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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 vs Honda Africa Twin

Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 vs Honda Africa Twin

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 vs Honda Africa Twin. 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. Honda Africa Twin: 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present) hp, 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Honda Africa Twin
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
128 Nm
105 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
245 kg
226 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
150 hp @ 8,750 rpm
102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Torque
128 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
105 Nm @ 6,250 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures)
200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
245 kg (wet/curb weight, standard model; Special with ARH is approximately 259 kg)
226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Pan America 1250
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
Honda Africa Twin
Honda Africa Twin
8.5/10

"The benchmark adventure bike that actually earns its mud-splattered reputation."

Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−DCT servicing gets expensive
−Heavy for tight singletrack
−Spoke wheels need attention

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Crashbars Engine Guards Harley Pan America 1250
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
Crashbars Engine Guards Harley Pan America 1250
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SW-Motech Engine Guard Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
SW-Motech Engine Guard Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L
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EBC Brakes FA630HH Double-H Series Sintered Disc Brake Pad, Black, 1x1x1
Brake Pads
EBC Brakes FA630HH Double-H Series Sintered Disc Brake Pad, Black, 1x1x1
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Touratech · Skid Plate
Touratech Skid Plate Alu Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L
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AJC
Battery
AJC
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Sintered Front and Rear Brake Pads for Honda CRF1000L CRF1100L CRF1000 CRF 1100 Africa Twin 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Brake Pads
Sintered Front and Rear Brake Pads for Honda CRF1000L CRF1100L CRF1000 CRF 1100 Africa Twin 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
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Bestem Carbon Fiber Rear Hugger with Chain Guard Fairing for Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 2021+ Twill
Chain & Lube
Bestem Carbon Fiber Rear Hugger with Chain Guard Fairing for Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 2021+ Twill
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TYKOOL LFP14S-PRO Lithium Motorcycle Battery 360 CCA 6Ah for Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L KTM 1290 Super Adventure Yamaha Bolt V-Star 950 ST1300 FJR1300 | Digital SOC Display IP67 Replaces YTZ14S
Battery
TYKOOL LFP14S-PRO Lithium Motorcycle Battery 360 CCA 6Ah for Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L KTM 1290 Super Adventure Yamaha Bolt V-Star 950 ST1300 FJR1300 | Digital SOC Display IP67 Replaces YTZ14S
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MICHELIN
Tires
MICHELIN
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Primary Drive 525 ADV/Street Performance Gold Chain 525x124 for Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT CRF1100 2020-2022,2024
Chain & Lube
Primary Drive 525 ADV/Street Performance Gold Chain 525x124 for Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT CRF1100 2020-2022,2024
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