BMW R 1300 GS vs Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250 Special

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the BMW R 1300 GS and the Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250 Special. The BMW R 1300 GS is cheaper, retailing at Rs 2,324,923 whereas the Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250 Special sells at Rs 2,716,000. The Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250 Special has the smaller engine here, at 1252cc, producing 145bhp and , while the BMW R 1300 GS is powered by a 1300cc engine which produces 150.19bhp and . The BMW R 1300 GS has a claimed mileage of 21 kmpl and the Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250 Special has a claimed mileage of 18kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
2,324,923
Ex-Showroom Price
2,716,000
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 1,300 cc 1,252 cc
Weight 237 kg 258 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 19 litres 21.2 litres
BHP 145 bhp @ 7,750 rpm 150.19 bhp @ 8,750 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Dual Channel ABS Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake -- --
Front Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Wheel Size 19 inch 19 inch
Rear Brake -- --
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Rear Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) -- --
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) -- --
Tyre Size -- --
Tyre Type Tubeless Tubeless
Wheel Size -- --
Wheel Type Alloy Alloy
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 19 litres 21.2 litres
Ground Clearance -- 175 mm
Kerb Weight 237 kg 258 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 4 litres 3.8 litres
Seat Height 850 mm 875 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase 1,518 mm 1,585 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (km) Unlimited km Unlimited km
Standard Warranty (Years) 3 year 2 year
Vehicle Warranty -- --
Power & Performance
Battery 12 V / 10 Ah 12V, 12Ah
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch
Compression Ratio 13.3 : 1 13.0:1
Cooling System Air/Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Cylinders 2 2
Displacement 1,300 cc 1,252 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type -- --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up 1 Down 5 Up
Max Power 145 bhp @ 7,750 rpm 150.19 bhp @ 8,750 rpm
Max Torque 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm 128 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 21 kmpl 18 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported -- --
Riding Modes Eco, Rain, Road and Enduro Sport, Road, Rain, Off-Road, and Off-Road Plus
Riding Range 399 km 382 km
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 225 kmph 200 kmph
Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Shaft Drive Chain Drive
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) -- --
1st Service (km) -- --
2nd Service (Days) -- --
2nd Service (Kms) -- --
3rd Service (Days) -- --
3rd Service (Kms) -- --
4th Service (Days) -- --
4th Service (Kms) -- --
5th Service (Days) -- --
5th Service (Kms) -- --
No. of Free Services 0 0
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Two-part frame consisting of main frame, bolted rear frame Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame
Front Suspension Central Shock Absorber 47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Rear Suspension Single-sided Swingarm Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features Hill Start Control (HSC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM), Keyless Ride Adjustable Ride Height, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Vehicle Hold Control
Automatic Start Stop -- No
Average Fuel Consumption -- --
Average Speed Yes Yes
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Call/SMS Alerts Yes Yes
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Distance to Empty No Yes
Document Storage -- --
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Yes Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator Yes Yes
Front Storage Box No No
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Fuel Lid -- --
Gear Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Light Yes No
Geo Fencing No No
GPS & Navigation Map Navigation Map Navigation
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights Yes Yes
Headlight -- --
Headlight Type LED LED
Helmet Hooks -- --
High Beam Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Console -- --
Instrument Console Type Digital Digital
Keyless Lock/Unlock -- --
Kill Switch Yes Yes
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Luggage Hooks -- --
Malfunction Indicator Yes Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available Not Available
Parking Brake -- --
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Comfort -- --
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Stepped Seat
Quickshifter Yes --
Real Time Mileage Indicator -- --
Saree Guard Yes Yes
Seat Opening Switch -- --
Service Reminder Indicator Yes Yes
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off Yes Yes
Silencer Cover Yes Yes
Silent Start -- No
Speedometer Digital Digital
Stand Alarm Yes Yes
Start Type Self Start Self Start
Tachometer Digital Digital
Touch Screen Display No Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal LED LED
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port Yes Yes
Vehicle Location Tracking -- --
Voice Assist -- --
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