2026 Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250 Special Review

2026 Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250 Special
The 2026 Pan America 1250 Special brings 150 HP, semi-active suspension, and optional Adaptive Ride Height to terrain that doesn’t make maps. Optional tubeless laced wheels, ride modes, and a 6.8″ TFT display keep you in control wherever the road ends. With tech that adapts, brakes that grip, and lighting that leads, this is the ride that stays in it, no matter what “it” is.
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2026 Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250 Special: PACKED WITH TECH.

Introducing the 2026 Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250 Special…

Built to handle whatever’s past the pavement, the Pan America 1250 Special turns the unknown into just another great riding day.

Built to Go Where the Road Won’t
From city slab to backcountry rock, the Pan America 1250 Special delivers 150 HP of adaptable power at the flick of the throttle, in a package that weighs less than 580 lbs, has Rider Safety Enhancements, a 6.8″ touchscreen display and optional Adaptive Ride Height. It’s packed with tech and built to take you wherever you want to go, even if the road doesn’t.

“I bought it to see more of the country, but it ended up showing me more of myself. Every ride takes me somewhere I didn’t expect.”

 

 

 

 

2026 Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250 Special Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

  • 150 HP Horsepower
  • 94 ft-lbs Engine Torque
  • 578 lb. Weight, In Running Order
  • 31.1″ Low Seat Height, Laden

 

Semi-Active Suspension That Adapts to the Ride
Semi-active suspension automatically fine-tunes itself as you ride, keeping the bike planted and composed whether the day takes you over smooth sweepers or down rough backroads.

Adjustable Seat Height with Adaptive Confidence
Switch between 31.1″ and 32″ seat heights to fine-tune your riding position, then let available Adaptive Ride Height automatically lower the bike at stops for surer footing. The result: a fit that keeps you comfortable and in control from kickstand up to kickstand down.

Wheels + Tires Ready for Any Surface
Michelin® Scorcher Adventure radials deliver confident grip from city pavement to backcountry curves, while optional tubeless laced wheels open the door to even bigger miles and rougher roads.

6.8” Full-Color TFT Touchscreen
Navigation, bike data, and Bluetooth® connectivity are just a tap away on the glove-friendly touchscreen, making it easy to stay informed without breaking your rhythm.

Advanced Charging + Battery Performance
A larger-capacity battery and improved charging system deliver faster charging at idle, reliable cold starts, and the power to run your accessories even if Mother Nature doesn’t have an outlet for you.

 

 

HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVEALS SELECT NEW 2026 MOTORCYCLES SHIPPING SOON TO WORLDWIDE AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIPS

MILWAUKEE  – Harley-Davidson reveals selected new models from its 2026 motorcycle line up. These exciting motorcycles will be available soon at authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships globally.

Additional 2026 Harley-Davidson motorcycle models, including the limited-production Custom Vehicle Operation (CVO) collection, will be revealed in early 2026.

For 2026, the unmatched Harley-Davidson riding experience is more attainable than ever with the introduction of a Solo Trim Package for three popular models. Each model features a solo seat, Dark Billiard Gray paint, and cast aluminum wheels. The Solo Trim Package is available for the Heritage Classic ($19,999*), Street Bob ($14,999*), and the Street Glide models ($24,999*).

The additional 2026 Harley-Davidson models announced today are:

  • The Street Glide and Road Glide Models: From the company that created the cross-country experience, these Grand American Touring models are optimized for customers who prioritize luxury, performance and long-haul comfort.
  • The Low Rider S, Low Rider ST, Heritage Classic, Breakout, Fat Boy, and Street Bob Models:The diverse line of Harley-Davidson Cruiser motorcycles includes six very distinctive models, each presenting a specific stylistic personality, from nostalgic to high performance to boldly custom. Each model features the full suite of Rider Safety Enhancements by Harley-Davidson and the Milwaukee-Eight 117 powertrain, but in three unique tunes – with differences in intake and exhaust, cam profiles, and ride mode programming – to offer performance that matches the personality of each Cruiser model.
  • The Sportster S, Nightster Special, and Nightster Models:Extraordinary performance and advanced technology combine to deliver a dynamic riding experience with styling inspired by Harley-Davidson heritage for these Sport motorcycles. The Revolution Max motor on these models features new engine covers offering an enhanced custom look. And a new option package for the Nightster model features bold Blood Orange paint with graphics inspired by Harley-Davidson flat track race bikes, plus chrome exhaust shields and 14-spoke cast aluminum wheels. Sport models will reach authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships globally in early 2026.
  • The Pan America 1250 Special, and Pan America 1250 ST Models: Adventure Touring is for riders who turn touring into detouring. The award-winning Pan America 1250 Special motorcycle is a versatile, technologically advanced motorcycle designed to give its rider the confidence to explore a variety of on- and off-pavement routes. The Pan America 1250 ST model is tuned for nimble sport-touring pavement performance withpremium suspension and braking components, 17-inch wheels shod with performance tires and a quickshifter. Adventure Touring models will reach authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships globally in early 2026.

*Available only from dealers in the United States. 

 

 

 

 

2026 Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250 Special Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

Form That Follows You Off the Map.
The 2026 Pan America 1250 Special brings 150 HP, semi-active suspension, and optional Adaptive Ride Height to terrain that doesn’t make maps. Optional tubeless laced wheels, ride modes, and a 6.8″ TFT display keep you in control wherever the road ends. With tech that adapts, brakes that grip, and lighting that leads, this is the ride that stays in it, no matter what “it” is.

Adjustable Seat Height with Adaptive Confidence
Switch between 31.1″ and 32″ seat heights to fine-tune your riding position, then let available Adaptive Ride Height automatically lower the bike at stops for surer footing. The result: a fit that keeps you comfortable and in control from kickstand up to kickstand down.

Two-Tone Graphic with Inset Bar & Shield
A fresh fuel tank design features a two-tone stripe and inset H-D® Bar & Shield logo, with color-matched fairings across all paint options for a refined, adventure-ready look that’s unmistakably Harley-Davidson®.

Adaptive Forward Lighting
LED headlights that adjust with your lean illuminate more of the road ahead, so the twists don’t catch you by surprise

Wheels + Tires Ready for Any Surface
Michelin® Scorcher Adventure radials deliver confident grip from city pavement to backcountry curves, while optional tubeless laced wheels open the door to even bigger miles and rougher roads.

Revolution Max 1250 Motor Built to Go Beyond
The Revolution Max 1250 delivers 150 HP through a broad, flexible powerband for confident passing, low-speed control, and everything in between.

Premium Brembo® Braking with TPMS
Brembo front calipers and Tire Pressure Monitoring System come standard, so you’ve got the stopping power and the real-time data to match your riding conditions.

Semi-Active Suspension That Adapts to the Ride
Semi-active suspension automatically fine-tunes itself as you ride, keeping the bike planted and composed whether the day takes you over smooth sweepers or down rough backroads.

Lightweight Exhaust That Shaves Weight Where It Counts
A revised design sheds 2.6 lbs. and reduces the footprint below the bike, improving clearance while trimming weight where it counts.

6.8” Full-Color TFT Touchscreen
Navigation, bike data, and Bluetooth® connectivity are just a tap away on the glove-friendly touchscreen, making it easy to stay informed without breaking your rhythm.

Performance-Tuned Ride Modes
Five factory-set ride modes and four custom slots let you tailor throttle response, braking, and traction control for whatever the day throws your way.

Advanced Charging + Battery Performance
A larger-capacity battery and improved charging system deliver faster charging at idle, reliable cold starts, and the power to run your accessories even if Mother Nature doesn’t have an outlet for you.

Standard Rider Safety Enhancements
Lean-sensitive braking and traction control work with you in the twisties, the sweepers, and the surprises, giving you added confidence when the road gets interesting.

 

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS
Harley-Davidson’s Rider Safety Enhancements is all about giving you that extra peace of mind when things get a little unpredictable. It’s a set of smart tech that steps in during tricky situations, helping the bike handle traction while you’re accelerating, braking, or slowing down. With the Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements, the bike even adjusts for cornering, keeping things smooth and steady without you having to think twice.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS is designed to prevent the wheels from locking under braking and helps the rider maintain control when braking in a straight-line, urgent situation.

