Ktm 1290 Super Adventure vs Harley-davidson Pan America 1250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
Harley-davidson Pan America 1250
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
128 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
245 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
160 hp @ 8,500 rpm
150 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
128 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
210 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures)
Weight
228 kg (curb/wet weight, model year dependent — note: varies slightly between S and R variants)
245 kg (wet/curb weight, standard model; Special with ARH is approximately 259 kg)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (real-world average, varies with riding style)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
8.5/10
"The fastest way to feel inadequate while grinning uncontrollably."
Pros
+Ridiculous V-twin grunt
+Best-in-class electronics suite
+Surprisingly capable off-road
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing
−Water pump known weakness
−Heavy at low speeds
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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