2017 BMW S 1000 RR Review

2017 BMW S 1000 RR Review | MC Commute

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Take a ride on BMW’s high-end S1000RR superbike with Executive Editor Zack Courts as he screams in style to the office.
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It’s no secret we’re always trying to get our staff to work a little harder. Especially the ones that always seem to have too much to say. “Write it down!” we always shout at each other. Zack Courts is a classic case, always arriving to office after his commute with a bunch of opinions about the bike he’s riding. Too much this, not enough that, and occasionally has some decent insights that we thought might help consumers or entertain enthusiasts.
So we strapped a camera and microphone to his helmet and told him to turn it on when he leaves his house. A lot of him talking in his helmet is complaining about drivers, yelling at red lights, and wondering why billboards aren’t more expensive. But sometimes he actually talks about the bike, and those are the parts we keep. Got a bike you would like to see discussed? Let us know and we’ll send him home on that one next.
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@ahungryzygote2917 2 жыл бұрын

The reason you commute on a sportbike: it's fun. Whether you're late for work, or you had a bad day. The bike's there for you to save the day and make you smile.

@jaimin891 6 жыл бұрын

I test rode this bike at a BMW demo show with a bunch of other riders a couple of months ago. I rode it for about 20-25 minutes & I may have only experienced 35% of what this bike has to offer. This motorcycle is seriously so technical that it is beyond my skill set to ride it because of its electronics aides & other packages. It truly is the epitome of the a superbike.

@VVoltz 6 жыл бұрын

Awarded +8000 extra cool points for the S2000 and the Evo at 1:10. Zack, my man, you rock. Thank you, as usual, for the fun content

@FXR_neto 6 жыл бұрын

That one dog crossing the street only had three legs

@mikeinnh9179 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah me too, I was like hay that dog has only three legs...

@patrickparker1472 6 жыл бұрын

I feel sorry for that dog

@michaelroth7417 6 жыл бұрын

got to that point and was like...'3 legged dog?' had to rewind and check.

@fivespeed3026 6 жыл бұрын

Patrick Parker at least it appears to have a responsible owner. Many dogs have it worse.

@TheKooster31 6 жыл бұрын

me too, probably we've seen how humans can treat each other badly and we feel sick of it

@IqbalGod 6 жыл бұрын

I already rode on 2017 S1000RR for 3000 km. It is a great machine. One of the most comfortable superbike. Yeah it's kinda heavy, but when you ride it, it doesn't feel that heavy. Yes, the frame is hot, but you don't touch them. The real place where you can feel the heat of the engine is actually at your left feet. The heat melt down some of my shoe soles and sometimes burn my ankle if I stuck on heavy traffic. But, it is a great superbike for commuting.

@phongle5482 6 жыл бұрын

Iqbal Hakeem same felling my friend because the fan throw air this way

@jbdoggy 5 жыл бұрын

Iqbal, agree. Its the left side just above the ankle. I wear midcut riding shoes, so if speed is under 80kmh you can feel the heat. Chassis is hot too. My knee got burned before. Solved the problem with carbon fibre frame protectors. Its heavy as you say & parking in tight spaces can be a nuisance. But other than that its really a fantastic machine! Super smooth & so easy to ride despite being 200hp!

@mrmenan6450 6 жыл бұрын

i just love mc commute, its quite simple and practical things you say is what we people want to hear. please do more videos i just love this.

@chaseontwowheels 6 жыл бұрын

I'm just happy to have made the survey for channels people have subscribed to! ;)

@AsadAli-ci2nq 3 жыл бұрын

Hey chase i am your long time subscriber heres to mention a thing or two .. Whenever you do another bike review from now on please mention if the seat of the bike is soft or hard on the scale of 1 to 10 .. 1 being softest and 10 being harshest or hardest and also mention the engine heat that the bike produces.. thank you for the work you are doing ... its phenomenal ... THANKS ALOT

@Seelingfahne 6 жыл бұрын

Someone has the speed crazies! Excellent review, nary a missed wheelie opportunity. Keep em coming please this was a gem.

@russellcollins7148 6 жыл бұрын

"Don't ever ever do that". Hahaha I can't count how many times I've said that inside my helmet too.

