Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 vs Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Pan America 1250
Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
128 Nm
128 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
209 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
245 kg
259 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
150 hp @ 8,750 rpm
150 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
128 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
128 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures)
209 km/h (estimated; Harley does not officially publish a top speed)
Weight
245 kg (wet/curb weight, standard model; Special with ARH is approximately 259 kg)
259 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special
8.0/10
"A genuinely competitive ADV bike that silenced every doubter Harley had."
Pros
+Genuinely capable off-road ability
+Semi-active suspension works brilliantly
+Strong dealer and parts support
Cons
−Early ECU software issues
−Heavy for technical terrain
−Premium price over base model