Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2024 BMW M1000XR: DON’T FOLLOW. MAXIMUM EXCLUSIVITY.
Introducing the 2024 BMW M1000XR…
This is it: the lightest and most powerful production crossover bike in the world. Nothing less. An M bike through and through. Trimmed down for maximum performance – in this case, long-distance performance. That’s why it’s called the M XR. Or, as we like to call it: MaXimizeR. Because this bike maximizes everything: your riding experience, your endurance and, whenever you want, your adrenaline. Alternatively, you can confidently relax while travelling great distances. After all, you know you can leave everyone behind on a whim.
The new BMW M 1000 XR: the long-distance sports bike designed to meet the highest demands, from dynamic riding on country roads to long-distance touring and racing.
At the end of 2018, BMW Motorrad already introduced the successful M model range strategy for motorcycles and has been offering M special equipment and M performance parts ever since. The new BMW M 1000 XR is the third M model from BMW Motorrad to celebrate its world premiere, following the M 1000 RR superbike and the dynamic M 1000 R roadster: The long-distance sports bike M 1000 XR.
In the centenary year of BMW Motorrad, the dynamic philosophy of the world’s most powerful letter is also applied to the new M XR: M is synonymous worldwide with racing success and the fascination of high-performance BMW models and is aimed at customers with particularly high demands for performance, exclusivity and individuality.
With an engine output of 148 kW (201 hp), a DIN empty weight of only 223 kg and suspension technology and aerodynamics designed equally for high-performance country road use, extended long-distance trips and fast laps on the race track, the new M XR, as the lightest representative of this crossover segment, opens up dynamic driving dimensions previously reserved for thoroughbred superbikes.
M + XR = long-distance performance
The equation for an incomparable riding experience of M-like performance and XR-like long-distance capability. You won’t want to get off the bike thanks to its sublime ergonomics or the Pro and RACE riding modes. It’s all there, and not just in terms of equipment. The M XR is highly versatile with its sport, touring and pillion suitability. Its weight can be minimized even further with the optional M Competition package, so that you are on the road with maximum dynamism.
Brute force in your hands
Climb on and you are constantly reminded: the M XR can move you at over 275 km/h. From 0 to 100 in 3.2 seconds; to 200 in 7.4. This is made possible by the BMW ShiftCam four-cylinder engine of the RR, adapted for the XR, with 201 hp (147 kW) at a maximum speed of 14,600 rpm. In conjunction with the sports gearbox with shorter ratios in 4th, 5th and 6th gear, as well as a shorter secondary ratio, the M XR is perfected for performance-oriented long-distance journeys. This helps you take the lead whenever you feel like it.
Unmistakable M
Performance has three colours: light blue, dark blue and red. The characteristic M colour scheme gives the M XR its unmistakable look. In the rare moments it is at a standstill, you can see the love of motorsport – not only in the colours, but in many details.
The measure of all things
Perfection is the sum of all details. No millimeter has been left to chance. With elaborate M paintwork and exclusive parts, like the milled M clutch lever and M brake lever, the design sets sporty standards. The shorter, tinted sports windscreen also demonstrates that this bike originates from the M Motorsport mold.
Leadership par excellence
Ready? Take a seat, start the engine and dive into the M world. Behind you is the slim, performance-oriented rear with short number plate carrier. It’s from this point you leave everything behind. You lead. You hear the incomparable sound that comes from the steep Akrapovič slip-on rear silencer. Your passenger also has the full M experience thanks to the passenger seat contour, slim grab handles and rear footrest bracket.
2024 BMW M1000XR Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- Shift cam engine of the S RR, output 148 kW (201 hp) at 12,750 rpm, 23 kW (31 hp) more than in the new S 1000 XR. Max. torque of 113 Nm at 11,000 rpm.
- Shorter secondary gear ratio (sprocket with 47 teeth instead of 45).
- Shorter gear ratios of 4th, 5th and 6th gear.
- Optimised intake system with variable intake funnels for improved charge exchange at high engine speeds.
- Steeply angled titanium rear silencer with Carbon end cap.
- M Endurance chain.
- Riding modes “Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic”, “Race” and “Race Pro1-3” as well as the latest generation of Dynamic Traction Control DTC and DTC wheelie function with 6-axis sensor box.
- Four adjustable throttle characteristics available now for optimum response.
“Engine Brake” with triple adjustability of engine drag torque in “Race Pro” mode. - Brake Slide Assist assists the rider when brake drifting.
- Shift Assistant Pro for fast upshifts and downshifts without using the clutch.
