Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

Overview - Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	108 mm
Stroke	Stroke	72 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	151.98 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	128 Nm	Torque	138 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	13.1
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Dual ignition
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,252 ccm	Displacement	1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	47 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	191 mm	Travel	220 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	191 mm	Travel	220 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	64.7 degree
Trail	Trail	157 mm	Trail	112.8 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	280 mm	Diameter	267 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,585 mm	Wheelbase	1,577 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	242 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	221 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	432 km	Range	403 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.7 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, Heated grips, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022

The Pan America 1250 is Harley-Davidson's first attempt in the segment of large touring enduros - and it is quite a success! Apart from a few, actually negligible flaws, the Pan America 1250 Special is an all-round good adventure bike. On paved roads, it shows its thoroughly sporty character and ranks pretty well in the league of the usual suspects in this class. With innovative features like the Adaptive Ride Height System, the Americans could even manage to acquire a larger number of new customers for whom the usual suspects are all too high.

Sporty engine

comfortable seating position

extensive electronics

independent look

cornering ABS standard, cornering TC standard

optional seat lowering when stationary.

Workmanship and haptics partly below average

quickshifter at extra cost and not perfect

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

Overview - Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023