After making such a surprising impact in the adventure bike market on its release, I think Harley is settling back into its "we are harley, so we don't have to innovate" mindset. I think they have missed an opportunity to really challenge the main brands with a second iteration addressing the issues identified in real reviews of the bikes on and off-road capability. Pity realy, I think they made the bike world sit up and take notice of what they can do when they really go for it. They should keep that going and probably take over the adventure bike market. Everybody has to remember that the Pan America was Harleys first shot in this market.
Alpine Green Dirt Glide color scheme is missing something. I think the dark green would look better with the black HD tank knee pads to break up the green. IMO, the front end lines of the Alpine Green bike sort of get lost. Possibly a lighter color green pin stripe or faded silver/gold pin stripe like the 2002 Suede Green HD color bikes to bring out the lines of the front end. Love this bike.
I do too. when I bought my '24 a few weeks ago, I test rode a black one and they just finished getting the green one ready for sale so I went with the green. Made some extra work for the salesman but totally worth it.
I’ve been really tempted to trade in my road glide for one. My motorcycle is my daily driver and I think the pan am fits that role a lot better. It’s been so tempting!
For all day comfort, the Road Glide is still a hard motorcycle to beat. As a commuter, the PanAm does very well. Liquid cooling, sportier power, tons of storage options, and a bit lighter for running errands around town. Come see us and give it a test ride! www.tobaccoroadhd.com/
I got to ride the pan am cvo during the test ride event. It was a monster. It begged to be rung out, power top to bottom. It's an absolute blast that can shock you. I dream about it.
Thanks to an unexpected chunk of money I got from the VA, I was able to not only get a Pan-Am, but was able to get the CVO one. (I almost got that same Alpine Green, but I wanted the SW-MOTEK cases anyway & some other options that come on the CVO so it was almost the same cost in the end) I've been a pretty cliche "Harley guy" for years, loving both Softails and Streetglides, but I am absolutely loving this Pan-Am. Especially as a work-commute bike, since the St Louis City streets I have to drive on to get to the office are worse than any offroad trail.
@@TobaccoRoadHD Oh so very much so! This same road (South Kingshighway) potholes have me surprised I've not cracked my Streetglide's frame yet....but the Pan-Am just eats them for breakfast & I barely feel them. I've some good friends who've been in the ADV crowd for a long time & can't wait for them to take me on some trails
The best sports/tourer HD has ever made. It has the necessary electronics, including auto preload and rebound to compensate for ride loads, ride modes that automatically also change suspension settings to match (unlike the M8 ride modes), lighter than the M8 tourers and 150hp out of the box. Disappointing that HD is not keeping up with the competition by not having included radar cruise control and lane assist in the 2024 model.
@@TobaccoRoadHDHD had the opportunity to build on the Adv bike scene but failed to see it, failed to read the market. HD should have released the X500 in Adv bike format. Australia is a relatively small market but here there are 500 pre-orders of the new 450 Himalayan and 300 pre-orders of the new 450 CF Moto. That's 'pre-orders' of a bike that was not even available for test ride here. You see, many older folk and younger folks looking for an entry level bike are wanting a lighter Adv bike that can handle offroading really well and is comfortable at highway speeds and is on the lighter side.
@@ronwigginton3880In the meantime, my stable now includes a CFMoto450MT. Now, let me tell you, software updates [not just for the infotainment screen] is done wireless from anywhere there is wifi, no need to go to the dealer. It has on-board GPS so you can locate your bike should it be moved or stolen without your knowledge. The buikd quality is excellent.