- Launch Control for perfect race starts and Pit Lane Limiter for keeping to the given speed precisely in the pit lane.
- Hill Start Control Pro for comfortably starting off on inclines.
- M winglets: Brake later and accelerate earlier, plus more high-speed stability thanks to aerodynamic downforce.
- Upside-down forks with adjustable spring base in conjunction with standard DDC.
- M brakes on a long-distance sports bike from BMW Motorrad for the first time: The M XR offers maximum braking performance for riding on country roads and race tracks.
- Aluminium forged wheels.
- M Carbon wheels with M‑ tapes and M‑ lettering on the rim: High-grade, light, high-tech components deliver maximum performance as part of the optional M Competition Package.
- M handbrake and clutch lever.
- Adjustable steering damper.
- Milled-over handlebar clamp.
- Compared to the S 1000 XR with more front-oriented tubular handlebars featuring
laser-etched “BMW M XR” lettering. - Handlebar end mirrors (optional).
- Headlights with iconic light signature and adaptive cornering lights (Headlight Pro).
- Small number plate holder.
- Instrument cluster with large, perfectly readable 6.5-inch TFT display, start-up animation with M logo and OBD interface for M GPS Datalogger and M GPS Laptrigger that can be used via unlock code.
- Rev counter (red area) displayed in a new design.
- Lightweight M battery, rear USB charging socket, powerful LED light units, electronic cruise control and heated grips.
- Keyless Ride.
- M Design and dynamic design signal ultimate roadster performance.
- M Competition Package as an optional extra ex works.
- RDC as standard.
- Extensive range of optional accessories and special equipment ex works.
You sense it immediately. The M XR bears that M DNA. It embodies everything that the most powerful letter in the world stands for: leadership, supremacy and playful, effortless dominance. The letter “M” promises top-notch machining with outstanding materials and equipment. Riding an M bike requires excellent riding skills. M combines the fascination of motorsport with a lifestyle in the fast lane. The third M model completes our four-cylinder range.
The M 1000 XR from BMW Motorrad – Maximum exclusivity
Not only visually an M. The M XR is comprehensively equipped with M parts. Right from the start with a glance at the display, the M start-up animation brings you into the M sports world. While the M Sport seat allows you to ride without fatigue, the M winglets provide increased contact pressure on the road through aerodynamic downforce. And the M brake also makes performance precisely controllable.
“The M XR is the third M model from BMW Motorrad. Based on the current S 1000 XR and S 1000 RR, the product substance of the M 1000 XR – M XR for short – has been tuned to meet the specific requirements of a long-distance sports bike. The riding dynamics speak for themselves, both on the country roads as well as on the race track and on long-distance journeys”. – Dominik Blass, M 1000 XR Product Manager.
2024 BMW M1000XR Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Powerful M XR 4-cylinder based on the RR engine. Even more peak power, higher torque and increased thrust and traction thanks to shorter secondary and gear ratios for maximum riding pleasure on country roads and race tracks.
The new M XR features a modified water-cooled 4-cylinder in-line engine based on the power unit of the S 1000 RR. Its peak power is 148 kW (201 hp) at 12,750 rpm, 23 kW (31 hp) more than in the new S 1000 XR. The maximum torque of 113 Nm is reached at 11,000 rpm. The maximum engine speed of the M XR is 14,600 rpm. Increased rear wheel pulling power in all gears is also provided by a shorter secondary gear ratio through the use of a sprocket with now 47 teeth (S 1000 XR: 45 teeth). In addition, the gear ratios of the 4th, 5th and 6th gear are now shorter compared to the S 1000 XR, which also benefits traction at the rear wheel, acceleration and pulling power.
M winglets and wind deflectors: Brake later, reduce wheelies and accelerate earlier thanks to aerodynamic downforce.
In addition to drive and suspension technology, aerodynamics was also a key item in the specifications for developing the M XR. The new M XR was given winglets in the area of the front side panels with the aim of achieving even faster lap times on the race track and the best possible riding stability at high speeds, From a speed of about 100 km/h, they provide an increase in front wheel load thanks to the aerodynamic downforce generated. It increases by approx. 12 kg at 220 km/h.
Chassis trimmed for performance-oriented riding on country roads and race tracks with Dynamic Damping Control (DDC), adjustable spring base, adjustable steering damper, milled-over handlebar clamp and more front-oriented tubular handlebar with laser-etched “BMW M XR” lettering.
