2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

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

Sport

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
254 kg / 559 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2021 -2025
Make ModelHarley Davidson Pan America 1250 SpecialHarley Davidson Sportster S
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 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1580 mm / 62.2 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance210 mm / 8.3 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1510 mm / 59.4 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2265 mm / 89.2 in2270 mm / 89.42 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 in734 mm / 28.9 in
Width965 mm / 38 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)254 228
Dry Weight (kg)239221
Dry Weight239 kg / 527 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity21.2 Litres / 5.6 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight254 kg / 559 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power150 hp / 112 kW @ 9000 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque127 Nm / 94 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1252 cc / 76.3 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-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, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke105 x 72.3 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust2-into-1-into-1, catalyst in header2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
LubricationSemi-dry sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090NMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final Drive-Belt, 34/80 ratio
Final Drive RatioChain, 19/48-
Gear Ratios1st 13.11 / 2nd 9.687 / 3rd 7.509 / 4th 6.057 / 5th 5.08 / 6th 4.4361st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Primary Drive RatiosGear, 49/89-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structureStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control (optional: Adjustable Right Height (ARH)), Aluminum fork triple clamps43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearLinkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping, adjustable Ride Height (ARH)Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake25°30°
SwingarmOne-piece cast aluminumHigh strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail108 mm / 4.3 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front191 mm / 7.5 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear191 mm / 7.5 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliperSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 280mm disc, floating, single piston caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSStandardStandard
Rims - Front3.0 x 194.5 x 17
Rims - Rear4.50 x 175.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70R19 60V160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear170/60R17 72V180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
WheelsAluminum cast, satin black (optional: annodized aluminum tubeless laced)Aluminum cast, satin black