[{"id": 14861389, "authorName": "Old_Lemon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_lemon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone and welcome! The main reason I am selling this is because I started daily driving my Lotus Elise recently this year and I would just rather take that out in every scenario.\r\n\r\nI guess I maybe got my sport bike phase out of me in my 20s. I was never the type of person to have a collection of things that were not being used and it pained me to see it sit even though it was a great sight to have whenever I walked into my garage.\r\n\r\nI hope that the winner will put some frequent miles on it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1719704116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14861584, "authorName": "slantnose505", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slantnose505/", "bidAmount": 555, "content": "$555 bid placed by slantnose505", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719706677, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14862657, "authorName": "95_Customs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/95_customs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The super-small displacement in-line fours are just so cool. Appreciate that you posted videos capturing some of that magic :-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1719743570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14862947, "authorName": "Deutschwurx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deutschwurx/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by Deutschwurx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719752043, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14863029, "authorName": "Lizardbait1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lizardbait1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the fly by videos\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1719752986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14865806, "authorName": "Gsquared59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsquared59/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Gsquared59", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719771777, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14865986, "authorName": "Martillo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martillo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Obviously everything about this is small but just think about how tiny each valve is.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719772575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14866252, "authorName": "Deutschwurx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deutschwurx/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Deutschwurx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719773605, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14866620, "authorName": "Michael_Yount", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_yount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's what 19,000 rpm sounds like.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719774882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14868442, "authorName": "motomike42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motomike42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are those ducts ram air or just for extra engine cooling like the 750?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719787402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14868736, "authorName": "Old_Lemon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_lemon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@motomike42 I think those ducts are for cooling the regulator rectifier but I could be wrong.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719791028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14877478, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Old_Lemon I had to have a hip replacement two years ago, at age 66. So now I can ride \ud83d\ude01 my 2006 ZX6R again. I will admit I spend more time on my 2004 Ninja 250 though. Your ZXR250 is awesome, but The Admiral might hurt me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1719877575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14889387, "authorName": "McScoots", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcscoots/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by McScoots", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720021797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14900306, "authorName": "JennyOXX6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jennyoxx6/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by JennyOXX6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720131462, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14904479, "authorName": "vanwag7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanwag7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Old Lemon, are you the first owner since it was imported? Without any history we just have the pictures to guess at it. Judging by the various states of corrosion on some parts (tank lid, triple clamp, headers) maybe a daily driver then stored for a lengthy period? Just a guess... If you have any insight, please share.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720200963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14904779, "authorName": "Old_Lemon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_lemon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vanwag7 Yes I am the first US owner. However I did not import it myself and as such I do not have any of the import documents. The importer got a Tennessee title in their name that was shipped to me so I could register it normally as a used vehicle with little fuss.\r\n\r\nYour guess is as good as mine with how it lived its life in Japan. It was clearly used and been dropped in its 35 year life and I tried to be transparent about that. These are very rare for most of the world and finding a super pristine example will be much harder.\r\n\r\nPersonally I like to get vehicles that have been used so I don't feel bad about using them myself.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720202037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14906093, "authorName": "Dodgeville69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dodgeville69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These sound like F1 cars with the right exhaust. \r\n Surprisingly, parts are readily available. Kawasaki is good about using the same parts on multiple bikes.\r\n Small displacement but not only for small people. Im 6 foot and am quite comfy riding these. \r\n Somebody is gonna have a blast on this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720206634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14909444, "authorName": "dphebs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dphebs/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by dphebs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720218419, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14910702, "authorName": "jacko241", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacko241/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by jacko241", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720231034, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14910760, "authorName": "JennyOXX6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jennyoxx6/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by JennyOXX6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720232321, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14911797, "authorName": "Wash351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wash351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful bike, I would ride the heck out of it. I appreciate you selling it and giving someone else a chance to have great ride!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720272376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14918598, "authorName": "jacko241", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacko241/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by jacko241", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720313461, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14918687, "authorName": "JennyOXX6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jennyoxx6/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by JennyOXX6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720314808, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14922209, "authorName": "Damaho912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/damaho912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A 250cc 4-cylinder!? How is that even possible? The pistons must be the size of thimbles! I had an \u201888 250 Ninja. Had no idea they made a ZXR250! This is so awesome. A 19,000 redline! What a screamer!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720375218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14923367, "authorName": "Gsquared59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsquared59/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by Gsquared59", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720379032, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923479, "authorName": "NSR500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsr500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Huge Kawi fan and love all the Japanese 250cc inline 4\u2019s from the 80\u2019s. So much cooler than the twin 250\u2019s we got. I road raced a Honda CBR250RR for a few years and the sound with an aftermarket exhaust was incredible. People would line up at BIR in the stands just to watch it go by on the mile straight at 20k flat out in 6th gear. \ud83d\ude02 Good luck with your auction, somebodies gonna be a lucky owner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720379517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14923492, "authorName": "Old_Lemon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_lemon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even though my owner ship was a bit short, it was an honor to be able to own a piece of automotive history and to be able to experience 19,000 rpm. \r\n\r\nGood luck to all the bidders.