Reviewing the Harley-Davidson 2021 Pan America 1250 - WOULD I BUY THIS? 

Thus far, this is the best video that covers the Pan America. Hands Down.

Jumping from a BMW to a Harley. I never thought I’d consider it...but here I am. Congrats HD!

I have to admit I was a sceptic when the Pan American was announced, but it's clear that Harley thoroughly researched the market, figured out what they could do to differentiate the bike, and executed very well to bring a true contender to market. Pretty impressive considering the company has never built an adventure bike before.

I like how you conferred with your colleagues in the industry. Rarely seen, but a benefit to the viewer. Well done!

You killed it Baldy! I've seen a lot of videos, and most of them look pretty similar: - Express early skepticism about Harley pulling this off - Admit being wrong - Talk about stonkin' motor! - Describe bike features - Talk about how it rides on/off road - Talk about how it stacks up to competition This is the first video I've seen that goes in-depth into the height of the bike (and super well done with that, Baldy!) with the various seat options, as well as digging in to some of the P&A offerings. The explanation about the top case was fantastic! I thought I'd read about pretty much all there was to learn about this bike, to date, and that was definitely a new piece of information! Very cool! Just a super well-done video! Congratulations, and THANK YOU for giving us something different!

Strangely enough, all the small things you covered e.g. accessories, were of great interest as no one else has mentioned them in any depth,.

I’ve watched a bunch of Pan America videos and this is the best one by a wide margin.

Whoa this is by far the best Pan America video out right now. I love how it was shot and I get to see all my favorite journalists in one video give their highlights. I guess I don't expect anything less from ADVRider...

I think they have a potential winner. Reliability will be the final exam.

Really like this video format, especially the inclusion of other journalists' opinions. Good on you for having the HD reps explain some of the systems and features firsthand. This video is a cut above the others out there. Kudos.

OK. I have never, ever, had an interest in any Harley, but this bike is seriously amazing. I hope that HD can let the design ideas and corporate direction of the PanAm drive the company. I'm looking for a new ADV bike and this one will get me into a HD shop.

Wow, so happy that HD did this right- and with respectable pricing. Bravo!

I think it was really smart to mention the dealer network. Assuming every Harley dealer will work on this bike, in my town alone there are 3 dealers in a 20 minute radius. The closest BMW dealer is nearly 3 hours away. The local Ducati dealer is always in a state of new ownership, and the KTM dealers aren't any better.

Having switched from a chain drive bike to a shaft drive bike several years ago, I don't think I ever want to go back to a chain drive.

Harley really hit a home run coming out of the dugout never playing the game in many many years.

Baldy - full stop your video is the best and most informative one I have seen come out of this demo weekend. I actually learned some things about the bike that I didn't catch just from reading the specs. Awesome work!

The bike is impressive, and your video production quality is amazing!

The accessories part was a real value add...nice work. You’ve added a whole lot to the information about this bike. It’s looking more and more like this is going to be a huge success for Harley.

I rode a Pan America. I definitely want one now.

Cool to see a bit behind the scenes. I like the direction Harley is going. Hopefully they keep branching out to new areas, as they will actually gain new riders.

Those final words are music to my ears.

A really comprehensive vid. Well done. I loved hearing about all the detail touches. Clearly the designers put some love into this :)

Great video! Entertaining, fast pace. I've watched a few of this Pan America review videos from the press, and you've got the best one. Looks like Harley did pretty well with the bike too!

Great video. Diffrent presentation. Brief and lots of info on the important stuff. I was not expecting you say you'll buy the HD. I can't wait for May!

Great video. It's so useful to know at least the height, and if possible the inseam and weight, of the reviewers. I'm 6'4" with a long midsection, and that has a huge influence on my purchases. Good job!

Best video so far I've seen on the HD Panamerica. Great and really honest review.

I am so excited to ride this bike. Thanks for your review it means a lot!

so glad i found your videos today great information and now i’m sold on the day maker lights too.

Pretty amazing you put this ahead of the GS. Can't wait for my test ride next weekend!

The best reviews Baldy... thanks for this.

Great job Baldy!!! Your videos have really gone Pro!!! Glad you like the bike!! It looks like a winner!!!

Great Review! It certainly answers the most important questions any buyer will want to know.

You guys deserve more subscribers! Great video! I'm subbed. I'm spending my morning watching all the same videos from this same Pan America launch and I must say this is the best review thus far that I've watched. Keep makin' them and we'll keep watching. ride safe, Scott

I'm thinking about getting one of these. I'm of similar age and stature. This video was very helpful. You covered some specifics about options, ride height adjustments, risers, etc. that I haven't seen on any of the other reviews. Thanks for the great work.