Electronic Linked Braking (ELB)
This feature electronically applies braking effort to both wheels when the rider applies the front brake lever and, on some models when the rider applies the rear brake pedal. ELB can help many riders achieve better braking performance. It boosts braking power when needed while minimizing or stopping the linking for lighter braking or at lower speeds.

Traction Control System (TCS)
The TCS is designed to keep the rear wheel from “spinning out” when the motorcycle is accelerating in a straight line and enhances rider confidence.

Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS)
DSCS is designed to reduce excessive rear-wheel slip and help prevent rear-wheel lock under powertrain-induced deceleration, which typically occurs when the rider makes an abrupt downshift gear change or quickly reduces the throttle while on wet or slippery road surfaces.

Vehicle Hold Control (VHC)
With Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), your bike’s not rolling anywhere until you’re ready to go. Perfect for hill starts or ramps, VHC keeps the brakes locked after you let go, giving you a smooth, confident launch. Just give the brake lever or pedal a quick squeeze at a stop, and VHC has you covered until you’re ready to roll. Heads up: this isn’t a parking brake replacement, but it sure makes those uphill take-offs a breeze.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
TPMS alerts the rider through the information display to low or high tire air pressure. Maintaining proper tire air pressure is important both for vehicle performance and tire life.

Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System (C-ABS)
C-ABS is a variant of ABS that takes into consideration the lean angle of a two-wheel motorcycle, or the lateral acceleration of a Trike model. The brake pressure required to limit wheel slip when cornering is typically or lower than the pressure required under straight line operation.

Cornering Enhanced Electronic Linked Braking (C-ELB)
C-ELB takes into account the motorcycle lean angle or Trike lateral acceleration. C-ELB will alter the proportioning of brake pressure between the front and rear brakes when braking while cornering in an attempt to improve the ability of the bike to maintain the rider’s intended path.

Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS)
C-TCS is designed to prevent the rear wheel from excessive spinning under acceleration when going straight or cornering.

Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System (C-DSCS)
On bikes equipped with C-DSCS, the system helps keep the rear wheel from slipping or locking up when you quickly downshift or let off the throttle, especially on wet or slippery roads. When turning, it can adjust based on how much a two-wheel bike is leaning or the side-to-side motion on a Trike.

Enhanced Lift Mitigation
Does the same job as regular wheel lift control but with a bit more finesse. It taps into the bike’s Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) to fine-tune its control. That means more precise control when you need it most.

 

 

 

2026 Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250 Special – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: from $19,999 USD
Canada MSRP Price: from $24,999 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ See Dealer GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

Dimensions

Length

89.4 in.

Width

38.4 in.

Seat Height, Laden +

Low/High Seat Position; 31.1 in./32 in.

Ground Clearance

6.9 in.

Rake

25

Trail

4.3 in.

Wheelbase

62.4 in.

Tire, Type

Michelin® Scorcher “Adventure”, Radial

Tires, Front Specification

120/70R19 60V

Tires, Rear Specification

170/60R17 72V

Fuel Capacity

5.6 gal.

Oil Capacity (w/filter)

4.75 qt.

Weight, In Running Order

578 lb.

Engine

Engine+

Revolution® Max 1250

Bore

4.134 in.

Stroke

2.846 in.

Displacement

76.4 cu in.

Compression Ratio

13.0:1

Fuel System+

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

Exhaust

2-into-1-into-1; catalyst in header

Performance

Engine Torque Testing Method

J1349

Engine Torque+

94 ft-lbs

Engine Torque (rpm)

6750

Horsepower

150 HP / 112 kW @ 8750 rpm

Lean Angle, Right (deg.)

42

Lean Angle, Left (deg.)

