Bmw R 1250 Gsa Hp vs Harley-davidson Pan America 1250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 Gsa Hp vs Harley-davidson Pan America 1250. Bmw R 1250 Gsa Hp: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 268 kg (curb/wet weight with full fuel) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Harley-davidson Pan America 1250: 150 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 245 kg (wet/curb weight, standard model; Special with ARH is approximately 259 kg) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1250 Gsa Hp
Harley-davidson Pan America 1250
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
128 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
268 kg
245 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
150 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
128 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically influenced)
210 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures)
Weight
268 kg (curb/wet weight with full fuel)
245 kg (wet/curb weight, standard model; Special with ARH is approximately 259 kg)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 Gsa Hp
8.5/10
"The benchmark adventure tourer if budget and inseam allow."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is exceptional
+Electronics suite genuinely cohesive
+Spoked tubeless wheels standard
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Final drive needs monitoring
−Dealer servicing costs serious money
Harley-davidson Pan America 1250
8.0/10
"The best Harley in decades, and outstanding value used."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is brilliant
+Adaptive suspension genuinely works
+Ride height system is clever
Cons
−Early software issues persist
−Infotainment system is frustrating
−Heavy for technical off-road
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