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transmission into action. The 13:1
compression ratio engine is claimed
to pump out 94 lb-ft of peak torque.
More impressive than a new
engine from H-D, perhaps, is the
rich inclusion of high-performance
technology from the bar-and-shield
brand. High-end braking compo-
nents from Brembo and suspension
from Showa are fit on the machine,
for example, and a new 6.8-inch
touchscreen display should put the
tech at your fingertips. Harley-Da-
vidson also integrates adventure-
touring-worthy selectable ride
modes across the board. The
base model Pan America
1250 features five modes
(four are pre-programmed
and one is customizable)
including Road, Sport,
Rain, Off-Road and Off-Road
Plus. Each ride mode blends
"Cornering Enhanced" ABS
and traction control settings
with power delivery and en-
gine braking levels for an opti-
mized ride. The Pan America
1250 Special receives two
additional modes that can be
customized by the user, ex-
actly how is yet to be seen.
The premium Special ver-
sion features the most bells
and whistles—semi-active
front and rear suspension with
Vehicle Load Control topping
that chart. The Showa com-
ponentry with H-D-developed
software senses rider/load
weight and sets optimal sus-
pension sag via rear preload.
You can also upgrade your
Special with Adaptive Ride
Height that actually lowers
seat height on the motorcycle
when you stop and resumes
normal ride height in motion.
More to come on this.
Standard Special features
include tire pressure moni-
toring, center stand, multi-
position rear brake pedal,
brush guards and skid plates,
Daymaker adaptive headlam-
ps (that illuminate corners),
heated grips, wind deflectors
and a steering damper.
The bikes are said to be
available in May in U.S.
dealerships. The 1250 starts
at $17,319 MSRP, the 1250
Special $19,999 MSRP.
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The Pan America
1250 adventures
will be powered
by Harley's new
60-degree, DOHC
powerplant
that features
many advanced
technologies,
including offset
connecting rod
journals, forged
aluminum pistons and
four-valve cylinder
heads plus a lot more.
