2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 vs 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

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

Custom / cruiser

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
245 kg / 540 lbs
2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Power
70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227 kg / 500 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2021 -2024
Make ModelHarley Davidson Pan America 1250BMW R 12 Cruiser
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 in754 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase1580 mm / 62.2 in1519 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance210 mm / 8.3 in-
Height1510 mm / 59.4 in1110 mm / 43.7 in
Length2270 mm / 89.4 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)-1760 mm / 69.3 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-
Width900 mm / 35.4 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)245 227
Dry Weight (kg)229-
Dry Weight229 kg / 505 lbs-
Fuel Capacity21.2 Litres / 5.6 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight245 kg / 540 lbs227 kg / 500 lbs
Performance
Max Power150 hp / 112 kW @ 9000 rpm70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque127 Nm / 94 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1252 cc / 76.3 cu-in1170 cc / 71.4 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, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Bore x Stroke105 x 72.3 mm101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:112:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-59
Exhaust2-into-1-into-1, catalyst in header-
Fuel InductionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Type-Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
LubricationSemi-dry sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090NSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final Drive-Shaft
Final Drive RatioChain, 19/48-
Gear Ratios1st 13.11 / 2nd 9.687 / 3rd 7.509 / 4th 6.057 / 5th 5.08 / 6th 4.4361st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Primary Drive RatiosGear, 49/891.737
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6-speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Frame TypeStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structureFour-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - Front47mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps46 mm upside-down telescopic forks
Suspension - RearLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustabilityCast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping
Rake25°29.3 °
SwingarmOne-piece cast aluminum-
Trail108 mm / 4.3 in132 mm / 5.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front191 mm / 7.5 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear191 mm / 7.5 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 280mm disc, floating, single piston caliperSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSStandardBMW Motorrad ABS Pro
Rims - Front3.0 x 192.75 x 19
Rims - Rear4.50 x 174.00 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70R19 60V100/90 - R19
Tyres - Rear170/60R17 72V150/80 - R16
WheelsAluminum cast, satin black (optional: annodized aluminum tubeless laced)Aluminium cast wheels