@schnitzjr 6 жыл бұрын

3 legged dog at 3:56.

@jpg6482 6 жыл бұрын

I commute on my 2017 s1000RR - love it! I have a Ducti Multi before that couldn't handle all year round weather and kept breaking, 4K miles on the BMW and no issues at all. Only thing I have noticed is a little vibe in handlebars if sat on long motorway journey, compared with my old 2016 Multi, but to be expected really.

@CubanRider 6 жыл бұрын

Having owned the slower and taller version of this bike for 26000 miles, I can't wait to own my own S1000RR and see what BMW has planned for the next iteration. Great video as usual Zack.

@JohnPaulV 6 жыл бұрын

your bike is no way slower. Its the same as s1000rr with 12k rpm. been a big fan of your track riding.

@sponsurd 6 жыл бұрын

what year did you own that was "slower and taller?"

@galaeron 6 жыл бұрын

pretty sure he meant an S1000R (single R) or an s1000XR

@zahrulexe 6 жыл бұрын

MrSaintCharles yeah it's the XR

@ramnars3729 5 жыл бұрын

Its cost like 16k right , can anyone please tell me what it will cost me out the shop in California ? Like after all the hidden charges and taxes and stuff ? Thanks

@MotorbikeMike028 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! As always I appreciate the detail Zack goes into on all the models he rides. Loved the survey as well, just completed it! I'm a little bummed out I can't participate in the sweepstakes a resident of Canada.

@Braselton21 4 жыл бұрын

I hope they take this "old" design & stick a 600cc engine in it :D I miss the looks already :(

@MADLITS1K 3 жыл бұрын

Bmw wouldn’t go backwards lol

@ur2slob724 3 жыл бұрын

I hope that never happens

@MADLITS1K 3 жыл бұрын

@@ur2slob724 there were rumors of it years ago but it’s Bmw, they wouldn’t go backwards nor do they even care about a 600 class lol the s1000rr is debatably the ultimate all around sport bike

@ur2slob724 3 жыл бұрын

@@MADLITS1K no need for debate I love mine it’s the best bike ever made 😂

@motordemic 3 жыл бұрын

Could compete with the RS660?

@rewmeister 6 жыл бұрын

please please please do the S1000R next! I love your content, keep it up!

@HerroYuy246 6 жыл бұрын

This is such an amazing motorcycle.

@richardblaauwgeers4349 6 жыл бұрын

Zack you’re commutes are fucking awesome don’t change it!

@eddyquik 6 жыл бұрын

Great bike. I rode the CSS bike this year, and I am really liking what BMW has to offer!

@BIKEGEARMOTOVLOG 6 жыл бұрын

I commute on my zx10r 3 to 4 days a week to and from work, love it.

@erikknudsen4034 6 жыл бұрын

Yea, I commute on a 675R almost every day, love it. It puts a smile on my face twice a day. Not sure why some don't understand. Do people commute in their 400hp+ sports cars? Why is that not questioned?

@jasonisdn 5 жыл бұрын

Yep 45min ride, one way, on a 18 rr. It changes me from pissed off at work, to happy and smiling by the time I get home.

@2centsworth479 3 жыл бұрын

S1000RR , my dream bike! This video is a treat

@KevinOSullivans 6 жыл бұрын

I've enjoyed these reviews for a while now - Thanks! Curious - is it really a 20 minute commute to work, or do you just adjust the route/edit to get that duration? #CommuteJealousy

@etheducatista9308 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome bike! Looking forward seeing the 18 model review..

@Chainspike101 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos please do one on the S1000r!! Thanks

@sean0387 5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE my 18 !! Great Video

@grahamc210ify 6 жыл бұрын

that was an awesome commute, loved it, but i would love to see S1000R as well.

@Eidrian111 6 жыл бұрын

Great garage right there! A evo x and a s2000!

@miguellorenzo3609 4 жыл бұрын

I was watching your video and I woke up the next morning thank you for that...😊😊😊😊

@BillyBob-qu3kc 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, really good to get a perspective on sport bike comfort. Can you do one with the gsx r 750 and Cbr 600r?