42

Fuel Economy Testing Method

Estimated City/Hwy

Fuel Economy+

46 mpg

Drive Train

Primary Drive

Gear, 49/89 ratio

Gear Ratios (overall) 1st

13.11

Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd

9.687

Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd

7.509

Gear Ratios (overall) 4th

6.057

Gear Ratios (overall) 5th

5.08

Gear Ratios (overall) 6th

4.436

Chassis

Front Fork

47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control. Aluminum fork triple clamps

Rear Shocks

Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping

Wheels, Optional Style Type

Annodized aluminum tubeless laced

Wheels, Front Type+

Aluminum cast, satin black

Wheels, Rear Type+

Aluminum cast, satin black

Brakes, Caliper Type

Front: radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper; Rear: floating, single piston caliper

Brakes, Rotor Type

Front: dual rotor, floating, tower- mounted; Rear: solid uniform expansion rotor

Electric

Lights (as per country regulation), Headlamp, Tail/Stop, Front Signal Lights, Rear Turn Signals+

Headlamp: Daymaker® Adaptive LED Headlamp with 6-segment LED banking lamp; Tail/Stop: All LED Tail/Stop lamp with signature tail lighting; Front Signal Lights/Rear Turn Signals: LED Bullet Turn Signals

Gauges

6.8 inch viewable area TFT display with speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, ambient temp, low temp alert, side stand down alert, TIP over alert, cruise, range and tachometer indication BT capable – phone pairing to access phone calls, music, navigation (H-D App ONLY)

Infotainment

Screen Size

6.8 in.

Type

Color TFT w/ Touch

Headset Specifications (if equipped)

Bluetooth

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (default), Finnish, French (Canada/France), German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil/Portugal), Russian, Slovak, Spanish (Mexico/Spain), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese

Hands-free Mobile Phone – via Bluetooth

Standard

Voice Recognition Languages: Phone functions only

Phone dependent

Voice Recognition Languages: Tuner/Media/Navigation

Phone dependent

Rider/Passenger Intercom

Headset function only

Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS)

TPMS, Engine temp, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temp

Text-to-Speech (TTS) Languages

Phone dependent

USB

Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A

Bluetooth

Phone/Media Supported

 

 

 

2026 Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250 Special – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details

Dimensions

Length

2,270 mm

Width

975 mm

Seat Height, Unladen

Low/High Seat Position; 850 mm/875 mm

Ground Clearance

175 mm

Rake

25

Trail

108 mm

Wheelbase

1,585 mm

Tire, Type

Michelin™ Scorcher “Adventure”, Radial

Tires, Front Specification

120/70R19 60V

Tires, Rear Specification

170/60R17 72V

Fuel Capacity

21.2 l

Oil Capacity (w/filter)

4.5 l

Weight, In Running Order

262 kg

Engine

Engine+

Revolution™ Max 1250

Bore

105 mm

Stroke

72.3 mm

Displacement

1,252 cc

Compression Ratio

13.0:1

Fuel System+

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

Exhaust

2-into-1-into-1; catalyst in header

Performance

Engine Torque Testing Method

J1349

Engine Torque+

127 Nm

Engine Torque (rpm)

6750

Horsepower

150 HP / 112 kW @ 8750 rpm

Lean Angle, Right (deg.)

42

Lean Angle, Left (deg.)

42

Fuel Economy Testing Method

Estimated City/Hwy

Fuel Economy+

5.5 l/100 km

Drive Train

Primary Drive

Gear, 49/89 ratio

Gear Ratios (overall) 1st

13.11

Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd

9.687

Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd

7.509

Gear Ratios (overall) 4th

6.057

Gear Ratios (overall) 5th

5.08

Gear Ratios (overall) 6th

4.436

Chassis

Front Fork

47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control. Aluminum fork triple clamps

Rear Shocks

Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping

Wheels, Optional Style Type+

Annodized aluminum tubeless laced

Wheels, Front Type+

Aluminum cast, satin black

Wheels, Rear Type+

Aluminum cast, satin black

Brakes, Caliper Type

Front: radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper; Rear: floating, single piston caliper

Brakes, Rotor Type

Front: dual rotor, floating, tower- mounted; Rear: solid uniform expansion rotor

Electric

Lights (as per country regulation), Headlamp, Tail/Stop/Front Signal Lights

Headlamp: Daymaker™ Adaptive LED Headlamp with 6-segment LED banking lamp; Tail/Stop: All LED Tail/Stop lamp with signature tail lighting; Front Signal Lights/Rear Turn Signals: LED Bullet Turn Signals

Gauges

173 mm viewable area TFT display with speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, ambient temp, low temp alert, side stand down alert, TIP over alert, cruise, range and tachometer indication BT capable – phone pairing to access phone calls, music, navigation (H-D App ONLY)

