COMPARISON TESTI
P102
HARLEY-DAVIDSON PAN AMERICA VS. BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE VS.
KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R VS. DUCATI MULTISTRADA V4 S
With the speeds up on the street,
the heat issue goes away, but once
you enter the next town and slow
down, you'll notice it straight away.
The Harley's ergonomics were
also a little strange, with a high-rise
handlebar position perfect for when
you stand up off-road but a touch
too high for road touring. The Pan
America's weight is 552 pounds and
its agility through the street twisties
was evident. There's a sporting edge
to the Harley that shines through, but
the road holding quality lacked a little
when compared to the couch-like
comfort of the BMW.
Given the base price is $17,319,
you get exceptional value for money
with the Harley. Another tick on the
value side was the optional automat-
ic ride-height adjuster, which is an
excellent addition that should have
been created by BMW years ago
