If you want to learn more about the Pan America 1250, check out Spurgeon’s first ride article on Common Tread! rvz.la/3vVGWcU Want to see how The PanAM compares to the BMW GS? Zack has you covered! rvz.la/3I4gxMj

As someone who commutes by motorcycle whenever I can, and someone who has to be to work before the sun comes up, I would love it if you gave a brief mention of headlight effectiveness in your Daily Rider segment. Otherwise, comprehensive review, as per usual. Keep up the great work!

Zack is probably the only motorcycle reviewer that I watch the entire video every time.

Even if it’s not THE new king of ADV bikes. The simple facts that it can fight for a place on the podium is crazy coming from HD. I just wished Harley Davidson kept on progressing and innovating… YES I want to see the Bronx Harley !!!

"Given the headstart that every other company in the world has had... Pretty darn good!" perfectly sums up the PanAm. Is it the best ADV? Probably not, but the fact that question even exists is a testament to the quality.

Thank you for explaining the suspension system 10 times better than the salesman ever could. I had lots of questions and they couldn’t answer most of them

Although I have always thrown a lot of shade on Harleys and the culture built around them, man I must say that the innovation and effort they put in PanAm is awesome. Congrats on this bold move and I really hope this bike does well sales-wise.

I commute 45 minutes each way all highway...This would be a great daily rider ..Currently own a Tiger 1200 Alpine, and it too is a great daily rider. Top box for lunch and sidecases when I go out of town. Its also great down gravel roads and construction sites. Hats off to HD on this PanAm !!!

Bought my PA Spec last May...used it as my daily commuter until i had to put her up for the winter in mid-November. I am still loving it as much as the day I picked her up. As far as not as good as the KTM/BMW, all that I can say is that it does everything I ask of it perfectly. Additionally, if i ever needed dealer support, you cant swing a dead cat without hitting a HD dealer vs. its euro competition.

I love how every one of Zach’s videos starts with him looking at the camera as though he doesn’t trust it.

I've owned my 2021 Pan Am Special since Sept. 2021. I traded in a a Road Glide and haven't looked back. Best of both worlds (long distance & off-road)

Every ADV rider I know complains about the weight of the PA but my 17 Africa Twin is pushing 550 with crash bars, skid plates, racks and doesn't nearly have the tech the PA does. Harley did an excellent job. People just love to hate on them.

Trying to buy one right now. Test rode one for two days. Put 450 km on it and no knee pain, hip flexor or back pain. It's fast comfortable and good on fuel if you can stay out of the throttle. Great bike! Absolutely great bike!! I urge lots of people to try this bike. It's just WOW!🤯🤯

Zach seems like he'd be a super freaking cool person to have as a friend.

Jeeeeez modern bikes and all the buttons and electronics. Bonkers !

In all my years of loathing H-D's thanks to their noise and the annoying "tough guy" posers that ride them I've never actually wanted one until now. Kudos H-D!

Loved the review as always Zach! Your daily rider videos are always such a gift. I look forward to the next one! And no worries on forgetting a few things here and there this video. Still a great and informative video!

Very comprehensive breakdown on the dirt glide, nice job Zack.

@Revzilla, I need to know, please, Are Ari and Zack getting another season of Throttle Out? It's the wholesome two-wheeled Top Gear I didn't know I needed.

84 to 86 Honda CB700 Nighthawks hydraulic lifters also never needing adjustment

Why in the world would they put the battery there??

I love that color combo. Never owned a HD before but as soon as my dealer gets that blue in, I will write a check. Great review, Thanks for the suspension info. Probably the best explanation ever on how it works. Great videos and a big podcast fan.

Always classy, fun and natural introduction. Thanks for the content!

I got mine shortly after this video. It is an amazing daily rider. Loving it!

Am I the only one who sees the resemblance of the new Pan America… and “Bender” from Futurama?

Another awesome review by Zack. No surprise here. And this was a bike I was looking forward being reviewed in the Daily Ride segment. Now, Harley-Davidson, please give what the world has been longing for. Give us the Bronx!!!

Thanks for another fun review. I don’t want one, but am always glad for more competition in this segment.

I think H-D knocked it out of the ball park with this bike. I got to test ride one loved it. As far as the looks of the motor, the right hand side is rather clean, the left hand side looks "very busy".

Your Wheelies and off road tests really give us the feel of what the bike has to offer. While you are cruising, they all look the same! Great job!

Kudo to Zach and let's not forget Revzilla for allowing the creative and interactive content. You guys really are the end all be all for motorcycle stuff. Best in class.

This is the 1st HD that I've seen since I dumped my POS Sportster 12 in 1984. I've cordually hated HD ever since. I've test ridden one of these from Savannah HD in Richmond Hill, GA. I was deeply impressed because I took it on a very muddy road just west of the dealership and road it hard. Once my fiance manages to escape from Afghanistan (Thank you Brandon!), we're going to buy one and use it to explore North America.

Great review! So glad Corvette guy is live and well!

You make the best reviews on KZfaq. Keep it up man

Great review and great answer for the last question. Congratulations to HD for making an awesome bike.

