Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special vs Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Specialstacks up against the Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special | Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2018 |
| Price | $19,999 | $9,899 |
| Engine | 1252 cc | 1255 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 98 hp |
| Torque | — | 108 Nm |
| Weight | 246 kg | 254 kg |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 21.0 L | 5.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 6 speed, Chain | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Double disc. ABS, 4-piston |
| Rear brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Single disc. ABS |
| Tires | Michelin® Scorcher™ Adventure 120/70 R19 60V / Michelin® Scorcher™ Adventure 170/60 R17 72V | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special vs Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special and the Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special brings its published horsepower in a 246 kg package, while the Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS counters with 98 hp at 254 kg. On price, the Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: