BMW R 1300 GS vs Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special

BMW Motorrad

R 1300 GS

From ₹24 Lakh

R 1300 GS version

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Harley-Davidson

Pan America 1250 Special

From ₹27.16 Lakh

Pan America 1250 Special version

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BMW R 1300 GSRacing Red · ₹24 Lakh

Only differences

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 SpecialPan America 1250 Special (Dark Billiard Grey/Billiard Grey/Blue Burst) · ₹27.16 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price R 1300 GS: ₹24 Lakh (ahead) Pan America 1250 Special: ₹27.16 Lakh R 1300 GS ₹3.16 lakh cheaper

Braking R 1300 GS: Cornering ABS Pan America 1250 Special: Cornering ABS

Mileage R 1300 GS: 20.83 kmpl (ahead) Pan America 1250 Special: 18 kmpl ARAI claim

Power R 1300 GS: 145 PS Pan America 1250 Special: 150.19 bhp (ahead) Torque 149 vs 128 Nm

Weight R 1300 GS: 237 kg Pan America 1250 Special: 258 kg Seat height 850 vs 850 mm

Versions R 1300 GS: 5 (ahead) Pan America 1250 Special: 3 Only R 1300 GS: petrol, automatic

Pick the R 1300 GS for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the Pan America 1250 Special for more power.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 4)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹24 Lakh

₹27.16 Lakh

On-road in

₹26.48 Lakh

₹29.95 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹44,489 a month

₹50,313 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

145 PS

150.19 bhp

Torque

149 Nm

128 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

20.83 kmpl

18 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

1,300 cc

1,252 cc

Engine Type

Air / Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Boxer Twin, DOHC with BMW ShiftCam variable intake timing

Revolution Max 1250 V-Twin (60°), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC with Dual Independent VVT

Bore x Stroke

106.5 mm x 73.0 mm

105.0 mm x 72.3 mm

Compression Ratio

13.3:1

13.0:1

Cooling

Air / Liquid Cooled

Liquid Cooled with dual radiator fan system

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (Gearbox placed beneath engine; optional ASA Automated Shift Assistant)

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

Clutch

Wet multiplate clutch with anti-hopping slipper mechanism

Wet multiplate with assist and slipper system

Drive Type

Cardan Shaft Drive with larger universal joints

Chain Drive (O-ring 525 chain)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Dual Disc, 310 mm semi-floating discs, radial 4-piston fixed calipers

Dual Disc, 320 mm floating discs, Brembo radial monobloc 4-piston calipers

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper

Single Disc, 280 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper

ABS/CBS Type

BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (Cornering ABS with multi-level off-road setting)

Cornering Enhanced ABS (C-ABS) & Cornering Electronically Linked Braking (C-ELB)

Wheel Type

Cast Aluminium / Cross-Spoke / Forged Enduro Wheels

Cast Aluminium Wheels (Tubeless Cross-Laced Spoke Wheels optional)

Front Tyre Size

120/70-R19 Tubeless

120/70-R19 60V Tubeless (Michelin Scorcher Adventure)

Rear Tyre Size

170/60-R17 Tubeless

170/60-R17 72V Tubeless (Michelin Scorcher Adventure)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

BMW Motorrad EVO Telelever (Central shock with Dynamic Suspension Adjustment DSA, 190 mm travel)

47 mm Showa Inverted Fork with Semi-Active Damping Control (190 mm travel)

Rear Suspension

BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever (Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with DSA, 200 mm travel)

Showa Piggyback Monoshock with Semi-Active Damping and Adaptive Ride Height (ARH) (190 mm travel)

Frame Type

Steel sheet metal main frame with die-cast aluminium rear subframe

Three-piece modular frame with engine as central stressed member

Wheelbase (mm)

1518 mm

1585 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

210 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2212 mm

2270 mm

Width (mm)

1000 mm

965 mm

Height (mm)

1406 mm

1510 mm

Seat Height (mm)

