My new(ish) S1000R

[andy tims]

Having had an original S1000R when they came out in 2014 (which I loved) I've eventually found myself back on a 2022 model after deciding the Gen 3 RR that superseded the R was just too easy to get to very high speeds on. I had a CCM Spitfire & a Suzuki GSX-S 1000 in between, but neither of those hit the spot.



I've done a good few bits to the bike

R&G cotton reels, tail tidy, front spindle protection, side stand foot extender, rad & oil cooler cover
Evotech crash protectors
8 x 6 plate
Tecbike belly pan + decals off eBay
Racefit Growler X can
Cymart TFT screen anti-theft clamp
Quadlock wireless phone charger fitted from my previous bike
Carbon hugger & front mudguard
Paint protection / decals to the tank sides.

Since this photo I've also added GB Racing engine & clutch casing protection, got a BMW 1.5lt S1000 tank bag which is perfect for carrying the tyre repair kit & a few other bits & bobs and fitted a Quick Action fuel cap, so I don't have to find the key to fill up with petrol + it looks nicer than stock too.

The bike is fantastic. More nimble & at the same time less flighty (with the steering damper) than the early bike. It's not got the mid range of an MT10, but it has more top end rush.

I picked it up just before Easter and have done nearly 2,500 miles including a track evening at Brands Indy.



I love it.

[Waynester]

That looks fantastic.. I bet it rides as good as it looks!

[Stevemtb]

Looks great, I'm now on the BMW configurator...where do you stop, do you need all the upgrades?...it was a £13k bike 5 minutes ago!

[forrestgrump]

Did you ride the RR? Wondering how you found the low end torque comparison between that and the R. I test rode a Gen 4 RR last week and found it really gutless until you got it going, compared to the 2005 Fireblade I knock around on.

[andy tims]

forrestgrump said:

Did you ride the RR? Wondering how you found the low end torque comparison between that and the R. I test rode a Gen 4 RR last week and found it really gutless until you got it going, compared to the 2005 Fireblade I knock around on.

I had a Gen 3 RR for over 5 years and I’ve ridden the current RR. The R certainly has more mid range shove.

[blade7]

forrestgrump said:

Did you ride the RR? Wondering how you found the low end torque comparison between that and the R. I test rode a Gen 4 RR last week and found it really gutless until you got it going, compared to the 2005 Fireblade I knock around on.

I had a gen 2 RR, and when it was in for a service the dealer lent me an R. The RR would have slaughtered it.
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