Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special Vs BMW R 18 comparison

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New Delhi

₹ 27.16 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special Vs BMW R 18 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Pan America 1250 Special Vs R 18 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Pan America 1250 Special Vs R 18 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW R 18 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 22.45 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 27.07 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 27.16 Lakh.

Summary	Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special	BMW R 18
Price	₹ 27.16 Lakh	₹ 22.45 Lakh
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson	BMW
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	20.00 KM/L	17.80 KM/L
Power	150 hp @ 8750 rpm bhp	90.00 bhp
Engine	1252.0 CC	1802.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Pan America 1250 Special Vs R 18 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW R 18 base engine returns 18 KM/L. The Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special base returns 20 KM/L.

Pan America 1250 Special Vs R 18 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW R 18 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Revolution Max 1250 Engine	Air/Oil-Cooled Two-Cylinder Four-Stroke Boxer Engine With Two C
Engine CC	1252.0 CC	1802.0 CC
Engine Power	150 Hp @ 8750 Rpm	90.00
Max Torque	128 Nm @ 6750 Rpm	158.00
Top Speed	210 kmph	180 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6-Compliant
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/Oil Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	N/A	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2270 mm	2440 mm
Width	965 mm	964 mm
Height	1450 mm	1232 mm
Wheelbase	1580 mm	1731 mm
Ground Clearance	175 mm	170 mm
Kerb Weight	258 kg	365 kg
Seat Height	870 mm	690 mm
Chassis Type	Steel Trellis Frame	Double-cradle Steel Frame With Screwed-on Underbeams

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	21.2 L	16.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	4.0 L
Mileage	20.00 KM/L	17.80 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	420 km	285 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Showa BFF Inverted Forks, Adjustable	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Showa BFRC Monoshock, Preload Adjustable	Steel Swinging Fork With Central Shock Strut
Front Brake Type	Disc Brake	Twin Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc Brake	Single Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	280 mm	300 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	130/90 B16
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	180/65 B16
Wheel Type	Cast Alloy	Spoke Wheel

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital	Analog + Digita
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Start Mechanism	Self Start	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Tripmeter Count
Tripmeter Type	Digital	No
Tachometer	Digital	No
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	No
Remote Key	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No

Safety Features

Traction Control	Yes	No
ABS	Dual Channel AB	No
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	Yes	No

Electricals

Head Light	LED	No
Tail Light	LED	No
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	No
DRLs	Yes	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	No
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	No
GPS & Navigation	Yes	No
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	3 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	2 Years	3 Years

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