I really wanted one, test rode a ‘24 model Triple Black. Sadly after cruising between 110-130kph the vibes in the pegs, tank and bars were bad enough to put me off it unfortunately. So went and bought a new R1250RS Sport. I’ve had too many twins to do otherwise. Many happy miles and years with your XR, looks fantastic.
Funny how our past bikes program us. I grew up on two strokes and in line fours. So I traded my 1250RS for a 24 S100XR and now I am back in my zen zone. Funny enough I’ve never noticed the vibes, but I guess I better check my bolts 😬
I have had the 2024 XR now, for four months. I’m loving it. Vibes ain’t a problem and I find the suspension very compliant, the feed back through the front end is quite phenomenal considering the tall nature of the bike.
Everyone has their likes and dislikes with a bike but in my experience with both my 2022 and 2024 XRs I have to disagree with some of your cons. Vibes - never been an issue for me. Not a Rolls Royce but just normal bike vibes. Screen - had the short screen on both of my XRs and had a clean blast of air with no buffeting. Dislike tall screens as they generate buffeting. Heat - again not a big issue. Occasionally in high temps with heavy traffic it’s noticeable but no more than any other bike I’ve had. Seat - didn’t have a problem with the “bucket” seat on my 2022 but the 2024 is definitely an improvement. Just my personal opinion 😬 Anyway great vid Rikky. Enjoy your reviews 👍
Thanks for your comment and information Spiko! I appreciate and absolutely welcome everybodies opinions! I'm just one guy describing my experience and everyone has their own viewpoint. I'm still loving the bike and the positives outweigh the negatives for me 😁
Have a 23 w M Motorsport addition and live in Houston, TX. Motor blows hot air on both sides at calf level and feet and is very hot above 90degF OAT. Vibrations are not bad to me. I put a WRS windscreen on it and give it 8 out of 10; very nice. And put a Wunderlich seat on it, and give it 7 out of 10, it moves you back and you have some room to move around, but its not comfy after 2-3 hours. Love the bike and agree, it always compromises...
i can not get my head around the bolts coming loose like that after 2000 miles? i have 15000km's on my Z900 (also an inline 4) and never even have to tighten screws on my mirror extensions.
The older I get the more I subscribe to the "It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast, rather than a fast bike slow". I'm at a biking junction right now, been a long time GS PCPer but the current GS/GSA are so hideously ugly I'm not upgrading again, so will be handing my GS back. That leaves me with the X-ADV, which is my fav bike anyway. I do like having two bikes so will most likely get a 2015 GSA as enjoying servicing bikes too. Glad you're enjoying the XR 😀
I was doing the slow bike fast thing with my previous 390 Adventure as it happens, but I had intention was originally to ride that slowly! I still have the 300 Versys and I have no choice but to ride that one slowly 😅 Still, that was the reason I bought it, to ride more slowly and relaxed now and again. It's nice to have different bikes to scratch different itches!
Thanks for the comments Ricky. I am loving my 24 M sport, but I guess I need to check my bolts. The 24 M seat is not perfect though. In jeans I slide up against the tank. However in leathers it’s great 🤔 Also I got the tall screen and it sucks buffeting like crazy so I put the small on back on until I find a deflecter
Interesting one Rikky what have I gleaned from watching ?well that bike isn't for me 😉 to heavy to revvy wouldn't get the best out of it and I have moved to an old mans bike now to reduce weight and be flat footed because I am officially an old and I ride like one 😂. although I miss my old XJR12000 already with better breaking and I think more umff but hey who needs umff anyway gone from fours to a twin and man is it different . Do I like it ? well I've used it twice and the jury is still out . But for you I notice the screen woes still continue and now with vibes but I am sure it's still good fun 😉 👌👍
Well as you know Mal, people go through different stages in life, so you might well and up back on something with more umff! Can't underestimate the nice secure feeling of getting both feet on the ground though 😊
Have the tripple black 2023 love it it is dr jekill and mr hide bellow 6000 he is a handsome puppy above it turns in to a pittbull .only troubles i had is with the keyless ride when i brake the tft tels me the key is not in range an i can,t restart
Interesting I never had a problem with my 2023. I replaced the factory battery in the remote right away with a new quality one. Maybe that will do the trick?
I really wanted one, test rode a ‘24 model Triple Black. Sadly after cruising between 110-130kph the vibes in the pegs, tank and bars were bad enough to put me off it unfortunately.
So went and bought a new R1250RS Sport. I’ve had too many twins to do otherwise.
Many happy miles and years with your XR, looks fantastic.
