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Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special Vs Indian Challenger comparison

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₹ 27.16 Lakh
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Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special Vs Indian Challenger Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

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

The ex-showroom price of the Indian Challenger in New Delhi starts at ₹ 36.12 Lakh. On the other hand, Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 27.16 Lakh.

SummaryHarley-Davidson Pan America 1250 SpecialIndian Challenger
Price₹ 27.16 Lakh₹ 36.12 Lakh
ManufacturerHarley-DavidsonIndian
Body TypeCruiserCruiser
Mileage20.00 KM/L17.00 KM/L
Power150 hp @ 8750 rpm bhp122 hp bhp
Engine1252.0 CC1768.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

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

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Indian Challenger base engine returns 17 KM/L. The Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special base returns 20 KM/L.

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

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

Engine & Performance

Engine Type Revolution Max 1250 EngineLiquid-cooled V-twin
Engine CC 1252.0 CC1768.0 CC
Engine Power 150 Hp @ 8750 Rpm122 Hp
Max Torque 128 Nm @ 6750 Rpm178 Nm
Top Speed 210 kmph200 kmph
No. of Gears 6 Gears6 Gears
Emission Standard BS6BS6
Valves per Cylinder 44
Cooling System Liquid CooledLiquid
Fuel Delivery Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Starting Mechanism N/AN/A

Dimension and Weight

Length 2270 mm2505 mm
Width 965 mm987 mm
Height 1450 mm1420 mm
Wheelbase 1580 mm1668 mm
Ground Clearance 175 mm137 mm
Kerb Weight 258 kg365 kg
Seat Height 870 mm672 mm
Chassis Type Steel Trellis FrameCast Aluminium

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity 21.2 L22.7 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity N/A3.8 L
Mileage 20.00 KM/L17.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range 420 km385 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension Showa BFF Inverted Forks, Adjustable43 Mm Inverted Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Showa BFRC Monoshock, Preload AdjustableSingle Shock With Hydraulic Adjustment
Front Brake Type Disc BrakeDisc
Front Disc/Drum Size 320 mm320 mm
Rear Brake Type Disc BrakeDisc
Rear Disc/Drum Size 280 mm298 mm
Tyre Type TubelessTubeless
Front Tyre 120/70 R19130/60-R19
Rear Tyre 170/60 R17180/60-R16
Wheel Type Cast AlloyAlloy

Standard Features

Instrument ConsoleDigitalDigital
OdometerDigitalDigital
SpeedometerDigitalDigital
Fuel GaugeDigitalDigital
Start MechanismSelf StartElectric Start
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes
Stand IndicatorYesYes
Tripmeter Countticktick
Tripmeter TypeDigitalDigital
TachometerDigitalDigital
Low Battery IndicatorYesYes
Gear IndicatorYesYes
Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
ClockYesYes
Service Reminder IndicatorYesYes
Pillion Seat TypeSplit SeatSplit
Remote KeyYesNo
Cruise ControlYesYes
7-Speed Automatic DCT-cross
ABS-cross
Audio-cross
Engineering-cross

Safety Features

Traction ControlYesYes
ABSDual Channel ABDual Channel
Engine Kill SwitchYesYes
Anti-TheftYesYes

Electricals

Head LightLEDLED
Tail LightLEDLED
Turn Signal LampYesYes
DRLsYesYes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)YesYes
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone ConnectivityYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
Call/SMS AlertsYesYes
GPS & NavigationYesYes
USB Charging PortYesYes
SOSNoNo

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty2 Years2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty2 Years2 Years/unlimited Km

Additonal Features

7-inch TFT screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto-cross
Airbag-cross
Dual Combined Brake System-cross
Electrically Adjustable Windscreen-cross
Four Riding Modes - Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain-cross
Gyrocompass Navigation-cross
Hill Start Assist -cross
Honda Selectable Torque Control-cross
Idling Stop and an airbag too-cross
Smart Key Operation-cross

Key Features

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