2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
150 hp / 112 kW @ 9000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
254 kg / 559 lbs
2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Power
143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2021 -2026
Make ModelHarley Davidson Pan America 1250 SpecialSuzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Seat HeightLow seat position 850 mm / 33.4 in High seat position 875 mm / 34.4 in Low seat position with optional ARH suspension 830 mm / 32.7 in High seat position with optional ARH suspension 855 mm / 33.7 in825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1580 mm / 62.2 in1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance210 mm / 8.3 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1510 mm / 59.4 in1145 mm / 45.1 in
Length2265 mm / 89.2 in2075 mm / 81.7 in
Seat Height (Laden)Low seat position 789 mm / 31.1 in High seat position 814 mm / 32 in Low seat position with optional ARH suspension 772 mm / 30.4 in High seat position with optional ARH suspension 797 mm / 31.4 in-
Width965 mm / 38 in705 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)239-
Wet Weight (kg)254 203
Dry Weight239 kg / 527 lbs-
Fuel Capacity21.2 Litres / 5.6 US gal16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight254 kg / 559 lbs203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power150 hp / 112 kW @ 9000 rpm143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque127 Nm / 94 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1252 cc / 76.3 cu-in998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinderFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke105 x 72.3 mm76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:113.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust2-into-1-into-1, catalyst in headerAkrapovič
Fuel InductionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)Fuel Injection
Ignition-Electronic ignition Transistorized
LubricationSemi-dry sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090NWet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final Drive-Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Final Drive RatioChain, 19/48-
Gear Ratios1st 13.11 / 2nd 9.687 / 3rd 7.509 / 4th 6.057 / 5th 5.08 / 6th 4.436-
Primary Drive RatiosGear, 49/89-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structureAluminum
Suspension - Front47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control (optional: Adjustable Right Height (ARH)), Aluminum fork triple clampsInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearLinkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping, adjustable Ride Height (ARH)Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake25°23.2°
SwingarmOne-piece cast aluminum-
Trail108 mm / 4.3 in95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front191 mm / 7.5 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear191 mm / 7.5 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 280mm disc, floating, single piston caliperSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
ABSStandard-
Rims - Front3.0 x 19-
Rims - Rear4.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70R19 60V120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear170/60R17 72V190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless
WheelsAluminum cast, satin black (optional: annodized aluminum tubeless laced)-