![The not-so sensible BMW](https://cdn.magzter.com/1387429354/1719988707/articles/oSRs5IvfZ1721126050096/THE-NOTSO-SENSIBLE-BMW.jpg)
Today, an M series BMW has fairings designed not so much to keep the wind and rain off its rider as keep the front wheel somewhere near the ground as 200 rampant horsepower are fed to the rear tyre. It has state-of-the-art electronic rider aids that optimise grip and stability and, on a racetrack, can elevate ordinary people with ordinary skills to a level of riding that, until recently, was the preserve of pro racers alone. And this particular M BMW, the all-new M 1000 XR, also has the potential to cover the ground with more real-world speed than any machine before it.
The M 1000 XR is the third model from the German manufacturer to receive the high-performance M treatment. And if the M 1000 R and M 1000 RR that came before it are lighter, faster, brain-twisting versions of the S 1000 R sports-naked and S 1000 RR superbike, the M 1000 XR, which adds over 30bhp, an aero package, acres of carbon fibre and the most sophisticated rider aids available on a production machine to the S 1000 XR crossover, looks set to redefine the meaning of sports touring. Sensible it is not.
MSL can't recall any of its readers complaining that the base S 1000 XR is underpowered or lacking in excitement, but the M nevertheless arrives in showrooms with a near-200bhp peak power output and downforce-generating wings. Like Ducati, who recently unfurled the utterly unhinged Multistrada V4 RS, BMW have clearly concluded that in 2024 a distance machine can be, and have, anything that breathtaking engine performance and World Superbike aerodynamics can sit alongside all-day comfort once found only on luxury distance machines.
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![Patagonia Expedition 2024](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5237/1782801/AWnA-gXuX1724323670471/PATAGONIA-EXPEDITION-2024.jpg)
Patagonia Expedition 2024
Following an invitational e-mail from Felix Billington, the owner of Magellan Motorcycle Tours, Chris and Dee Finch headed off on a 17-day trip on paved and gravel roads from Puerto Varas, Chile, going all the way down to Ushuaia before finishing in Punta Arenas
![Hebridean Road Trip](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5237/1782801/0ckKl9CyH1724323447946/HEBRIDEAN-ROAD-TRIP.jpg)
Hebridean Road Trip
With a new bike in his ownership, Willie decided a road trip was in order, and chose the Scottish Hebridean islands as his target
![The Longest Day Teapot](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5237/1782801/aOFLemOSi1724323100110/THE-LONGEST-DAY-TEAPOT.jpg)
The Longest Day Teapot
Last month's write-up saw some jeopardy as the little Suzuki was neither running, nor had an MOT, with less than a week before the Longest Day Challenge...
![Back in the Black MV Agusta Hubert Trunkenpolz interview](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5237/1782801/Ay7WqFRZ_1724322558933/BACK-IN-THE-BLACK-MV-AGUSTA-HUBERT-TRUNKENPOLZ-INTERVIEW.jpg)
Back in the Black MV Agusta Hubert Trunkenpolz interview
In November 2022 MV Agusta, wholly owned since 2019 by Russian entrepreneur Timur Sardarov and his family, and Pierer Mobility AG KTM’s parent company) reached an agreement on future strategic cooperation, as a result of which the Austrian firm headed by Stefan Pierer would acquire a 25.10% stake in MV Agusta via its KTM AG subsidiary.
![Ready to race and 90% new](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5237/1782801/lUrrBH4_n1724321847852/READY-TO-RACE-AND-90-NEW.jpg)
Ready to race and 90% new
If there is one major manufacturer that looks out for a younger audience, it is KTM. For the Austrian factory, its entry-level machinery is every bit as important as its rangetopping flagships or adventure bikes. Remember big or small, a KTM has to be ‘Ready to Race'.
![ADVENTURE OASIS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5237/1782801/-ULBurrxJ1724321441664/ADVENTURE-OASIS.jpg)
ADVENTURE OASIS
Deep in the heart of central Wales, high up in the Cambrian Mountains, there’s a place where adventure bikes reign supreme
![Cardo Packtalk PRO](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5237/1782801/X-LPWSav51724321304458/CARDO-PACKTALK-PRO.jpg)
Cardo Packtalk PRO
Those that know me will be all too aware of my inbuilt distrust of any technology that involves more than an on/off switch, and of my inability to deal with such technologies and, recently, I have become very aware of the fact that I need to join the 21st century by learning how to use these modern contrivances.
![Scouting for everyone](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5237/1782801/yW37OBlWG1724320760191/SCOUTING-FOR-EVERYONE.jpg)
Scouting for everyone
For 2024, Indian Motorcycle not only launched a new version of their water-cooled Scout, developed over the last three-and-a-half years to replace the bike that was first launched in 2014, but presented no less than five versions, with the 101 Scout being the range-topper.
![The Diavel's in the detail](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5237/1782801/6DFLSELCs1724320373468/THE-DIAVELS-IN-THE-DETAIL.jpg)
The Diavel's in the detail
With more power, less weight and better brakes than the previous brilliant V-twin version, It’s a winner
![Superhero Sequel](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5237/1782801/pbZ7_55Ye1724319864985/SUPERHERO-SEQUEL.jpg)
Superhero Sequel
Bigger engine, more power, less weight, and a new look for the 2024 BMW F 900 GS