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2023 Harley-Davidson Pan America [Full Motorcycle Review]
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11 ай бұрынHarley-Davidson made a decidedly bold gambit in 2020 with the introduction of the Pan America. After all, America’s stalwart heavy V-twin cruiser company-the 800-pound (quite literally) gorilla in the OEM room-was entering the ADV world, a realm already dominated by capable machines from a number of manufacturers.
What shook everyone was how impressive it was for a first-year machine. The 2023 model introduces refinements to the Pan America package in the form of the Special, which ensures its place on the ADV mantel as a true contender.
But first, some vanity. The introduction of the Pan America speaks volumes to Harley-Davidson’s innovative daring, which I feel they don’t get enough credit for.
To take such a risky corporate gamble in a new, highly competitive segment-with a risk of alienating a firmly ensconced and ardently devoted customer base-was impressive. The company deserves kudos for how cleverly they’ve managed their established persona as a tried-and-true American legend over the years, while at the same time testing new waters.
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@donnellans 10 ай бұрын
Great bike! No issues. Mines a ‘22. 11K miles in about 9 months. ‘21 had first year issues, but all sorted now. 😊
@williamrae9954 6 ай бұрын
A lot of lockdown produced products had problems...20-21 production years!
@vmotobiker 20 күн бұрын
Excellent video informative while providing nice video of motorcycle riding.
@greenrush4313 4 ай бұрын
I met Jeff on the road. He was very eccentric on his thoughts and review plan with this bike. He bought me a bag of lays Potatoe chips and a soft drink and explained that he really likes this bike even know it is rough around the edges as he said. He then explained how functionally this bike was. He said he loves the v-twin and tracks with a real purpose. he liked using the massive Lucious horsepower and justified the speeding tickets he obtained from this review. He was thinking of ditching the cops but decided it may not be the best idea. This bike has the best of the best tolls for safety and reliability. I can keep going if you would like. The pan America is an eager bike that likes to hang out on fire roads and such. It also is very confident and can brake on a dime. It works beautifully and stable. Have a nice day. Thanks jeff.Oh jeff had to hang his legs in a safe place as he explains in the video
@coachron3524 10 ай бұрын
I’ve owned my Pan Am for 1 1/2 years and it’s an awesome bike! No issues, no problems.
@hughmac7423 8 ай бұрын
As an owner of a 2022 Pan Am Special, I'm happy with it, but I think it is more road than off road. I've taken it on rough off road tracks and it will do it, but it is too heavy. I have 45 years experience at riding, lots of years doing motocross and enduro, and if you want to go off road, you need a smaller bike, 450 to 500cc and under 200kg. I love my bike, I ride practically everyday, 90% road and some off road. The bike does need some mods, like different seat (I refused to get Harley Davidson's seat upgrade, if they have a better seat, they should fit it as standard), rear rack with more than 5kg weight limit, real barkbusters not silly plastic ones that come off on the first hit, and bigger off road foot pegs. The crash bars are very good, they save the bike very well when you drop it off road.
@fwg1961 10 ай бұрын
I have had my 21 PA Special since May of that year and have 12500mi on it now. She has unfortunately had many electrical issues and spent many months in the shop getting them all straightened out. But I love the bike and would get another if anything ever happened to her. The PA is probably the best all-around bike I've ever had, in highway mode it's ride is as smooth as my Goldwing and Sport mode is great. But the real fun begins when you go in and configure your own street or off road mode and let her rip!
@B_Ritt70 7 ай бұрын
I’m on my second PAS. My first one was blue & white, it went down off-road in East Tennessee, bent the handle bars, broke the windshield, etc. My dealer took it on a trade and I bought the new Gauntlet Gray. I love the PAS. I’ve had an H-D Softail and Streetglide touring bike but will most likely stay on the PAS for a good while.
