And while the XR is faster, the Versys is smoother and more comfortable. In February 2021 MCN put the BMW S1000XR TE up against the Versys 1000 S on the MCN250. Tester Jon Urry concluded: "If you are moving from a sportsbike the Versys will feel like a downgrade. Not only it is ...
My bike is fully loaded TE spec machine. However, I was disappointed to learn that HSC Pro (Hill start) is not a feature on the XR, despite being advertised on the BMW Motorrad website. If that’s important to you, it’s something to be aware of. Buying experience: Originally had a...