[{"id": 17262441, "authorName": "efexforever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/efexforever/", "bidAmount": 8027, "content": "USD $8,027 bid placed by efexforever", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743714597, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17262976, "authorName": "Patinafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patinafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t know much about this BMW model , but l sure like em , you don\u2019t see them that often .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743715994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17262998, "authorName": "Patinafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patinafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Earles forks too . How cool .", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743716056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17263204, "authorName": "panardrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panardrod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This R27's slightly older sister lived in the living room on its own little rug. It was my urban transport for several years, ideal around town and country back roads, always dependable, always dignified. I courted my wife on it (and kept an R69S for longer highway trips). Compared to today's bikes of similar displacement, R27s \"gather way\" rather than jump to speed but hold a steady 55 in flat country without complaint while keeping their riders comfortable - a harmonious machine in no way improved \"built\" into bobber or cafe bike.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1743716694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17263274, "authorName": "adawil2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adawil2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the \"Thumper\" there's a great Goodwood Revival video of a Master at Work on an R27. Proves it's not how fast you go, it's how you go fast.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743716978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17264203, "authorName": "Se1657 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/se1657/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you have questions I will do my best to answer as best I can.\r\nHit Contact Seller\r\nThank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743721596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17264495, "authorName": "originalbob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/originalbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the owner of two very original, very correct, very low mileage examples that had one owner each before my acquisition many years ago I will simply share that other than the heavy handed wash and polish on the front fender which resulted in the thin pin-stripe almost vanishing this appears to be a very nice survivor.\r\n\r\nAs shared by @panardrod & @adawil2002 they hold their own nicely when out riding at reasonable speeds as long as you can set aside the need to get to you destination in record time.\r\n\r\nWhen in solid, dependable, safe and fully roadworthy condition they will get you anywhere you desire. With a smile and many good conversations along the way.\r\n\r\nBack in the late 1960\u2019s a BMW dealer rode his stock R27from NYC to College, Alaska\u2026.\r\n\r\nIn eleven days! \r\n\r\nNo mechanical issues of any kind. \r\n\r\nOn roads 60 years less perfect than we have today. One small mishap put a small dent in the front fender.\r\n\r\nPick your bike and your roads today and that\u2019s still a heck of a ride in eleven days.\r\n\r\nSomeone is going to get a real gem.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1743724487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17264740, "authorName": "ClearLakeTourist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clearlaketourist/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "USD $8,300 bid placed by ClearLakeTourist", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743726977, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17266595, "authorName": "adawil2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adawil2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@originalbob as a BMW owner, collector & aficionado. My wife & I have been to all 50 states & driven the lower 48 in our 1973 2002Tii or 1973 3.0CSi. Several Iron Butt Awards covering 1000+ miles per day, now I present the Award. 1K miles in 24 hours on this R27 would be epic, of course. \n\nIt's more fun to drive a slow BMW fast than a fast BMW slowly.\nbest of luck with the auction, @Se1657", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743774087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17274541, "authorName": "Se1657 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/se1657/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the positive comments", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743808405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17297756, "authorName": "Motogrotto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motogrotto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice single great for leisurely strolls along the countryside and enjoy the scenery going by.\r\nGrotto", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744121294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17321725, "authorName": "Se1657 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/se1657/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As we get to the end of the auction I look forward to my 59 year old classic BMW going to a new home to be enjoyed. If you have any question please ask.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744310815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17323295, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 4/10/25 at USD $8,300", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744314900, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 17326938, "authorName": "panardrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panardrod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What in the world happened here? This is a bike to last several rider's lifetimes yet, a very high quality machine, friendly, good looking, economical, substantial, lots of class... (Schoonerman-actor Sterling Hayden kept an R27 on his barge in Paris, his primary transportation ashore around The City of Lights & France - he swore by the little bike!)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1744336941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17327320, "authorName": "Oregonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oregonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would appear to be a result of this time of financial uncertainty. Looking at past auctions for R27's they had very strong results.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744344583, "type": "comment"}]