Way to go Harley-Davidson, very happy to see this innovation in their fleet and to the ADV segment. Good review Baldy.

Great video. Best video so far that I have seen. Must take a testride after this when available in Europe.

excellent video! wished for some more off-road footage and prefer seeing your eyes when you present. Thanks for killing it!

These kind of "reviews" should be called what they are: advertisements. A bunch of influencers (I won't call you journalists) are wined and dined by the manufacturer in a tightly controlled setting and with very little time. There's no way you can make an independent and substantial assessment of the bike's weaknesses in a real life setting (all day touring over a few hundred miles at least over various roads). It was not mentioned the right knee gets a lot of heat from the exhaust pipe, the flimsy plastic heat shields on top of the valve covers don't prevent potentially burning your knees (a major design flaw in my view), that it has no quick shifter, has a cable actuated clutch, the seats are too soft for all day riding (as mentioned in a few other reviews), the windshield mechanism is cumbersome and becomes inoperable after a day in the dirt, how sturdy are the handguards, any heated grips or seats, how about the electrical outlets for accessories, the range and consumption, etc. You know, the stuff that really matters for long-distance touring. Also, the engine doesn't come alive until 6k RPM (6:10)? Who in real life rides an adventure bike like a 4-cylinder sports bike? This to me is a major engine characteristic that could turn off a lot of potential buyers and should have been focused on more.

Every new video teaches me about more features and options! Thanks for sharing this. I gave them a deposit as soon as they would take it. I sold my R1200GS and I’m impatiently waiting for my Pan Am 😁

Wow! Surprised and delighted to see this from the home team.

Best review of the Pan America I've seen so far.

Very nice video and the image quality is outstanding!

Incredible, I’m amazed. I pray Harley does the same thing in a smaller /light weight platform. Make a big thumper or light weight 800 twin!

Nice to see they really thought through the ergonomics with the seat and bar options, in addition to the self-lowering suspension. And some reasonably good accessories available right out of the box.

Great review. You included off road experience and options. Also, you said why like or dislike. I'm not sure that this is the bike for me but its versatility is beginning to sell me more and more. Thanks.

My dad went there also. He enjoyed it. Said he constantly changes suspension settings because it was fascinating. Good video explaining things man

Great review. I’ve never ridden an adventure bike. But I want one of these. Well done HD.

Hi Baldy, great stuff Harley killed it in there first entry to this segment.

Harley needed a win, and they got it. I still love my Road Glide, but I'm going to consider the Pan Am. It may come in handy for the coming Apocalypse.

Great review and video. Thank you!

I agree, that’s the most informative and well done video to date. I’ve been contemplating buying another bike, after this

That was superb...thanks for the great review.

Great video! I appreciate your rationale for buying the Pan America over the other competitors. Kudos to HD for coming out swinging for the fences! I'm sold too!

Brutally honest review and a few little tidbits we didn’t know about. Harley really did do their homework

I just test road one last week. I don't plan to do any serious off-road riding, but sport touring is my thing. I'm sold! Working on the financial end and the availability of the Sport saddlebags and top box. Great video! It was nice to hear that I'm not fooling myself...

You really answered a lot of questions I had about this bike, especially since my local dealer sucks and they never know anything about tech specs.

That was awesome and and walk the talk throughly enjoyed the clip..

I WANT one! Thank you for the most excellent video.

Nice job Chris! Never thought I'd be looking at a Hardley... until now.

Great review ! Of all the reviews I've read or watched yours had way more info on options and accessories . As a Tiger 800 owner this bike has my attention .

By far the best video I’ve seen of the Pan America. I have to say I would consider one but I think I may have to wait for the second year.

They got almost everything right at the first try, very well done, Harley. This engine will power many new models for sure!

Great bike review, appreciate your insights into this bike. I see that Harley Davidson has done their homework in making this a competitive bike for this market. They have a lot of accessory options which makes me think that HD wants to nickel and dime customers for options that should be standard but over all it seems like a new model and it looks pretty good.

Fun to watch. Nice shades BTW 😎

Good real world review Baldy. I have to admit, I never thought I'd like the Pan America. I currently own a R1250GSA and it's in no danger of getting replaced by the H-D. However, I sure like the Pan America and feel like H-D has gone above and beyond what most thought they could do in this segment.

I have been thinking how a self lowering seat could work for over 10 years. I am happy someone finally came up with the idea. Most dual sport bikes come with a 36"+ seat height. I lowered my KLR 650 2" and I still couldn't flat foot it at a stop sign. Great report and good information. My Ural does not matter for the seat height.

