Just wondering if there are any known mechanical or electrical issues with the first series S1000XR? How reliable are they? No, vibes through the bars don’t count
Just wondering if there are any known mechanical or electrical issues with the first series S1000XR? How reliable are they? No, vibes through the bars don’t count
I have never owned a XR but have ridden plenty as friends of mine have 1st and 2nd gen S1000XRs...I like the XR as the only practical and ROAD worthy superbike...But I like my R1250GS better because it is slightly better in every department except it lacks the DRAMA on top that the XR gives... Yes it is fun and I would love to have it on the GS but choosing between the 2 I go for Telelever and Shaftdrive !
As for your origional question only thing I would check for is a loud camchain which can be fixed with a diffferent tensioner on the first gen bikes but I would go for a second gen bike...TFT screen,LED lights,lighter handling and more compliant ESA fork and shocks would be worth the additional money for me...And don't forget to testride a 1250GS with sports-suspension...
Good luck !
Are the electrics Canbus on the XR?