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RIDE REVIEW I 2 0 2 1 H A R L E Y - D A V I D S O N P A N A M E R I C A 1 2 5 0 S P E C I A L
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The Money
I tested the Pan America 1250
Special model exclusively—the
fully loaded of the two Pan Amer-
ica models offered from H-D,
starting at $19,999 MSRP. Any
color other than black will add
$250-$350 to that. Plus, there
are fees for freight and California
emissions (in our case) that add
another $590. We also had the
Adaptive Ride Height installed
which is a $1000 factory installed
option, and the laced wheels
($500). As tested, we're right
around $22,500 or so. Some
bikes in the test fleet also had a
Screamin' Eagle Street Cannon
titanium muffler and stainless mid-
pipe ($924.95). Mine did not.
On the other end of the spec-
trum is the Pan America 1250
without the "Special" designation.
It rolls into the ADV segment at
$17,319 MSRP. Two color options
available where non-black gets
you for an additional $250. This
removes the semi-active elec-
tronic suspension benefits or
ability to incorporate the Adaptive
Ride Height. The "non-special"
model also loses Tire Pressure
Management System (TPMS)
on-screen and Ambient Air temp
from the display. I would pay the
money for the Special, easy.
Harley-Davidson has done its
homework, plain and simple.
They've researched the com-
petition, and competitive bike
owners to find the features and
benefits they should include,
then they added a few more.
From electronic suspension to
custom selectable ride modes,
(Above) A touchscreen
TFT dash brings new
tech to the adventure
touring segment via
phone-led app navigation
and glove-friendly on-
screen controls. (Below)
A polarizing stance and
style best describe the
Pan America looks. One
thing we can agree on
is the engine is front
and center in the design
choices here.
