BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009
Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke72 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power151.98 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque128 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio13
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,240 mmLength2,270 mm
WidthWidth990 mmWidth965 mm
HeightHeight1,525 mmHeight1,510 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,585 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height910 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity33 lFuel Tank Capacity21.2 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

The Pan America 1250 is Harley-Davidson's first attempt in the large touring enduro segment - and it's a thoroughly successful effort! 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. Combined with the low seat height, it is attractive for short-legged pilots.

Sporty power unit

comfortable seating position

comprehensive electronics

distinctive 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

Windshield too high for off-road use

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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