Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023 vs. CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

Overview - Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023 vs CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023 compared to CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Engine power	Engine power	151.98 HP	Engine power	89.8 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	128 Nm	Torque	75 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
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	799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	47 mm	Diameter	160 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	191 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	280 mm	Diameter	240 mm

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 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	17 inch
Length	Length	2,270 mm	Length	2,234 mm
Width	Width	965 mm	Width	853 mm
Height	Height	1,510 mm	Height	1,277 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,585 mm	Wheelbase	1,531 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

The CFMOTO 800MT Touring is a relaxed, road-oriented touring enduro with a sensational amount of equipment for its price class. In riding mode, it scores points with the lively 790cc two-cylinder from the KTM 790 models and a fully adjustable chassis. On tour, you'll be pleased with the standard heated seats, heated grips, cruise control and quickshifter. It comes pretty close to the established players in the touring enduro sector, but has a few idiosyncrasies here and there, such as the cruise control that can only maintain speed up to 120 km/h. Apart from that, however, it's a good bike. Apart from that, however, it's a good bike with a top price-performance ratio.

Very much equipment for the price class (main stand, cruise control, heated grips, heated seats, connectivity, TFT display, quickshifter, riding modes, crash bars, etc.)

Lively, lively engine

Fully adjustable chassis

Relaxed ergonomics

Good wind protection with adjustable windshield

Cruise control only goes up to 120 km/h

Standard driving mode is missing in addition to Sport and Rain

No traction control