Built to endure, designed to explore, engineered for adventure
THE global launch of Harley-Davidson’s Pan America touring motorcycle was met with cheering and excitement not only from the global community of the brand’s enthusiasts but more so from the motorcyclists who saw the evolution of the American big bike brand.
“From its inception more than a century ago, when many roads were little more than dirt trails, Harley-Davidson has stood for adventure. So I’m very proud to present Pan America as the first adventure touring bike designed and built in America,” Jochen Zeitz, chairman, president and CEO Harley-Davidson at the global launch of the new bike.
Harley-Davidsons are known for their “Hell’s Angels” cross country touring rides, a notorious image but a romantic one too. Not many know that the ancestors of the Harley seen today have always had an off-road or no road flair–having been conceptualized as an alternative to horses, requiring less maintenance and cleaning up. According to Bill Rodencal, Harley Davidson’s Museum Lead.
“With the introduction of the Pan-Am, there will be people who might say, well Harley-Davidson is late in this game. My answer to that is this is our game, this is the game that we’ve always played,” Rodencal explained, as if getting ready for the naysayers for such a big and heavy motorcycle for off-roading adventures.
Launching the Pan America was actor and director Jason Momoa of the Aquaman fame. He said he was proud to lead the creation of the film for the Pan America, being an avid and passionate rider himself. He says he deeply shares the same adventurous spirit of the bike and the brand behind it.
“The Pan America models exude that go-anywhere spirit, shared today by riders in the US and around the globe who want to experience the world on a motorcycle,” Momoa said in the promotional film he created to introduce the new H-D bike. Momoa, who is also the bike’s brand ambassador joined creative forces with the company to bring Pan America’s passion for adventure to the world. The introductory video he created is here.
The Pan America motorcycle is Harley-Davidson’s explore-it-all machine for riders who see touring as detouring–on road and off. This big and rugged bike is the first one of its kind made in America–a technologically advanced multi-purpose vehicle is designed from the ground up to inspire rider confidence and fuel the spirit of adventure–wherever the road goes.
Harley-Davidson has leveraged its cutting-edge design and engineering capabilities to create the Pan America 1250 and Pan America 1250 Special, all-new, adventure-touring motorcycles, each designed with premium features, outstanding performance, and innovative technology.
Two models, both 1,250 cc displacement
Pan America 1250 and Pan America 1250 Special models are powered by the new 150hp Revolution Max 1250 engine, a liquid-cooled 1,250cc-displacement V-Twin designed to offer a broad powerband that builds to a rush of high-RPM power.
To minimize overall motorcycle weight, the Revolution Max engine is integrated into the vehicle as the central member of the chassis.
Enhanced riding experience, with or without roads
Pan America models are equipped with technologies designed to enhance the riding experience, including multiple electronically controlled ride modes plus Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements. This broad collection of technologies is designed to match motorcycle performance to available traction during acceleration, deceleration and braking. The Pan America 1250 Special model is equipped with electronically adjustable semi-active front and rear suspension. As an industry-first innovation, Pan America is equipped with Adaptive Ride Height (ARH), a revolutionary new suspension system that automatically transitions between a low stopped position and optimal ride height when the motorcycle is in motion.
Harley-Davidson design and engineering teams collaborated throughout the process of creating and refining the Pan America 1250 and Pan America 1250 Special models with a vision guided by utility. Like a good multi-tool, function leads the form of these Harley-Davidson models.
From grab handles to integrated luggage mounts, to a horizontal headlamp configured to better illuminate an off-road trail, function defines style. Inspired by the spirit of rugged North American off-road versatility, the Pan America 1250 and Pan America 1250 Special models stand out visually in the adventure touring landscape, with design that reflects the capability of the motorcycles.
Harley-Davidson dealers will offer a complete line of accessories for the Pan America 1250 and Pan America 1250 Special models, including three durable luggage systems, and new technical riding gear for men and women developed in collaboration with respected European motorcycle apparel specialist, REV’IT!.
The Pan America will arrive at Harley-Davidson dealerships in the US in Spring 2021. In the Philippines launch details will be confirmed soon.
