Harley-Davidson has announced that it is now taking pre-orders on its all-new Pan America adventure bike.
The Pan America is a huge departure for Harley-Davidson, the Milwaukee manufacturer better known for building street bikes, cruisers and tourers, but the company reckons the Pan America has what it takes to tackle the adventure bike market head on.
At the heart of the clean-sheet design is an all-new 150hp 1250cc 60-degree V-twin engine mounted as a stressed member in a new alloy diamond/steel tube hybrid frame. The Pan America is also packed with high-tech rider aids, several ride modes to suit on- and off-road conditions, a trick Showa semi-active suspension system and an industry first automatic adjustable ride-height option that lowers the bike as it comes to a stop.
For those who want to hit the dirt, the Pan America is also available with tubeless laced rims and off-road tyres.
The Pan America 1250 Special (the only model on offer in Australia) starts at $31,995 ride-away (in Vivid Black), and options include premium Deadwood Green or Gauntlet Gray Metallic paint (+$295); two-tone Baja Orange & Stone Washed White Pearl finish (+$645); and a laced wheel and adaptive ride height package (+$1485).
Want to know more? Check out our launch report in AMCN Vol 70 No 24, which is on sale from next Thursday (10 June).
Already made up your mind and can’t wait to get your hands on a Pan America? Here’s the Pan America pre-order link.
