As a father of a daughter and two boys that have zero interest in riding I find you to be a breath of fresh air honestly. Wonderful fun videos

What an excellent idea. Enjoyed your dad and his comments regarding the differences between the consecutive model years. I like the grey, but your dad's bike looks killer!

I'll choose the 2020 model tbh. The new model looks smoother and has a more aggressive front. Trolls will hate but I love it

Give your Dad our love get him involved more if you can. Q & A would be nice in the future. He does well in front of the Camera.

Haha when you lifted your dads off the stand I felt myself jumping forward to grab it and stop you going over 😃😃

Hi from South Africa. I progressed from F800GS, 1200GS, 1200GSA, S1000R and now the new S1000XR in exactly the same colour and lowered seat spec. I love the silent pipe, coming from the S1000R with Akropovic The seating position is fantastic, and long rides are a breeze. Seat is a bit hard especially on the edge where it makes contact with your thighs. Mine goes in for the 1000km service this week, which will unlimit the rev (currently governed to 9000rpm) Best bike I've owned so far.

Perfect video, just looking at buying one of these two models. Your dad is a star too ‘not finished painting it’😂

"Not finished painting it yet" 😂 what an awesome dad

I love the style of the review much more like talking to a knowledgeable mate... your dad was superb .... keep them coming

Brilliant review between the previous and new model! Had to laugh at your dads reaction to get his bike out the garage 😂. Great video! Thank you

Really enjoyed the format of this video. You make a great presenting team. There is no substitute for experience with a model. I love you Dad’s comment “They haven’t finished painting it yet”. The colour is growing on me but I like the rich blue. Triple black looks very good. The XR is at the top of my list for an urban commuter with some light off-road capability (with suitable tyres). Good point on the peg position. Looking forward to the riding vlog. These conditions are a great test as wet weather performance is critical in the UK. We all need three bikes - big tourer, middle weight crossover and sport bike. The XR seems to be the ideal middleweight. My Dad also had spadehands, obligatory for a master craftsman.

I like this format, with your dad co-starring. My s1000xr, full optional is on the way..m.y 2023 of course. I’m looking forward to ride this bike 🤤

Just ordered one in ice grey with all the bells and whistles. Waiting for it to be delivered to my dealership in South Carolina. Most people really like this bike. I hope I do as well. Nice video of yourself and your dad comparing the two different generations of this bike. 👌👌

That was a great video with your dad. You can't beat experience. Very enjoyable 😉😎😁👌

Hi Kate and Dad, It was nice to get Dad's perspective between the old and new XR's with his long history of riding, I like the colour, it looks classy, and the adjustable levers are a great idea.Dad's is a lot higher and left your legs dangling. The make "biggerer" pad is handy and Dad is as relaxed as you in front of the camera and I'm sure we will see more of him, riding the new XR maybe!

Good comparison. Nice to see both side by side as you did. I wasn't able to hear you both especially your dad for a lot of the video though. Have you heard of the new DJI Pocket 2 with the wireless mic package? Yeah, that would step your footage up a great deal I think. Keep up the cracking vids.

Quickly becoming one of the UK's nicest motorbike journalists!

Its a paint scheme that grows on you where the others are out grown.Luv it.Thks

Great video Kate, love your dad, he’s a hoot! I had the same problem with aftermarket clutch lever messing up actuation of the cruise control.

Thank you for posting. Nice to be able to have two models side by side for comparison. Would have been nice if either you or him had ridden both bikes followed by comments. Looking forward to the follow up video. :)

Having owned both was nice to see a side by side comparison! Can’t wait for the next edit to see you out on the road with it 👍🏻

I ended up buying a used 2020 s1000xr. This video definitely made my decision easier as I was initially looking for 2016

Mint comparison video Kate, nice one! Now to just wait and see when your dad swaps in for that GS1250 for the next comparison.. ;)

I've had 3 XR's including a triple black and a new ice grey model. I do at least 12500 miles a year both here and abroad most of it Two up. I really enjoyed the two previous models however, the new model is lighter and easier to ride. The new engine is superb and very smooth, I do miss the noise the old model made in dynamic though. My passenger reports that the rear seat isn't as long however the suspension is better.

We like the look of daddy-o's way better. 😎 👨‍👩‍👧❤

Very good video as usual and waiting for the review of this magnificent new BMW

Lovely to meet ya dad , he’s really good looking chap , so your a family of bikers that must be great 👍

Great review. I owned the 2016 model year and loved it. The new lineup is making it very hard to choose a new one, like the Triumph 900, KTM1290, etc. Such first world problems 😅😅😅. Loved the real world approach with your dad.

Nice video. Being able to lower this bike from factory is a big plus compared to other manufacturers. With only a 29" inside leg many bikes are just too tall for me but with the BMW lowering set up I think this bike should be spot on. When you add to that a seat designed for two people, a comfortable riding position a centre stand and 160 bhp what more could you want. Although nearly 70 will be trying this out in the new year. Thanks again.

