Thanks go out to the lovely peeps at Bahnstormer (Alton) for letting me test ride their new BMW S1000RR demonstrator bike.
I was hoping for great things, but I was left feeling ….. a bit underwhelmed :/
To sum it up ….. its seriously fast …. but bland.
On a plus note though, one of the best things that came from my test ride was a greater appreciation of just how good, well rounded and easy the FireWeem is to ride.
And it sounds and looks better too (imho)
The BMW is, however, an amazing combination of engineering and technology combined and the performance is nothing short of phenomenal. In fact, it’s probably the fastest dealer bike you can get for the road or track at the moment, but all the electrics that is has added to keep you safe disconnects you from it and removes a lot of rider involvement – and so it’s just … not … fun.
I felt like I could jump off half way through and it would carry on the test ride without me
(probably do a better job too 😀 )
Sure you can switch off a lot of the trick electronics to make it more fun, but in doing so you’re matching the abilities of bikes that are £3000 cheaper.
It kinda defeats the point of the bike. It’s what makes it so capable and unique in the market.
But the quickshifter …. oh-my-god the quickshitter.
As far as I know, it’s the only factory bike at the moment that has a down blipper, and it works pretty well, but the upshift….. shoot me know.
It starts to works properly once you are up in the revs, but after 1st gear you’re in speeding ticket territory.
It makes sense on the track, but it’s too inconsistent to be user friendly on a daily commute or weekend riding about town or on slower country lanes.
If I was to buy one, the first thing I’d do is get rid of the quickshifter.
He seemed bemused 😀
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Background Music
Nick Warren – La Fabrica (Warehouse Mix)
That was genius pal, all reviews should be like that, you raise the bar!!
Really beautiful!!!
Haha sounds like Mr. Bean got himself a bike license ;)Wicked vid Weem =D
Only you could make a review without barely saying a word +WeeemRCB xD
So basically the same as the previous model then.
Surprised you didn,t take it to the woods and shag it!
Best review I think I’ve ever seen in my life.
Excellent review, initial thought….that exhaust is horrendous!
Best review ever weeem! and it turns out you were right, it is all i need to know about the BMW S1000RR, lol, RSM8.
This is hands down the best bike review I have ever seen in my life… Please Test Ride Everything.
That was absolutely PERFECT
buup 😀
This is why no one buys demo bikes. Because that is how to use one properly.
haha nice one!
Very informative. 🙂
Haha “ooh, meh” I think having that bike I would just worry about it going missing all the time :/.
Brilliant review, and mercifully short i hate long ramblings 🙂
Gosh… I feel so well informed. You left no stone unturned. Excellent review sir!
By far the best review I’ve ever seen, gen up!
LOL… Glove and Boots…. Mehh Muh Muh… I understood everything you said.
Thank Mr.Bean for the walk around. lol 🙂
You weren’t kidding!Loved it dude 😉
Good vid brother ill be posting my new bike vlogs shortly.
I was sold at the tyre kick!
Eloquently descriptive as always. Managed to get in a bicycle bum slap, as well. Great job…
Best review I’ve seen XD
haha nice
If only all bike reviews were as informative and detailed as that! Hmmm, Meh, Squeeee. 🙂
Ha-ha ! I didn’t see such review of the motorcycle! One of the most original! =)
Very entertaining love it 🙂 bit shorter than mine lol
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One of the most comprehensive reviews of this bike I’ve seen so far. Good job Weeem! :)-Tom
I lost it at “boop” xD Great video!
haha that’s great
haha this is great! Could this bike replace your blade?
You’ve sold it to me!
My thoughts are the BMW is an amazing combination of engineering and technology combined, the performance is nothing short of phenomenal. In fact, it’s probably the fastest dealer bike you can get for the road or track at the moment, but all the electrics that iT has to keep you safe disconnects you from it and removes a lot of rider involvement – and so it’s just … great … fun. COPYRIGHT INFRIGMENT INTENDED! 🙂
So… it’s a overall meh? ahah
i totally would by one just because of the ‘other buttons’ =)
One of the best in depth review’s 10/10
If Mr Bean did reviews…
i thought this was going to be a serious video not how to basic stupid
-So would you recommend this bike ?+erm,meh…
More of these! Fantastic.
Gr8 m8, would u r8 8/8?
Best review I’ve ever seen! Well done Sir! Can’t wait for the next one. RSM8
I learned a lot. thanks buddy! the commentary was uncanny
Best review of this bike so far.
Haha best review yet :0)
A thoroughly detailed and eloquent review of the s1000rr mr weeem!!
Hmmmm meh, meh review ohhhhh meh. X
There we goA proper Review :)Great videoThumbs up
haha perfect
I’m glad u put ur finger in the sucky thing and nothing else! This vid is hilarious!
Too long; didn’t watch. Ha!!!
……..I think you covered most points there mate!
So to sum this detailed review up, it’s a bit of nice, fucking hell, ooh and meh. I think based on that I’ll get one in a few years time 🙂
That is a new take on it I like that
So on a Scale from Hmmmto Mmmm…where would u rank it ???lol
Haha, great review. About the same as every other bike I look at, poke at it and jsut mess with shit and go yeahhh or naaa or hmm, then my mind is made up. Not very scientific but the perfect way to choose a bike haha.
Best review ever 🙂 – goes like f**k, the end.
Brilliant Weem! Thanks for that! 🙂
Quickshifter! Why on a road bike. My new R1200R Exclusive could have had one. Pointless. Trying the R1200RS next?
Oh my god that was amazing! Haha loved it