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VOLUME 59 ISSUE 19 MAY 10, 2022 P127 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE ($24,540 as tested) Engine: 4-stroke flat-twin, one balance shaft Valvetrain: DOHC, 8-valve, variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam Cooling System: Air/liquid Displacement: 1254cc Bore x stroke: 102 x 76mm Compression ratio: 12.5:1 Horsepower (claimed): 136 hp @ 7750 rpm Torque (claimed): 105 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm Fuel system: Electronic intake pipe injection Exhaust system: 2-2-1 Transmission: 6-speed Clutch: Wet, assist & slip Final drive: Shaft Electronics (as tested): DTC Dynamic Traction Control, Heated Grips, TPM Tire Pressure Monitor, ABS Pro, Dynamic ESA, Keyless Ride, GPS Preparation, Cruise Control, LED Auxiliary Lights, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Ride Modes Pro Frame: Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear f rame, load-bearing engine Front suspension: BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5-in. (37mm), central spring strut Rear suspension: Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, spring pre-load, rebound damping adjustable Front-Wheel Travel: 8.3 in. Rear-Wheel Trave: 8.7 in. Front tire: 120/70 R 19 in. Rear tire: 170/60 R 17 in. Front brake: Dual 305mm disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial calipers, ABS Pro Rear brake: Single 276mm disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper, ABS Pro Seat height: 35.0 in./ 35.8 in. Rake: 26.3° Trail: 4.1 in. Wheelbase: 597 in. Fuel economy (measured): 36.9 mpg Fuel capacity: 7.9 gal. Weight (measured with bags): 620 lbs. HARLEY-DAVIDSON PAN AMERICA 1250 SPECIAL ($20,623 as tested) Engine: Revolution Max 1250, 4-stroke Cooling System: Liquid Valvetrain: DOHC, 8-valve, chain-driven, VVT Displacement: 1252cc Bore x stroke: 105 x 72mm Compression ratio: 13.0:1 Horsepower (claimed): 150 hp @ 9000 rpm Torque (claimed): 94 ft-lb at 6750 rpm Fuel system: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) Exhaust system: 2-1-1, catalyst Transmission: 6-speed Clutch: Wet, assist & slip Final drive: Chain Electronics: Showa semi-active suspension with adaptive ride height, Daymaker LED headlight, 6.8-in. TFT, Cornering ABS, traction control, TPMS, cruise control Frame: Stressed member, alloy steel trellis frame Front suspension: 47mm inverted fork w/electronically adjustable semi-active damping control Rear suspension: Linkage- mounted monoshock w/ automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping, 1-piece cast aluminum swingarm Front-Wheel Travel: 7.5 in. Rear-Wheel Travel: 7.5 in. Front tire: Michelin Scorcher Adventure, 120/70R19 in. Rear tire: Michelin Scorcher Adventure, 170/60R 17 in. Front brake: Dual 320mm discs w/ 4-piston caliper, ABS Rear brake: Single 280mm disc w/ 1-piston caliper, ABS Seat height: 31.1 in. Rake: 25° Trail: 6.2 in. Wheelbase: 62.2 in. Fuel economy (measured): 35 mpg Fuel capacity: 5.6 gal. w/1 gal. reserve Weight (measured): 552 lbs. SPECIFICATIONS