BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke72 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power150 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque127 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
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,270 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth965 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,510 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,580 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height805 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity21.2 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021

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

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

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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