@greenrush4313 6 ай бұрын
the truth is i have had most all harley lineup. This bike handles better then ALL of the harleys PERIOD end of story
@greenrush4313 4 ай бұрын
I met Jeff on the road. He was very eccentric on his thoughts and review plan with this bike. He bought me a bag of lays Potatoe chips and a soft drink and explained that he really likes this bike even know it is rough around the edges as he said. He then explained how functionally this bike was. He said he loves the v-twin and tracks with a real purpose. he liked using the massive Lucious horsepower and justified the speeding tickets he obtained from this review. He was thinking of ditching the cops but decided it may not be the best idea. This bike has the best of the best tolls for safety and reliability. I can keep going if you would like. The pan America is an eager bike that likes to hang out on fire roads and such. It also is very confident and can brake on a dime. It works beautifully and stable. Have a nice day. Thanks jeff.Oh jeff had to hang his legs in a safe place as he explains in the video
@michaelrocole7174 7 ай бұрын
Love my 2023 PAS it’s nimble fast economical and a few upgrades it’s fantastic for touring. Hit a fire road or gravel no issues just see where it takes you. After coming from a really heavy Touring bike this is a great bike for a much better experience. As far as the heat of the exhaust I just wrapped the pipes problem resolved. Good review
@FrankTheGonzalez 3 ай бұрын
I getting tired of my heavy street glide, this bike has really grown on me, should I make the change?
@HaydenAlerte 7 ай бұрын
Great riding. Smooth, precise, and good rythm… As for the bike… Haven’t tested a PAS yet, but it’s on my shortlist now. Thanks and Ride Safe! ✌️😎
@TwoHawksHunting 6 ай бұрын
I understand the 2024 model has improvements that address a few of the previous model's issues. That's good news. 1:39
@greenrush4313 4 ай бұрын
I met Jeff on the road. He was very eccentric on his thoughts and review plan with this bike. He bought me a bag of lays Potatoe chips and a soft drink and explained that he really likes this bike even know it is rough around the edges as he said. He then explained how functionally this bike was. He said he loves the v-twin and tracks with a real purpose. he liked using the massive Lucious horsepower and justified the speeding tickets he obtained from this review. He was thinking of ditching the cops but decided it may not be the best idea. This bike has the best of the best tolls for safety and reliability. I can keep going if you would like. The pan America is an eager bike that likes to hang out on fire roads and such. It also is very confident and can brake on a dime. It works beautifully and stable. Have a nice day. Thanks jeff.Oh jeff had to hang his legs in a safe place as he explains in the video
@cruisinwithcannibal7280 9 ай бұрын
Try trading for a new one hahaha you sound like a Harley employee it’s only 6 weeks old Have five other Harley’s this is still my favourite of all second PanAm had a 2021 with less issues than 2023 glad to hear you’re putting lots of miles on ride safe and thanks for the reply will keep you updated about Harley’s response fortunately I have a great dealership here ✊🏾🤙🏾
@curtissumner9797 11 ай бұрын
Nice review
@jh3605 8 ай бұрын
Don't like that you failed to mention the cheap plastic handguards (that will immediately break when dropped, even if dropped into dirt/grass. Ask me how I know.), the insufficient stock skid plate, and the lack of a radiator guard coupled with the fact it's in a prime position to take rocks from the road. I LOVE my '23 PAS but you just spent 6 minutes talking about all the good and didn't even mention the bad. Granted I fixed all these problems for about $600 but these are the kind of things a prospective buyer would want to know.
@williamrae9954 6 ай бұрын
Sold principally as a touring bike, if you want to go offroad, it's the same for all machines, even a RTW bike like a KTM690...Cycra and Barkbusters are successful companies for the reason...a Suzuki Vstrom 1050DE needs as many things changed too!
@johnboe412 2 ай бұрын
The seat has two positions a high and low setting.
