Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250 Special specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 1252cc liquid-cooled engine makes 150.19 bhp and 128 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 258 kg that is 582 bhp per tonne, 4th best power-to-weight of the 29 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 258 kg
- Fuel tank
- 21.2 L
- Seat height
- 875 mm
- Ground clearance
- 175 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1585 mm
- Length
- 2270 mm
- Width
- 965 mm
- Height
- 1510 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-R19
- Rear tyre
- 170/60-R17
Engine
- Engine
- 1252 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 150.2 bhp
- Torque
- 128 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 18 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 280 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- 47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control
- Rear suspension
- Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping
Source: Harley-Davidson official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The PAN America 1250 Special weighs 258 kg with fluids, has an 875 mm seat, 175 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1585 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 21.2 litres.
Tyres are 120/70-R19 front and 170/60-R17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Multistrada V4 RS, 1290 Super Adventure S and R1300GS
Against Multistrada V4 RS, 1290 Super Adventure S or R1300GS, it gets rear monoshock that most rivals skip.
It is offered in 4 colours: Blue Burst, Billiard Gray, Vivid Black and Whiskey Fire/Raven Metallic. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the PAN America 1250 Special has
- Rear monoshock
Rivals have, it lacks
- Nothing significant
Colours
- Blue Burst
- Billiard Gray
- Vivid Black
- Whiskey Fire/Raven Metallic
PAN America 1250 Special specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the PAN America 1250 Special?
- It uses a 1252cc engine producing 150.19 bhp and 128 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the PAN America 1250 Special suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 875 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the PAN America 1250 Special have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the PAN America 1250 Special have?
- 22 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
PAN America 1250 Special from
₹27.16 Lakh