Honda Goldwing vs Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250 Special
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Goldwing and Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250 Special are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Goldwing costs ₹17,14,000 more than the PAN America 1250 Special, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 63% extra.
The PAN America 1250 Special takes 6 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 5.5/10 for the Goldwing and 6.5/10 for the PAN America 1250 Special.
Category by category
Price
PAN America 1250 Special
The PAN America 1250 Special starts ₹17,14,000 lower (₹27,16,000 against ₹44,30,000), about ₹54,360 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
PAN America 1250 Special
PAN America 1250 Special claims 18 kmpl against 16 kmpl. That is roughly ₹6,162 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
PAN America 1250 Special
PAN America 1250 Special has the better power-to-weight ratio: 582 against 320 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
PAN America 1250 Special
PAN America 1250 Special adds traction control that the Goldwing does not have on any variant.
Features
PAN America 1250 Special
PAN America 1250 Special gets usd front forks, rear monoshock and slipper clutch.
City manners
PAN America 1250 Special
PAN America 1250 Special is 132 kg lighter and taller in the seat (875 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Goldwing
Goldwing comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the PAN America 1250 Special.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Goldwing if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the PAN America 1250 Special if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Goldwing | PAN America 1250 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹44,30,000 | ₹27,16,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹49,62,879 | ₹30,45,516 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,77,290 | ₹2,46,480 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹2,38,220 | ₹1,46,184 |
| Five-year total | ₹55,08,389 | ₹34,73,180 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaGoldwing | Harley-DavidsonPAN America 1250 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹44,30,000 | ₹27,16,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹1,40,490 | ₹86,130 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1833 cc | 1252 cc |
| Engine type | 6 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 124.7 bhp | 150.2 bhp |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 16 kmpl | 18 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | Shaft Drive automatic | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 390 kg | 258 kg |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 L | 21.2 L |
| Seat height | 745 mm | 875 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 175 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1695 mm | 1585 mm |
| Length | 2615 mm | 2270 mm |
| Width | 905 mm | 965 mm |
| Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 6 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 316 mm, 3 piston caliper | Disc, 280 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Double Wishbone | 47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control |
| Rear suspension | Pro Link | Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 130/70-R18 | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55-R16 | 170/60-R17 |
Goldwing vs PAN America 1250 Special: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Goldwing or the PAN America 1250 Special?
- The PAN America 1250 Special is cheaper by ₹17,14,000 at the base variant (₹27,16,000 against ₹44,30,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Goldwing or the PAN America 1250 Special?
- The PAN America 1250 Special claims 18 kmpl against 16 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Goldwing and PAN America 1250 Special in Delhi?
- About ₹19,17,363: roughly ₹49,62,879 for the Goldwing and ₹30,45,516 for the PAN America 1250 Special, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹55,08,389 for the Goldwing and ₹34,73,180 for the PAN America 1250 Special, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The PAN America 1250 Special comes out ₹20,35,209 ahead.