The suspension and chassis of the new M XR are based on the S 1000 XR with the aluminum bridge frame as the centerpiece. The M XR features upside-down forks with a 45 mm slide tube diameter at the front. The forks are equipped with so-called closed cartridge inserts, separate hydraulic piston-cylinder systems. Another new feature of the M XR is the additional adjustability of the fork’s spring base in conjunction with the standard Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) suspension strut.
In addition, the forks of the M XR feature an upper fork bridge with an elaborately milled-over handlebar clamp as well as a more front-oriented black aluminum tubular handlebar with lasered “BMW M 1000 XR” lettering. The handlebar end mirrors available as an option ex works are also new on the M XR. The fork legs have also been modified and are now designed to accommodate the new M brake calipers. Another new element of the
M XR is the adjustable steering damper.
M brakes with radial hand brake pump and lightweight forged aluminium wheels for optimum riding dynamics on the race track and in performance mode. Exclusive
M Carbon wheels are available as part of the M Competition package or as an individual option.
After the M 1000 RR and the M 1000 R, the new M XR is the third BMW motorcycle to feature an M brake. It was developed directly using the experience gained with the racing brakes on BMW Motorrad factory racing machines in the Superbike World Championship. The M brake calipers feature a blue anodized coating in conjunction with the famous M logo.
Together with two 320 mm brake discs of 5 mm thickness and black anodized aluminum brake disc carriers, the brake system equipped with a new radial hand brake pump currently marks the pinnacle of brake development in the field of road-legal systems. The new M XR is already equipped with very lightweight forged aluminum wheels as standard. As part of the M Competition package, the exclusive M Carbon wheels are available with newly designed tapes on the rim.
Brake Slide Assist – assists the rider when brake drifting.
The Brake Slide Assist function is an important and very helpful innovation, especially for race track riders. It allows the rider to brake drift into corners with a constant slide.
Instrument cluster with perfectly readable 6.5-inch TFT display, new display of the rev counter (red area) and OBD interface for M GPS Datalogger and
M GPS Laptrigger that can be used via unlock code.
The instrument cluster of the new M XR corresponds to the design of the M RR and also offers the M start-up animation. The extended display of the red speed range is a new feature. As optional equipment, comprehensive data material for using the M GPS Laptrigger and the M GPS Datalogger (Original BMW Motorrad Accessories) can be provided by means of an unlock code via the OBD interface of the instrument cluster.
M Design and the dynamic design of the M XR signal pure performance and sportiness.
Even more than the S 1000 XR, the new M XR with its optimized chassis technology and the most powerful engine to date in a dynamic long-distance sports bike from BMW Motorrad is uncompromisingly designed for sporty riding – whether on country roads, long-distance tours or on the race track. M XR – there is currently no better performing and lighter vehicle in this crossover segment. The proportions of the M XR are ultra-compact and powerful. Three-dimensional surfaces create excitement and a dynamic look. Slim, sleek and extremely aggressive, the M XR’s front end is unmistakable with its new M winglets, designed as quadruple wings. The performance-oriented look of the new M XR is also reflected in the colour concept, with the body in Black combined with the M colours Light Blue, Dark Blue and Red.
Uncompromising design and technology: The M XR featuring the M Competition Package.
If the new M XR in standard trim is still not enough for you, the M Competition Package offers a fascinating mix of refined components for the racing technology gourmet and the aesthetically minded rider alike. In addition, this makes the new M XR another 3 kg lighter. The M Competition Package includes M Carbon wheels, M Carbon parts such as rear wheel cover with integrated chain guard, side panels, front wheel cover, inner cover and ignition/steering lock cover as well as a fully adjustable M rider footrest system, passenger footrests and the MGPS Laptrigger (unlock code).
The perfect start: the M start-up animation
When your M XR starts up, you are immersed in the full M Experience. The TFT display switches on with the unmistakable M start-up animation and shows itself ready for your personal challenges.
Carbon parts: lighter = more power
With the carbon parts of the M Competition package, the M XR is over 6 lbs lighter. These include M Carbon wheels, M Carbon mudguard, M Carbon side sections and M Carbon cockpit interior trim.
Designed for performance right down to the rear
The motorsport genes of the M XR are in every detail: from the M milled parts, such as the M clutch and brake lever, to the slim rear section with steep titanium rear silencer and short license plate carrier.
Powerful and direct: the engine
The M XR has everything you need for speed. The beating heart is its extremely powerful and high-revving ShiftCam engine with 201 hp and a maximum speed of 14,600 rpm.
Getting performance under control: the M brake
The M brake offers our maximum performance and resistance point and fading stability as well as excellent dosing. Externally, it is recognizable by the blue eloxal coating and M logo.
