2022 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special | Daily Rider 

If you want to learn more about the Pan America 1250, check out Spurgeon’s first ride article on Common Tread! rvz.la/3vVGWcU Want to see how The PanAM compares to the BMW GS? Zack has you covered! rvz.la/3I4gxMj

As someone who commutes by motorcycle whenever I can, and someone who has to be to work before the sun comes up, I would love it if you gave a brief mention of headlight effectiveness in your Daily Rider segment. Otherwise, comprehensive review, as per usual. Keep up the great work!

Zack is probably the only motorcycle reviewer that I watch the entire video every time.

Even if it’s not THE new king of ADV bikes. The simple facts that it can fight for a place on the podium is crazy coming from HD. I just wished Harley Davidson kept on progressing and innovating… YES I want to see the Bronx Harley !!!

Thank you for explaining the suspension system 10 times better than the salesman ever could. I had lots of questions and they couldn’t answer most of them

"Given the headstart that every other company in the world has had... Pretty darn good!" perfectly sums up the PanAm. Is it the best ADV? Probably not, but the fact that question even exists is a testament to the quality.

Every ADV rider I know complains about the weight of the PA but my 17 Africa Twin is pushing 550 with crash bars, skid plates, racks and doesn't nearly have the tech the PA does. Harley did an excellent job. People just love to hate on them.

Although I have always thrown a lot of shade on Harleys and the culture built around them, man I must say that the innovation and effort they put in PanAm is awesome. Congrats on this bold move and I really hope this bike does well sales-wise.

I commute 45 minutes each way all highway...This would be a great daily rider ..Currently own a Tiger 1200 Alpine, and it too is a great daily rider. Top box for lunch and sidecases when I go out of town. Its also great down gravel roads and construction sites. Hats off to HD on this PanAm !!!

I've owned my 2021 Pan Am Special since Sept. 2021. I traded in a a Road Glide and haven't looked back. Best of both worlds (long distance & off-road)

Bought my PA Spec last May...used it as my daily commuter until i had to put her up for the winter in mid-November. I am still loving it as much as the day I picked her up. As far as not as good as the KTM/BMW, all that I can say is that it does everything I ask of it perfectly. Additionally, if i ever needed dealer support, you cant swing a dead cat without hitting a HD dealer vs. its euro competition.

Trying to buy one right now. Test rode one for two days. Put 450 km on it and no knee pain, hip flexor or back pain. It's fast comfortable and good on fuel if you can stay out of the throttle. Great bike! Absolutely great bike!! I urge lots of people to try this bike. It's just WOW!🤯🤯

I love how every one of Zach’s videos starts with him looking at the camera as though he doesn’t trust it.

Loved the review as always Zach! Your daily rider videos are always such a gift. I look forward to the next one! And no worries on forgetting a few things here and there this video. Still a great and informative video!

Zach seems like he'd be a super freaking cool person to have as a friend.

I love that color combo. Never owned a HD before but as soon as my dealer gets that blue in, I will write a check. Great review, Thanks for the suspension info. Probably the best explanation ever on how it works. Great videos and a big podcast fan.

Very comprehensive breakdown on the dirt glide, nice job Zack.

Always classy, fun and natural introduction. Thanks for the content!

Thanks for another fun review. I don’t want one, but am always glad for more competition in this segment.

Another awesome review by Zack. No surprise here. And this was a bike I was looking forward being reviewed in the Daily Ride segment. Now, Harley-Davidson, please give what the world has been longing for. Give us the Bronx!!!

I got mine shortly after this video. It is an amazing daily rider. Loving it!

In all my years of loathing H-D's thanks to their noise and the annoying "tough guy" posers that ride them I've never actually wanted one until now. Kudos H-D!

Jeeeeez modern bikes and all the buttons and electronics. Bonkers !

Great review! So glad Corvette guy is live and well!

Kudo to Zach and let's not forget Revzilla for allowing the creative and interactive content. You guys really are the end all be all for motorcycle stuff. Best in class.

