First day on the bike!
Stressing I ain’t no bike journalist, rather an old git with a drink problem (woohoo) however this is what I thought after 150 miles…….(and thank you mate for coming along - you know who you are).
Firstly it’s very subjective and, as always, I respect everybody’s views even if they aren’t the same as mine.
I wouldn’t go as far as saying it’s a game changer however, for sure, to all of us who said “BMW have made a mistake here” (or words to that effect) I would very respectfully suggest they ride it first as I suspect many will agree that it’s a cracking evolution from the 1250 (which is a cracking bike anyhoo).
Engine is lovely - up on torque (and I can notice) and BHP (that’s more of a Willy waving thing).
Handling - superb. It’s much lighter and more svelte and now makes my GSA look and feel like a battle bus. Restricted by the Rev limiter the bike had me going into corners faster than I would like, such is the confidence of the ride.
Quick shifter - an improvement but not as silky as my K1600.
Looks - much better in the flesh but the light and the front facing radar box might be acquired tastes for some. Neither bothered me as I concentrated on the ride.
Only negative (so far) is the weather protection but you can’t have it all eh, I’m spoilt with my GSA.
Loved the leanometer (Tony, you won’t need this bit
).
In a line - an XR (Gen1) with a boxer engine
. I don’t think BMW have made a mistake at all - indeed it’s a cracking bike in my humble opinion.
My production example of the TFT screen anti theft brace seems fine including the sun visor & the early prototype of the soft luggage panel seemed ok to son onwards and upwards with that.
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Stressing I ain’t no bike journalist, rather an old git with a drink problem (woohoo) however this is what I thought after 150 miles…….(and thank you mate for coming along - you know who you are).
Firstly it’s very subjective and, as always, I respect everybody’s views even if they aren’t the same as mine.
I wouldn’t go as far as saying it’s a game changer however, for sure, to all of us who said “BMW have made a mistake here” (or words to that effect) I would very respectfully suggest they ride it first as I suspect many will agree that it’s a cracking evolution from the 1250 (which is a cracking bike anyhoo).
Engine is lovely - up on torque (and I can notice) and BHP (that’s more of a Willy waving thing).
Handling - superb. It’s much lighter and more svelte and now makes my GSA look and feel like a battle bus. Restricted by the Rev limiter the bike had me going into corners faster than I would like, such is the confidence of the ride.
Quick shifter - an improvement but not as silky as my K1600.
Looks - much better in the flesh but the light and the front facing radar box might be acquired tastes for some. Neither bothered me as I concentrated on the ride.
Only negative (so far) is the weather protection but you can’t have it all eh, I’m spoilt with my GSA.
Loved the leanometer (Tony, you won’t need this bit
).In a line - an XR (Gen1) with a boxer engine
. I don’t think BMW have made a mistake at all - indeed it’s a cracking bike in my humble opinion. My production example of the TFT screen anti theft brace seems fine including the sun visor & the early prototype of the soft luggage panel seemed ok to son onwards and upwards with that.
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