Buell Ulysses XB12X vs Harley-Davidson Pan America (1250)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Buell Ulysses XB12Xstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Pan America. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBuell Ulysses XB12XHarley-Davidson Pan America
Model year20092020
Price$11,495
Engine1203 cc1250 cc
Horsepower103 hp145 hp
Torque114 Nm122 Nm
Fuel capacity4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ZTL™ brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper; single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotorDouble disc. Brembo. Radial four-piston caliper.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotorSingle disc. Brembo
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Buell Ulysses XB12X vs Harley-Davidson Pan America — which should you buy?

Picking between the Buell Ulysses XB12X and the Harley-Davidson Pan America usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Buell Ulysses XB12X brings 103 hp, while the Harley-Davidson Pan America counters with 145 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: