Yamaha Super Tenere ES vs Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Super Tenere ESHarley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special
Model year20242026
Price$16,299$19,999
Engine1199 cc1252 cc
Horsepower112 hp
Torque117 Nm
Weight246 kg
Seat height33 mm850 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L21.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speedManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS and Unified Braking System (UBS)Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS and Unified Braking System (UBS)Hydraulic Disc
Tires110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17 Michelin® Scorcher™ Adventure 120/70 R19 60V / Michelin® Scorcher™ Adventure 170/60 R17 72V

Yamaha Super Tenere ES vs Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Super Tenere ES and the Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Super Tenere ES brings 112 hp, while the Harley Davidson Pan America® 1250 Special counters with its own power figure at 246 kg. On price, the Yamaha Super Tenere ES 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: