Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer vs Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourerstacks up against the Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VFR1200X CrosstourerHarley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special
Model year20152026
Price$19,360$19,999
Engine1237 cc1252 cc
Horsepower127 hp
Torque126 Nm
Weight246 kg
Seat height34 mm850 mm
Fuel capacity5.7 L21.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speedManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDouble disc. Combined ABSDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Combined ABSHydraulic Disc
Tires110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17 Michelin® Scorcher™ Adventure 120/70 R19 60V / Michelin® Scorcher™ Adventure 170/60 R17 72V

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer vs Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer and the Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer brings 127 hp, while the Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special counters with its own power figure at 246 kg. On price, the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer has the lower MSRP.

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: