Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250

The Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 is available in two variants: Standard priced at Rs 16,90,000 and Special at Rs 19,99,000 (ex-showroom).

Not much has changed since it was introduced as a concept. Despite being the first-ever ADV from the brand, it looks unmistakably Harley. From the Fat Bob-inspired rectangular LED headlight to the thoughtfully crafted V-Twin engine, everything has been designed in typical Harley-Davidson fashion.

The Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 comes equipped with a 6.85-inch TFT touchscreen with non-reflective glass, making it easier to read under harsh sunlight as well. The console is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, enabling riders to check calls, messages, and even use navigation on-the-go. The touchscreen automatically disables when the vehicle is in motion. The Special variant also gets a semi-active suspension. Electronic assists include lean sensitive ABS, traction control, linked braking, and torque slip control. It even gets hill hold control as standard. The Pan America comes with five riding modes: Rain, Road, Sport, Off-road, and one customisable riding mode. In addition to these, the Special variant gets an Off-road Plus riding mode and a customisable Off-road Plus mode. On the Pan America Special, the riding modes also adjust the semi-active suspension. ADV touring elements. The bike features handguards with integrated turn signals, an adjustable windscreen, a beefy aluminium skid plate, engine crash bars and a huge upswept end can.

The Harley-Davidson Pan America is powered by the Revolution Max 1252cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine belting out a claimed 152.2PS at 9,000rpm and 127Nm at 6,750rpm. Harley-Davidson has equipped the engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT). This motor is mated to a six-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch. The Pan America 1250 Special comes with an electronically adjustable semi-active 47mm Showa USD fork and a Showa monoshock, both offering 191mm of travel. The standard variant gets a similar setup without electronic adjustability. Braking duties are handled by twin 320mm discs at the front paired with specially developed monoblocks from Brembo and a 280mm disc at the rear paired with a single-pot caliper. The Pan America gets a 19/17-inch wheel setup, shod with Michelin Scorcher dual-purpose tyres and an option to switch to Michelin Anakee off-road tyres.

The Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 primarily competes against the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin, the much more expensive BMW R 1250 GS, and the upcoming Ducati Multistrada V4