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Some quality cruising there!

Nice bike, did consider, but heard a lot of negatives about reliability and longevity on these engines. They did seem to have a serious problem with engines blowing up.

The blue and white bmw color scheme does not look shit. In my opinion.

How fast have you gone with this shield? I see other video's with complaints of instability using this screen when going over 65mph?

I’m bumping this because it’s the best review of this bike. I love a bit of effin’ & jeffing 😂 I just bought one as my first bike and love it. Hardly see any around on uk roads.

Dig your sense of humour and Brit accent LOL 😂 Great video

Just want to apologise to the person who just added a comment, I accidentally removed it. In answer to your question, it is an upright ride. If it helps I am 5 foot 10 inches in height.

Awesome video 😁

Was thinking about getting a 2011 f800r for $4k and 8k miles. It would be my first bike and this video is leaning me towards getting it since it seems to not be a terrible idea for a first bike. The style of the bike is so clean.

Great review, I'm looking for a replacement for the F650 Funduro I just got rid if. Hesitating between the TDM900 and the F800R, your review tips me towards the F800R. I was also thinking of getting rid of my 96R1100RS, but reckon I'll be keeping it 🏍🏍🏍 Great seeing my old neighbourhood - Boulter's Lock. You must be a neighbour of TheMissendenFlyer. Stay safe

I love this video, THANK YOU! I just got myself a 2011, as I am not a ver experienced biker, but I’m working on it! It was about 7000, with about 16000m on it. Haven’t been riding in about 10 years and I thank you for participating at my “gaining back the confidence”- Today I’m going to ride it the first time! And I loved the route you took!

These are great engines for short-shifting

Just bought a 2015 with 2,200 miles and really looking forward to learning/riding on it, this video gave me a good perspective on it being a decent bike to learn on and that I wasn't crazy getting an 800cc bike as a first bike

i got one from Revzilla at a discount few months ago, it's good for 70mph or slower, at higher speeds, it buffets alot, and 100mph+, i feel my front end feels lighter, and slight chatter. the Puig now sits quietly in my garage shelf collecting dust.

How was the reliability with it?

Thanks good vid plenty of info

Ace review real world riding from an honest point of view with swearing as well lol and absolutely no stupid annoying music anywhere... Going to view a mint 2016 f800r in a few days... Hopefully I will buy it 👍👍👍

Just bought a 2017 S1000XR after riding Multistrada 1200S and R1200GS the last year. Did'nt experiance any vibes in handle bars that I cant live with. Not worse than other bikes. My biggest "disaponitment" is tha lack of torque in low/mid range. The GS i much stronger in 3000-6000 rpm. The engine goes mental over 8500rpm.

I've just bought a 2018 one. Stepping up from a Tracer 900 which was a lot of fun to ride. Thought your review was bang on. Everyone mentions the vibes. On my mates recommendation I've gone and bought a 42 tooth rear sprocket to lower the cruising revs. I haven't fitted it yet as I'm still not sure I want to up all the gears. The "Cuban rider" mentions the smaller rear sprocket in his reviews. Good vid.

I am thinking about getting the 2014 one. Like the looks of the previous generations even more. Cannot wait to test-ride it. Glad I found your review! You still got this bike?

What oz were the hvmp bar ends??

Criticises the car exiting the roundabout after sitting in the middle lane on the motorway with an empty inside lane...🙄

I’m in my 50s and just bought a f800r as my first bike. Looking forward to riding it.

Any new videos? I hope you are doing well!

... I'm so sorry that your bike only has three gears...

Servicing costs as I am interested in one .

Good review, thank you. I like your honesty and the fact that you've not put stupid music into the video! I'm looking at either one of these, a 675 or 765 street triple or a Ducati Scrambler. Had a lay off bikes after many years of sports bikes, bit longer in the tooth now so want something to do 50 miles now and then just to get out and about. This seems to fit my needs.

Its a shame on a review that's 15:14 long that you were not able to say weather or not you liked this BMW S1000 XR. Don't hold it in boy. Tell us how you truly feel about it! LOL. G'Day from the Land of OZ.

Dude, you mentioned the aftermarket windshield is great. I didn't catch the brand / name of windshield?