84 to 86 Honda CB700 Nighthawks hydraulic lifters also never needing adjustment

Great review and great answer for the last question. Congratulations to HD for making an awesome bike.

You make the best reviews on RU-vid. Keep it up man

Great review as always, Zack. Those “little things” are even smaller when weighed against the 2 or 3 innovative advancements that those who have been doing it 40 years plus never brought to the table. BTW, one of these days all that talking with your hands is gonna end up with a phone call to the local mental health dept. to come get the crazy on the bike!

Yet, another good DR episode for the books! I cannot wait until the episode of the 2022 XSR900 to eventually come out!

I'm NOT in the market for the PanAm, instead looking at the Tiger 900 Rally Pro....but I watch ALL your reviews anyway....cause you're pretty darn good at these reviews things LOL...and I learn a lot, about how to review and evaluate various qualities of a bike. Cool to see how well you do them AND...anytime somebody makes something look super easy and natural, you know it's a real talent. Keep em coming.

@Revzilla, I need to know, please, Are Ari and Zack getting another season of Throttle Out? It's the wholesome two-wheeled Top Gear I didn't know I needed.

I was waiting for this video since you did the R1250GS. Thank you. Good video.

I have absolutely no idea about the layout of LA, however I have watched most of the Daily Riders. This specific video had me trace the entire route on Google Earth from start to finish with a little detective work, and immediately made myself jealous as to the ride one can make to work, albeit a little extravagant! Great to see HD being more and more innovative and reaching broader audiences!

Your Wheelies and off road tests really give us the feel of what the bike has to offer. While you are cruising, they all look the same! Great job!

I appreciate your open minded opinion of the bike. I have an arrange of bikes at home from a hyper to a Harley. No one seems to understand me, I just love bikes and all different the different ranges of bikes. Good job!!

Snowing in Pennsylvania today might as well watch Daily Rider. Warmer weather coming soon. Great video too much money for me.

Hay Zac, love your content, your reviews are the best I've seen , how the bike feels on a daily ride no one actually tells you, great work buddy, could you please do a review on the ktm 390 adv cause I'm thinking of buying one, I would love to hear and see what you think

Love the videos, would love to see a road glide daily rider review.

I think H-D knocked it out of the ball park with this bike. I got to test ride one loved it. As far as the looks of the motor, the right hand side is rather clean, the left hand side looks "very busy".

Ty so much for your videos. I’m also 6 2 and it’s nice to hear reviews from someone that is my height to hear how I will feel on the bike. Also like you I challenge my self every stop sign like you!!

Thanks for another great ride, Zack

Honda used to put a self lower setup on their Goldwings years ago. I think it was the air bag ride models that would allow you to dump the bags. No, it’s not new. It’s just that no one is using fur reasons, mostly costs and complexity.

The start up of this bike sounds just like the intro clip to some of the videos :D

Glad to see HD did as good a job on this as I'd hoped they would!

Excellent review. here in there UK the Pan has had quite a bad press due to teething problems, however they seem to have been for the most part resolved and it is now a far more popular chaise, even amongst old school hardened Harley riders.

This is the 1st HD that I've seen since I dumped my POS Sportster 12 in 1984. I've cordually hated HD ever since. I've test ridden one of these from Savannah HD in Richmond Hill, GA. I was deeply impressed because I took it on a very muddy road just west of the dealership and road it hard. Once my fiance manages to escape from Afghanistan (Thank you Brandon!), we're going to buy one and use it to explore North America.

This is definitely the most unprepared I've seen Zach. Hope it's due to too much fun, and not something crappy. Best wishes!

Thanks man, good review. Will you ever do an iron 883 review? 😜

Nice video, nice bike as well! Still cannot get used to that lawnmower sound…

Really impressed with HD's first attempt with an ADV, given a few more model years and let's see if they can resolve the fit/finish obstacles to become the new replacement to the 1290 Adventure/GS.

I had the chance to test ride both PA models back in 2021. The heat coming from the right side was noticeably hot. The fit and finish we’re not up to the quality of the Ducati and GS and even the AT. The main thing it has going for it is the Network of HD dealerships in America for maintenance is a huge benefit to the competitors. I found it a fun ride…put plenty of smiles during the miles I twisted it. But I’m going to give them a few more years before I consider one. This week I just finalized a nice trade of my 2016CRF1000 DCT for a newer demo 2021 CRF1100 ATAS ES DCT. That should give me many fun years and plenty of fun rides before revisiting the PA again.

Honestly, the best HD has so far made. Still not quite the polish found on other $20K+, but if it proves it's reliable, could be a great bike to ride the wheels off of.

Great review. You lay things out quite logically and simply. Thank you

It's a phenomenal tourer and an excellent daily rider. Haven't really taken it off-road, but that trip is in the works. For me, it came down to the Multi V4S and the PanAm. The Multistrada fit me a bit better, but I plan to do some touring on this bike, and you just can't beat the ubiquitous HD dealer network (if you're touring in the US). Very happy so far. My big gripe is the POS kickstand it comes with - it's way too short, it's downright flimsy, and the foot is so small that it sinks into even soft asphalt.

Also if you are touring across America. There are Harley dealers everywhere and they’re very good about getting you in if you need a quick oil change while on the road.

Great review, as always! For $20,000+, I think you can and should be picky about things like heat output of the grips and the tactile feel of the buttons. This is meant to be a flagship product.

As a bike rider/enthusiast I gotta say that I really loved those mirrors, they look sick

I noticed some serious refraction in the windshield - especially on the top. How Bad is it really (if you sit on the bike)? And is it as annoying as it looks? Great video with a great overview over the bike like always btw. 👍

Finally!!!! Hopefully we get to see a XR1250 and a smaller 975 Pan Am!!! 👊🏼🦅

Great review. I think another plus to the P.A. is the size of the Harley dealer network compared to Ducati, BMW, ETC. Looks like a good all rounder.

I rode the Pan Am Special W/O the ARH for a year and a half, it was a total hoot to ride.

The lowering while stopped is a big thing for me with 28" inseam. The tiger is the only one i could fit but that was after lowering suspension which defeated the whole point of an adv for me since i wanted one for off road

Pretty rad! My 1985 Honda CB700SC Nighthawk also has hydrolic valve lifters.

Besides the fact I live in Europe I am a RevZilla customer. You guys are a reference, even outside US... I know that we are not your biggest demographic clientele, I I'm not asking the hosts to do this on the fly while they are talking...... But with simple video editing magic, you guys can very well put the converted units to metric.... It would go a long way for anyone outside US who consumes your brand..... Thanks for the content!

Does the suspension lower in gear or do you have to be in neutral? It seems to wait a beat after clicking to a stop before it activates but do you find that it could be a tad eager to squat in time you wouldn't need it to be? Its such a cool feature, but as the first thing I'd look at long term having issues/breaking it seems if it were overactive it would wear even more prematurely.

Love your reviews Zack. Can you test ride the Ktm 1290 super adventure S.

22 P.A.S daily rider. Just a blast. Good review - agree.

Engine and exhaust layout is gorgeous

Having wanted to work for H-D as a kid, I did have a chance to work at the Menomonee Falls, WI Powertrain Operations plant as a casual employee (getting hired is hard) seeing H-D dipping their toes into other markets is great to see. I still am sad that we won't see the Bronx in production.

I have a 2021 PanAm Special in the orange color. I've only been able to put about 2k miles on it. The ARH is pretty great, you don't notice it in the default mode at all, it lows at the stop and pulls up as you accelerate and you don't ever really notice it. The electronics on the PanAm otherwise can be a bit janky. It won't always start on the first go round, the clock might not keep time, connecting your phone/blue tooth headset to the bike doesn't work very well either. I've used the default seat, the high seat and the sundowner seat all from HD. I much prefer the Corbin seat that I've put on it, a much better position and feel for me on long trips. The sundowner seat is very slick and my butt was sliding all over the place while on the bike. I love this bike, the engine is great, it rides great, it handles amazing. The aftermarket is starting to put out good products for support. I just wish the electronics worked the way I expect them to.

