Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021 vs. BMW F 900 XR 2021

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021

BMW F 900 XR 2021

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Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021 compared to BMW F 900 XR 2021

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021

BMW F 900 XR 2021

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021

BMW F 900 XR 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	86 mm
Stroke	Stroke	72 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	150 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	127 Nm	Torque	92 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
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	895 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	47 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	191 mm	Travel	170 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	191 mm	Travel	172 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	60.5 degree
Trail	Trail	108 mm	Trail	105.2 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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

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	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes

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	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,270 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Width	Width	965 mm	Width	815 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,580 mm	Wheelbase	1,518 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	242 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	211 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 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	LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

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

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BMW F 900 XR 2021

A motorbike in this performance class probably cannot be more accessible. The XR wobbles playfully through the radii and immediately inspires confidence in the saddle. Even long tours are easy and you are always relaxed when getting out of the saddle. However, the sporty look of the BMW also awakens desires for a little thrill. However, the power unit cannot quite fulfil these desires. The engine, transmission and quickshifter are a little too tame overall and could do with a little more sportiness.

Clean engine response

Very easy to ride bike

Cool looks, Great display

Good brakes

Easy handling

Stable ride feel

Great connectivity

High lean angle clearance

Well tuned ABS

Easy to manoeuvre

Hard seat

somewhat doughy gearbox including tough quickshifter