Harley-Davidson Pan America Special versus Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx
Harley-Davidson Pan America Special
Adventure
Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
Built von 2018 bis 2020
RRP 20.895 €
RRP 16.650 €
waveform
Competitors
Pros:
- Engine with lard and character
- Extremely well equipped incl. semi-active chassis
- Large TFT touch cockpit with mobile phone connection (incl. navigation system)
- Plenty of space for driver & passenger
- Suitable for smaller pilots thanks to "Adaptive Ride Height"
Pros:
Cons:
- Payload could be higher
- Short service intervals
- no quick shifter available
- no gimbal
- Operation requires training
Cons:
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.585 mm
Length : 2.270 mm Height : 1.510 mm
Seat : 850 mm until : 875 mm
Weight : 258 kg
Length : 2.270 mm Height : 1.510 mm
Seat : 850 mm until : 875 mm
Weight : 258 kg
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length : 2.230 mm Height : 1.470 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 271 (max: 481 ) kg
Length : 2.230 mm Height : 1.470 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 271 (max: 481 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: V2 Revolution™ Max 1250 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.252 ccm
Hub: 72 mm
Hole: 105 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.252 ccm
Hub: 72 mm
Hole: 105 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 3-cylinder 12V DOHC in-line engine 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.215 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Wellenantrieb
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.215 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Wellenantrieb
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 152 HP at 8.750 U/Min
Torque: 128 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 385 km
Maximum speed: 211 km/h
Performance: 141 HP at 9.350 U/Min
Torque: 122 NM bei 7.600 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 385 km
Performance: 141 HP at 9.350 U/Min
Torque: 122 NM bei 7.600 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 385 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Three-piece alloy frame with tube, cast and moulded parts, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, 47 mm, with electronically adjustable semi-active damping system (travel 191 mm) Rear suspension:
Central spring strut with automatic electronic adjustment of spring preload and semi-active control of compression stage and rebound of damping (travel 191 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70R19 60 V
Rear tyres: 170/60R17 72 V
Three-piece alloy frame with tube, cast and moulded parts, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, 47 mm, with electronically adjustable semi-active damping system (travel 191 mm) Rear suspension:
Central spring strut with automatic electronic adjustment of spring preload and semi-active control of compression stage and rebound of damping (travel 191 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70R19 60 V
Rear tyres: 170/60R17 72 V
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
48 mm WP Upside Down fork (travel 190 mm) Rear suspension:
WP Monoshock (travel 193 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm, light metal casting with cardan shaft drive Tyres at the front: 120/70 R19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R17
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
48 mm WP Upside Down fork (travel 190 mm) Rear suspension:
WP Monoshock (travel 193 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm, light metal casting with cardan shaft drive Tyres at the front: 120/70 R19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc, radially mounted four-piston monobloc fixed caliper brakes (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper brake (∅ 280 mm)
Double disc, radially mounted four-piston monobloc fixed caliper brakes (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper brake (∅ 280 mm)
Front brake
Double brake discs, Brembo 4-piston monobloc radial calipers (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Nissin Double Piston Floating Caliper (∅ 282 mm)
Double brake discs, Brembo 4-piston monobloc radial calipers (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Nissin Double Piston Floating Caliper (∅ 282 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
I really like the new Pan America. Above all, the optics have done it to me. The machine looks like a V8 MuscleCar or like a locomotive, which then became a motorcycle. Of course, this bike polarizes and especially the front will not appeal to everyone. But rather so than uniform porridge. The Harley has character and is immediately recognizable on 10 km.With the Pan Am, Harley has not only shown courage, but also put together an amazingly good adventure bike in the 1st throw. It will certainly not overtake the GS, but we are sure: This bike will already find its buyers. Maybe even the travel enduro faction, which would like to ride something different, something special. Well done, Harley!
The test bike was provided to us by MTK, the Harley-Davidson dealer in Kiel.
