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

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New Delhi

₹ 27.16 Lakh

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₹ 34.73 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special Vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental 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 Transcontinental 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 Transcontinental – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW R 18 Transcontinental in New Delhi starts at ₹ 34.73 Lakh. 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 Transcontinental
Price	₹ 27.16 Lakh	₹ 34.73 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 Transcontinental – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW R 18 Transcontinental 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 Transcontinental – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW R 18 Transcontinental 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	N/A
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	N/A
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	N/A
Valves per Cylinder	4	N/A
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/oil Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Electronic Intake Manifold Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	N/A	Self

Dimension and Weight

Length	2270 mm	2640 mm
Width	965 mm	970 mm
Height	1450 mm	1500 mm
Wheelbase	1580 mm	1695 mm
Ground Clearance	175 mm	N/A
Kerb Weight	258 kg	427 kg
Seat Height	870 mm	740 mm
Chassis Type	Steel Trellis Frame	N/A

Fuel Efficiency

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

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Showa BFF Inverted Forks, Adjustable	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Showa BFRC Monoshock, Preload Adjustable	Steel Double-sided Swinging Arm With Central Spring Strut
Front Brake Type	Disc Brake	N/A
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	N/A
Rear Brake Type	Disc Brake	N/A
Rear Disc/Drum Size	280 mm	N/A
Tyre Type	Tubeless	N/A
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	180/65 B16
Wheel Type	Cast Alloy	Cast Aluminium Front Wheel

Standard Features

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

Safety Features

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

Electricals

Head Light	LED	-
Tail Light	LED	-
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	-
DRLs	Yes	-
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	-

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	-
Standard Vehicle Warranty	2 Years	-

Additonal Features

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