BMW R1200GS / R1250GS vs Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R1200GS / R1250GS (2024-present) and the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 (2021-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R1200GS / R1250GS 145 hp, Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 150 hp.
- Torque: BMW R1200GS / R1250GS 149 Nm, Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 128 Nm.
- Weight: BMW R1200GS / R1250GS 269 kg, Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 253 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R1200GS / R1250GS (2024-present)145
- Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 (2021-present)150 (best)
Torque Nm
- BMW R1200GS / R1250GS (2024-present)149 (best)
- Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 (2021-present)128
Weight kg
- BMW R1200GS / R1250GS (2024-present)269
- Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 (2021-present)253 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2024-present · R1300GS Adventure Remove |  2021-present · Special Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2024-present | 2021-present |
| Engine | 1300cc Boxer Twin (ShiftCam) | 1252cc Revolution Max 60-degree liquid-cooled V-twin, 4 valves per cylinder, VVT, dual counterbalancers |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 1,252 cc |
| Power | 145 hp @ 7,750 rpm | 150 hp @ 9,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest | 128 Nm @ 6,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, shaft drive | 6-speed constant-mesh with cable-actuated assist-and-slip clutch |
| Final drive | shaft | chain |
| Weight | 269 kg (wet) | 253 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 871 mm | 848 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 30 LBest | 21.2 L |
| Front suspension | BMW Evo Telelever, 37mm stanchions with central spring strut (anti-dive geometry); 210mm travel (longer than standard R1300GS) | Showa 47mm inverted (BFF) semi-active fork with Vehicle Load Control (automatic preload based on rider/passenger/luggage weight), 7.5 in (190mm) travel; factory-optional Adaptive Ride Height |
| Rear suspension | BMW Evo Paralever single-sided swingarm, central shock, preload adjustable; optional Dynamic ESA; 220mm travel | Showa BFRC-lite semi-active monoshock with Vehicle Load Control, adjustable rebound damping, 7.5 in (190mm) travel |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (standard, lean-angle sensitive, part-integral, disengageable) | Dual front / single rear hydraulic disc brakes, standard cornering-enabled ABS with linked braking |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo 4-piston monobloc calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 285mm disc, double-piston floating caliper | Single 280mm disc, single-piston floating caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 R19 | 120/70R19 60V, Michelin Scorcher Adventure |
| Rear tire | 170/60 R17 | 170/60R17 72V, Michelin Scorcher Adventure |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | USD 22,745 (USA MSRP, excl destination) | USD 19,999 (US)Best |