Everything you need to know about the 2015 BMW S1000RR
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)
Weem
Trying to keep the sticky side down :) ----------------------------------------------- Rides: 2010 Fireblade Cameras: GoPro Hero2 + 3
66 Comments
Mr VanVan 13
That was genius pal, all reviews should be like that, you raise the bar!!
Ready, set, GO!
Really beautiful!!!
TheCrazymook
Haha sounds like Mr. Bean got himself a bike license ;)Wicked vid Weem =D
InsideOver
Only you could make a review without barely saying a word +WeeemRCB xD
The Naked Biker
So basically the same as the previous model then.
Neil Cole
Surprised you didn,t take it to the woods and shag it!
Matty34
Best review I think I’ve ever seen in my life.
bikerbabe1610
Excellent review, initial thought….that exhaust is horrendous!
Skeggy Cruiser
Best review ever weeem! and it turns out you were right, it is all i need to know about the BMW S1000RR, lol, RSM8.
KaySee Moto
This is hands down the best bike review I have ever seen in my life… Please Test Ride Everything.
DirtRider500R
That was absolutely PERFECT
MultiLAAAN
buup 😀
semaj eeb
This is why no one buys demo bikes. Because that is how to use one properly.
winona riders
haha nice one!
Kitform
Very informative. 🙂
TheSpikeyBiker
Haha “ooh, meh” I think having that bike I would just worry about it going missing all the time :/.
Samcro10
Brilliant review, and mercifully short i hate long ramblings 🙂
drienkm
Gosh… I feel so well informed. You left no stone unturned. Excellent review sir!
Gazzatron
By far the best review I’ve ever seen, gen up!
sgtmarkins
LOL… Glove and Boots…. Mehh Muh Muh… I understood everything you said.
Deck Luck
Thank Mr.Bean for the walk around. lol 🙂
OfficialSmo
You weren’t kidding!Loved it dude 😉
spirda7
Good vid brother ill be posting my new bike vlogs shortly.
triplecheeseburger
I was sold at the tyre kick!
Red Shoes Moment
Eloquently descriptive as always. Managed to get in a bicycle bum slap, as well. Great job…
MotoTwitch
Best review I’ve seen XD
Diefullah
haha nice
Al McLuckie
If only all bike reviews were as informative and detailed as that! Hmmm, Meh, Squeeee. 🙂
Dgonisp
Ha-ha ! I didn’t see such review of the motorcycle! One of the most original! =)
Lamb Chop Rides
Very entertaining love it 🙂 bit shorter than mine lol
handy mcknight
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Tank Spooners
One of the most comprehensive reviews of this bike I’ve seen so far. Good job Weeem! :)-Tom
GaryAuthor
I lost it at “boop” xD Great video!
mattkenny666123
haha that’s great
BKarol
haha this is great! Could this bike replace your blade?
TubeCock
You’ve sold it to me!
MarshDonky
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! 🙂
Moto Freak
So… it’s a overall meh? ahah
sjbali
i totally would by one just because of the ‘other buttons’ =)
N.D
One of the best in depth review’s 10/10
JakeThePeg83
If Mr Bean did reviews…
TheAuzzieSniper
i thought this was going to be a serious video not how to basic stupid
TurkishRider
-So would you recommend this bike ?+erm,meh…
Patrick Chapman
More of these! Fantastic.
baclash
Gr8 m8, would u r8 8/8?
clanmac66
Best review I’ve ever seen! Well done Sir! Can’t wait for the next one. RSM8
justpresstwoforawhil
I learned a lot. thanks buddy! the commentary was uncanny
MyRandomLife247
Best review of this bike so far.
dazzie jackson
Haha best review yet :0)
crotchrocket
A thoroughly detailed and eloquent review of the s1000rr mr weeem!!
MazGeordieVlogger
Hmmmm meh, meh review ohhhhh meh. X
Samurai H
There we goA proper Review :)Great videoThumbs up
Zim Killgore
haha perfect
ivanandhismightysteed
I’m glad u put ur finger in the sucky thing and nothing else! This vid is hilarious!
Numaan Afzal
Too long; didn’t watch. Ha!!!
ninjanelly350
……..I think you covered most points there mate!
metalhead18241
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 🙂
fisher boy
That is a new take on it I like that
Dracati Ducati
So on a Scale from Hmmmto Mmmm…where would u rank it ???lol
J3TPILOT1991
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.
jarrod simister
Best review ever 🙂 – goes like f**k, the end.
Captain Rambunctious
Brilliant Weem! Thanks for that! 🙂
TheCcponyboy
Quickshifter! Why on a road bike. My new R1200R Exclusive could have had one. Pointless. Trying the R1200RS next?
Red Renna
Oh my god that was amazing! Haha loved it