Your dad has a very good taste in bikes. Nice daughter/dad video.

Your dad is such a good sport. Big respect. Great vid.

Great looking bikes (both models) the grey looks absolutely fantastic and the tft,have to agree with TMF class leading,one day hopefully I will get a GS,nearly got one 2nd hand once but unfortunately the seller let me down. One day🤞🏻 Great video as always,stay safe.👍🏻

Nice 1 dad! Awesome comparison. Thanks

Your dad does an awesome job. Subtle explanations not just saying specs like power and torque. Just regular stuff anyone and even an enthusiast can relate to. He needs more airtime here 😂😂. Username Dad

Very very good pleasant video with lot of discussions and open talk, I love it

Fab vlogg 🤩🙏

Funny how honest dads are! Well done. Hope to see more with your dad. 😎👍

I drive the S1000XR with the M package. I loveee the colors of the M package and the Akrapovic also sounds much better.

I`m new to your channel. After watching your gutsy performance in the rain on the G310R I simply had to subscribe. I`m liking the content of your videos and I clearly have a lot of catching up to do. Incidentally your Dad comes across as a cool guy and I enjoyed his input. You two obviously have a great rapport.

I have exactly the same bike as your Dad , I’ve ridden a 2020 twice now they are different and I think the bars are narrow compared to the 19. At 70 mph the new one is doing 500 revs less to keep the great vids coming Kate 👍👍

Your dad seems like a very nice man. I have the 2019 Triple Black XR, and my 30-year-old son Has the 2020 Ice Grey XR. I love my Triple black, but I am jealous of his.

Fun Vid Guys.... Getting my 23 in Dec of 2023... Can't wait! Cheers!

You and your dad make a great team. Nice review!

Huge thanks to your dad for his valuable inputs! I must agree with him wrt the looks department. The vibes question has been answered! I've heard differing views: for some people it was an absolute deal breaker. And some people couldn't be bothered.

Great video.Brilliant idea to get your dad involved, what a nice thing to do. Well done!

Great video Kate great to see your dad get involved.

I love the older XR because it has more direct and wild power than the new one which is more civilized

Loving your dad . Loving that colour. Great vid again Kate ...

Nice to have the two bikes side by side especially that your dad is the owner of one too. Good review! New XR is 👌👌👌 Getting on the bike, just climb on it. Put foot on foot peg like a step and swing over. So much easier like.

This was a great video. Your Dad is super cool. Thanks for posting/sharing. Cheers!

The new dash is lovely, I wish other manufacturers went with a matt finish display, get no glare off that and it also looks more touchy feely than the gloss finish dash's on other bikes! :-) Preferred the old headlight set up though.

Can't wait for the ride video Kate on the XR, absolutely love this bike .....👌😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Ridden both back to back I have older version and much prefer it it just feels more aggressive and nippier I changed the clutch lever as well and had criuse control issues it was little metal plate within housing if you bend it even a little it stops it working hope your dad got it sorted

Another great review, I like getting you Dad involved in the review. Nice comparisons between the 2019 and 2020

I rode the new XR when I brought my 1250GS in for service. That one for all "cured" me from thinking ever swap the XR for the GS. The XR is a nice bike over all, but I didn't like the riding position, and of Course the engine was totally different. One has to rev it quite up to get the torque kicking in, when I picked up my GS it was much more my style to ride a bike and the torque not less brutal much more cultivated if that makes sense. The overall handling is far too "excited" for me. That's the main reason why one buys a GS over a Sports or an Adventure-Sports bike I suppose... :-) Good video.

great dad

Dad needs to be in more vids. Enjoy seeing him :D :D

Ha ha 😂 funny dad bye at the end..

Enjoyed the family video!! Shame about the weather and you made.hime get his pride and joy out in the wet!! Nasty!! Well done Daddio!!

Love this! What a great dynamic you two have 🙏🏻 I have to say I prefer the look of your dad's triple black 😈😈 I absolutely love the Sport SE you sold to me. Having gone from a 1200GSA I just needed something a little more spicy. Needless to say I've gotta throw the bog roll in the fridge before a ride out... 🤘🏻🤪

A Star 🌟 is born! Great asset to your channel. 😊👍

Great vid, really good insight from an owner of the previous version, I think they’ve done a superb job of the new xr and I think the ice grey is the colour to have, but I prefer the panniers on your dads, anyway keep up the good work 👍

Oh I must say, what a lovely pair 😃👍🏻

I love the ice grey

Great dad an lass video

Interesting comparison vid. Also amazed at 41mpg wow. Can I ask. Are those BMW trousers you’re wearing?

Great video!!

I'm very impressed Kate! You're doing a great job! Regards to Dad and Mum

Try Climbing on by first putting your left foot on the left peg (bike still on sidestand) then standing up (one foot), hands on the bars, and you have plenty of clearance for the right leg to swing over (even with a top box). So much easier! I see the hand guards have shrunk on the new bike! why? How do you find the low seat after more than 10 miles?

