BMW R 1250 GS vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- BMW R 1250 GS 85 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special 85 cm Lowest seat here
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 136 hp (BMW R 1250 GS) up to 150 hp (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special).
- Torque spans 128 Nm (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special) up to 143 Nm (BMW R 1250 GS).
- Weight spans 216 kg (BMW R 1250 GS) to 258 kg (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW R 1250 GS | HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | BMW R 1250 GS | HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 136hp | 150hp |
| Torque | 143nm. | 128nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 216kg | 258kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brakes, floating brake discs, 305 mm diameter, 4-piston radial calipers | radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper, dual rotor, floating, tower- mounted |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, 276 mm diameter, dual-piston floating caliper. | floating, single piston caliper, solid uniform expansion rotor |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 R 19 | Michelin Scorcher 120/70R19 60V |
| Rear tyre | 170/60 R 17 | Michelin Scorcher 170/60R17 72V |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever, support diameter 37 mm, central spring linkage | 47 mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control. Aluminum fork triple clamps |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm, BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD support shock absorber (riding shock absorber), hydraulic preload adjustment with handwheel (continuously variable), adjustable rebound | Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 235km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 24 L – 5.2 L/100km | 21.2 L – 5.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $15000 | $19875 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View HARLEY DAVIDSON price list |
| Extra features | -TFT color display with Connectivity features DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) -Integrated ABS Pro (ABS optimized for lean-angle) 3 riding modes (ECO, Rain, and Road) HSC (Hill Start Control) USB charging socket |
-6.8 inch viewable area Color TFT w/Touch, Bluetooth, ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (ELB), TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS),DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS) -VEHICLE HOLD CONTROL (VHC), TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS), WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION, CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS) -CORNERING ENHANCED ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (C-ELB), CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS) -CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS), ENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION
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2023 BMW R 1250 GS vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW R 1250 GS and 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special are closely matched in displacement, while the R 1250 GS has more torque, and a lower listed weight, and the Pan America 1250 Special has more peak power.
Engine displacement
R 1250 GS and Pan America 1250 Special have very similar engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1100 cc).
Peak power
Pan America 1250 Special has a modest listed power advantage (150 hp vs 136 hp).
Torque
R 1250 GS has a modest listed torque advantage (143 Nm vs 128 Nm).
Listed top speed
R 1250 GS and Pan America 1250 Special have very similar listed top speeds (235 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R 1250 GS is notably lighter on the listed weight (216 kg vs 258 kg). R 1250 GS and Pan America 1250 Special have very similar seat heights (85 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque and weight, while displacement, listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW R 1250 GS vs HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special?
HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 235 km/h (146 mph) for BMW R 1250 GS.
Which has more horsepower, BMW R 1250 GS or HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special?
HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special has 150 hp compared with 136 hp on the BMW R 1250 GS.
Which is lighter, BMW R 1250 GS or HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special?
BMW R 1250 GS is lighter at 216 kg vs 258 kg for HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special.
Which is better, BMW R 1250 GS or HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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