2023 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2023 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special super motard motorcycle, Harley-Davidson pairs a 1250.4 cc (76.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 150 HP (109.5 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 127.5 Nm (94 lb-ft) at 6,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 120 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,750 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Pan America 1250 Special measures 258.1 kg (569 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.58 HP/kg (1.72 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 813 mm (32 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,585 mm (62.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 21.2-liter (5.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.11 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 415 km (258 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2022 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
120 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.58 HP/kg (1.72 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,750–9,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~415 km (258 mi)
Engine
Displacement1250.4 ccm (76.30 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsRevolution® Max 1250 engine
Power150.0 HP (109.5 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque127.5 Nm (13.0 kgf-m or 94.0 ft.lbs) @ 6750 RPM
Compression13.0:1
Bore x Stroke104.9 x 72.4 mm (4.1 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationDry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
DrivelineGear, 49/89 ratio primary
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.11 litres/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.03 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases118.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust2-into-1-into-1; catalyst in header
Chassis
Rake25.0°
Trail109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front Suspension47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Front Travel190 mm (7.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionLinkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression and rebound damping
Wheelbase1585 mm (62.4 inches)
Ground Clearance175 mm (6.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-R19
Rear Tyre170/60-R17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper. ABS.
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Floating, single piston caliper. ABS.
Seat Height813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2271 mm (89.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity21.20 litres (5.60 US gallons)
Oil Capacity4.50 litres (4.76 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsVivid Black, Gray Haze, Industrial Yellow/white Sand,
Instruments6.8 inch TFT color 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
LightDaymaker Signature Adaptive Headlamp
Notes
Windscreen, optional adaptive ride height, cruise control, traction control, slip control,, hill hold control, electronic linked braking, tire pressure monitoring, wheel lift mitigation, security system, six-axis IMU, customizable ride modes, USB-C, Bluetooth connectivity and moving map navigation.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