@Nekminute 6 жыл бұрын

Most comfortable supersport i've ever ridden ~ amen

@VocalHornet 4 жыл бұрын

On the topic of ergos, I own a 2011 S1000rr and i still hold that it is one of the most comfortable 1000cc super sports. While it is canted forward like you would expect, the position isn’t uncomfortable and through riding, one can get very accustomed to it. An option available for this bike, if you are interested, is putting Heli-Bar Risers that raise the clip ons just a bit so it’s not as much pressure on your wrist. Overall this bike in either generation is sublime and you can’t go wrong with it as far as comfort. And don’t get me started on the ridiculous power loll.

@a.k.arkesh9434 2 жыл бұрын

All time favourite A-semitrical head lights With all the electronics 😘😘😘👌👌❤️

@jamestaylor9159 6 жыл бұрын

Zack, love seeing these notificaitons pop up. Forgot to suggest some things in the survey though - can you focus a little more on what makes each bike different from any other bike? Additionally, is there a 'long way' you can take to work?

@samlyles8248 6 жыл бұрын

That throttle roll-on giggle. Haha! Great video, Zack! When are you gonna commit the moto-jouralist sin and get one for yourself?

@Siper2 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, beautiful bike, and let's hear it for the determined three-legged dog at 3:54! :-)

@mikes2270 6 жыл бұрын

Great bike. Love my 2015. The frame rails do get hot on a commute especially sitting at stop lights but it's comfortable with leathers. I hate riding in jeans.

@overdrivekill7 6 жыл бұрын

would like to get some videos on how to ride year long. what kind of gear to wear, tires, Etc. I'm going to start myself this winter here in So-Cal. and I've been looking for info and since you guys seem to be well knowledge riding experts would love some info on that. Thanks Zack and Ari for the sweet vids

@LorG410 4 жыл бұрын

overdrivekill7 any tips?

@thresh86 6 жыл бұрын

Great review as always, pretty smooth production.The bike seems extremely good fun, I heard you saying about 177hp. Is it about emissions ? I think EU version is 190+. PS Make a contest-survey for EU citizen's too , we love the show (and channel) too , you know!

@lmikek 6 жыл бұрын

Loved your choice of cars...

@coolinken 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid! What helmet cam do you use?

@frost2722 6 жыл бұрын

Good job as always fellas. Zach have you ever had to deal with any bad speeding tickets? I got my first one recently and it was alot lol. Next summer I need to do more track days. I always tried to ride in desolate areas where cops weren't as common but its tough. Thx buddy!

@frost2722 6 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, Thx buddy

@fenrirrides4134 6 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see something like taking the Daytona 675 the best of it's time and really seeing how it compares in riding to the newer bikes. Sometimes newer isn't always better.

@davesmith5663 6 жыл бұрын

''US residents eligible for prizes'', well that sucks about the survey,.but i do enjoy watching the videos you produce. please keep them coming!

@Nick212NYC 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 17, yes it’s heavy, yes the frame burns me in traffic, and yes it isn’t the sexiest super sport. But I can ride it for hours comfortably ( great seat ) and flick on the cruise control when the right hand goes numb.

@throwzpu 6 жыл бұрын

spent $5000 on a k6 gsxr 1000. last of the raw bikes. mainly commute with long highway miles to work and back home. im 5'11'' and find it fairly comfortable unless i ride around city with alot of stop and go's my wrists will start to strain, but overall happy with the bike. k5/6 gsxr 1000 was what the s1000rr was engineered from so the bmw has better specs but weighs more because of the rider aids. am saving up for one now :D

@Kid574 6 жыл бұрын

For anyone commenting about commuting on supersports, not being made for it, you can't do it and so on, i commute on my 2017 R6 daily, been doing it for over 7 years on a 2002 Ninja 636. It's just a matter of getting used to it and coming to a compromise. Ideal? Probably not, there's definitively more comfortable bikes for commuting but hell nothing beats the fun of a supersport IMO

@joakimjaderas5355 6 жыл бұрын

I would like to see you ride the Yamaha mt/fz10sp.

@mirage2k6 6 жыл бұрын

Would love to hear your comparison with the single r

@parko1965 6 жыл бұрын

Zack, what a job you've got.

