Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

Overview - Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	108 mm
Stroke	Stroke	72 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	150 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	127 Nm	Torque	140 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm
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
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

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
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,580 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	860 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	228 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	229 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	242 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	249 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	30 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

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

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021

The Pan America 1250 is Harley-Davidson's first attempt in the segment of large touring enduros and it has definitely succeeded! Apart from a few, rather negligible flaws, the Pan America 1250 Special is an all-round good adventure bike that even pleases with its off-road qualities. The Revolution Max V2 engine has a sporty character, placing it perfectly in the luxury enduro bike class. With innovative features such as the Adaptive Ride Height System, the Americans could even manage to acquire a larger number of new customers for whom the usual suspects in the big enduro bike segment are all too high.

Sporty engine

stable on- and off-road feel

comfortable seating position

extensive electronics

unique look

cornering ABS as standard

cornering TC as standard

high-quality electronic suspension

seat height can be lowered when stationary

good off-road characteristics

Comparatively high weight

Ground clearance too low for hard off-road terrain

ABS on rear wheel not disengageable

KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

The 1290 Super Adventure is rightly presented by KTM as an adventure flagship. Packed with sophisticated electronics and almost everything you could possibly need in a big touring enduro, it recommends itself as expected for the long haul. What you don't immediately see from its bulky appearance, however, is that the Super Adventure, like its 1190 sisters, is an incredible fun machine. Especially in tight corners, it is unbelievable fun. The electronics control traction, chassis and engine management so unobtrusively that you can concentrate fully and above all safely on accelerating. On the intermediate straights, the 160 hp of power ensure that the 1290 Super Adventure can also meet sporting requirements and is thus hardly surpassed in terms of universality.

Very powerful and confident engine

sporty, agile handling

comprehensive electronics package

interaction of many electronic features

semi-active suspension

cornering ABS

adjustable traction control

cruise control

large 30-litre fuel tank

heated seats

main stand

LED cornering lights.