheers mark
@@markpulling12 wasn't paying attention enough haha, thank you. You're always very helpful. I can just about flat foot the 2015 model.
so long time
is yamaha motor
last time my friend also hv
I'd be very happy with a ten year old one of those 😊
Shame bmw can’t deliver the bikes, been on waiting list 7 months now given three delivery dates latest was September now updated it’s next year now
You're not missing much it's heavily restricted no low power at all huge flat spot 2-5 gear
Tim just outside London
Branden Anderson that’s USA bikes affected the European bikes don’t have that flat spot !!
Why that to shrink the shark gills though
New R1m Carbon build quality on this is so poor ...I have ridden one engine cooks itself and plastic grills fell off....controls on handlebars coming loose...paint job from sports direct...gearbox excellent ...there is a reason these have been delayed full marketing hype...
where did you buy that bike
Haha I wish ,it's a demo loan bike as most are from the dealership
Can you do an Kawasaki zx10r 2020
Hi leonara,id love to ,if my dealer gets one on demo ill definitely be reviewing it :)
YEP UK bike theft magnet or jacked but still would
Engine still sounds like a bag of nails, who knows what the engine tolerances are....BOOM
What about 2019 Honda cbr650r?
A very good bike hope to get a test ride on one soon :)
@@markpulling12, sure, it would be nice to know if it's better than the ninja 650, thnx M
CBR-1000RR-SP2
so this is the m version, said 10 times
The ones that we are getting, here in the US, are 25 hp! It really sucks!
Size of your number plate sucks