I love that you guys actually ride, I mean truly ride the bikes you review. Not afraid to trash it, make jumps, wheelies, slides etc. That's how a review is supposed to be!
I'm sure Bike World has comprehensive insurance coverage specific for this activity and bikes directly from the manufacturer. I agree it's great to see Chris really ride each machine well!
@@timmo3351 Hahaha, yes, and I'm one of those Pan America owners, but then again I'll get my fill of what it can do on the asphalt, this is not to say that with some tutoring I'd actually like to gain some offroad experience, I believe if nothing else, despite following a different technique, some offroad experience would improve on-road riding.
@@timmo3351 Pretty much; yes. It's actually difficult to find anything significantly negative given that it's a brand spanking new model.I guess the only irritation is the infotainment system; Boom Box was a little dated, but it had everything you needed and more recently Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (if memory serves me correct). We're both added, Apple and Android support ensures that there would only be a handful of ppl that might complain :-) I have both on my Jeep, so no matter if my wife or I am driving, we both have complete connectivity. I'm sure H-D have some master plan around their approach. I've worked out how to get full connectivity between my phone, headset and the handlebar controls, but I know it's going to be a big gripe from many ppl. Apart from that, it's an amazing machine :-)
I traded in my Buell Ulysses for my new Pan America, the Ulysses absolutely had a HD motor in it. It was also a brilliant road bike and I could cover 800 miles in day on it easily, not so good off road. I just did a 500 mile day in massive rain storms on my Pan Am, at one point it was raining so hard I was the only thing still rolling on the highway. Even the truckers had pulled off. I can't comment on its off road ability as that isn't what I bought it for. So far I love it, we'll see how it holds up.
Omg I can’t believe you still had a Ulysses! You should have kept it they couldn’t have given you much for it. I’ve had two xb’s one was an ss basically a Ulyssess. Love them.
This is EASILY the best review of the PanAmerica I’ve seen. Not glorifying it, not crucifying it. Thrashed it, babied it, everything in between and ended with an honest review. Love it. Wish Harley Davidson all the best, PLEASE continue making and improving the PanAmerica! I may not be able to afford one now, but give me a few years and I’ll be there!
Dirt cheap now...their 2nd hand price has collapsed...£7-8k should get you one from someone wanting to trade their one in...avoid MY '21 if possible, on all cars and bikes, lockdown QC was bad in factories
The starter issue is related to when a cylinder is stopped right before top dead center. There is too much compression for the starter to turn the motor over in that particular situation. The starter therefore cuts out and once engaged again it will power the piston past that spot and start up.
@@maxlane9210 because of the torque curve of electric motors and the way they engage. it stalls out disengages then because electric motors have a lot of torque at low rpms it is able to overcome the compression of the pistons. they will likely put a more powerful starter and bigger battery if it really bothers people or isnt long lasting because of size.
I've had my pan america for just over a year And almost elven K Miles. I've ridden in all conditions and terrain, even snow and enough mud to necessitate removing the front fender. And this is hands down the most honest and accurate review I've seen or heard. Entertaining to watch thanks guys. And if anyone knows of a high fender kit, hit me up.
Another cracking review Chris. Unbiased, going in with an open mind and reporting on the bike, knowledgeable, informative, humorous. What biking journalism has been missing for years. Between yourself, and the 44t guys, I think you pair have taken our bike industry to the next level. Brilliant, just bloody brilliant.
The Buell Ulysses had the HD Sportster derived 1203 Thunderstorm motor. The only Buell's that got the Rotax were the 1125R and 1125CR before HD pulled the plug. Good review!
I was surprised by that hole in Chris's historical knowledge. Despite not being a great off-road bike, the Ulysses cut a unique path (figuratively speaking), and had (has?) a rather strong cult following.
Hi Chris great video and review. You certainly gave it some stick off road. Something I am hardly likely to do at 70 years of age. Hope to collect mine next week having owned a couple of GS's previously. Even the Special comes out a fair bit cheaper than a 1250 GS which swayed me towards buying it. Just returned from Sykes our local dealer and had a great craic with Harley owners saying its not a real Harley. Something I remember being said to me by Pre Unit construction Triumph owners when I brought my 1969 Bonnie. What I should add its also my ticket to Harley meet ups in the UK & Europe. There is no other marque of bike you can say that about. Stay safe Ted
Your bang on the button Ted, ive traded in my ultra Ltd CVO for this Pan Am because its just so much more fun to ride, can still tour and also keeps me in HOG membership for rallies. All boxes ticked. Good luck and safe riding
@@humandroid53 hahaha. I don’t mind doing rallies. I found the chapter full of cliques so don’t bother much except with a few. I ride out with lads of all males n models normally when we do for a spin. 👍 keep your back wheel behind your front one , stay safe
Why Harley didn’t think to hire Chris as their brand Ambassador for the PanAm is beyond me. He brings a far more youthful appeal to a market typically aimed towards middle-aged suburban dads. Awesome review as always ✌️
Ok…. I ride a Harley. But I’ve been trying to branch out and learn about other types of bikes. Adventure, hyper naked, etc. and this channel is incredible. I love watching Chris ( hope I got that right), five facts, opinions. One the best reviewers out there. Thank you for keeping your videos informative and entertaining.
Love the honest review... I own one but not nearly as a pro rider like you 😉. Bought it more for the street touring use & little gravel roads & light off roading so kinda suits me just fine especially because of the adaptive ride height. Wish GS would've had that too. Again awesome review 👏
The styling is nice to me in the sense that it is original. It really looks like nothing else and that deserve praise. Also I am happy to see HD becoming a motorcycle manufacturer not a couch/sofa on wheels builder.
@@billdaggett7911 Clearly there is and I did not dis on the market itself. Just expressed my oppinion about their traditional bikes. Also the fact that their market was downtrending for a couple decades. And that I am happy they are trying to reach a new customer base.
Interesting to see Harley taking the 'think differently' approach for a change, this and the LiveWire suggest there might be life in the ol' dog yet!! I love how Chris can style it up on ANY bike. Great vid (as always)
Mine's getting delivered in Sept sometime, cant wait! I'll not be any where near as graceful as you on it though at 6'5" and 20 stone but im sure I'll have fun. great review , thank you.
Despite the issues (strange, I can’t remember another bike review in a while where it’s negative issues were highlighted as much) I kinda like it! Looks cool.
Great review and I suspect 80% of those of us who already own a Pan America would 100% agree with pretty much everything you said. There's absolutely no question; H-D has done an amazing job at the first pass for this brand new model. Let's hope they listen to the customers and continue to make the Pan Am better while also sorting the bugs out, I can't wait to see where H-D goes especially as long as they stay competitive with pricing and specifications. Although my last two rides have been HOGs, coming from the UK I didn't grow up with them but the Pan Am has made me a true beliver.
As much as Chris talks about his personal preferences he strikes me as one of the most unbiased reviewers I've watched, and I've watched pretty much every bike review on youtube ever :P
The custom bagger’s introduced an electronically controlled air suspension system that when shut down (or some manual switch controlled) that dropped to the ground and rested upon a set of polyurethane or rubber cushions that served as an alternative to a kickstand, flip on the Run/Stop switch and up the go. Love the look of the Big front wheels fat rear tires on a road glide style bagger, never thought I’d say it in a million years, but they’re pretty sick !
Ulysses was the last new Buell with the HD based engine. Only the later 1190 twins (sportbike and CR) had the outsourced engine. Great review of the Harley. Reaaaaaly impressed with the overall package for a first effort. It doesn't do much good in Europe, but in North America, the act of touring on a Harley is the insane dealer network. You can be hundreds of miles from a spare part for any other brand but you're rarely far from a harley shop and they take care of people who are traveling and have issues. I dont love their bikes but the reasonable price and mid-pack results of the Pan America make it a really compelling package for us in the U.S.
