Bmw S 1000 Xr Review
"The benchmark sports-tourer if you can stomach BMW running costs."
Used Buyer Review
The S1000XR is genuinely one of the best all-rounders BMW ever built, but buying one used requires some homework. Pre-2020 models ran the old inline-four from the S1000RR, which is tuneful and strong but needs valve checks every 10,000 miles — ask to see service records or walk away. The 2020+ refresh brought Dynamic ESA, improved electronics, and a smoother power delivery that makes the bike significantly more livable on long hauls without sacrificing that brutal top-end hit. Check the beak and front fairing for low-speed tip-over damage — these things are top-heavy at parking speeds and owners drop them more than they'd like to admit. Shaft final drive is gone, replaced by chain, so inspect sprocket wear carefully. The heated grip option is worth hunting for, and factory luggage adds real usability. Get one with full dealer history, avoid anything with modified suspension settings you can't verify, and budget for tyres — it eats Michelin Road 6s with enthusiasm.
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You hate dealerships and frequent service bills
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