Infotainment

Screen Size

173 mm

Type

Color TFT w/ Touch

Headset Specifications (if equipped)

Bluetooth

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (default), Finnish, French (Canada/France), German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil/Portugal), Russian, Slovak, Spanish (Mexico/Spain), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese

Hands-free Mobile Phone – via Bluetooth

Standard

Voice Recognition Languages: Phone functions only

Phone dependent

Voice Recognition Languages: Tuner/Media/Navigation

Phone dependent

Rider/Passenger Intercom

Headset function only

Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS)

TPMS, Engine temp, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temp

Text-to-Speech (TTS) Languages

Phone dependent

USB

Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A

Bluetooth

Phone/Media Supported

 

 

 

 

2026 Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250 Special – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details

Dimensions

Length

2,270 mm

Width

975 mm

Seat Height, Unladen

Low/High Seat Position; 850 mm/875 mm

Ground Clearance

175 mm

Rake

25

Trail

108 mm

Wheelbase

1,585 mm

Tire, Type

Michelin™ Scorcher “Adventure”, Radial

Tires, Front Specification

120/70R19 60V

Tires, Rear Specification

170/60R17 72V

Fuel Capacity

21.2 l

Oil Capacity (w/filter)

4.5 l

Weight, In Running Order

263 kg

Engine

Engine+

Revolution™ Max 1250

Bore

105 mm

Stroke

72.3 mm

Displacement

1,252 cc

Compression Ratio

13.0:1

Fuel System+

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

Exhaust

2-into-1-into-1; catalyst in header

Performance

Engine Torque Testing Method

EC 134/2014

Engine Torque+

128 Nm

Engine Torque (rpm)

6750

Horsepower

150 HP / 112 kW @ 8750 rpm

Lean Angle, Right (deg.)

42

Lean Angle, Left (deg.)

42

Fuel Economy Testing Method

EU 134/2014

Fuel Economy+

5.5 l/100 km

CO2 Emissions Testing Method

EU 134/2014

CO2 Emissions

125 g/km CO2

Drive Train

Primary Drive

Gear, 49/89 ratio

Gear Ratios (overall) 1st

13.11

Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd

9.687

Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd

7.509

Gear Ratios (overall) 4th

6.057

Gear Ratios (overall) 5th

5.08

Gear Ratios (overall) 6th

4.436

Chassis

Front Fork

47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control and Adaptive Ride Height (ARH). Aluminum fork triple clamps

Rear Shocks

Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping

Wheels, Optional Style Type+

Annodized aluminum tubeless laced

Wheels, Front Type+

Aluminum cast, satin black

Wheels, Rear Type+

Aluminum cast, satin black

Brakes, Caliper Type

Front: radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper; Rear: floating, single piston caliper

Brakes, Rotor Type

Front: dual rotor, floating, tower- mounted; Rear: solid uniform expansion rotor

Electric

Lights (as per country regulation), Headlamp, Tail/Stop, Front Signal Lights, Rear Turn Signals

Headlamp: Daymaker™ Adaptive LED Headlamp with 6-segment LED banking lamp; Tail/Stop: All LED Tail/Stop lamp with signature tail lighting; Front Signal Lights/Rear Turn Signals: LED Bullet Turn Signals

Gauges

173 mm viewable area TFT display with speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, ambient temp, low temp alert, side stand down alert, TIP over alert, cruise, range and tachometer indication BT capable – phone pairing to access phone calls, music, navigation (H-D App ONLY)

Infotainment

Screen Size

173 mm

Type

Color TFT w/ Touch

Headset Specifications (if equipped)

Bluetooth

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (default), Finnish, French (Canada/France), German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil/Portugal), Russian, Slovak, Spanish (Mexico/Spain), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese

Hands-free Mobile Phone – via Bluetooth

Standard

Voice Recognition Languages: Phone functions only

Phone dependent

Voice Recognition Languages: Tuner/Media/Navigation

Phone dependent

Rider/Passenger Intercom

Headset function only

Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS)

TPMS, Engine temp, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temp

Text-to-Speech (TTS) Languages

Phone dependent

USB

Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A

Bluetooth

Phone/Media Supported

 

 

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