Great review great videography. Great job HD! Perfect street off-road balance for my riding. Love the KTM but going to buy the Harley. 36” inseam I don’t mind the bike height so I will take the lighter basic model plus get the light weight exhaust to trim fat. Shorten the Db reducer for a better sound plus extreme air breather then tune it. At 56 in great shape I still don’t hit the dirt jumps climbs trails as hard and aggressively as I did in my 20s. Still a speed freak just a bit tamer. I pin everything I ride from time to time and appreciate a good motor / suspension. I have a super local dealership. And as I adventure travel with it Harley has dealerships all over. This bike is going to be great fun.
Fantastic review. I bought a 2022 special and love it. It does just what I want it to do. I don't mind getting it dirty on dirt roads and I can go over 300 miles in a day and still get off it and walk to the bar.
@@markd1059 and yet, like a dumbass, you responded. 😂 Like kinda the opposite of not caring. But I’m sure you just said that to let me know you don’t care. Got it.
@@markd1059 You probably call you ex just let him/her know you’re “never calling again”. When you get fired, do you tell your boss you’re never coming to work again? 🤔
@@markd1059 AAAnd still popping back around a lot for someone that doesn't care about my random online opinion. But I can see how analogies are lost on you.
Excellent review of the Pan America and the 1290SAR…I may have some qualifications to comment in that I own a 2019 1290 SAR and a 2009 Buell Ulysses with tall suspension and yes the Buell has a HD Sportster Engine with many improvements. I ride a mix of dirt and asphalt always on these bikes and often two up. They are of course worlds apart but I always enjoy riding the Uly. I’m looking forward to throwing a leg over the Pan America!
Love the honesty and the passion you brought to this review. At my age and health I’ll doubtfully ever straddle a ADV bike. I’m a Harley rider so if I said I wasn’t biased I’d be lying but I appreciate honesty even if it hurts. If Harley is smart they will listen to folks like you a go back and make the necessary changes. Great review!
I am glad to see HD doing something different. It looks good, sounds good, and I hope it gets some people looking at the brand. The more good options to choose from, the better for us buyers. Thanks for reviewing it so thoroughly!
Chris you make Bike World videos compelling. Your authentic style , obvious love of bikes and enthusiasm to share that knowledge with us the unwashed and undeserving lol ...is fantastic. Now if you could just pop around and show me how to do those winter bike improvement tweaks on my ZZR that would be great mate :) Keep up the great work
In my humble opinion, Chris and his crew at Bike World produce THE best motorcycle reviews, period. There are some other reviewers that I watch, but I always wait for Chris to give his impressions of a bike. Well done guys, you certainly set the benchmark for others to attain. Will test ride the new PA this coming week, and I really hope that it will be a Harley-Vstrom plus. Love my current Vee, but after having it for 7 years, it's time for an upgrade. BMW, KTM, Ducati or Harley. Nice to have another option available. Thanks again Chris for displaying your riding skills that make me feel like an absolute beginner rider!! LOL. G'day from Australia mate.
This was great!! I'd never really given up on Harley's. They are still an American treasure, one I'd like to own one day. But I've had to put it on the back burner for now over affordability and cost of maintenance issues. Maybe this model isn't too much different then the others but from what I'd witnessed in this video, it seems promising for me in the not too distant future.
Great review, have a PA in my garage next to my 950 Adventure S. I bought the PA for just the reasons you liked it. It is great on road and can do off road. Oh...and, if you'd seen the single track and climbs I did on my Ulysses, you'd have to adjust that part. Put a 180 width TKC on the Uly and its a beast. I put a 2nd layer of steel on the muffler for a skid plate and amazed many a Triumph or KTM rider.
My 2006 Buell Ulysses has a HD 1200 sportster engine in it. I found out the hard way it’s not great for off road with that small front wheel. Nothing more than a gravel road on it now. It’s great for the long hauls though. So glad I got the luggage bags as an option.
Great review! Thank you very much! You're a hell of a biker, congratulations! I was worried watching you doing things that never I'll do in my life or that I tried to do, but with different results 😄
Incredible riding skills for sure and great review. I was told that sound are the valves lining up and then it fires right up. I’ve had mine a week and love it.
Love the styling. One of the best looking dual sports out right now. Too bad I'm not in the hunt for one. Oh well just have to stick to my bagger for now.
