2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

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
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2021 -2026
Make ModelHarley Davidson Pan America 1250 SpecialKTM 990 RC-R
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 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1580 mm / 62.2 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance210 mm / 8.3 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1510 mm / 59.4 in-
Length2265 mm / 89.2 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 in-
Width965 mm / 38 in-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)239-
Wet Weight (kg)254 195
Dry Weight239 kg / 527 lbs-
Fuel Capacity21.2 Litres / 5.6 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight254 kg / 559 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power150 hp / 112 kW @ 9000 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque127 Nm / 94 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement1252 cc / 76.3 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 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, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke105 x 72.3 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust2-into-1-into-1, catalyst in header-
Fuel InductionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
LubricationSemi-dry sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090NPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final Drive-Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Final Drive RatioChain, 19/48-
Gear Ratios1st 13.11 / 2nd 9.687 / 3rd 7.509 / 4th 6.057 / 5th 5.08 / 6th 4.436-
Primary Drive-42:76
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-structureChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control (optional: Adjustable Right Height (ARH)), Aluminum fork triple clampsWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearLinkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping, adjustable Ride Height (ARH)WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake25°-
SwingarmOne-piece cast aluminum-
Trail108 mm / 4.3 in-
Wheel Travel - Front191 mm / 7.5 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear191 mm / 7.5 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 280mm disc, floating, single piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSStandardStandard
Rims - Front3.0 x 19-
Rims - Rear4.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70R19 60V120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear170/60R17 72V180/55-ZR 17
WheelsAluminum cast, satin black (optional: annodized aluminum tubeless laced)Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17