I have absolutely no idea about the layout of LA, however I have watched most of the Daily Riders. This specific video had me trace the entire route on Google Earth from start to finish with a little detective work, and immediately made myself jealous as to the ride one can make to work, albeit a little extravagant! Great to see HD being more and more innovative and reaching broader audiences!

Really impressed with HD's first attempt with an ADV, given a few more model years and let's see if they can resolve the fit/finish obstacles to become the new replacement to the 1290 Adventure/GS.

Honestly, the best HD has so far made. Still not quite the polish found on other $20K+, but if it proves it's reliable, could be a great bike to ride the wheels off of.

I was waiting for this video since you did the R1250GS. Thank you. Good video.

Thanks for another great ride, Zack

This is definitely the most unprepared I've seen Zach. Hope it's due to too much fun, and not something crappy. Best wishes!

Finally!!!! Hopefully we get to see a XR1250 and a smaller 975 Pan Am!!! 👊🏼🦅

Yet, another good DR episode for the books! I cannot wait until the episode of the 2022 XSR900 to eventually come out!

Can you ride this with a leather vest and bandanna?

It's a bloody tank of a motorcycle and is probably the heaviest ADV bike out there!!!

Glad to see HD did as good a job on this as I'd hoped they would!

Honda used to put a self lower setup on their Goldwings years ago. I think it was the air bag ride models that would allow you to dump the bags. No, it’s not new. It’s just that no one is using fur reasons, mostly costs and complexity.

I appreciate your open minded opinion of the bike. I have an arrange of bikes at home from a hyper to a Harley. No one seems to understand me, I just love bikes and all different the different ranges of bikes. Good job!!

Does the suspension lower in gear or do you have to be in neutral? It seems to wait a beat after clicking to a stop before it activates but do you find that it could be a tad eager to squat in time you wouldn't need it to be? Its such a cool feature, but as the first thing I'd look at long term having issues/breaking it seems if it were overactive it would wear even more prematurely.

Great review as always, Zack. Those “little things” are even smaller when weighed against the 2 or 3 innovative advancements that those who have been doing it 40 years plus never brought to the table. BTW, one of these days all that talking with your hands is gonna end up with a phone call to the local mental health dept. to come get the crazy on the bike!

Great review. You lay things out quite logically and simply. Thank you

Engine and exhaust layout is gorgeous

Im glad im not the only one who feels the need to no foot stop every bike i ride to feel out how well balanced it is

I'm NOT in the market for the PanAm, instead looking at the Tiger 900 Rally Pro....but I watch ALL your reviews anyway....cause you're pretty darn good at these reviews things LOL...and I learn a lot, about how to review and evaluate various qualities of a bike. Cool to see how well you do them AND...anytime somebody makes something look super easy and natural, you know it's a real talent. Keep em coming.

What a terrific looking machine

I had the chance to test ride both PA models back in 2021. The heat coming from the right side was noticeably hot. The fit and finish we’re not up to the quality of the Ducati and GS and even the AT. The main thing it has going for it is the Network of HD dealerships in America for maintenance is a huge benefit to the competitors. I found it a fun ride…put plenty of smiles during the miles I twisted it. But I’m going to give them a few more years before I consider one. This week I just finalized a nice trade of my 2016CRF1000 DCT for a newer demo 2021 CRF1100 ATAS ES DCT. That should give me many fun years and plenty of fun rides before revisiting the PA again.

Ty so much for your videos. I’m also 6 2 and it’s nice to hear reviews from someone that is my height to hear how I will feel on the bike. Also like you I challenge my self every stop sign like you!!

Love the videos, would love to see a road glide daily rider review.

Hay Zac, love your content, your reviews are the best I've seen , how the bike feels on a daily ride no one actually tells you, great work buddy, could you please do a review on the ktm 390 adv cause I'm thinking of buying one, I would love to hear and see what you think

The start up of this bike sounds just like the intro clip to some of the videos :D

Awesome review as always 🎉

Besides the fact I live in Europe I am a RevZilla customer. You guys are a reference, even outside US... I know that we are not your biggest demographic clientele, I I'm not asking the hosts to do this on the fly while they are talking...... But with simple video editing magic, you guys can very well put the converted units to metric.... It would go a long way for anyone outside US who consumes your brand..... Thanks for the content!

It's a phenomenal tourer and an excellent daily rider. Haven't really taken it off-road, but that trip is in the works. For me, it came down to the Multi V4S and the PanAm. The Multistrada fit me a bit better, but I plan to do some touring on this bike, and you just can't beat the ubiquitous HD dealer network (if you're touring in the US). Very happy so far. My big gripe is the POS kickstand it comes with - it's way too short, it's downright flimsy, and the foot is so small that it sinks into even soft asphalt.

Snowing in Pennsylvania today might as well watch Daily Rider. Warmer weather coming soon. Great video too much money for me.

As a bike rider/enthusiast I gotta say that I really loved those mirrors, they look sick

Thanks man, good review. Will you ever do an iron 883 review? 😜

Great review, as always! For $20,000+, I think you can and should be picky about things like heat output of the grips and the tactile feel of the buttons. This is meant to be a flagship product.