Funny how our past bikes program us. I grew up on two strokes and in line fours. So I traded my 1250RS for a 24 S100XR and now I am back in my zen zone. Funny enough I’ve never noticed the vibes, but I guess I better check my bolts 😬
I have had the 2024 XR now, for four months. I’m loving it. Vibes ain’t a problem and I find the suspension very compliant, the feed back through the front end is quite phenomenal considering the tall nature of the bike.
Great to hear that you are loving yours too
Totally agree with all your points. Had my 2024 XR for almost 4 months and love it 👍
22 XR M Sport rider here. The best mod I have done is BT stage 1 and 2. The bike transformed to great!
BT?
@@Ultra54able bt-moto
Everyone has their likes and dislikes with a bike but in my experience with both my 2022 and 2024 XRs I have to disagree with some of your cons.
Vibes - never been an issue for me. Not a Rolls Royce but just normal bike vibes.
Screen - had the short screen on both of my XRs and had a clean blast of air with no buffeting. Dislike tall screens as they generate buffeting.
Heat - again not a big issue. Occasionally in high temps with heavy traffic it’s noticeable but no more than any other bike I’ve had.
Seat - didn’t have a problem with the “bucket” seat on my 2022 but the 2024 is definitely an improvement.
Just my personal opinion 😬
Anyway great vid Rikky. Enjoy your reviews 👍
Thanks for your comment and information Spiko! I appreciate and absolutely welcome everybodies opinions! I'm just one guy describing my experience and everyone has their own viewpoint. I'm still loving the bike and the positives outweigh the negatives for me 😁
Have a 23 w M Motorsport addition and live in Houston, TX. Motor blows hot air on both sides at calf level and feet and is very hot above 90degF OAT. Vibrations are not bad to me. I put a WRS windscreen on it and give it 8 out of 10; very nice. And put a Wunderlich seat on it, and give it 7 out of 10, it moves you back and you have some room to move around, but its not comfy after 2-3 hours. Love the bike and agree, it always compromises...
i can not get my head around the bolts coming loose like that after 2000 miles? i have 15000km's on my Z900 (also an inline 4) and never even have to tighten screws on my mirror extensions.
What can I say... I agree!
@RikkyTang still an amazing bike that I would love to own lol
The older I get the more I subscribe to the "It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast, rather than a fast bike slow". I'm at a biking junction right now, been a long time GS PCPer but the current GS/GSA are so hideously ugly I'm not upgrading again, so will be handing my GS back. That leaves me with the X-ADV, which is my fav bike anyway. I do like having two bikes so will most likely get a 2015 GSA as enjoying servicing bikes too. Glad you're enjoying the XR 😀
I was doing the slow bike fast thing with my previous 390 Adventure as it happens, but I had intention was originally to ride that slowly! I still have the 300 Versys and I have no choice but to ride that one slowly 😅 Still, that was the reason I bought it, to ride more slowly and relaxed now and again. It's nice to have different bikes to scratch different itches!
Great review and that you are enjoying the XR. Be safe
Cheers TT! Hope you're doing well mate 😊
When they build a XR with shaft I think it may just be BMW’s best all round bike
That would probably make the bike too heavy. The M chain is next best re low maintenance.
@@specialandroid1603 we havnt all got the skills of toprack so many would be happy to lose a little performance to have shaft
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Thanks for the comments Ricky. I am loving my 24 M sport, but I guess I need to check my bolts.
The 24 M seat is not perfect though. In jeans I slide up against the tank. However in leathers it’s great 🤔
Also I got the tall screen and it sucks buffeting like crazy so I put the small on back on until I find a deflecter
Glad (but not that glad) that I'm not the only one with screen issues! I've heard that the comfort seat on the
Interesting one Rikky what have I gleaned from watching ?well that bike isn't for me 😉 to heavy to revvy wouldn't get the best out of it and I have moved to an old mans bike now to reduce weight and be flat footed because I am officially an old and I ride like one 😂. although I miss my old XJR12000 already with better breaking and I think more umff but hey who needs umff anyway gone from fours to a twin and man is it different . Do I like it ? well I've used it twice and the jury is still out . But for you I notice the screen woes still continue and now with vibes but I am sure it's still good fun 😉 👌👍
Well as you know Mal, people go through different stages in life, so you might well and up back on something with more umff! Can't underestimate the nice secure feeling of getting both feet on the ground though 😊
Have the tripple black 2023 love it it is dr jekill and mr hide bellow 6000 he is a handsome puppy above it turns in to a pittbull .only troubles i had is with the keyless ride when i brake the tft tels me the key is not in range an i can,t restart
Strange issue with the keyless ride there... does this happen even if you have the key in the small compartment on top of the fuel tank?
@@RikkyTang yes
Interesting I never had a problem with my 2023. I replaced the factory battery in the remote right away with a new quality one. Maybe that will do the trick?