KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2024

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2024
Overview - KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2024

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2024
Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2024
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

All in all, the long-distance capable KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is made for a trip for two, whereby the rider hardly ever has to think about where it is going. It likes motorway sections, fast country road passages or winding mountain passes in the tightest of corners just as much as unpaved roads with the occasional rough gravel section, where it is primarily the rider or their routine that decides how far they can go. The handling, which is improved compared to the predecessor due to the lower tank (and thus centre of gravity), also scores points here. The electronic chassis copes perfectly with the changing surfaces of a journey and always conveys transparency, the engine sovereignty in every situation. Ready to race - or also: Ready for long-distance racing!
Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2024

Even though it is clearly not a rally bike, the Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 knows how to impress with its powerful engine and good balance. It has plenty of traction on gravel and rolls very stably over larger scooters. Due to the 19 inch front wheel and the height of the bike, however, the the Harley soon reaches its limits in technical passages. On the flat, you should also be careful that the sensitive cast aluminium rims are not knocked into corners by potholes. All in all, however, the Harley is surprisingly off-road capable and robust for its dimensions.