Controlled force: with M winglets
The M winglets tame the brute power of the M XR. They generate downforce at high speeds providing greater riding stability, a lower tendency to lift the front wheel, and a smoother ride.
Fast forward: the ultra-sporty front
The front has an “all-black” finish, including the milled, black, upper fork bridge and legs. The M colors create an unmistakable visual asymmetry and, together with the tinted Sport windscreen, emphasize the bike’s performance-oriented character.
An upgrade for the handling: M Carbon wheels
The optional M Carbon wheels with sports tires take the handling of your M XR to an unimaginable level by reducing rotational mass. This way you get full power on the road from first gear.
2024 BMW M1000XR – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: from $29,995 USD
Canada MSRP Price: from $30,145 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: from £ See Dealer for pricing in GBP (total selling price)
Engine
Rated output
201 hp at 12,750 rpm
Type
Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke
80 mm x 49.7 mm
Capacity
999 cc
Max. torque
83 lb-ft at 11,100 rpm
Compression ratio
13.3 : 1
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed
170 mph
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 10% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 450 W (nominal power)
Battery
12 V / 5 Ah
Power transmission
Clutch
Multiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcing
Gearbox
Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing
Drive
Endless X-ring chain, jerk damping in the rear hub
Chassis / brakes
Frame
Bridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)
Rear wheel location / suspension
Aluminum double-sided swing arm, central shock absorber, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)
Suspension travel, front / rear
5.4″ / 5.4″
Wheelbase
60.9″
Castor
4.62″
Steering head angle
64.9°
Wheels
Aluminum forged wheel
Rim, front
3.50 x 17″
Rim, rear
6.00 x 17″
Tire, front
120/70 ZR17
Tire, rear
200/55 ZR17
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral, can be switched off)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height at unladen weight
33.4″
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
75.0″
Usable tank volume
approx. 5.3 gal
Reserve
approx. 1 gal
Length
85.4″ (over rear wheel)
Height
54.4″ (above mirror, unladen weight)
Width
33.5″ (without accessories)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled
492 lbs
1)
Permitted total weight
992 lbs
Dry weight
465.1 lbs
1) With all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refueled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.
2024 BMW M1000XR – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Type
Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke
80 mm x 49.7 mm
Capacity
999 cc
Max. torque
83.5 lbs-ft at 11,100 rpm
Compression ratio
13.3 : 1
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Exhaust emission standards
EU 5
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 450 W (nominal power)
Battery
12 V / 5 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement
Gearbox
Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing
Drive
Endless X-ring chain, jerk damping in the rear hub
Chassis / brakes
Frame
Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine
Front wheel location / suspension
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)
Rear wheel location / suspension
Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central shock absorber, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)
Steering head angle
64.9°
Wheels
Aluminium forged wheel
Rim, front
3.50 x 17″
Rim, rear
6.00 x 17″
Tire, front
120/70 ZR17
Tire, rear
200/55 ZR17
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral, can be switched off)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height at unladen weight
33.5″
Usable tank volume
approx. 20 l
Reserve
approx. 4 l
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
223 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
450 kg
1) According to Guideline (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.
2024 BMW M1000XR – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Rated output
148 kW (201 hp) at 12,750 rpm
Type
Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke
80 mm x 49.7 mm
Capacity
999 cc
Max. torque
113 Nm at 11,100 rpm
Compression ratio
13.3 : 1
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Exhaust emission standards
EU 5
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed
278 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC
6.5 l
CO2 emission based on WMTC
152 g/km
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 10% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 450 W (nominal power)
Battery
12 V / 5 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement
Gearbox
Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing
Drive
Endless X-ring chain, jerk damping in the rear hub
Chassis / brakes
Frame
Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine
Front wheel location / suspension
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)
Rear wheel location / suspension
Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central shock absorber, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)
Suspension travel, front / rear
138 mm / 138 mm
Wheelbase
1,548 mm
Castor
117.4 mm
Steering head angle
64.9°
Wheels
Aluminium forged wheel
Rim, front
3.50 x 17″
Rim, rear
6.00 x 17″
Tyre, front
120/70 ZR17
Tyre, rear
200/55 ZR17
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral, can be switched off)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height at unladen weight
850 mm
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
1,905 mm
Usable tank volume
approx. 20 l
Reserve
approx. 4 l
Length
2,170 mm (over rear wheel)
Height
1,382 mm (above mirror, at DIN unladen weight)
Width
850 mm (without accessories)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
223 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
450 kg
1) According to Guideline (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.
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