Harley-Davidson Pan America® CVO vs Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Pan America® CVOstacks 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® CVOSuzuki Bandit 1250 ABS
Model year20252018
Price$9,899
Engine1252 cc1255 cc
Horsepower98 hp
Torque108 Nm
Weight299 kg254 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS, 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS
TiresMichelin® Scorcher™ Adventure 120/70 R19 60V / Michelin® Scorcher™ Adventure 170/60 R17 72V120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

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

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Pan America® CVO and the Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Pan America® CVO brings its published horsepower in a 299 kg package, while the Suzuki Bandit 1250 ABS counters with 98 hp at 254 kg.

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: