[{"id": 14013816, "authorName": "racef1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racef1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredible bike! The one most GS riders should get.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1711407413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14013830, "authorName": "BryX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryx/", "bidAmount": 1250, "content": "$1,250 bid placed by BryX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711407447, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14014031, "authorName": "Elagarto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elagarto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So what's the story? Didn't ride it enough, selling?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711408182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14014258, "authorName": "ctaben (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctaben/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, please feel free to use the Contact Seller button to ask questions. I have a large collection of bikes and ride them all less these days. I'm more interested in vintage machines at this point, which led me to the sale. I've had many modern BMW's and this one is great. Please note that it has the low seat. Per the listing, it was just serviced and I've never had any issues. Please feel free to ask any questions or request additional pictures. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711409315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14014698, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That Akrapovic can produces music to my ears. I just ordered one for my R1250RT.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711413566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14014935, "authorName": "AMD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amd/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by AMD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711416140, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14014973, "authorName": "soccermach5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soccermach5/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by soccermach5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711416505, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14015135, "authorName": "originalbob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/originalbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@racef1 - why exactly should \u201cmost GS riders get one\u201d of these? I love both models but the ride and riding position could not be more different, at least in my opinion and my experience\r\n\r\n@ctaben / a stunningly beautiful example you are parting with - my only cosmetic alterations would be a set of red, black or blue calipers and black forks - the gold ones never did much for me\r\n\r\nBut I know others love them both - GLWTA \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1711418509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14015383, "authorName": "HanP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanp/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by HanP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711422869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14015389, "authorName": "HanP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "would have been nice if it came with panniers..\r\nwhat are you getting next?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711422942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14015872, "authorName": "ctaben (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctaben/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HanP - not sure on what takes its place in the garage. Could be another vintage bike. Might even add another Bimota if I can find an orange DB6\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711448399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14042416, "authorName": "Palomar2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palomar2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IN case you've never ridden an R1250 of any flavor, you should. I've owned BMW's of every vintage starting with the /5, and previously a 2015 R1200GS, and the 1250 is a BIG jump in every way. It's replaced the Ducati 1200 Multistrada as my all time favorite motorcycle engine.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1711675173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14043482, "authorName": "Elagarto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elagarto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ctaben if you're interested in a nearby almost all-original 1972 R60/5 toaster, we could work something out..:)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711712270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14045450, "authorName": "Onion704", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onion704/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, \r\nHow long do those yellow lights on the dash continue to flash and what are they indicating ? Was that a cold start?\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711730586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14045512, "authorName": "HanP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Onion704\r\nNot a seller but, \r\nAbs/traction lights. They go away once you start riding", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711731027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14048286, "authorName": "ctaben (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctaben/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@707", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711739078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14048315, "authorName": "ctaben (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctaben/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Onion704, yes the lights go off as you ride. Thx", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711739164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14048862, "authorName": "ctaben (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctaben/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI, also included in the sale is an OEM battery charger with a picture of the accessory on the way", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711740923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14052176, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A photo has been added to the listing.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711759858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14052376, "authorName": "AJB_AZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajb_az/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Palomar2 I am in full agreement. I\u2019ve owned more powerful bikes such as the K1300S and the S1000R (with laugh-out-loud-in-your-helmet-acceleration), but the r1250 engine is a wonder. There is something about the nearly flat torque curve from 2,000 to 7,000 rpm that makes this engine special.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1711762033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14052723, "authorName": "Palomar2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palomar2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AJB_AZ, I was thinking just of the boxers, but yes I agree, the S1000RR's are mind bending. I've ridden a couple, but like my license too much to own one. The current 1250RS is quite enough for a road going sport bike for 60ish riders. \r\n\r\nNice bikes you've purchased here too! I had a Lemans blue R90/6 from 1977 to 1979, and put 40k on it. Had the same low bars you have. A most excellent ride. When I sold it, I bought the R100s that I still have. I've had at least one and generally more boxers ever since. But I digress from the auction.....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1711767922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14053437, "authorName": "justpaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justpaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AJB_AZ, I could not agree more. I fell in love with R-bikes the first time I rode what became my 88 R100GS. That utterly flat torque curve and the resulting roll-on power in any gear is addictive. They aren't the fastest things on the planet, but they are a joy to work the throttle on. If my R1200GS wasn't still serving me so well, I'd be in the hunt on this one. Instead, I'm after another airhead.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711802022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14062107, "authorName": "2002rick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002rick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know the seller and this bike well - It's virtually indistinguishable from a new $18k R1250R.\r\nHe is someone you want to buy a bike from: Adult (60+) fair weather use only, climate-controlled storage, and all aways serviced by BMW.\r\nWhen the riding season begins in a couple weeks, a perfect, low mileage R1250R will be $14k.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711895596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14064744, "authorName": "racef1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racef1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is someone going to bid on this incredible bike?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711911857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14064850, "authorName": "ARashed89", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arashed89/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by ARashed89", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711912360, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14065579, "authorName": "Digger2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/digger2/", "bidAmount": 7250, "content": "$7,250 bid placed by Digger2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711917396, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14067023, "authorName": "oldreliable", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldreliable/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also know the seller. Nice collection of vintage bikes and a couple of modern bikes mixed in. Every bike is perfect. The R1250R is immaculate. One of the most enjoyable bikes I've ever ridden. Bid w/ confidence.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711941296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14067051, "authorName": "792V0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/792v0/", "bidAmount": 8250, "content": "$8,250 bid placed by 792V0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711942320, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14069386, "authorName": "792V0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/792v0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ctaben, I'm looking at photo # 33 and zoomed in close on the front fender. Can you tell me if I'm seeing a reflection of some sort, or is that some kind of rub marks/damage? Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711991540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14070345, "authorName": "ctaben (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctaben/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@792V0, thanks for pointing that out. In pic #33 there may be a little dirt on the front fender (right side) - but there are also slight scratches above that. I just sent another picture of the fender to be added. It's raining here so took one from garage and you can see the faint scratches that are visible in #33. Thanks again for calling it out. Also, to any would-be bidder, per my earlier comment, please note that this bike has the low seat. I have a 30\" inseam and really value a low seating position.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711994200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14070574, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ha ha. With reference to the two preceding post, it appears that @oldreliable may not be reliable after all. He said, \"Every bike is perfect. The R1250R is immaculate.\" This bike is more like 99.9%, just short of 100%, not quite perfect. :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711994800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14071769, "authorName": "ctaben (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctaben/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lubricator, the pics tell the story as I've tried to accurately represent the bike. I'm fastidious, take good care of my bikes and this one is very close to perfect - but it is almost 4 years old. Pic #33 shows those faint scratches but another one should be loaded soon. I appreciate the interest from bidders and will ensure any buyer is completely satisfied.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1711998310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14072134, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A photo has been added to the listing.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711999517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073088, "authorName": "csaulnie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csaulnie/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by csaulnie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712002690, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073136, "authorName": "CharlieC1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charliec1/", "bidAmount": 8604, "content": "$8,604 bid placed by CharlieC1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712002874, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073255, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ctaben You have done a stellar job representing this beautiful bike. I hope you saw my intended humor in my last post, as it was meant to bring a smile, not to be critical. :-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712003274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073299, "authorName": "ctaben (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctaben/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lubricator, thanks - I appreciate the note and goodwill. This really is an incredible motorcycle. IMHO, by far the best color too. Hopefully it will find a good new home.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712003457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073302, "authorName": "Bong46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bong46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful bike and listing! You mention \"low seat\" - is there a different, \"higher\" seat option?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712003473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073323, "authorName": "ctaben (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctaben/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, there is the normal seat and then, I believe, a high seat. The bike has a relatively low seat height to begin with, but the low seat is good for the inseam-challenged...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712003557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073399, "authorName": "FlyinNut1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyinnut1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I Have one the Same Year and I Absolutely Love it, I Test rode Ducati\u2019s Best New V4, and then the R1250R and That Sold Me on the BMW\u203c\ufe0f", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712003908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073411, "authorName": "csaulnie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csaulnie/", "bidAmount": 8750, "content": "$8,750 bid placed by csaulnie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712003963, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073413, "authorName": "FlyinNut1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyinnut1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks \ud83d\udc40 like Someone is going to Steal this Beautiful Machine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712003971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073418, "authorName": "CharlieC1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charliec1/", "bidAmount": 8854, "content": "$8,854 bid placed by CharlieC1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712003984, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073427, "authorName": "Bong46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bong46/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Bong46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712003995, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073431, "authorName": "ScottAlan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottalan/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by ScottAlan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004011, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073445, "authorName": "Bong46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bong46/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by Bong46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004050, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073454, "authorName": "ScottAlan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottalan/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by ScottAlan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004061, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073455, "authorName": "Bong46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bong46/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Bong46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073457, "authorName": "ScottAlan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottalan/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by ScottAlan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004076, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073465, "authorName": "csaulnie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csaulnie/", "bidAmount": 9750, "content": "$9,750 bid placed by csaulnie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004100, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073467, "authorName": "ScottAlan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottalan/", "bidAmount": 9850, "content": "$9,850 bid placed by ScottAlan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073468, "authorName": "Bong46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bong46/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Bong46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073473, "authorName": "ScottAlan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottalan/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by ScottAlan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073481, "authorName": "792V0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/792v0/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by 792V0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073499, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just paid $1,020 for the exact muffler from Akrapovic. This bike is set up!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712004247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073500, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Low mileage", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712004249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073509, "authorName": "Jeffwolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffwolf/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by Jeffwolf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004286, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073527, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I didn't live in Sacramento, I'd be all over this bike!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712004353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073541, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed, San Leandro", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712004381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073546, "authorName": "792V0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/792v0/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by 792V0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073570, "authorName": "racef1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racef1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best all round bike. Add luggage and it is a sport tourer \n\nHas all of the performance and safety tech and easy to service.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073576, "authorName": "Jeffwolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffwolf/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Jeffwolf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14073592, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I didn't have a loaded 2021 R1250RT, I would be all over this bike. Left coast or not.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073555, "authorName": "ScottAlan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottalan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With buyers fee and shipping to NM- it\u2019s priced too far for me as well. But a great bike nonetheless.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073606, "authorName": "ctaben (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctaben/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@racef1, for me, it was a sport bike. The engine is magnificent with the low end torque", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712004553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073617, "authorName": "Jeffwolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffwolf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/1/24 for $11,250 to Jeffwolf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004596, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14073633, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712004634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073635, "authorName": "ctaben (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctaben/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the bids. Look forward to ensuring the buyer is completely satisfied", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712004636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073644, "authorName": "792V0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/792v0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712004660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073659, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice motorcycle congratulations", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712004706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073689, "authorName": "Beardog68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beardog68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @Jeffwolf on your purchase! Thx to @seller for Servicing the bike prior to auction. Bike is ready to rock!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712004802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14073722, "authorName": "ctaben (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctaben/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, a good deal for everyone and the bike is freshly serviced and ready to carve the pavement", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712004957, "type": "comment"}]