Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250 Special vs BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250 Special and BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure are both adventure bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹1,41,104 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The R 1300 GS Adventure takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the PAN America 1250 Special and 6.5/10 for the R 1300 GS Adventure.
Category by category
Price
R 1300 GS Adventure
The R 1300 GS Adventure starts ₹1,41,104 lower (₹25,74,896 against ₹27,16,000), about ₹4,470 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
R 1300 GS Adventure
R 1300 GS Adventure claims 21 kmpl against 18 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,930 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 533 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
PAN America 1250 Special
PAN America 1250 Special is 11 kg lighter and taller in the seat (875 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
R 1300 GS Adventure
R 1300 GS Adventure comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the PAN America 1250 Special.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the PAN America 1250 Special if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is broken roads and touring
- your priority is tall riders
Buy the R 1300 GS Adventure if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is broken roads and touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | PAN America 1250 Special | R 1300 GS Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹27,16,000 | ₹25,74,896 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹30,45,516 | ₹28,63,106 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,46,480 | ₹2,21,830 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,46,184 | ₹1,37,428 |
| Five-year total | ₹34,73,180 | ₹32,57,364 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Harley-DavidsonPAN America 1250 Special | BMW MotorradR 1300 GS Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹27,16,000 | ₹25,74,896 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹86,130 | ₹81,660 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1252 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Air/Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 150.2 bhp | 143.4 bhp |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 18 kmpl | 21 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 258 kg | 269 kg |
| Fuel tank | 21.2 L | 30 L |
| Seat height | 875 mm | 850 mm |
| Ground clearance | 175 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1585 mm | 1518 mm |
| Length | 2270 mm | 2212 mm |
| Width | 965 mm | 1000 mm |
| Height | 1510 mm | 1406 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 280 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 285 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control | Central Shock Absorber |
| Rear suspension | Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping | Single-sided Swingarm |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-R19 | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/60-R17 | 170/60-R17 |
PAN America 1250 Special vs R 1300 GS Adventure: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the PAN America 1250 Special or the R 1300 GS Adventure?
- The R 1300 GS Adventure is cheaper by ₹1,41,104 at the base variant (₹25,74,896 against ₹27,16,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the PAN America 1250 Special or the R 1300 GS Adventure?
- The R 1300 GS Adventure claims 21 kmpl against 18 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the PAN America 1250 Special and R 1300 GS Adventure in Delhi?
- About ₹1,82,410: roughly ₹30,45,516 for the PAN America 1250 Special and ₹28,63,106 for the R 1300 GS Adventure, 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 ₹34,73,180 for the PAN America 1250 Special and ₹32,57,364 for the R 1300 GS Adventure, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The R 1300 GS Adventure comes out ₹2,15,816 ahead.