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720379532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14923500, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Damaho912 wrote \"A 250cc 4-cylinder!? How is that even possible?\"\r\n\r\nLet's pretend it is 1966. Honda introduces the RC166 and the world is just stunned. Stunned to this day...\r\n\r\n250 cc grand prix bike\r\n6 cylinders\r\n24 valves\r\nsix carbs\r\n65 hp\r\n19k rpm\r\n150 mph + top speed\r\n\r\nWhen was this? Oh, yeah, in 1966.\r\n\r\nArticle:\r\nhttps://petrolicious.com/articles/honda-rc166\r\n\r\nVideo (7 min 01 sec):\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o57JwibqCb8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720379554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14923503, "authorName": "Dustinbassi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dustinbassi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone might be getting a deal here. I have an 89 ZXR 250 myself. I have every bit of 10k to get it here and titled before any restoration work. They sound absolutely epic and are decently quick for anyone wondering.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720379558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14923588, "authorName": "jacko241", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacko241/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would love to have this. I bought a brand new 1991ZX7R, but this is just so cool", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720379886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14923650, "authorName": "haydenbrown3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haydenbrown3/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by haydenbrown3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380198, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923701, "authorName": "Wash351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wash351/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by Wash351", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380362, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923703, "authorName": "haydenbrown3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haydenbrown3/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by haydenbrown3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380372, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923711, "authorName": "That_bex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/that_bex/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by That_bex", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380409, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923713, "authorName": "haydenbrown3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haydenbrown3/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by haydenbrown3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380418, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923724, "authorName": "That_bex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/that_bex/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by That_bex", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380478, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923728, "authorName": "haydenbrown3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haydenbrown3/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by haydenbrown3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380486, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923731, "authorName": "JennyOXX6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jennyoxx6/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by JennyOXX6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380497, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923736, "authorName": "haydenbrown3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haydenbrown3/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by haydenbrown3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380510, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923740, "authorName": "JennyOXX6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jennyoxx6/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by JennyOXX6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380520, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923743, "authorName": "vanwag7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanwag7/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by vanwag7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923753, "authorName": "JennyOXX6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jennyoxx6/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by JennyOXX6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380627, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923748, "authorName": "That_bex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/that_bex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had this ones 750cc twin. Bid for old times sake. Don't make them like this anymore.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14923760, "authorName": "Old_Lemon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_lemon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They sure don't. I had a 2008 Ninja 250 for many years. This thing is a literal ZX7R of its day scaled down.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720380672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14923767, "authorName": "True-Blue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/true-blue/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by True-Blue", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923787, "authorName": "Wash351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wash351/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by Wash351", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380820, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923798, "authorName": "True-Blue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/true-blue/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by True-Blue", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380886, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923809, "authorName": "Tonysrx7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonysrx7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the bid style of True-Blue!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720380953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14923819, "authorName": "Wash351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wash351/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Wash351", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720380991, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923824, "authorName": "True-Blue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/true-blue/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by True-Blue", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720381047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14923856, "authorName": "Wash351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wash351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope a rider gets this one. Congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720381168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14923855, "authorName": "True-Blue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/true-blue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/7/24 for $11,000 to True-Blue", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720381168, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14923863, "authorName": "SonnyAK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this bike @True-Blue! Congrats and have fun! I\u2019m jealous of this one!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720381195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14923914, "authorName": "Old_Lemon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_lemon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @True-Blue. I will be emailing you shortly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720381370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14923916, "authorName": "jacko241", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacko241/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My budget was 9k, congrats to the seller and buyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720381376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14923919, "authorName": "True-Blue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/true-blue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks all for a good auction and fun comments. This beautiful bike will receive what it deserves to put it all perfect, so it can once again see some serious riding. Will sit beside my son\u2019s CBR250RR.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720381383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14924372, "authorName": "Damaho912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/damaho912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the links @Fleche_dOr. Good stuff!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720382851, "type": "comment"}]