2016 BMW S 1000 XR
FIRST RIDE
P62
Gearshift Assist Pro quickshifting
mechanism, the ride becomes
a Playstation warp of speed and
smoothness and all-day comfort.
The S 1000 RR had two of those
three attributes, now the XR
brings all three to the game.
One thing I really did not care
for that was the engine seemed
to have a real vibey spot be-
tween 5-6000rpm, which is
where you'll be in sixth gear on
the highway most of the time.
This caused my right hand to
go slightly numb and although
I have a mangled joint in my
thumb, I was not the only one to
experience this on test. Above
and below those revs the bike
gives no sensation of over-vibra-
tion, however in this range it was
noticeable.
My testbike for this particular
ride was an S 1000 XR with the
Touring Package fitted. That
gave me Dynamic ESA, GPS
preparation, heated grips, cruise
control, a center stand, luggage
racks and saddle bag mounts,
as well as the extra add-on of
"THE LIMITED
RANGE OF THE
ROAD SPECIFIC
TIRES MEANS DIRT
DRIVEWAYS ARE
ABOUT AS FAR AS
I'M ADVENTURING
WITH AN XR."