Also if you are touring across America. There are Harley dealers everywhere and they’re very good about getting you in if you need a quick oil change while on the road.

Pretty rad! My 1985 Honda CB700SC Nighthawk also has hydrolic valve lifters.

I think it's the first time I'm actually excited to see an HD daily ride! 😅

excellent review.worth watching.

I rode the Pan Am Special W/O the ARH for a year and a half, it was a total hoot to ride.

That's a fantastic colour combo.

Gotta admit, until now I've viewed this things as a bagger on stilettos, but this completely changes my perspective. The marketing shots make it look a lot more bloated and top heavy than it really is and it seems to be a much more more manageable platform than I expected. I could see, 20K notwithstanding, riding this. Color me impressed.

The lowering while stopped is a big thing for me with 28" inseam. The tiger is the only one i could fit but that was after lowering suspension which defeated the whole point of an adv for me since i wanted one for off road

Love your reviews Zack. Can you test ride the Ktm 1290 super adventure S.

What a great informative video u shared. Thank you!!!

Excellent review. here in there UK the Pan has had quite a bad press due to teething problems, however they seem to have been for the most part resolved and it is now a far more popular chaise, even amongst old school hardened Harley riders.

Really like those mirrors, fits well with a UJM concept bike I think.

So… are you saying the “little stuff” does not match the $20k tag? I’d expect more refinement out of that price.

Yes it's finally happened! I've been waiting for this.

Great review. I think another plus to the P.A. is the size of the Harley dealer network compared to Ducati, BMW, ETC. Looks like a good all rounder.

Been waitin for this one

Having wanted to work for H-D as a kid, I did have a chance to work at the Menomonee Falls, WI Powertrain Operations plant as a casual employee (getting hired is hard) seeing H-D dipping their toes into other markets is great to see. I still am sad that we won't see the Bronx in production.

I noticed some serious refraction in the windshield - especially on the top. How Bad is it really (if you sit on the bike)? And is it as annoying as it looks? Great video with a great overview over the bike like always btw. 👍

real question for an adv; can you pivot turn it though? espeically with hill assist.

Nice video, nice bike as well! Still cannot get used to that lawnmower sound…

I like your honest opinion. I’m a Moto Guzzi guy. You don’t seem found of anything HD does. That’s a preference.

Thanks for the review: is there any chance you’ll get to test the new KTM 1290 Evo ? I’d love to see it on the daily commuter. ✌️

My 22 PA handlebar does not reach the windscreen or height control as shown here. Seems like that was fixed. Also, the turn signals are self-cancelling which may explain why they seem to come back on when you touch the stalk after a turn.

My '85 Goldwing GL1200 has automatic adjusting valves, and I know there are others. Mostly the touring version of a sport touring bike of the 80's

1984 &1985 Honda cb700/750 sc (Nighthawk S) have hydraulic valve lifters. Other motorcycles have used hydraulic lifters.

Water gonna love the battery position of this bike.

A HD with 150 horsepower stock. Amazing.

I love the way it looks!

I’ve been waiting for this!

Great review!! Live to see that 1250 rev motor in a Fatbob!

This is a bike I hope to get one day. Can't afford it yet, so maybe they will refine more of the little things before I get it. This year they already started by fixing the font size on the display.

thanks for your time Im goin to get me one of these ATB from the UK

I have a 2021 PanAm Special in the orange color. I've only been able to put about 2k miles on it. The ARH is pretty great, you don't notice it in the default mode at all, it lows at the stop and pulls up as you accelerate and you don't ever really notice it. The electronics on the PanAm otherwise can be a bit janky. It won't always start on the first go round, the clock might not keep time, connecting your phone/blue tooth headset to the bike doesn't work very well either. I've used the default seat, the high seat and the sundowner seat all from HD. I much prefer the Corbin seat that I've put on it, a much better position and feel for me on long trips. The sundowner seat is very slick and my butt was sliding all over the place while on the bike. I love this bike, the engine is great, it rides great, it handles amazing. The aftermarket is starting to put out good products for support. I just wish the electronics worked the way I expect them to.

I'm not a mechanic at all. So for me the Pan America wins out over the BMW GS ( I owned a BMW R 1250 RT and it was a pain to find shops), Ducati or Triumph simply due to the fact that I have 5 dealerships within 100 miles of me versus 1 dealer with the others in over 250 miles. :( On top of that most of them are mom and pop shops that don't even keep in stock the stock tire for the motorcycles that they sell. :( So if the Pan America is a solid bike I'd rather own it it versus the others. Don't get me wrong I loved my BMW but damn it was a major nightmare to get it worked on. Lack of dealer support is an issue. The only other bike I'd consider in this class might be the Kawasaki. Edit: BTW I meant to mention how much I love your videos Zack of riding these bikes. As someone about the same height and build it gives me good insight on what to expect as a baseline from these bikes. Often I have no idea about the height of a tester unless they mention it and many don't which is irking. You do so often enough to keep that fresh in my mind. Thank you for that.