Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special vs Triumph Tiger 1200

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

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special
Triumph Tiger 1200

Harley-Davidson

Pan America 1250 Special

From ₹27.16 Lakh

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Triumph

Tiger 1200

From ₹19.39 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 SpecialPan America 1250 Special (Dark Billiard Grey/Billiard Grey/Blue Burst) · ₹27.16 Lakh
Triumph Tiger 1200Tiger 1200 GT Pro · ₹19.39 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pan America 1250 Special: ₹27.16 Lakh Tiger 1200: ₹19.39 Lakh (ahead) Tiger 1200 ₹7.77 lakh cheaper
Braking Pan America 1250 Special: Cornering ABS (ahead) Tiger 1200: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Pan America 1250 Special: 18 kmpl Tiger 1200: Not published Claimed
Power Pan America 1250 Special: 150.19 bhp Tiger 1200: 148 bhp Torque 128 vs 130 Nm
Weight Pan America 1250 Special: 258 kg Tiger 1200: 245 kg Seat height 850 vs 850 mm
Versions Pan America 1250 Special: 3 Tiger 1200: 4 (ahead)

Pick the Pan America 1250 Special for cornering abs.

Pick the Tiger 1200 for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹27.16 Lakh
₹19.39 Lakh
On-road in
₹29.95 Lakh
₹21.42 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹50,313 a month
₹35,992 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
150.19 bhp
148 bhp
Torque
128 Nm
130 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
18 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
1,252 cc
1,160 cc
Engine Type
Revolution Max 1250 V-Twin (60°), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC with Dual Independent VVT
Liquid-cooled, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12-valve
Bore x Stroke
105.0 mm x 72.3 mm
90 mm x 60.7 mm
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
13.2:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled with dual radiator fan system
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6-speed manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate with assist and slipper system
Wet multiplate, assist and slipper clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive (O-ring 525 chain)
Shaft drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 320 mm floating discs, Brembo radial monobloc 4-piston calipers
Double disc, 320 mm, Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 280 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper
Disc, 282 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Cornering Enhanced ABS (C-ABS) & Cornering Electronically Linked Braking (C-ELB)
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Wheels (Tubeless Cross-Laced Spoke Wheels optional)
Alloy on GT Pro, spoke on Rally variants
Front Tyre Size
120/70-R19 60V Tubeless (Michelin Scorcher Adventure)
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
170/60-R17 72V Tubeless (Michelin Scorcher Adventure)
Not listed
Front Wheel Size
Not listed
19-inch GT Pro, 21-inch Rally Pro
Rear Wheel Size
Not listed
18-inch, both variants
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
47 mm Showa Inverted Fork with Semi-Active Damping Control (190 mm travel)
Showa 49mm semi-active damping USD forks, 200mm travel
Rear Suspension
Showa Piggyback Monoshock with Semi-Active Damping and Adaptive Ride Height (ARH) (190 mm travel)
Showa semi-active damping monoshock, 220mm travel
Frame Type
Three-piece modular frame with engine as central stressed member
Tubular steel with forged aluminium outriggers, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
Wheelbase (mm)
1585 mm
1,560 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
210 mm
Not listed

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2270 mm
Not listed
Width (mm)
965 mm
849 mm
Height (mm)
1510 mm
Not listed
Seat Height (mm)
850 mm (830 mm with Adaptive Ride Height active at stop)
850 mm (GT Pro)
Kerb Weight (kg)
258 kg (Dry: 242 kg)
245 kg on GT Pro; heavier Explorer/Rally trims reported up to 262 kg by one source, unconfirmed which trim exactly
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
21.2 L (Aluminium tank, Reserve: 3.8 L)
20 litres on GT Pro/Rally Pro; larger 30 litre tank reported on Explorer trims by one source

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
6.8-inch Touchscreen TFT Display with Anti-Reflective glass
Digital, 7-inch TFT
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Phone, music, and intercom integration)
Not listed
Navigation
Yes (Full moving map navigation via H-D App)
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes (USB-C & 12V auxiliary power port)
Not listed
Bluetooth/Navigation
Not listed
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation, voice assist

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
5 Preset Modes (Road, Sport, Rain, Off-Road, Off-Road Plus) + 3 Custom Modes
Rain, Road, Sport, Off-Road, Rider (5-6 modes depending on trim)
Traction Control
Yes (Cornering Enhanced Traction Control C-TCS & Wheelie Control)
Yes, IMU-based cornering
Quickshifter
Optional (Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter)
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)
Available, adaptive on higher trims
Hill Hold
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Daymaker Signature Headlamp with Adaptive Cornering Lights
LED with DRL and adaptive cornering lights
Taillight
Full LED
LED
Turn Indicators
Full LED
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Two-piece adjustable adventure seat with heated grips
Stepped, split pillion seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Not listed

Choice

Versions
3 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹27.16 Lakh – ₹27.87 Lakh
₹19.39 Lakh – ₹22.29 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
5 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

Pan America 1250 Special (Dark Billiard Grey/Billiard Grey/Blue Burst)₹27.16 Lakh Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer₹22.29 Lakh Tiger 1200 ₹4.87 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

Pan America 1250 Special Pan America 1250 Special (Dark Billiard Grey/Billiard Grey/Blue Burst) against Tiger 1200 Tiger 1200 GT Pro

CityPan America 1250 SpecialTiger 1200Gap
Mumbai₹31.03 Lakh₹22.2 LakhTiger 1200 ₹8.83 lakh less
Pune₹31.03 Lakh₹22.2 LakhTiger 1200 ₹8.83 lakh less
New Delhi₹29.95 Lakh₹21.42 LakhTiger 1200 ₹8.52 lakh less
Bengaluru₹32.66 Lakh₹23.36 LakhTiger 1200 ₹9.30 lakh less
Chennai₹31.03 Lakh₹22.2 LakhTiger 1200 ₹8.83 lakh less
Hyderabad₹32.66 Lakh₹23.36 LakhTiger 1200 ₹9.30 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 Pan America 1250 Special or the Tiger 1200?

The Tiger 1200, by ₹7.77 lakh on the versions compared here: Pan America 1250 Special Pan America 1250 Special (Dark Billiard Grey/Billiard Grey/Blue Burst) at ₹27.16 Lakh against Tiger 1200 Tiger 1200 GT Pro at ₹19.39 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹29.95 Lakh against ₹21.42 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Pan America 1250 Special Pan America 1250 Special (Dark Billiard Grey/Billiard Grey/Blue Burst) makes 150.19 bhp and 128 Nm and the Tiger 1200 Tiger 1200 GT Pro makes 148 bhp and 130 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹50,313 a month for the Pan America 1250 Special and ₹35,992 for the Tiger 1200, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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