Good review. Sounds like a decent motorcycle. Glad Harley is getting into this market.

great review guys,i really appreciate it

WOW! I was very surprised to hear the conclusion and also happy that Harley did such a good job on the initial version of this machine. The design suggests a rugged reliability aside from damage events which may highlight the front and low component placements even with the aluminum protectors. Time will tell. For those of you celebrating the ruggedness of the GS series over this bike I would share a personal experience during a riding school when our instructor log-hopped a brand new HP2 and landed the mid-frame directly on the oil pan, utterly cracking it and leaving most of its engine oil right there. Damage can happen to any of these huge bikes when we treat them like motocross machines, so keep the mission in mind. Thanks, Baldy, for sharing the valuable experience with us.

What an excellent review. Not only does it look great, but it seems so well thought-out, so many great details. I really hope it will be a breakthrough success for Harley. If they made a model with less cc (something around 700-800), but with that same suspension system, I might be seriously interested. And those different seat options, too.

Great review, I liked that you involved the H-D techs to demonstrate some of the features and accessories. I think Harley did a wonderful job of developing this bike, when it comes time to replace the Super Ténéré, if they haven’t killed it like they did the XR and the Buells it will probably be the bike I go with. Once again, great review and it really sounded like an impartial one.

I am really starting to fall in love with this motorcycle. I've always wanted a USA made motorcycle and this is the first H-D I ever wanted.

Looks and seems great. What I'm looking forward to is seeing this new engine in other applications, such as the Custom 1250. Massive potential in this new engine. Could be the game changer for HD, more so than any one bike. High HP, solid torque, liquid-cooled and valves that never need to be adjusted.

I have a waiting list of about 10 customers so far they want to see this bike should be any day now!

Thanks for the review. I have been waiting to see what real adventure riders think of this motorcycle and you are certainly a real ADV rider. It's too bad they charge extra for the low or tall seat rather than just giving the buyer the option. I also think it should have the radiator protection, skid guard, and wide pegs as standard since it is an ADV bike after all. I do understand that's how things work though and it helps keep the price of the bike down and other manufacturers do the same.

Beautiful review and people! I would buy it too! 🏍🇨🇷 Best Wishes from Costa Rica

Man that bike is the real:deal. It’s nice to see a rider (who are generally brand loyal) choose it over all others in that category. Honestly shocked 😮. Great review.

Great review, thanks! Love the Zombie mural, too!

The demo truck stopped at my HD dealer. Overall, I would consider the standard with some options vs. the special with all the bells. The base price is reasonable but you get sticker shock quickly when you jump into the catalog. I'm not completely sold yet.

Best video to date about the Pan-American

Impressive! I never thought I would consider a Harley..

Great review amigo..., ride on👊🏼😎

Good review. Coming from a GS and riding a 20 years old Harley I might buy a new Harley in the future😂

Wow~ great review. HD should give you one of these for all the PAs you have sold for them

Great video thanks ! I think the biggest thing Harley has with this bike is the vast dealer network.. But if the dealerships don’t put parts on the shelf you will still wait to get your bike fixed.. I’m going to buy one in the near future !!

i want one! saw one at the dealer on saturday, even better in person.

Seems Harley has nailed it and you completely nailed it.Great review that answered my questions and more important,my wifes.

I took a test ride after watching this video and I'm sold, to the point where I'm getting rid of my 1290 superduke gt for the PanAm, what a magical bike....just for reference I use to have a 2018 GS Rallye...👍 Great review 👍

Great info you can't find anywhere else!!

Lovely work. The bike sounds great. I wonder though, why don’t all manufacturers have a radiator guard as standard. Thanks for taking the time.

I agree its a great bike👍. Nice informative vid thanks for showing.

Great video, Baldy!

I gotta say that I initially thought Harley was out of their minds to build another big, heavy, expensive, ADV bike! Who cares, I thought? Man oh man, was I ever wrong! So wrong! I have watched multiple reviews of this bike over the weekend by people who are NOT Harley fan boys and are the absolute toughest critics on the planet and every single one has given a whole hearted thumbs up to Harley! Some act just giddy when talking about the bike! I have noticed that every time someone talks about the engine they start smiling! Looks like a great start for Harley in the adv class. Awesome! Great review!

Best video I have seen so far.

Nice review Chris!!

Great review!

Phenomenal review!!

Enjoyed your video. I really like this Harley.

I really want to see one in person, this bike would be awesome if I was younger. I do believe Harley made a great decision getting into this market.

Best Pan-America video by far!