I've owned both. Sold my BMW to buy the Pan Am and have not been disappointed. BMW has some annoying traits that you did not hit on which have plagued the bike for years. Overall though, I thought your review was well done. The Pan Am is not perfect but neither was the BMW. I'm at 7500 miles now with zero issues. Overall what has impressed me most about the Pan Am is its ability to chew up miles without effort. What impressed me the least about the Pan Am and something Harley really needs to address is the size and placement of the rear tail light. Small and hard to see with full bags on the bike. Borderline dangerous. I rigged aftermarket LED's on my tail box to help with that. Otherwise, good scoot. 14 Reply
I haven't ridden a PA on dirt, but I got to take one thru the twisties. I want a Pan America. I did feel heat on my right leg, nothing uncomfortable, but that doesn't keep me from wanting one.
Best review yet. Slow speed balance impressive. Cheap windscreen and rack not so much. Can you turn it around if you get stuck going down a narrow rocky track? Personally, I want the Baby PanAmerica version.
Im test riding one this saturday coming 4th june 2022,basic model if its any good i will get it . dont want the fancy suspension bits going for the cast wheels easier to clean . lets see what happens !!
I love the review. Small detail: when Chris talks about the 1250 GS it is footage of him riding an 850 GSA. No complaints here. As a 850 GSA owner I love seeing it in action!
We know Dave, only GS footage we had without causing ourselves rights issues. Also, a bit of an internal joke about them looking the same. Not having a stab at the 850 though 😜
If you don't break it, are you REALLY even testing it? I thought this would be another Harley sponsored promotional video disguised as a "review". Refreshingly, this was, hands down, the best test and review that I've seen of this bike yet. Well done! Astounding riding skills too! Thanks for truly testing this bike and giving a very thorough review without Harleys thumb on the scale!
So did you like the Super Adventure S more or the Pan America? Im looking for what realy works out to a sport adventure bike for mostly 2 up street but I know there is no chance I will not be doing any off road but I do have an EXC for single track..
It's too big it's too heavy it's too expensive it's too delicate see what happens when you drop your 600-pound adventure bike does it come with a flare gun so the rescue party can know where you are when they come get you this is just a new kind of Harley poser it's one thing to ride a bike for one day for free for a video it's something else to use it day in and day out and the people who do they don't like it which is why so many of them are for sale already or traded in on a BMW
Mine is about 2 weeks away. Amazing bike! This will be a KTM, BMW, Ducati killer! I have ridden the KTM,BMW and the Ducati. They are now in a lessor league. All things considered, this is a better bike hands down. I bought the S model in Grey and Black. It will be a perfect complement to my 2020 Triumph Tiger 1200 XCX.
The chassis is engineered to flex so it acts like a spring, and actually aids with traction of the bike especially on uneven surfaces. From a BMW rider, Harley did a great job with the Pan America, some minor things to iron out but I believe it will be successful!
I love that you guys actually ride, I mean truly ride the bikes you review. Not afraid to trash it, make jumps, wheelies, slides etc. That's how a review is supposed to be!
I'm sure Bike World has comprehensive insurance coverage specific for this activity and bikes directly from the manufacturer. I agree it's great to see Chris really ride each machine well!
The funny thing is the bike will never be ridden like this by its owners, but it does make for superbly entertaining videos! Love it!
@@timmo3351 Hahaha, yes, and I'm one of those Pan America owners, but then again I'll get my fill of what it can do on the asphalt, this is not to say that with some tutoring I'd actually like to gain some offroad experience, I believe if nothing else, despite following a different technique, some offroad experience would improve on-road riding.
@@adventuretoshare I’d be exactly the same! How’s are you enjoying the ownership of the PA? Has it met your expectations?
