New HD adventure bike
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 3:43 pmCopied from ADVrider.com--I'm gonna take a test ride.
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There's a lot to like about the H-D Pan America compared to a BMW GS.
Kevin Cameron (Cycle World) did a nice post-reveal article about it:
https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/ ... EH710jmbh4
H-D did their homework and I like this bike.
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150 HP 503 lbs $17k base model
Hydraulic adjusters, no valve service needed
Slip-in cylinders to permit big bore kits for greater HP
Continuously variable valve timing
Active suspension models can be set to lower suspension automatically when stopping to help riders with short legs
Crank pins staggered to produce a 90 degree firing order like Ducati or Guzzi
Several options on panniers
Aluminum gas tank, avoided plastics where possible
Most of the features of the premium competition
American made with phenomenal dealer access
"There's a lot to like about this machine. I've never understood why the Europeans haven't eliminated the valve service issue.
I am also surprised that the other manufacturers haven't thought about the dropping suspension when stopping feature. I have
long legs but many people avoid these tall suspension bikes because they cannot safely reach the ground.
The maxed-out version of the Pan America that I will want will probably top $23-24k with aluminum panniers and curb weight will
creep with up accordingly but all of that still comes in at or below a similarly equipped GS.
I've had 6 BMW GS bikes but this H-D will probably be my next Adventure machine."
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There's a lot to like about the H-D Pan America compared to a BMW GS.
Kevin Cameron (Cycle World) did a nice post-reveal article about it:
https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/ ... EH710jmbh4
H-D did their homework and I like this bike.
________________
150 HP 503 lbs $17k base model
Hydraulic adjusters, no valve service needed
Slip-in cylinders to permit big bore kits for greater HP
Continuously variable valve timing
Active suspension models can be set to lower suspension automatically when stopping to help riders with short legs
Crank pins staggered to produce a 90 degree firing order like Ducati or Guzzi
Several options on panniers
Aluminum gas tank, avoided plastics where possible
Most of the features of the premium competition
American made with phenomenal dealer access
"There's a lot to like about this machine. I've never understood why the Europeans haven't eliminated the valve service issue.
I am also surprised that the other manufacturers haven't thought about the dropping suspension when stopping feature. I have
long legs but many people avoid these tall suspension bikes because they cannot safely reach the ground.
The maxed-out version of the Pan America that I will want will probably top $23-24k with aluminum panniers and curb weight will
creep with up accordingly but all of that still comes in at or below a similarly equipped GS.
I've had 6 BMW GS bikes but this H-D will probably be my next Adventure machine."