@davidrivera390 6 жыл бұрын

It’s between this and the new CBR1000RR....I enjoyed how easy it was for you to go through the rider aids....was it because it was easy or you had to study the manual? How reliable are they? I know BMW has an awesome track record but your opinion would help. IMHO if your on top of your bike in the maintenance you should be ok but what about anything faulty? Any things that would concern you? Thanks.

@serangelc 6 жыл бұрын

On every new commute video, the road contractors are getting nearer each time to Zack's home... xD

@NAZLSI 6 жыл бұрын

@Motorcyclist Magazine How did you do that stop/turn at 13:05? Did you use only front brakes and let the back end slide?

@ManLikeHenners 6 жыл бұрын

That 3 legged dog though! 😂

@darkhosecycles 6 жыл бұрын

Love to see a review of the new 650 vstrom

@abymathew295 6 жыл бұрын

My favourite motorcycle ever built...

@TushalBhadang 6 жыл бұрын

Please review the 2018 Triumph Street Triple RS for MC Commute ride - I want to see Zack pull power wheelies all the way to work!

@russelllaureto8132 6 жыл бұрын

I commute on my zx9r everyday super fast super comfortable just awesome and I have no problems.

@ThePsvan 6 жыл бұрын

12:25 "You shouldn't ever do that... don't ever do that" Lol!!

@3star2nr 4 жыл бұрын

Analog gauges are way better than any tft screen...

@shubhamde3205 5 жыл бұрын

My favourite Super sportbike. I wish I could ride this bike one day.

@plconnor41 6 жыл бұрын

Well now you've got me interested in that electronic suspension and how it works... get Ari to do a video on it!

@JesseFlannery Жыл бұрын

The three legged dog was my favorite part.

@stephanienicole5213 6 жыл бұрын

Are you guys going to do a 2017 or a 2018 small bike comparison like you did for the 2015 small bike shootout? Bikes under 700cc preferably, but I am not picky!!! Thanks

@dne1301 6 жыл бұрын

Bro.. I love the video but I'm curious.. Why did you cut over behind the car that was obviously on the brake at 12:27 ? Keep the video's coming...

@RushikeshWare 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Zack, how about commute on Kawasaki Ninja 650 2017 and CBR 650F 2017?

@izumaki100 6 жыл бұрын

Dream bike

@anuragghildiyal6901 4 жыл бұрын

12:13 that crazy laugh though😂😂

@Zalonka 6 жыл бұрын

I have a Kreiga bag so you can keep that one. I'll take the tool kit though :D

@goldie6579 6 жыл бұрын

9 thumbs down? WTF! You guys give the best info

@Ukrainianification 6 жыл бұрын

You should also mention service intervals and associated cost for us so we know what to expect.

@Death666wish 6 жыл бұрын

I knew that I wouldn't be eligible for your sweepstakes and I was right, but I did the survey anyway as I love your channel, that was a looong survey man.

@SpottedCreeper 6 жыл бұрын

Yup, USA only :( nevermind. I did the survey anyway because Zack and Ari are the best motorcyclist you-tubers by far!

@upsidedowndog1256 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like an old Kawasaki. Weighs about the same. Great commuter bike. I LOVE old Kawasakis, especially black ones.

@kyokushinkuma 6 жыл бұрын

How tall are you Zack, I’m 6’8”, and sport bikes tend to be a bit cramped, would you recommend this for taller riders?.

@AlexShoe 5 жыл бұрын

so u got a s2000, evox, and a s1000rr? I guess your set for life!

@TheSpectre223 6 жыл бұрын

Damn US only competitions. Good video anyway though guys, keep it up

@2391jessie 6 жыл бұрын

Please test the S1000RR with the 2D (fork travel sensor).

@nickprice3605 6 жыл бұрын

Gloves to match bike. Nice

@MakTheSank 6 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see the SV650 suzuki in a MC Commute !

@TheAETHER22 11 ай бұрын

I live in Danmark where our speed limits in the city are turtle wise and the laws regarding lane filtering etc are dumb strict. If I would commute to work with the rain mode in start and stop traffic behind cars, do you think I would have any issue with the heat? I'm talking about 30km commute back and forth to work at 30-60km\h speeds maximum. I know a litter bike might be too much for this kind of commute but that nobody stopped buying a Porsche for the same style reasons. It's also my dream bike😊

@Oshidwhaddup 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen this episode like 6 times.!

@abaraniba 5 жыл бұрын

Zack, thanks so much for posting these videos. I recently got my m1 endorsement, and I'm looking for a bike for this specific reason--commute. My commute from home to work is about 1.5hrs (50mi), and the traffic has gotten worse here in the SF Bay Area. I never owned a bike, I only got close to stealing my uncle's and riding it when I was younger (CBR 600). It was easy because it's the same logic of driving a manual. Now, I'm considering two bikes that I have been reading on, 2016 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR ABS & 2016 BMW s1000rr. What are your thoughts about these 2 bikes for the long commute? But most importantly, what is your opinion/advice as a beginner for buying one of these bikes? Am I nuts here for getting one of these? Or will I be safe by simply abiding to the speed limits? Thanks so much!

@znismo1 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever end up buying a motorcycle?

@Snakeskinncowboy 3 жыл бұрын

Are we just going to ignore the three legged dog at 3:50? lol dude was working to get across the street. poor guy :"(

@Zalonka 6 жыл бұрын

Funny how BMW and Aprilia weight a decent amount and tend to do more than others in tests . You need something to put power to the ground.

@jacobshepherd3997 5 жыл бұрын

Plus a 25 lb weight difference isn’t as bad as most people think. Heck I think most of us could afford to lose that much weight

@AJGomez613 6 жыл бұрын

Those german monks... what a beautiful bike they made

@petar-boshnakov 6 жыл бұрын

Zack, can you do one of their K bikes, like K1300 S or R?

@touristguy87 6 жыл бұрын

...a sick crazy-good bike, the handling of a Gixxer 750 with an engine like an R6 on steroids. Did you ever notice just how silky-smooth the throttle response is and how quickly the engine revs...to 14 grand...pulling like a freight-train from idle the whole way to redline? And that intake sound, that absolutely "no fooling around" snarl. This is just a *wonderful* bike, a complete joy to ride. The only downside I see to it is the rear spring is pretty stiff so anything you ride over it thumps like you're hitting a speed-bump in a car. But otherwise just wonderful, wonderful, sublime, superb riding-experience. It is a shame though that I keep hearing so much about the engines on these things falling apart. Gotta say with this selection of bikes to commute on you definitely have a few people dying of envy in front of their computers.

@akshayrajivale9344 6 жыл бұрын

Please do commute on other 1000 cc bikes too

@marshall3498 6 жыл бұрын

What jacket are you wearing in this video?

@sphinxsway 6 жыл бұрын

To buy this one , that has been perfected over 3 series or to take a plunge in the deep and wait for the new model... any thoughts my people ?

@brewerbrewer5988 6 жыл бұрын

Zack, you daredevil!!!

@kyokushinkuma 6 жыл бұрын

Zack, how tall are you?, I’m 6’8” and am seriously considering one of these, coming from an ‘07 ZX-14 though just curious the ergonomic difference.

@allanrexkalon6728 6 жыл бұрын

Mc , please can you review the moto guzzi v9 bobber 2017 t.y.

@wayneatkinson5334 Жыл бұрын

i like how u had the s1000 staring down the s2000, i saw what u did there mate

@xoxoh0tgrl 5 жыл бұрын

lives near Mariners and works in Irvine.... tale as old as time!

@thereal_FASTA 6 жыл бұрын

What’s the maintenance intervals?

@budlloyd3127 6 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a Diavel commute!

@krayzieegg7294 5 жыл бұрын

Whats the difference between 17 and 18 and can you tell which year you are lookin at?

@lifeasithappens5188 6 жыл бұрын

These engines used to get a lot of crit for vibes. I have not had an opportunity to test it yet. What are your thoughts on this, Zack ?

@danielsandoval8345 6 жыл бұрын

Now do the S1000R, please.

@ttiization 5 жыл бұрын

That would be the obivous bike for this videos, but whatever

@danishhavaldar9337 6 жыл бұрын

Please make a review on the ktm 1290 superduke r 2017

@sweeptheleg. 6 жыл бұрын

Dude you sound like my mom when you laugh..😁 Enjoy both yours and Ari's videos. And you can't say 'shit on yt!