Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special Vs BMW R12 comparison

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New Delhi

₹ 27.16 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special Vs BMW R12 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Pan America 1250 Special Vs R12 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 R12 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW R12 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 22.45 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 R12
Price	₹ 27.16 Lakh	₹ 22.45 Lakh
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson	BMW
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	20.00 KM/L	19.60 KM/L
Power	150 hp @ 8750 rpm bhp	95.00 bhp
Engine	1252.0 CC	1170.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Pan America 1250 Special Vs R12 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW R12 base engine returns 20 KM/L. The Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special base returns 20 KM/L.

Pan America 1250 Special Vs R12 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW R12 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	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Engine CC	1252.0 CC	1170.0 CC
Engine Power	150 Hp @ 8750 Rpm	95.00
Max Torque	128 Nm @ 6750 Rpm	110.00
Top Speed	210 kmph	203 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6-2.0
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air-/Oil Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	FI
Starting Mechanism	N/A	Self

Dimension and Weight

Length	2270 mm	2200 mm
Width	965 mm	830 mm
Height	1450 mm	1110 mm
Wheelbase	1580 mm	1520 mm
Ground Clearance	175 mm	N/A
Kerb Weight	258 kg	227 kg
Seat Height	870 mm	753 mm
Chassis Type	Steel Trellis Frame	Tubular Space Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	21.2 L	14.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	N/A
Mileage	20.00 KM/L	19.60 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	420 km	274 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Showa BFF Inverted Forks, Adjustable	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear Suspension	Showa BFRC Monoshock, Preload Adjustable	Rear Pre-Load Adjustable
Front Brake Type	Disc Brake	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	310 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc Brake	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	280 mm	256 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	100/90 R19
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	150/80 R16
Wheel Type	Cast Alloy	Alloy

Standard Features

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

Safety Features

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

Electricals

Head Light	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
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	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	2 Years	5 Years

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