Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Revealed

H-D finally widen their horizons and make a move on the ADV bike space

AFTER YEARS OF TEASERS AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW APPEARANCES, THE production version of Harley-Davidson’s adventure bike has finally been launched in international markets. It is powered by a revvy 1,252-cc V-twin that makes 152 hp at 9,000 rpm and 127 Nm of torque at

6,750 rpm.

Continuously variable cam timing ensures that enough twist is delivered at lower revs without sacrificing top-end performance. Harley-Davidson have also done away with valve clearance service intervals by incorporating automatic hydraulic valve clearance adjusters.

Other interesting bits include the linked braking system that automatically sends some braking force to the rear wheel when the front brake lever is squeezed, fully adjustable suspension at both ends with electronic semi-active suspension on the top-end model, and a comprehensive suite of rider assistance systems that includes riding modes, lean-sensitive traction control and ABS, and more. The rider interface is a 6.8-inch touch-enabled colour display that includes Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and full map navigation rather than just turn-byturn directions.

The bike is available in two variants, with the Standard variant priced at US$ 17,100 (Rs 12.4 lakh) and the Special at US$ 20,000 (Rs 14.5 lakh). We may expect to see the Pan America in Indian showrooms by the end of this year and we estimate the Standard model will be priced in the region of Rs 20 lakh and the top-of-the-line Special probably around the Rs 24-lakh mark to go up against the BMW R 1250 GS.

Watch this space for more.