Another good video Kate. Look forward to you Vlog on this bike.

Just watched ya vid. My next bike is what ya dads got. Excellent vid

Cracking video keep up the good work 🤙🏻

Great video Kate, just to clarify this is not just a low seat ? Lower frame options must be quite hard to find second hand .

Strangely enough, I prefer the look of my red 2015 s1000xr to the new shape in red, but looking at those two side by side I've suddenly seen the new shape in a new light. I love the primer colour. Just shows how a colour makes so much difference to any vehicle. Love the video btw. You have a new subscriber 👍

Wow, just came across this one, wanted to buddy your Dad;s channel, he is definitely a great guy and hope to say hi one day, may buy him a brew when I jump the Pond :) So anyway, I have adj levers on my 98 k1200rs, interesting they didn't on his 19 s1000? hmm, intereting.. course i have the flat 4 "brick" motor, and you all have the new short stroke Rippers! Congrats and greets from Fla, usa, stay cool and stay safe! TWD! DF

Quality bike... I’ve just traded my 2017 model for the new 2020 model ... ice grey... not a fan of the colour so I’m having it painted... full titanium Acrapovic arrives today... canni wait.... I call in at Williams Manchester just the other day... Great review

Other road testers say it vibrates at 70 mph. Have you found that? Front mudguard very short needs a fender extends or all the muck will be on front of engine. Not much padding in seat.

I love the grey although I would like a bit darker tint. Great Dad Daughter vid!

I’m with your dad on the colour. Liked the rapport you have with your dad ; I prefer the look of the new one colour apart but like the older non TFT dash. I love an analogue Rev counter. Good review 👍🏻

Having seen the side by side comparison I'm so glad I didn't buy the new version.

I'm afraid I'm with your dad on the colour, not a fan of the primer finish. Perhaps its and age thing 🤣 How do you get on with being subjective reviewing BMW's ? You do a great job on your review vids 👍

I've ridden both and use to own a 2016, I have to say I like the older generation more. Better looks, more fun raw to ride. new one is too soft.

Hi Kate, lovely video, cutie keep going.

He's not wrong about the primer grey. Very popular at the moment but along the lines of the "blacked out" look....cheap finish look. Daughter and Dad review team,very, very cool!

Together with the 310 this is actually the only Beemer I really like the design of. Especially in red.

Brilliant viewing and a super presentation... you both make a great team... looking forward to your riding review... take care...

Good looking bike looking forward to the review it's a bike I've been keen to try for a while now as my multi is ageing ( gracefully but still aging) maybe try one in the spring. Watch those leaves 👍🏍

You do great vids, and very knowledgable about the bikes your on. You and your dad are brilliant, I laughed when he said this bike was in primer i.e. similar to the colour of his front door. Your dad has become more than an EXTRA in these vids and soon due a wage from your BM shop (or a cut of your's lol). You mentioned before he had an old Beemer, what's he got? I think I told you I have a 1973 R75/5. Thank you. I do have a notion for an immaculate low mileage GS1250TE with box's for under £12K if you have one lying around the showroom you're having trouble shifting lol. What is the differences with the Rallye?

Great, get a bit peckish on the motorway and it has a compartment full of fieldmouse biltong. Ever practical Dad noticed straight away!

nice vid

Your dads bike is mint!! I just got F900 XR last month in gold, and find the seat extremely uncomfortable after only an hour riding 😩

My xr is awesome put heavier bar ends on vibes virtually disappeared.changed to adjustable levers doesn't and shouldn't be an issue with cruise control your dad needs to get that checked out. I added a brake modulator xr didn't appreciate that so took it back off . But what a machine it's great 👍👌 cracking video I think personally my 2018 hp colours are better jmo keep up the good work lass take care and ride safe..ps I'm 67 yrs young and feel like a 16yr old when I'm on my bike.

Triple black.Have the same.Best color.

Enjoyable video kate👍

I’m curious too on seat height! I’m also 5’4. That’s one of my biggest issues choosing bikes. My current street bike is a 2017 ninja 650 and somehow it’s a perfect fit!

I like the ice gray so much more than the red. Something about the red just looks off to me. They gray and the red/white/blue combo are the two best color schemes on this bike

Both bikes are brilliant. Love the colour of the new one. Just not too sure about the shape of the new seat. Wish I could afford one. 😂

The ice grey did put me off It is as your dad said looks unfinished. For 2021 the triple black is gone🙁 With most of the XR bikes showing in red that left me the White/Blue/Red With all the techie reviews it is fun just compare the same bike of different years

I imagine your dad breathes a sigh of relief when he realises 'this bad boy' is a bike, and not your latest boyfriend......

Great video, would be good to see a Father and Daughter ride out on those beasts. For what it's worth I prefer the newer bike but in the triple black colour ....