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Pan America 1250 Special vs 1290 Super Adventure S

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Quick verdict

  • 1290 Super Adventure S is better for long rides.

Computed from stored specifications, the published bikes and scooters scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Specifications side by side

Spec
Pan America 1250 Special
1290 Super Adventure S
Overview
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Yes
Yes
Variants
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1
Colours
Dark Billiard Gray, Vivid Black, Blood Orange
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Engine and performance
Engine displacement
1,252 cc
1,301 cc
Cylinders
2
2
Cooling
—
Liquid-cooled
Max power
152.3 PS
160 PS
Power (as stated)
150 HP / 112 kW @ 8750 rpm
160 PS @ 8750 rpm; 118 kW @ 8750 rpm
Max power converted from kW or hp
Yes
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Max torque
128 Nm
140 Nm
Transmission
6-speed
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Mileage
5.5 l/100 km
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Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight
263 kg
250 kg
Kerb weight (as stated)
263 kg
250 kg
Seat height (as stated)
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849/869
Ground clearance
175 mm
223 mm
Fuel tank
21.2 litres
23 litres
Brakes and tyres
ABS
ABS (Rider Safety Enhancements; cornering-enhanced C-ABS described on page)
Cornering ABS, Off-road ABS
Front brake
Disc, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Disc 320 mm
Rear brake
Disc, floating, single piston caliper
Disc 267 mm
Price
Ex-showroom price from
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₹22,73,900
Ex-showroom price city
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Delhi

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Pros and cons

Pan America 1250 Special

  • Pro: Up to 152.3 PS, more powerful than 84% of the 45 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: Up to 128 Nm of torque, more than 88% of the 45 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 21.2-litre fuel tank, bigger than 80% of the 42 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: Cornering ABS
  • Con: Heavier than 96% of the 31 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (263 kg)

1290 Super Adventure S

  • Pro: Up to 160 PS, more powerful than 88% of the 45 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: Up to 140 Nm of torque, more than 93% of the 45 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 23-litre fuel tank, bigger than 90% of the 42 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: Cornering ABS
  • Con: Heavier than 90% of the 31 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (250 kg)
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