Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer vs Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 ST (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 ST. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VFR1200X CrosstourerHarley Davidson Pan America® 1250 ST
Model year20152026
Price$19,360$19,999
Engine1237 cc1252 cc
Horsepower127 hp
Torque126 Nm
Weight232 kg
Seat height34 mm805 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™ Sport 120/70 ZR17 58W / Michelin® Scorcher™ Sport 180/55 ZR17 73W

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

Picking between the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer and the Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 ST 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 ST counters with its own power figure at 232 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: