2022 BMW S 1000 XR First Look: Fast Facts for Adventure Sport-Touring

Although unchanged in standard trim, the 2022 BMW S 1000 XR street-focused adventure motorcycle gets a couple of new colors and a reworking of the Premium Package. The Select and M Packages are returning, and the Sport Package won’t be around in ’22. Let’s go over what’s included in each optional Package.

2022 BMW S 1000 XR First Look: Price

The Select Package runs $650 and is pretty simple. You get heated grips, tire pressure monitoring, and luggage mounts.

The $2650 Premium Package has the Select Package features, plus a few goodies added by BMW compared to last year. Hand protection and a centerstand now come with the Premium Package, and GPS Prep migrates from the discontinued Sport Package. Returning is semi-active electronic suspension, a quickshifter, cruise control, keyless operation, and a USB charging port.

The M Package goes for $2600, and this is what you get:

  • Sport muffler
  • M Forged Wheels
  • M Endurance chain
  • M Sport seat
  • M lightweight battery
  • Sport windshield
  • Light White paint

2022 BMW S 1000 XR First Look: MSRP and Photos

The standard color this year is Racing Red, with Ice Grey disappearing as a choice. Black Storm Metallic 2 Style Triple Black is now an optional color with a $475 price tag. If you like Light White, you have to buy the entire M Package. The base MSRP for the 2022 BMW S 1000 XR is $17,945. Expect to see the XR literbike in BMW dealers in the last quarter of this year.

We have tested the BMW S 1000 XR

2022 BMW S 1000 XR Specs

ENGINE

  • Type: Inline-4
  • Displacement: 999cc
  • Bore x stroke: 80 mm x 49.7mm
  • Maximum power: 165 horsepower @ 11,000 rpm
  • Maximum torque: 84 ft-lbs @ 9250 rpm
  • Top speed: Over 124 mph
    Compression ratio: 12.5:1
  • Valvetrain: DOHC; 4vpc
  • Transmission: Six-speed w/ spur gears
  • Clutch: Wet multiple w/ slipper function
  • Final drive: Chain

CHASSIS

  • Frame: Aluminum-composite bridge-type w/ load-bearing engine
  • Front suspension; travel: Electronically adjustable 45mm fork; 5.9 inches
  • Rear suspension; travel: Electronically adjustable shock; 5.9 inches
  • Wheels: Cast aluminum
  • Front wheel: 17 x 3.50
  • Rear wheel: 17 x 6.00
  • Front tire: 120/70 x 17
  • Rear tire: 190/55 x 17
  • Front brake: 320mm floating discs w/ radially mounted fixed 4-piston calipers
  • Rear brake: 265mm disc w/ floating 2-piston caliper
  • ABS: BMW Motorrad Race ABS

DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES

  • Wheelbase: 59.9 inches
  • Rake: 24.9 degrees
  • Trail: 4.5 inches
  • Seat height: 33 inches
  • Fuel capacity: 5.2 gallons
  • Curb weight: 498 pounds

COLORS

  • Racing Red
  • Black Storm Metallic 2 Style Triple Black (+$475)
  • Light White (M Package only)

2022 BMW S 1000 XR Price: $17,945 MSRP

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Don Williams
With 50 years of riding experience, Don Williams is a fan of all kinds of motorcycles. He enjoys sport bikes, cruisers, dirt bikes, touring bikes, adventure bikes, dual sport bikes, and rideable customs. Ask Don what his favorite bike is and he will tell you, "Whatever bike I'm on."