@greenrush4313 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeff for the bags of chips bruuh
@johngallays3399 5 ай бұрын
Would you consider the pan American as your main ride. If I were to own one I would mostly use it a touring and and a weekly rider. I would rarely go on gravel roads I’m currently riding a street glide. Just curious of your thoughts on using this way
@roadrunnermag 5 ай бұрын
The bike does really well on the pavement! It's comfortable for day rides or long trips. It could absolutely be an only-bike.
@williamwallice331 9 ай бұрын
I'm on the fence right now contemplating surrendering my 21 PAS.
@johngallays3399 5 ай бұрын
Hello I’m 5’8” with a 30” inseam Wound you recommend putting a lowering kit on it
@roadrunnermag 5 ай бұрын
Generally we try to avoid lowering bikes. But, this bike is quite tall. If you feel more comfortable with it lowered, then by all means do so.
@johngallays3399 5 ай бұрын
Ok thanks
@bike01red 10 ай бұрын
Many people having mechanical issues, ECM failing under 10,.000 miles, my friend on a trip to Alaska this summer, chain kept loosening, bike was over heating, had to keep stopping for it to cool down.. In Fairbanks had top spend over $800 for repair of cooling issue... A week later had to have the chain and both sprockets replaced in Wasilla, another $800 plus dollars, all under 10,000 miles on the bike... Dealers in our area have used ones for sale with very low mileage, can't get rid of them !!!!! No thanks...... I will stay with my GS.....
@JustAnotherLuke94 9 ай бұрын
Many more are enjoying every second. HD corporate is doing a great job solving and correcting MANY issues... Several issues around the GS as well... even though that bike has been out FOREVER... bikes will NEVER be without some issues.. thanks to Chinas involvement
@williamrae9954 6 ай бұрын
Alaska and cooling was probably a clogged radiator, due to the front mudguard being too short at the rear...not a problem reported by those doing the extreme stuff on these bikes...better than a cracked driveshaft casing ,in outback nowhere on a GS...their Q/C has been shocking over the last couple of decades!
@greenrush4313 4 ай бұрын
I met Jeff on the road. He was very eccentric on his thoughts and review plan with this bike. He bought me a bag of lays Potatoe chips and a soft drink and explained that he really likes this bike even know it is rough around the edges as he said. He then explained how functionally this bike was. He said he loves the v-twin and tracks with a real purpose. he liked using the massive Lucious horsepower and justified the speeding tickets he obtained from this review. He was thinking of ditching the cops but decided it may not be the best idea. This bike has the best of the best tolls for safety and reliability. I can keep going if you would like. The pan America is an eager bike that likes to hang out on fire roads and such. It also is very confident and can brake on a dime. It works beautifully and stable. Have a nice day. Thanks jeff.Oh jeff had to hang his legs in a safe place as he explains in the video
@domesticatedwolverine4152 2 ай бұрын
No thanks I will stick to the tried and true Super Tenere
@scootjockey 10 ай бұрын
The bike is a shite wish i could sell mine for a decent price here in the EU you can,t get rid of em once bought (CASH) it sucks always breaking down.
@cruisinwithcannibal7280 10 ай бұрын
Hear you loud and clear bought a 23 PanAmerica special under month ago 3000 km lost the front cylinder Dash and fairing crooked monitor crooked found out the mounts are welded crooked from the factory looking like I got a lemon Harley’s answer is you have warranty hahaha It’s going to make a nice flower pot
@JustAnotherLuke94 9 ай бұрын
sorry to hear you got a bad one... Me all my 4 close friends that got them here in Oklahoma have had 0 issues and love these things!!! try trading for a new one or get ahold of HD corporate. The good outweigh the bad... we just dont spend time writing GOOD reviews unfortunately... because we are out riding.
