BMW M1000XR initial thoughts after 1000km

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  • čas přidán 25. 05. 2024
  • Hi all! Thanks for watching my initial thoughts on the BMW M1000XR after the first 1000km. Do excuse the sound quality - I'm still getting things up to speed!
    Looking forward to reading your thoughts and suggestions about the quality of the video itself and future content to come! Would you like to see more structured videos or random rambling blogs? Do let me know in the comment section below!
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Komentáře • 21

  • @RogersMotorcycleAdventures
    @RogersMotorcycleAdventures Před měsícem +11

    Just curious, please don't take this as a criticism, but why 3rd gear on the motorway? Isn't the bike a little buzzy at 130 kph in 3rd gear?

    • @Nickins
      @Nickins  Před měsícem +3

      Hey! It is a bit buzzy in general (you can feel the vibrations through the foot pegs and handlebars a lot in any gear/rpm range), but truthfully I simply really like the sound 😊

    • @chrisi123
      @chrisi123 Před 9 dny

      he is always way to low in the gear

    • @Nickins
      @Nickins  Před 8 dny

      @@chrisi123define “too low”?

  • @ralphwarom2514
    @ralphwarom2514 Před 10 dny +1

    Fantastic bike. Glad you are enjoying it. The base XR is on my shortlist of bikes. Going from a ZX 14 it would be nice to have a lighter bike with more comfort.
    Enjoy the Kilometers.

  • @th8662
    @th8662 Před měsícem +4

    Everyone please! There’s literally nothing wrong with the fucking 3rd gear!!! Can’t understand why yall so fucking obsessed with the god damn 3rd gear. This bike’s max rpm goes up to 14k-15k and he is not even using half of it. So everyone plz CALM THE FUCK DOWN jesus.

    • @Nickins
      @Nickins  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks! I was so lost, too… to be honest coming from 2 years atop the R NineT that was most comfortable at 3k rpm it was quite strange to go up to 8k+ with no effort 😂

  • @matjazturk3503
    @matjazturk3503 Před měsícem +7

    f...k on 3rd gr.....omg

    • @Nickins
      @Nickins  Před měsícem +1

      The thing gets to 130 in 1st

  • @Ducati297
    @Ducati297 Před měsícem +3

    if you want to destruct an engine drive like this.

    • @Nickins
      @Nickins  Před měsícem +3

      How so? You think a 999cc inline 4 engine is over stressed at 6-8k rpm? 😂

  • @imc500
    @imc500 Před měsícem +6

    You can't ride a motorcycle. You need a scooter🤬

    • @Nickins
      @Nickins  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks for you feedback I was going straight on the highway, not sure what I should do differently. Any suggestions?

    • @jd6013
      @jd6013 Před měsícem +1

      When you can't turn, wheelie sir 😂

    • @Nickins
      @Nickins  Před měsícem +1

      @@jd6013 but what if I can't wheelie?! 😢

    • @Tagen242
      @Tagen242 Před měsícem +5

      @@Nickins
      I think he meant that you are riding in 3rd gear all the time, but hey i don't know :)

    • @Nickins
      @Nickins  Před měsícem +2

      @@Tagen242 hehe, I could stay in 1 all the time with this engine :)

  • @jonasbaine3538
    @jonasbaine3538 Před 11 dny

    I have never seen someone, especially a motorcyclist, sit on an interstate in 3rd gear!

  • @marksworld1971
    @marksworld1971 Před 25 dny +2

    I’m an engineer at BMW for 34 yrs. Running an engine constantly at lower gears and higher RPMs WILL ruin your engine, in the long run eventually. Yes the sound at lower gears and higher rpms is addictive, but if you really listen to your engine, you’ll hear the damage being done slowly. But what do I know, I’m NOT THE EXPERT HA?. Treat it well and it will outlive you. Another point, SWITZERLAND is NOT the most beautiful country in the world. I lived for 4 years in Basel doing my engineering masters there. It’s overpriced, over rated and very unfriendly country. Try the Canadian rockies or the fjords in Norway. Biker heaven. NO CONTEST! I have the same bike with the competition pack. Ride safe. Enjoy it. That’s my 2 cents.

    • @Nickins
      @Nickins  Před 24 dny

      Hey man, thanks a lot for your feedback. Honest question: what would you consider high rpm for this engine? I know it is best for the engine to alternative the rpm, but I don’t think an hour at a constant 6-8k will ruin anything.
      Switzerlands nature is beautiful though, especially in Ticino which is full of mountains :) Norway is indeed incredible (haven’t been to Canada) but you can’t ride there all year round!