Riding 2017 bmw motorcycle with 1140 miles at 55 MPH on highway and bike simply faulted out to idle RPM and neutral gear. No throttle control, no gear control. Luckily got bike off highway and had it towed to dealership (adventure bmw in chesapeake, va). They cleared fault and could not duplicate. Dangerous!! What if I were in a tunnel? I hope this is not a systemic issue.
The worst 2017 BMW S 1000 R problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
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- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured June 8, 2016, to November 16, 2016, and 2017 S 1000 R motorcycles manufactured on October 12, 2016. One of the bolts on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen and adversely affect the handling of the motorcycle.
- Risk
- If the bolt loosens and affects the motorcycle's handling, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts and tighten them to the proper specifications, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 16V948000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 BMW S 1000 R 46
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- On the above listed vehicles, lubricant residue can be found on the fork cap on the right side telescoping...
- Front and rear wheel speed sensor faults (0x3A1800 and 0x3A1801) appear after the bike is being revvedover...
- Check rocker arms and replace where needed.
- Clarified information about the AI revision numbering of affected mirrors.
- Over time, the turn indicator holders may become loose and shift away from their designated place on the...
- Bonding on the K63 handlebar accessory mirrors may fail, resulting in the loosening of the mirror-glass at...
- Due to a process deviation during production, the surface coating of the rocker arms may wear prematurely.
- K63 S 1000 R motorcycles do not have an option for a factory-installed navigation preparation; navigation...
- When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle...
What 2017 BMW S 1000 R owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While under brisk or heavy acceleration, the check engine light illuminates and the engine loses power, and the throttle becomes totally unresponsive. It can happen anywhere. The bike has to be completely shut off, and once restarted is runs fine. This was very dangerous as I was on a freeway under construction and there was no shoulder for me to pull off onto. I could have easily been struck by a vehicle at highway speeds. This has happened 3 times in a month.
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Questions about the 2017 BMW S 1000 R
Is the 2017 BMW S 1000 R reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 BMW S 1000 R, close to a typical S 1000 R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 BMW S 1000 R?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 BMW S 1000 R have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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