Pan America 1250 vs KTM 1290

Get ready to take on the trails with a new adventure touring motorcycle. The Pan America 1250 and KTM 1290 are two popular off-road motorcycles on the market today, but which one of these will serve you best?

At Pfaff Harley-Davidson, we want to show Richmond Hill, Markham, and Vaughan, Ontario, riders what makes these motorcycles different and how they compare to each other. If you want to learn more, reach out to our Harley-Davidson dealer.

Off-Road Features

Would you prefer a motorcycle that can take you past the pavement’s end? The Pan America 1250 has the edge here, owing to a variety of adventure-ready features. While the KTM is also an excellent adventure bike, it lacks some key features found on the Pan America.  

Riders will want to give these Pan America features a look:

H-D®/Michelin™ Scorcher Adventure Tires

Set on a 48 cm front and a 43 cm rear cast aluminum wheelset, these tires were made to handle on-road and off-road touring riding. If you want an optimized performance on any surface, they’re an excellent option.

Rider Safety Enhancements

To help you manage whatever you may encounter on the roads or trails, the Harley-Davidson Pan American 1250 comes with several rider safety enhancements. These include features like an anti-lock brake system and a Hill Hold Control system, which prevent sliding down hills or slipping while you drive.

It also comes standard with a Traction Control System, which helps improve traction when you need it. Combine that with Enhanced Lift Mitigation, and you can go anywhere that your bike can take you.

Revolution™ Max 1250 engine

This powertrain is innovative in a few ways. As a structural component of the motorcycle chassis, it allows a traditional frame to be eliminated and thus reduces weight for tighter handling.

The Pan America 1250 is made to maintain a high-speed ride and to handle off-road performance, hence its dominance in the adventure bike segment.

Well-Matched Performance: Pan America vs KTM 1290

In terms of pure performance specifications, the Pan America 1250 and KTM 1290 are well-matched. Their competitive engines are sure to be fun for any rider.

Both rely on the proven power of V-Twin engines. The Revolution™ Max 1250 engine in the Pan America and the LC8 engine in the KTM produce upward of 110 kW power for an engaging ride on the toughest terrain. Both engines top 125 Nm of torque as well.

The fuel economy of the Pan America 1250, meanwhile, is an estimated 5.1 L/100 km. You'll be riding more efficiently in the hills and on the trails.

Pan America 1250 vs KTM 1290: Choose Your Bike

We hope our Richmond Hill, Markham, and Vaughan, ON, readers found this comparison helpful. If you want more information on these motorcycles, you can reach out to our team of motorcycle experts.

If you want to see the Pan America 1250 in action, test ride it at Pfaff Harley-Davidson. Schedule your test ride online and stop by our showroom. You’ll get a feel for the Pfaff Difference. Contact us today.