Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 ST vs Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 STstacks up against the Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley Davidson Pan America® 1250 STSuzuki Bandit 1250 ABS
Model year20262018
Price$19,999$9,899
Engine1252 cc1255 cc
Horsepower98 hp
Torque108 Nm
Weight232 kg254 kg
Seat height805 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity21.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDouble disc. ABS, 4-piston
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. ABS
TiresMichelin® Scorcher™ Sport 120/70 ZR17 58W / Michelin® Scorcher™ Sport 180/55 ZR17 73W120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 ST vs Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 ST and the Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 ST brings its published horsepower in a 232 kg package, while the Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS counters with 98 hp at 254 kg. On price, the Suzuki Bandit 1250 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: