NOTE
Tires
WARNING
Harley-Davidson recommends the use of its specified tires. Harley-Davidson vehicles are not designed for operation with non-specified tires, including snow, moped and other special-use tires. Use of non-specified tires can adversely affect stability, handling or braking and lead to loss of vehicle control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00024d)
Table 1. Specified Tires
MODEL
MOUNT
SIZE
SPECIFIED TIRE
PRESSURE COLD
psi
kPa
RA1250S Pan America Special
Front
19 in
Michelin® Scorcher® Adventure 120/70R19 60V
36 psi
248 kPa
RA1250S Pan America Special
Rear
17 in
Michelin® Scorcher® Adventure 170/60R17 72V
42 psi
290 kPa
Weights and Dimensions
Table 2. Weights
ITEM
Pan America Special
(RA1250S)
lb
kg
Running weight(1)
569
258
Maximum added weight allowed(2)
434
197
GVWR
1003
455
GAWR front
399
181
GAWR rear
665
302
(1) The total weight of the motorcycle as delivered with all oil/fluids and approximately 90% of fuel.
(2) The total weight of accessories, cargo, riding gear, passenger and rider must not exceed this weight.
Table 3. Dimensions
ITEM
Pan America Special
(RA1250S)
in
mm
Length
89.4
2270
Overall Width
38.4
975
Overall height
59.4
1510
Wheel base
62.4
1585
Road clearance
6.9
175
Seat height(1)
31.1
789
(1) With 81.7 kg (180 lb) rider on seat
Capacities
Table 4. Capacities
ITEM
U.S.
METRIC
Fuel tank (total)
5.6 gal
21.2 L
Low fuel warning light on
(approximate)
1.0 gal
3.8 L
Engine oil capacity
4.75 qt
4.5 L
Service oil change capacity
4.0 qt
3.8 L
Coolant
(approximate)
2.32 qt
2.2 L
Engine and Transmission
Table 5. Engine
ITEM
SPECIFICATION
Number of cylinders
2
Type
4-cycle, 60 degree
V-Type, Liquid cooled
Dual over head camshafts (DOHC)
Compression ratio
13.0:1
Bore
105 mm
4.13 in
Stroke
72.3 mm
2.85 in
Displacement
1252 cm³
76.3 in³
9500 rpm(1)
Fuel requirement
Premium unleaded
Lubrication system
Pressurized, semi-dry sump
(1) Maximum rpm is limited until engine reaches full operating temperature, when transmission is in neutral with clutch lever released and when maximum rpm is held for more than 3 seconds.
Table 6. Transmission
TRANSMISSION
SPECIFICATION
Type
Constant mesh, foot shift
Speeds
6 forward
Electrical
Table 7. Electrical
ITEM
SPECIFICATION
Ignition timing
Not adjustable
Battery
12 V, 17.5 Ah, 315 CCA
sealed and maintenance free
Charging system
45 A maximum output