BMW M1000XR anyone on here ordered one ?
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Nope. I nearly ordered an M1000R last month. Then I saw the servicing costs and the fact I’d be rebuilding the engine every 8-10,000km and thought better of it. It’s a phenomenal bike with an immense engine, but I don’t really need or want the fickle nature of a race engine when I’m just riding on the road now.
Chipchap said:
As per the thread title. Two variations available M1000XR and M1000XR Competition Pack.
Anyone on here stepped up and placed an order ?
Looks like it will be a hoot to ride. Downside being price of course and only running on Super Unleaded.
Seems like a bit of a schizophrenic combination. Anyone on here stepped up and placed an order ?
Looks like it will be a hoot to ride. Downside being price of course and only running on Super Unleaded.
An adventure style bike that can take you to all kinds of places but with 200bhp ( and the accompanying torque curve) and only where they sell premium unleaded ...
Feels like a 'just because you can, doesn't mean you should' situation....
LF5335 said:
Nope. I nearly ordered an M1000R last month. Then I saw the servicing costs and the fact I’d be rebuilding the engine every 8-10,000km and thought better of it. It’s a phenomenal bike with an immense engine, but I don’t really need or want the fickle nature of a race engine when I’m just riding on the road now.
Out of interest where did you hear this? I thought the M1000RR had a crank inspection in one of its services which is a big bill service from BMW, but I thought the M1000R had the same engine as the S1000RR and just shared the same service costs which are very reasonable with no major rebuilds or inspection in the service schedule (other than valves)?
MrGman said:
Out of interest where did you hear this?
I thought the M1000RR had a crank inspection in one of its services which is a big bill service from BMW, but I thought the M1000R had the same engine as the S1000RR and just shared the same service costs which are very reasonable with no major rebuilds or inspection in the service schedule (other than valves)?
A BMW service guy. Not sure it’s a full engine rebuild (that’s my assumption), but it is a take it out, pull it apart and have a good look round it inside apparently. I thought the M1000RR had a crank inspection in one of its services which is a big bill service from BMW, but I thought the M1000R had the same engine as the S1000RR and just shared the same service costs which are very reasonable with no major rebuilds or inspection in the service schedule (other than valves)?
Steve Bass said:
Seems like a bit of a schizophrenic combination.
Feels like a 'just because you can, doesn't mean you should' situation....
SteveFeels like a 'just because you can, doesn't mean you should' situation....
It's exactly that. A bike for old blokes who think they can ride a bit and that have the money to buy one and afford the insurance.
I fit that description so why the f
k not. I am a tart remember how shiny my MV was and I kept it 9.5 years.LF5335 said:
MrGman said:
Out of interest where did you hear this?
I thought the M1000RR had a crank inspection in one of its services which is a big bill service from BMW, but I thought the M1000R had the same engine as the S1000RR and just shared the same service costs which are very reasonable with no major rebuilds or inspection in the service schedule (other than valves)?
A BMW service guy. Not sure it’s a full engine rebuild (that’s my assumption), but it is a take it out, pull it apart and have a good look round it inside apparently. I thought the M1000RR had a crank inspection in one of its services which is a big bill service from BMW, but I thought the M1000R had the same engine as the S1000RR and just shared the same service costs which are very reasonable with no major rebuilds or inspection in the service schedule (other than valves)?
The M1000XR should have the same engine as the S1000RR and 'normal' servicing needs/costs.
I'll be having a test ride.
LF5335 said:
MrGman said:
Out of interest where did you hear this?
I thought the M1000RR had a crank inspection in one of its services which is a big bill service from BMW, but I thought the M1000R had the same engine as the S1000RR and just shared the same service costs which are very reasonable with no major rebuilds or inspection in the service schedule (other than valves)?
A BMW service guy. Not sure it’s a full engine rebuild (that’s my assumption), but it is a take it out, pull it apart and have a good look round it inside apparently. I thought the M1000RR had a crank inspection in one of its services which is a big bill service from BMW, but I thought the M1000R had the same engine as the S1000RR and just shared the same service costs which are very reasonable with no major rebuilds or inspection in the service schedule (other than valves)?
podman said:
Thats totally inaccurate “assumption”, the M1000R is no more expensive than the standard model, I was shown the servicing schedule and price file by the sales person and tech at BMW Wollaston after reading similar nonsense posted on PH…
Interesting maybe getting the two models confused then. Time to go back and discuss it again. podman said:
Thats totally inaccurate “assumption”, the M1000R is no more expensive than the standard model, I was shown the servicing schedule and price file by the sales person and tech at BMW Wollaston after reading similar nonsense posted on PH…
Yeah, I checked this with BMW UK as well after reading this on here. M1000R has a normal S1000RR engine, not the more highly strung M1000RR one. Confusing. So the M1000R and M1000XR don't have a terrifying service cost waiting in store.For what it's worth, the M1000R that I rode around Europe earlier this year was one of the vibiest and buzziest bikes I've ever ridden - I don't usually whinge about vibes but it was genuinely unpleasant to hold the bars at a motorway cruise, I ended up using cruise control almost constantly, and the mirrors never worked. If they don't fix the vibes for the M1000XR I can imagine it'd be a bike that promises pace and big comfort but falls short on the latter...
TimmyWimmyWoo said:
the M1000XR I can imagine it'd be a bike that promises pace and big comfort but falls short on the latter...
This is my concern with the MXR. Compared to the R and RR if these are similarly to scale, the seat still looks too short and scalloped which will wedge you in. The current XR has an awful seat which gives you zero room to move. I don't know if the MXR changes this, but side pics don't. I will await full judgement until I actually sit on one.
podman said:
Thats totally inaccurate “assumption”, the M1000R is no more expensive than the standard model, I was shown the servicing schedule and price file by the sales person and tech at BMW Wollaston after reading similar nonsense posted on PH…
Yeah you can get all the services up to 18000 miles, iirc, paid for in a fairly reasonably priced service planEdited by GreaseNipple on Sunday 29th October 11:57
Chipchap said:
Steve Bass said:
Seems like a bit of a schizophrenic combination.
Feels like a 'just because you can, doesn't mean you should' situation....
SteveFeels like a 'just because you can, doesn't mean you should' situation....
It's exactly that. A bike for old blokes who think they can ride a bit and that have the money to buy one and afford the insurance.
I fit that description so why the f
k not. I am a tart remember how shiny my MV was and I kept it 9.5 years.
Is all I can reply to you Sir! Hats off
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