07-15-2024, 01:54 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-15-2024, 01:56 PM by runnerhiker.)
I traded in my Kawasaki H2 for a 2024 S1000 XR in Gravity Blue Metallic. As a reminder, I had a 2019 S1000 XR which I had for 3 years until I finally got tired of the seat situation. The price was $21k, the panniers were another $1,500.
BMW modified the seat for 2024, made it flatter, broader, less or not inclined forward. I loved everything else about the 2019 bike. Compared to the 2019, there are a handful of things that are much better, and there are a handful of things that suit me (I like) better.
All the XR's at my local dealer have the OEM Low seat, which is terrible, but they received a 2024 M1000XR with the standard height seat, I moved that seat to the 2024 S1000XR and that sold me. All the pictures below are with the OEM low seat, but I ordered the BMW High seat on purchase day, that seat has arrived, and I am happy to say it works for me.
Here is a list of my impressions, 2024 vs 2019
The '24 seems equal in power compared to the '19, and almost as powerful as the Kawi H2. Overall, I give the H2 engine a slight edge, but I like XR better in every other respect, and the XR engine is so damn good, I don't miss the H2.
The '24 engine is very smooth, the '19 engine had high vibes at first that quieted down at 5k miles. The '24 is good out of the box.
The '24 has narrower handlebars, I like that better.
The '24 is 25 lbs lighter.
The '24 feels very refined, the '19 "had a lot of character", meaning it was rough around the edges. I like refined.
The '24 is still a tall bike, 33.9" with the high seat, 33" with the std seat.
Some design things that BMW has improved:
The '24 has the same TFT as my 2020 R1250RS, and identical handlebar switches. Good for me.
The '24 has TPMS (the '19 didn't), and the recommended pressure is now 33/36 for rider only and 36/42 for rider and passenger. Finally, a recognition that tire pressure and motorcycle load are related, no more 36/42 all the time.
The speedometer is accurate, most of the time the GPS and TFT agree, about 1/3 the time the TFT is 1 MPH faster.
When using the cruise control, upshifting with the QS does not disengage the CC. Quickshifting down or using the clutch will disengage the CC.
For the first time ever, I own 3 BMW's at the same time. Life is good.
BMW modified the seat for 2024, made it flatter, broader, less or not inclined forward. I loved everything else about the 2019 bike. Compared to the 2019, there are a handful of things that are much better, and there are a handful of things that suit me (I like) better.
All the XR's at my local dealer have the OEM Low seat, which is terrible, but they received a 2024 M1000XR with the standard height seat, I moved that seat to the 2024 S1000XR and that sold me. All the pictures below are with the OEM low seat, but I ordered the BMW High seat on purchase day, that seat has arrived, and I am happy to say it works for me.
Here is a list of my impressions, 2024 vs 2019
The '24 seems equal in power compared to the '19, and almost as powerful as the Kawi H2. Overall, I give the H2 engine a slight edge, but I like XR better in every other respect, and the XR engine is so damn good, I don't miss the H2.
The '24 engine is very smooth, the '19 engine had high vibes at first that quieted down at 5k miles. The '24 is good out of the box.
The '24 has narrower handlebars, I like that better.
The '24 is 25 lbs lighter.
The '24 feels very refined, the '19 "had a lot of character", meaning it was rough around the edges. I like refined.
The '24 is still a tall bike, 33.9" with the high seat, 33" with the std seat.
Some design things that BMW has improved:
The '24 has the same TFT as my 2020 R1250RS, and identical handlebar switches. Good for me.
The '24 has TPMS (the '19 didn't), and the recommended pressure is now 33/36 for rider only and 36/42 for rider and passenger. Finally, a recognition that tire pressure and motorcycle load are related, no more 36/42 all the time.
The speedometer is accurate, most of the time the GPS and TFT agree, about 1/3 the time the TFT is 1 MPH faster.
When using the cruise control, upshifting with the QS does not disengage the CC. Quickshifting down or using the clutch will disengage the CC.
For the first time ever, I own 3 BMW's at the same time. Life is good.
2020 R1250 RS
2022 K1600 GT
2024 S1000 XR
Niwot CO USA
2022 K1600 GT
2024 S1000 XR
Niwot CO USA