Rider Magazine Review: 2024 M1000XR

[exgman]

Here's an interesting and detailed review of the new BMW M1000XR: https://ridermagazine.com/2024/04/0...review-first-ride/?oly_enc_id=0240C8840912J7U

 

[oldcamper]

While the 18,000 mile valve check interval is good data, I take any subjective review published by Rider these days with a grain of salt. They simply cannot afford to report anything a major advertiser might not approve of. That’s not a statement critical of Rider or their staff, it’s just the reality of their business environment today.

 

[mjfink420]

If they make it so you can mount bags, I'd upgrade in a heartbeat. Without bags, it's not an option; when I do any longer range riding, I need some "stuff" with me, tire kit, more clothes, something to drink/eat, a camera, etc.

I hope they put the mounting points back and let us put the XR luggage on it. Actually, on 2nd thought, I hope they don't. I love my XR and really don't need to drop 30K!

 

[ratster]

While the 18,000 mile valve check interval is good data, I take any subjective review published by Rider these days with a grain of salt. They simply cannot afford to report anything a major advertiser might not approve of. That’s not a statement critical of Rider or their staff, it’s just the reality of their business environment today.

Isn't that pretty much true for any reviewer/ influencer today?

 

[pglaves]

Isn't that pretty much true for any reviewer/ influencer today?

Not if the reviewer doesn't depend on manufacturer advertising.