+ Fast ; great handling ; comfortable
– Nobody seems to know ‘ what ’ it is
when the vista opens up and the roads throw obstacles and tricky bits at you , this surefooted nimble tourer will have you grinning like Bonamassa himself . It ’ s very , very good - actually , it ’ s even better than that . It ’ s a bloody brilliant piece of engineering , and delivers ride-joy like three bourbons into a rock concert guitar solo .
NO PUNISHMENT : YOU DESERVE IT If you , like me , have been harbouring the idea that a change to a more upright riding position might be an admission of defeat then the 1000XR is here to dispel your concern . This is no
step back , or a retreat to sedentary riding – it is a cleverly conceived , superbly executed work by huge talents , that ’ ll take all your years of riding experience and reward you with feedback galore , while delivering a terrific sense of wellbeing when riding . It does it all without the punishment , and I don ’ t know about you , but I bloody well deserve that . It ’ s certainly worth thinking about , if you haven ’ t before . BMW ’ s best kept secret . Have fun , see you out there .
KIWI RIDER 55