[{"id": 17510792, "authorName": "GWOrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gworr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a cool bike. Nice mods, great build. Should do well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746029040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17510809, "authorName": "GWOrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gworr/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "USD $8,000 bid placed by GWOrr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746029117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17510848, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GWOrr - thanks! I hate to part with it but knee surgery has curtailed my riding.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746029423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17510867, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BMW warranty valid through 24 August 2026.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746029532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17511397, "authorName": "ext", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ext/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice bike! Does it have any chips / scratches / dings / flaws? Every been on its side / dropped / laid over? Thank you ...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746032348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17511838, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ext - bike is as new. It has never been down and has no scratches, flaws, dings, etc.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746033646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17511861, "authorName": "justpaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justpaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I rode one of these last fall. What an amazing machine. R-bikes are always a treat but the power delivery on this is superb. Really nice ergonomics as well. I'm tempted, even though I already have two R-bikes in the garage.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1746033701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17511937, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@justpaul - I love the bike. And, as you highlighted, while ergonomics are unique to each individual, the very slight forward lean on this bike puts me in a more comfortable riding position as compared to the sit-up-and-beg position a GS or RT puts the rider in.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746034166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17515700, "authorName": "ejhansen05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejhansen05/", "bidAmount": 9001, "content": "USD $9,001 bid placed by ejhansen05", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746044710, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17523084, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746115607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17523094, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Took it out for a short ride this morning, mostly just to circulate the fluids. Mileage now 3,056.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746115675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17523548, "authorName": "ssaward", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssaward/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Judging by images 22 and 23, the paint looks to be in somewhat rough condition. Can you confirm whether that is just bugs, dirt, etc. or whether those are chips/scratches in the paint? Also, can you tell me exactly what the custom seat option means?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746118322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17527048, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ssaward - Paint is as flawless as 3-year old paint can be when a bike has been garaged since new. I suspect what you\u2019re seeing a bit of dust and some light road grime. I didn\u2019t wipe the bike down or wash it before taking the second set of photos (one\u2019s on the concrete pad.) If I get the time, I\u2019ll clean it up and take a few more pics. Let me know specifically what you\u2019d like to see and I\u2019ll be sure to snap the desired angles.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746125651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17527154, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ssaward - Seat moded by : https://www.meancitycycles.com/driver-seat-mods (the supreme option). Seat height was increased by 3/8ths of an inch to open up the knees a bit. Stock cover was retained.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746125827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17533303, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photos, post-wash and in better lighting, indicate paint is akin to a black mirror. I also included pics of all the Option 719 specialty bits. It's a sweet ride.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746194741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17542443, "authorName": "Palomar2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palomar2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having gone from a 1200GS water boxer to one of these, I can tell anyone looking that the 1250 was a BIG step up in power, midrange and smoothness. I may be one of five people on the planet to think the RS is more comfortable that a GS. But every body is different. I've put 12k on mine, and think its the best all arounder that I've had in more than 400k miles riding. The sweet spot for the RS is a mature guy who grew up riding sport bikes and now needs a bit more comfort and civility.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1746233559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17542938, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Palomar2 - make it six as I couldn\u2019t agree more. I\u2019ve had a \u201895PD, two 1150GS, and an 1150GS Adventure. As well, I had an 1200RS and S1000RR before this 1250RS and it is head shoulders above the 1200RS. At times I\u2019ll get flashbacks of riding the S1000RR while leaned over and powering out of corners on the 1250RS. If it weren\u2019t for my knee surgeries, the RS would be all-day comfortable for me. \n\nThanks for the insight you provided.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746240695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17543992, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The OEM exhaust will convey to the new owner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746280284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17544876, "authorName": "gemulgrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gemulgrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could you please confirm that the BMW side cases ( panniers) are included in the sale and are they keyed to the bike as I don\u2019t see them listed in the equipment list. Great bike by the way..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746288830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17544992, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gemulgrew - Yes, BMW panniers are keyed to the bike and will be included in the sale. They should\u2019ve have been on the equipment list.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746289792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17550994, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Denali Sound Bomb in action. A quick tap of the horn button will sound the OEM horn while a longer press will layer in the Sound Bomb.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746373724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17557367, "authorName": "JHiraldo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhiraldo/", "bidAmount": 9301, "content": "USD $9,301 bid placed by JHiraldo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746450018, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17558383, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If desired, I\u2019ll also include a very lightly used indoor/outdoor bike cover with bump outs that cover the panniers when attached.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746458828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17568335, "authorName": "justpaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justpaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Palomar, I'll make that seven. I don't know why, but my GS \"water boxer\" just isn't as comfortable to ride as it used to be. It may be that my R80ST ruined me on it. 1100 miles in 2.5 days was a revelation about how good a bike's ergonomics can be. Then I went and rode one of these, because the ST does lack for power, and fell in love.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746534558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17578980, "authorName": "skyancher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyancher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning bike, but if I bought it I would be washing my own under were from here on.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746583790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17579964, "authorName": "PabloX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pablox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great bike. I recently traded a 2020 RS for a 1300GS. I plan on doing some very long rides and it was better for that (for me). \r\n\r\nA note to any potential buyer. BMW sells an extended warranty that will bring the original warranty to 7 years total, unlimited mileage. You can call around to dealers and typically get it for $1100 or so.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1746617758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17581384, "authorName": "Billtvr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billtvr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have a photo of the panniers?