2005 R1150GSA SE 72k miles help on value

[daveg]

A few weeks back I was knocked off my bike by a guy doing a U turn in front of me out of stationary traffic while I was filtering down the outside. Sadly my bike has been written off Cat B. This means it has to be transferred to an official dismantler and I can't buy it back unless I drop my whole claim and pay storage charges etc.
The 3rd party insurer has now assessed the bike and estimated the value as £2840. I have also been offered £149.50 as the scrap value which is a bit of a nerve as the bike shows no visible
damage from the headstock back apart from scratched crash bars and broken clips on the panniers.
Anyway to the point of the post....can anybody help me in finding evidence of current value to submit to the insurers. I've searched but can't find anything apart from two ads from 2010 and 2021.
The bike was in tip top condition with Ohlins front and rear and new OEM parts like coils, hall sensor etc. when necessary.
TIA. David

 

[Davey B]

Maybe cite some of the for sale ads on here...especially ones that have gone on to sell (not sure if the seller/buyer will let you know what it went for?)

For Sale Thread '2004 GSA 1150 For sale 60k £4800 unbelievable condition very nice original gs comes with full set 3 piece bmw luggage inner bags etc Remus exhaust'

Sep 30, 2025

• Davyrc45
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• Forum: GS Motorcycles For Sale

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For Sale Thread 'R1150 GSA'

Sep 30, 2025

I did post this up for sale back in August, not much different, other than number plate not available, and reducing price to £5000.
If you didn’t see this before this is MikeO’s old bike and links below with more info

Will add a link to Mikes original post below, only real difference is that it now has a MOT and has been serviced by me, ALL fluids & filters (oil & air), end float, valve clearance and balanced using a harmonizer, also there was an MOT advisory for bevel to swing arm bearings sideways movement, which I tried to adjust the movement out, but on removing the taper bearings...

• GADGET
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• Forum: GS Motorcycles For Sale

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For Sale Thread 'BMW R1150 GSA 12047 mls'

Aug 22, 2025

Collectors Item
It was meant to be a keeper, but as I don’t use her she is for sale…
She is a 1150 GSA ,2005 Reg …silver with grey red seat.
2 owners including me.
milage only 12047, I did only 500 mls last year and she is sorned since .
Full original luggage

She had been laid up for about 4 yrs and came with 11682 mls on the clock
I rebuild and overhauled trying to keep it as close as possible to the original silver tank,grey red seat BMW R1150 GS Adventure.

-new fuel pump,, plus sender plate and filter .
-all new fuel lines,inside tank and outside with new quick release.
-changed...

• albatross
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• Forum: Old ads

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[JohnnyBoxer]

It’s worth £4500-5000

They don’t make GS’s like it anymore

Buy the bike back and fix it

Who’s got it ??

4th Dimension

 

[daveg]

It’s worth £4500-5000

They don’t make GS’s like it anymore

Buy the bike back and fix it

Who’s got it ??

4th Dimension

Yes 4th Dimension. As I said they've told me I can't buy it back it has to go to go to an authorised dismantler/scrap dealer. It's Cat B so can't be put back on the road.

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

If you drop the whole claim will it no longer be classed as written off?

I suspect 4th dimension or Copart will be involved it this, the storage fees will be stupidly expensive.

Edit, we posted together then Dave.

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

What is the damage @Dave

 

[daveg]

If you drop the whole claim will it no longer be classed as written off?

I suspect 4th dimension or Copart will be involved it this, the storage fees will be stupidly expensive.

Edit, we posted together then Dave.

Yep, storage fees and recovery already approaching £2000.

 

[daveg]

If you drop the whole claim will it no longer be classed as written off?

I suspect 4th dimension or Copart will be involved it this, the storage fees will be stupidly expensive.

Edit, we posted together then Dave.

DVLA have already been notified it's Cat B. No idea if it can be disputed. It was written off and categorised by an authorised vehicle assessor.

 

[daveg]

What is the damage @Dave

Visible damage, everything forward of the headstock. Bent forks, lights, screen etc. Wheel looks ok.

 

[Davey B]

It’s worth £4500-5000

They don’t make GS’s like it anymore

Are they not really worth what someone will pay? You obviously have skin in the game being the owner of 1 or 2 of em...in reality, the one I linked above seems mint and hasn't sold yet at £4800...in a flat motorbike sales market. OP has to be realistic...maybe attaching some for sale ads will get the lowball offer up to £3500 ish ?

 

[daveg]

Are they not really worth what someone will pay? You obviously have skin in the game being the owner of 1 or 2 of em...in reality, the one I linked above seems mint and hasn't sold yet at £4800...in a flat motorbike sales market. OP has to be realistic...maybe attaching some for sale ads will get the lowball offer up to £3500 ish ?

I really need some evidence on prices for an SE with Ohlins if possible. I thought SE's usually attract a premium?

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

Such a sha

Are they not really worth what someone will pay? You obviously have skin in the game being the owner of 1 or 2 of em...in reality, the one I linked above seems mint and hasn't sold yet at £4800...in a flat motorbike sales market. OP has to be realistic...maybe attaching some for sale ads will get the lowball offer up to £3500 ish ?

Dave's is/was an SE so will be worth more.

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

Visible damage, everything forward of the headstock. Bent forks, lights, screen etc. Wheel looks ok.

Such a shame that what could most likely be cosmetic damage will mean the bike being broken up

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

I really need some evidence on prices for an SE with Ohlins if possible. I thought SE's usually attract a premium?

It's difficult to provide evidence as the SE model rarely comes up for sale.

JB's estimate of £4500-£5000 would be my guess too, certainly the higher end of that for yours in such immaculate condition.

 

[daveg]

It's difficult to provide evidence as the SE model rarely comes up for sale.

JB's estimate of £4500-£5000 would be my guess too, certainly the higher end of that for yours in such immaculate condition.

It's actually quite dirty as I was on my way home from a wet 1750 mile trip around Wales and Ireland so that won't have shown it in its best light.

 

[Loiq]

is there a number of SE's in the country that might help with proving is was a limited run.

 

[daveg]

is there a number of SE's in the country that might help with proving is was a limited run.

Only 80 imported I understand.

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

It's actually quite dirty as I was on my way home from a wet 1750 mile trip around Wales and Ireland so that won't have shown it in its best light.

Unlike corrosion, rust, worn paint, scratches etc, being wet and dirty shouldn't effect its value.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Yep, storage fees and recovery already approaching £2000.

Bingo
You’re being had over
They’re gonna break it for a lot of money

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Yep, storage fees and recovery already approaching £2000.