@greenrush4313 4 ай бұрын
@@cruisinwithcannibal7280 I met Jeff on the road. He was very eccentric on his thoughts and review plan with this bike. He bought me a bag of lays Potatoe chips and a soft drink and explained that he really likes this bike even know it is rough around the edges as he said. He then explained how functionally this bike was. He said he loves the v-twin and tracks with a real purpose. he liked using the massive Lucious horsepower and justified the speeding tickets he obtained from this review. He was thinking of ditching the cops but decided it may not be the best idea. This bike has the best of the best tolls for safety and reliability. I can keep going if you would like. The pan America is an eager bike that likes to hang out on fire roads and such. It also is very confident and can brake on a dime. It works beautifully and stable. Have a nice day. Thanks jeff.Oh jeff had to hang his legs in a safe place as he explains in the video
@ElectraWillem 8 ай бұрын
Doesn't look like a Harley, Doesn't ride like a Harley, Doesn't sound like a Harley, so it's probably not a Harley.
@williamrae9954 6 ай бұрын
What's a Harley Davidson...a trailbike,a flattracker, a street cruiser,a racer...they've built everything over the years? Oh,I'm related to the Davidsons,here in Scotland, direct relative of those in the company!
@ElectraWillem 6 ай бұрын
@@williamrae9954 At least they should build a air cooled V-twin that sounds like a Harley, and not this crap!
@williamrae9954 6 ай бұрын
@@ElectraWillem Emissions...better have a word with Klaus Schwab, he's confined air cooled engines to history, with his climate scam...33yrs since he released his book on such!
@greenrush4313 4 ай бұрын
@@williamrae9954 I met Jeff on the road. He was very eccentric on his thoughts and review plan with this bike. He bought me a bag of lays Potatoe chips and a soft drink and explained that he really likes this bike even know it is rough around the edges as he said. He then explained how functionally this bike was. He said he loves the v-twin and tracks with a real purpose. he liked using the massive Lucious horsepower and justified the speeding tickets he obtained from this review. He was thinking of ditching the cops but decided it may not be the best idea. This bike has the best of the best tolls for safety and reliability. I can keep going if you would like. The pan America is an eager bike that likes to hang out on fire roads and such. It also is very confident and can brake on a dime. It works beautifully and stable. Have a nice day. Thanks jeff.Oh jeff had to hang his legs in a safe place as he explains in the video
@Thebwaller07 4 ай бұрын
Leaving in July for a 6000 mile 28 day trip through Montana, SD, Wyoming, Utah and Idaho anyone want to meet up with us hit me up.
@Thebwaller07 8 ай бұрын
2023 Pan American special. 600 miles. Front head gasket leaking oil. Not happy
@greenrush4313 4 ай бұрын
I met Jeff on the road. He was very eccentric on his thoughts and review plan with this bike. He bought me a bag of lays Potatoe chips and a soft drink and explained that he really likes this bike even know it is rough around the edges as he said. He then explained how functionally this bike was. He said he loves the v-twin and tracks with a real purpose. he liked using the massive Lucious horsepower and justified the speeding tickets he obtained from this review. He was thinking of ditching the cops but decided it may not be the best idea. This bike has the best of the best tolls for safety and reliability. I can keep going if you would like. The pan America is an eager bike that likes to hang out on fire roads and such. It also is very confident and can brake on a dime. It works beautifully and stable. Have a nice day. Thanks jeff.Oh jeff had to hang his legs in a safe place as he explains in the video
@greenrush4313 6 ай бұрын
I met Jeff on the road. He was very eccentric on his thoughts and review plan with this bike. He bought me a bag of lays Potatoe chips and a soft drink and explained that he really likes this bike even know it is rough around the edges as he said. He then explained how functionally this bike was. He said he loves the v-twin and tracks with a real purpose. he liked using the massive Lucious horsepower and justified the speeding tickets he obtained from this review. He was thinking of ditching the cops but decided it may not be the best idea. This bike has the best of the best tolls for safety and reliability. I can keep going if you would like. The pan America is an eager bike that likes to hang out on fire roads and such. It also is very confident and can brake on a dime. It works beautifully and stable. Have a nice day. Thanks jeff.Oh jeff had to hang his legs in a safe place as he explains in the video
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