What exactly sets German engineering apart from its Japanese competition when you're out on the open road?

In this segment of The Flying Talks, we explore the practicalities of the naked BMW S1000R, looking at its daily usability in urban settings and during highway runs. We also break down a question riders ask all the time: Why are Japanese bikes famously smooth, and what is that signature, aggressive "grunt" you only get from a German motorcycle engine when you push it hard?

🏍️ Stream the episode now to understand the unique characteristics and mechanical souls of these incredible machines.