Thanks so much for the review

0:04 I’m not on my bike and that car scared me! That’s why we have to be paying attention all the time

Great review on a bike I am looking at, subscribed

Is that Loomies Cafe' at the end of your vid? Excellent vid incidentally. You should be a BMW salesman!

Good review and nice to see someone not being a complete headbanger, as I am much more interested in the bike as an all rounder with only occassional periods of ehem...making progress

Where have you disappeared to? Upload some vids plz 😬

You still have that beast?

BMW F800R, Ducati Monster 797, or Triumph Street Triple? Which one for an experienced but casual rider in the coastal mountains of northern California?

Good first look at an (IAM / Rospa) advanced system. Remember guys ...the other Information we can Take, Use and Give (T.U.G Information) from the form of Brakelights. So if we see brake lights we should plan to stop, but be prepared to go.(Take and Use ) A close following FASTARD in a car may provoke us bikers into just "showing" that rear brake light to hold em back ! (Give) Someone indicating ? it only means that their bulb hasn't blown !! Postion Golden rule of positioning is that we must always sacrifice our position for safety ... sounds obvious but we all do it most of the time, instead of creating a safety "space bubble " around ourselves. We want to see and be seen. RH bends (if its safe )we generally approach nearside, after using the information gathered to assess our (Safety, Stability ... then View ) requirements. This nearside position often gives us a greater turn radius for stability, and often keeps us away from oncoming traffic violators. we get to see and be seen earlier too ! LH bends (if its safe) we adopt a position closer to the crown of the road to maintain our view advantage . Busy 30's and 40's ? we generally equalise the risks from nearside and offside hazards by dominating the centre of our lane. On those roads (unless safety decides otherwise)we are in a position that is a reasonable compromise. Always sacrifice any of these positions when positioning elsewhere is the safer option ...it always changes ! Speed. We need to stop in the distance we can see to be clear on our own side of the road ! Lose the View ... Lose the Speed Another cliche ? ... but that too is often disrespected. Many road users just try to see how fast they can negotiate a corner or bend ... rather than judging it using the "Limit Point Analysis" method...Go Research it ! Gear. The bike is most stable when the engine / transmission is just pulling the bike and the tyres are not fighting for grip. Thats why riding uphill steadily ususally feels ace ! The correct gear to select comes with experience / practice, but it needs to allow progressive drive without labouring or over-revving the engine. Flexibility is best so we can increase or decrease speed without braking. The right gear, for the speed we are dealing with at that moment ! Acceleration. This might often just involve finely balancing the use of the throttle to negotiate the hazard , while under complete control in the correct (flexible) gear for the road speed is all it needs. While planning and scanning, our information changes dynamically so we revisit the system at the appropriate point. Hope this helps?? on top of this very good video introduction ??

Looks like you ve done your homework already ...good lad !!. Its called "Towards the Offside"

How’s the S1000XR going mate?

Love this video! Thanks for this!

I bought one of these screens last week. I am 5' 10" ish. On 1st ride I am not sure I like it as it felt like it created more buffeting than the original round my shoulders and top of head. I think a few more rides are required to see is I like it.

I have an S1000R and I'm thinking about the XR. Here in the the US they skipped the 2017 model.

Nice vid mate

Do they come with an automatic transmission ?

When can we expect a new video?

Have now a 2013 F800 R, used to have the 2009 f800 ST and in between i had a Kawasaki 300i scooter wich i liked a lot but the suspension was so bad, nearly dangerous in the way I rode it. Now back to the stubbern parallel f800 twin and after so many bikes in the past 30 years this is THE bike for me. This review discribes exactly my experiences with the F800. Every time i take it for a ride I enjoy it so much. This is a keeper!

another great film mate hope to meet you at Loomies on the 3rd of June see andymancam video for details

Awesome Video. You were in the same position as me really. Kept the 800 for a year, and then move to the XR. How did you find the power difference from an 800 86bhp twin to a 1000 165bhp in line 4?

Great video. I'd like to test ride the XR next year when i upgrade. Currently on a Tracer 700... I'm going to have to take a change of underwear with me aren't i?