Recent content by Nick H.

Hmmm...the Gen 3 seems to be winning the thread. In what way is it a better ride? (Sorry for the basic question, but you've got to start somewhere!)

I suppose it wouldn't make sense to make a road bike out of it because you'd have to change all the bodywork and the loom and so on...silly question really. Forget I asked!

What do you think...11 grand well spent? Or should I get a 2015 RR for a grand less? I'd use it for twatting around London, day trips, light touring, the odd track day. A good friend of mine is an independent BMW technician, so that would help. Obviously I don't need an HP4, but it's pretty, and...

I want to try the traction control and ABS. I'm in London so will test bikes from Park Lane. I'll have to get creative with the route to find interesting roads close enough. There are some tasty-looking HP4s on ebay, e.g. this 2014 one for under 12 grand https://ebay.us/YtJCxc How do they...

Thanks. I'm looking forward to some test rides at BM dealerships. What will they say if I ask to do it in the rain so I can try out the toys??

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Hi everyone, new guy here. I've never ridden a BMW S1 and I'll be test riding the 2019 M Sport soon. I would do as JamieMac does - make it comfy and have fun in foreign parts. I've never ridden a bike with electronic rider aids. I used to do a bit of endurance racing at the beginning of the...