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

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250 Special and the BMW R 1300 GS. 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
2,716,000
Ex-Showroom Price
2,324,923
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 1,252 cc 1,300 cc
Weight 258 kg 237 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 21.2 litres 19 litres
BHP 150.19 bhp @ 8,750 rpm 145 bhp @ 7,750 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 21.2 litres 19 litres
Ground Clearance 175 mm --
Kerb Weight 258 kg 237 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 3.8 litres 4 litres
Seat Height 875 mm 850 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase 1,585 mm 1,518 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (km) Unlimited km Unlimited km
Standard Warranty (Years) 2 year 3 year
Vehicle Warranty -- --
Power & Performance
Battery 12V, 12Ah 12 V / 10 Ah
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch
Compression Ratio 13.0:1 13.3 : 1
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Air/Liquid Cooled
Cylinders 2 2
Displacement 1,252 cc 1,300 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 150.19 bhp @ 8,750 rpm 145 bhp @ 7,750 rpm
Max Torque 128 Nm @ 6,750 rpm 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 18 kmpl 21 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported -- --
Riding Modes Sport, Road, Rain, Off-Road, and Off-Road Plus Eco, Rain, Road and Enduro
Riding Range 382 km 399 km
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 200 kmph 225 kmph
Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive Shaft 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 Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame Two-part frame consisting of main frame, bolted rear frame
Front Suspension 47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control Central Shock Absorber
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Rear Suspension Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping Single-sided Swingarm
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features Adjustable Ride Height, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Vehicle Hold Control Hill Start Control (HSC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM), Keyless Ride
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 Yes No
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 No Yes
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 Yes No
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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