\r\nDoes the seat upgrade change the seat height?\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746630772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17582445, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Billtvr - a few pannier pics below. Seat height is about 1/4-3/8\" taller than the optional sport seat. BMW does stock a low seat option.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746636911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17582480, "authorName": "Dobby-the-Elf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobby-the-elf/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "USD $9,500 bid placed by Dobby-the-Elf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746637127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17583933, "authorName": "strubes250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/strubes250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are wonderful bikes, and this one is way underbid.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746641124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17583961, "authorName": "justpaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justpaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@strubes250 Shhh!!!!! (Seriously though, even in this market, the real bidding hasn't even begun yet.)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1746641190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17583967, "authorName": "ZFC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zfc/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "USD $9,800 bid placed by ZFC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746641203, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17584062, "authorName": "Duc_Hunter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duc_hunter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At the BMW demo day, this was my favorite bike!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746641451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17584106, "authorName": "ejhansen05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejhansen05/", "bidAmount": 9999, "content": "USD $9,999 bid placed by ejhansen05", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746641527, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17584397, "authorName": "VintageVJMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintagevjmc/", "bidAmount": 10099, "content": "USD $10,099 bid placed by VintageVJMC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746642174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17584418, "authorName": "JJKay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjkay/", "bidAmount": 10375, "content": "USD $10,375 bid placed by JJKay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746642209, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17584453, "authorName": "JHiraldo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhiraldo/", "bidAmount": 10800, "content": "USD $10,800 bid placed by JHiraldo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746642280, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17584466, "authorName": "VintageVJMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintagevjmc/", "bidAmount": 11050, "content": "USD $11,050 bid placed by VintageVJMC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746642310, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17584485, "authorName": "JHiraldo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhiraldo/", "bidAmount": 11300, "content": "USD $11,300 bid placed by JHiraldo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746642340, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17584529, "authorName": "folmonty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/folmonty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gonna take a few more Grover Cleveland's to take this home", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746642416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17584539, "authorName": "VintageVJMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintagevjmc/", "bidAmount": 11550, "content": "USD $11,550 bid placed by VintageVJMC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746642435, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17584547, "authorName": "JHiraldo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhiraldo/", "bidAmount": 11800, "content": "USD $11,800 bid placed by JHiraldo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746642452, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17584600, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 5/7/25 at USD $11,800", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746642573, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 17584642, "authorName": "justpaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justpaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And so this market continues to confound. I can't blame the bidders for wanting to get it cheap, and I cannot blame the seller for not being willing to sell it that cheaply. Looks like I'll be sitting on my GS for a while too.\r\n\r\nHave a great day everyone.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746642657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17584685, "authorName": "skyancher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyancher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No surprise here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746642741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17584620, "authorName": "pittstategorilla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pittstategorilla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "....that would make a great stable mate....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746642742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17584741, "authorName": "ejhansen05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejhansen05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somewhat tough to bid high on this 1250 RS when the 1300 RSs are out this year.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746642842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17585042, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one didn\u2019t quite hit its reserve, but @seller will have the opportunity to make a final offer to the high bidder in the offers portal. If they do, @JHiraldo will be able to accept or make a counteroffer. Please note that this is only an option for the high bidder. If this results in a sale, we will update the listing to \u201csold\u201d, and show the final sale price.\r\n\r\nWe wish them luck!\r\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746643504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17585616, "authorName": "Billtvr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billtvr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very surprised with high bid. Maybe it will be relisted if the high bidder and owner dont make a deal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746644732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17586043, "authorName": "RedRon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This bike is absolutely worth more, not surprised it didn\u2019t sell at this high bid.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746645748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17586062, "authorName": "JHiraldo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhiraldo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@theseller @bringatrailer Hi, I got the email with the offer but when I click on the link it does not open the page with the offer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746645782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17586499, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JHiraldo we'll have someone reach out to you.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746646801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17591031, "authorName": "JHiraldo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhiraldo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT I still have not gotten any answer. Very disappointed with the system. Unbelievable the fees that we are paying and not person to talk to or help out.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746670239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17591058, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JHiraldo - please keep me in the loop. It\u2019s also interesting to me that I am no longer receiving emails regarding new comments being posted. I just randomly checked here to see if there had been any follow up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746670627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17599376, "authorName": "JHiraldo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhiraldo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tester22 did you receive the offer?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746735948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17600265, "authorName": "Tester22 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tester22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JHiraldo - I did. You missed out on a phenomenal bike at a price below what I\u2019ve been offered on trade in.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746738807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17600522, "authorName": "folmonty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/folmonty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tester22 you tried. Nice effort but the buyers were no show!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746741256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17600830, "authorName": "JHiraldo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhiraldo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No worries! Maybe next time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746744172, "type": "comment"}]