This bike I've owned for three months but not the XT version. I love v twins because of the power and torque down low, this bike does not disappoint in that department. My only 2 complaints are that the power is down about 25hp from the corking epa BS and the fact you can't turn off at least the rear abs is a big disappointment. I ride agressive and enjoy "backing" it in. Other than that this bike is solid, dependable and likes corners!

Nice review Zach! Seems like a nice machine, but that front end look just doesn't work for me (maybe it's better in person???). That tank shape looks like it would work nicely with a cowl shape different than what's on there. Hoping someone in the aftermarket can fix this in the future.

Awesome review as always 🎉

Really like those mirrors, fits well with a UJM concept bike I think.

My '85 Goldwing GL1200 has automatic adjusting valves, and I know there are others. Mostly the touring version of a sport touring bike of the 80's

What a terrific looking machine

That's a fantastic colour combo.

Thanks for the review: is there any chance you’ll get to test the new KTM 1290 Evo ? I’d love to see it on the daily commuter. ✌️

Only seen one once they first came out… never seen it again lol same goes for the live wire 🤩

excellent review.worth watching.

I like your honest opinion. I’m a Moto Guzzi guy. You don’t seem found of anything HD does. That’s a preference.

A HD with 150 horsepower stock. Amazing.

30:40 I've had that doubt since that episode. Great answer!

This is a bike I hope to get one day. Can't afford it yet, so maybe they will refine more of the little things before I get it. This year they already started by fixing the font size on the display.

What a great informative video u shared. Thank you!!!

Great review!! Live to see that 1250 rev motor in a Fatbob!

My local police dept is switching to the BMW 1250RTP from Honda ST 1300. I’m excited to see what you guys are up with that black and white bike. I’d like to see Daily Rider reviews the BMW 1250 RT

Gotta admit, until now I've viewed this things as a bagger on stilettos, but this completely changes my perspective. The marketing shots make it look a lot more bloated and top heavy than it really is and it seems to be a much more more manageable platform than I expected. I could see, 20K notwithstanding, riding this. Color me impressed.

1984 &1985 Honda cb700/750 sc (Nighthawk S) have hydraulic valve lifters. Other motorcycles have used hydraulic lifters.

Why in the world would they put the battery there??

Good review. I'm really not keen on being able to do so much adjustment whilst riding. Cars, these days have the same problem and it reduces saftey.

It's a bloody tank of a motorcycle and is probably the heaviest ADV bike out there!!!

When are u gonna ride the Vstrom 650 and the CF Moto 800 MT?! Cool video, good bike.

I see a few potential problem with the radiator and rectifier placement. It lacks a dirt deflector which means dirt and rocks will get shot onto the radiator. Cleaning tiny rocks stuck in the slots gonna be fun. A large enough rock thrown into the radiator might even puncture it. Rectifier placement is good for cooling but probably won't do good in wet weather. Most have their electronics potted but repeated heat cycling will eventually let water through. Battery placement probably gonna be corrosion heaven especially if some deicing salt gets on the terminals.

My 22 PA handlebar does not reach the windscreen or height control as shown here. Seems like that was fixed. Also, the turn signals are self-cancelling which may explain why they seem to come back on when you touch the stalk after a turn.

thanks for your time Im goin to get me one of these ATB from the UK

I love the way it looks!

Love this series just had knee replacement surgery & not riding plus it's late fall heading into winter here in Montana. Just one thing, your getting way to serious with the leader board , watching you agonizing over where to place a given bike. Yo give it up. Just keep it tongue in cheek . All fun, which is why we ride. Loving the whole RevZilla concept!

Am I the only one who sees the resemblance of the new Pan America… and “Bender” from Futurama?