850 mm (Adjustable 800 mm to 890 mm with low/high seats & adaptive vehicle height control)

850 mm (830 mm with Adaptive Ride Height active at stop)

Kerb Weight (kg)

237 kg (12 kg lighter than R 1250 GS)

258 kg (Dry: 242 kg)

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

19.0 L (Sheet steel tank, Reserve: 4.0 L)

21.2 L (Aluminium tank, Reserve: 3.8 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

6.5-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with BMW Connectivity

6.8-inch Touchscreen TFT Display with Anti-Reflective glass

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Bluetooth smartphone integration with phone storage compartment)

Yes (Phone, music, and intercom integration)

Navigation

Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via BMW Motorrad Connected app)

Yes (Full moving map navigation via H-D App)

USB Charging

Yes (USB-C in smartphone compartment & 12V socket)

Yes (USB-C & 12V auxiliary power port)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

4 Modes Standard (Eco, Rain, Road, Enduro) + Riding Modes Pro (Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro Pro)

5 Preset Modes (Road, Sport, Rain, Off-Road, Off-Road Plus) + 3 Custom Modes

Traction Control

Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC, MSR, Dynamic Brake Control DBC, Hill Start Control HSC)

Yes (Cornering Enhanced Traction Control C-TCS & Wheelie Control)

Quickshifter

Optional (Shift Assistant Pro / Automated Shift Assistant ASA)

Optional (Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter)

Cruise Control

Yes (Dynamic Cruise Control DCC; optional radar-based Active Cruise Control ACC)

Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)

Lights

Headlight

Matrix Full LED Headlamp with iconic X-shaped signature DRL

Full LED Daymaker Signature Headlamp with Adaptive Cornering Lights

Taillight

Full LED integrated into rear indicators

Full LED

Turn Indicators

Full LED (Integrated into handguards at front)

Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Two-piece adjustable rider and pillion seat (Heated seats optional)

Two-piece adjustable adventure seat with heated grips

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

5 versions

3 versions

Price range

₹24 Lakh – ₹28.6 Lakh

₹27.16 Lakh – ₹27.87 Lakh

Colours

1 colour

3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Racing Red₹24 Lakh Pan America 1250 Special (Dark Billiard Grey/Billiard Grey/Blue Burst)₹27.16 Lakh Pan America 1250 Special ₹3.16 lakh more

Only the R 1300 GS sells a petrol, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹26.5 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

R 1300 GS Racing Red against Pan America 1250 Special Pan America 1250 Special (Dark Billiard Grey/Billiard Grey/Blue Burst)

City	R 1300 GS	Pan America 1250 Special	Gap
Mumbai	₹27.44 Lakh	₹31.03 Lakh	R 1300 GS ₹3.59 lakh less
Pune	₹27.44 Lakh	₹31.03 Lakh	R 1300 GS ₹3.59 lakh less
New Delhi	₹26.48 Lakh	₹29.95 Lakh	R 1300 GS ₹3.47 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹28.88 Lakh	₹32.66 Lakh	R 1300 GS ₹3.78 lakh less
Chennai	₹27.44 Lakh	₹31.03 Lakh	R 1300 GS ₹3.59 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹28.88 Lakh	₹32.66 Lakh	R 1300 GS ₹3.78 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the R 1300 GS or the Pan America 1250 Special?

The R 1300 GS, by ₹3.16 lakh on the versions compared here: R 1300 GS Racing Red at ₹24 Lakh against Pan America 1250 Special Pan America 1250 Special (Dark Billiard Grey/Billiard Grey/Blue Burst) at ₹27.16 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹26.48 Lakh against ₹29.95 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The R 1300 GS claims 20.83 kmpl against 18 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The R 1300 GS Racing Red makes 145 PS and 149 Nm and the Pan America 1250 Special Pan America 1250 Special (Dark Billiard Grey/Billiard Grey/Blue Burst) makes 150.19 bhp and 128 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹44,489 a month for the R 1300 GS and ₹50,313 for the Pan America 1250 Special, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.