S1000r First Ride

So, did the Akrapovic muffler make things louder or just change the tone? Asking for a friend...

 

I actually love the look of the SDR, it’s a mean looking beast and is built like a tank!

Previously I’ve had a Tuono 1100 and it was cramped even by Sportsbike standards.

Sexy...

 

Me on anything with a seat height of less than 890mm

 

Taking the cat box off makes it a hell of a lot louder, and boy does that thing weigh some.

Nice write up @bradders , and i see where you are coming from. This bike is almost too good, it does it all so well it could be classed as a little unexciting. It gets the power down so well i find myself so much faster than when on the 1198s. It's my first non Ducati, so first IL4, and it did surprise how much torque it has - i expected none.

 

I have the comfort seat as it came with it, it's very erm, comfortable. Worth getting i think.

 

Ideally looking for a used one as they are bloody expensive new, also no idea why bmw thought it was a good idea to add the white band to the lower section, leaning towards a sargent seat as they are all black, i am sure i will pick one up soon.

 

I’ve seen them now and again on the S1000rforum.

 

I think so, but then compresses once you sit on it back down to standard height.
Maybe.

 

That looks awesome Paul, it really blends in with the black rim and tyre. Thanks for sharing mate.

 

Sargent seat adds 10mm, I like the look of them. https://www.sargentcycle.co.uk/acatalog/sargent-bmw-s1000rr-2015-motorcycle-seat.html

 

IMO, shape of seat will make as much difference as height. Big, wide seats spread legs apart and stop you getting feet down just as much as a high seat.

 

@simmytt

The stripe is more of a grey than a white. It cleans up well too (I’ll do that this weekend)

 

I recon it’s more Junkers Teri motor to ME109 isn’t it?