BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250
R 1250 GS Adventure vs Pan America 1250
| Key Highlights | BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.22.50 Lakh | Rs.25.10 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1252 cc | 
| Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 150.19 bhp @ 8750 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 14 kmpl | 18 kmpl | 
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Specifications Overview
| R 1250 GS Adventure specifications | Pan America 1250 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup | 28.51 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 5.0 | 4.2 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 Litres | 21.2 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 1252 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| R 1250 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Pan America 1250 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston  | Fixed  | 
| Front Disc Size | 305  | 320  | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36  | 36  | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36  | 36  | 
| Front Wheel Size | - | 19  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42  | 42  | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42  | 42  | 
| Rear Wheel Size | - | 17  | 
| Wheel Type | Spoke  | Alloy  | 
| Front Suspension | BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut"  | inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control  | 
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever  | Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19  | 120/70 R19  | 
Instrumentation
| R 1250 GS Adventure Instrumentation | Pan America 1250 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | No | No | 
| Touch Screen Display | No | Yes | 
| Fuel level guage | Yes | Digital  | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| R 1250 GS Adventure Exterior | Pan America 1250 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes | 
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | 
Warranty
| R 1250 GS Adventure Warranty | Pan America 1250 Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km  | 2 Years / Unlimited km  | 
Body & Suspension
| R 1250 GS Adventure Body & Suspension | Pan America 1250 Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine  | Stressed-member& high strength low alloy steel trellis frame  | 
Engine & Transmission
| R 1250 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission | Pan America 1250 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up  | 1 Down 5 Up  | 
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder  | 1 Per Cylinder  | 
| Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1252 cc | 
| Engine Type | Air-Liquid Cooled& Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine  | Revolution Max 1250  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 2  | 2  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | 4  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Battery Capacity | 0.144 kwh | - | 
| Top Speed | 200 kmph | 200 kmph | 
| Bore x Stroke | 102.5 mm x 76 mm  | 105 mm x 72 mm  | 
| Charging Socket | No | Yes | 
| Configuration | Twin Cylinder  | Twin Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Air/Liquid Cooled  | Liquid Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | Fuel Injection  | 
| Max Power  | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm  | 150.19 bhp @ 8750 rpm  | 
Comfort & Convenience
| R 1250 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience | Pan America 1250 Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes | 
| Front Storage Box | No | No | 
| Geo Fencing | NO  | No | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes | 
| Riding Modes | 3  | 4  | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | No | 
| GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | 
Safety
| R 1250 GS Adventure Safety | Pan America 1250 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | No | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | 
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes | 
| Turn Signal | LED  | LED  | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | 3  | 4  | 
| Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate  | Assist And Slipper Clutch  | 
| Traction Control System | Yes | Yes | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| R 1250 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity | Pan America 1250 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2270 mm | 2270 mm | 
| Width | 980 mm | 975 mm | 
| Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm | 
| Wheelbase | 1504 mm | 1585 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 210 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 30 Litres | 21.2 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.78 Litres | 4.49 Litres | 
| Body Type | Adventure  | Adventure  | 
| Seat Height | 890 mm | 850 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 268 kg | 258 kg | 
Entertainment & Communication
| R 1250 GS Adventure Entertainment & Communication | Pan America 1250 Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
| MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | - | 
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250
Safety
R 1250 GS Adventure comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Pan America 1250 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has features like Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port and Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Pan America 1250 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a 30 Litres fuel tank with 1460 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 has 1510 mm seat height and 21.2 Litres fuel tank capacity.






