@@timmo3351 Pretty much; yes. It's actually difficult to find anything significantly negative given that it's a brand spanking new model.I guess the only irritation is the infotainment system; Boom Box was a little dated, but it had everything you needed and more recently Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (if memory serves me correct). We're both added, Apple and Android support ensures that there would only be a handful of ppl that might complain :-) I have both on my Jeep, so no matter if my wife or I am driving, we both have complete connectivity. I'm sure H-D have some master plan around their approach. I've worked out how to get full connectivity between my phone, headset and the handlebar controls, but I know it's going to be a big gripe from many ppl. Apart from that, it's an amazing machine :-)
I just love watching Chris ride.
I traded in my Buell Ulysses for my new Pan America, the Ulysses absolutely had a HD motor in it. It was also a brilliant road bike and I could cover 800 miles in day on it easily, not so good off road.
I just did a 500 mile day in massive rain storms on my Pan Am, at one point it was raining so hard I was the only thing still rolling on the highway. Even the truckers had pulled off. I can't comment on its off road ability as that isn't what I bought it for. So far I love it, we'll see how it holds up.
Keep us updated.
Omg I can’t believe you still had a Ulysses! You should have kept it they couldn’t have given you much for it. I’ve had two xb’s one was an ss basically a Ulyssess. Love them.
It's a Harley Vstrom and I like it.
This is EASILY the best review of the PanAmerica I’ve seen.
Not glorifying it, not crucifying it. Thrashed it, babied it, everything in between and ended with an honest review.
Love it. Wish Harley Davidson all the best, PLEASE continue making and improving the PanAmerica! I may not be able to afford one now, but give me a few years and I’ll be there!
Dirt cheap now...their 2nd hand price has collapsed...£7-8k should get you one from someone wanting to trade their one in...avoid MY '21 if possible, on all cars and bikes, lockdown QC was bad in factories
The starter issue is related to when a cylinder is stopped right before top dead center. There is too much compression for the starter to turn the motor over in that particular situation. The starter therefore cuts out and once engaged again it will power the piston past that spot and start up.
That kind of makes sense, but why couldn't the starter just do that in the first place?
@@maxlane9210 because of the torque curve of electric motors and the way they engage. it stalls out disengages then because electric motors have a lot of torque at low rpms it is able to overcome the compression of the pistons. they will likely put a more powerful starter and bigger battery if it really bothers people or isnt long lasting because of size.
Total B.S. explanation of the starter anomaly.
@@REDMAN298 Then what is your expert explanation as to why then??
Compression releases exist on the pan am…..
I've had my pan america for just over a year
And almost elven K Miles. I've ridden in all conditions and terrain, even snow and enough mud to necessitate removing the front fender.
And this is hands down the most honest and accurate review I've seen or heard. Entertaining to watch thanks guys. And if anyone knows of a high fender kit, hit me up.
Thanks!
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Wunderlich...front mudguard risers available
Bravo Harley, they are being really brave with how this looks and not just following the rest.
like dating the ugly chick.
@@armadilllo all those big adventures are ugly
Another cracking review Chris. Unbiased, going in with an open mind and reporting on the bike, knowledgeable, informative, humorous. What biking journalism has been missing for years. Between yourself, and the 44t guys, I think you pair have taken our bike industry to the next level. Brilliant, just bloody brilliant.
Seconded, plus Fortnine do such good motorcycle reviews that non-bikers watch it too.
World’s best motorcycle reviewer imo.
Straight to the point and no unnecessary cliche words 🤙🏼
The Buell Ulysses had the HD Sportster derived 1203 Thunderstorm motor. The only Buell's that got the Rotax were the 1125R and 1125CR before HD pulled the plug. Good review!
I was surprised by that hole in Chris's historical knowledge. Despite not being a great off-road bike, the Ulysses cut a unique path (figuratively speaking), and had (has?) a rather strong cult following.
The Thunderstorm engine only shared the pistons with the Harley's Evolution engine.
...and the Blast.
EXCELLENT review. Nice to see someone who knows how to ride so well give their thoughts on the new HD PA design.
Best motorcycle reviewer on YT. Keep up the good work! The HD isn't my thing, but it looks like a lot of folks will love it.
This is by far the BEST review of the Pan America that I have watched yet!! Thank you for an HONEST review!!
Cheers, glad you enjoyed it.
Except he didn't really cover how good it is a a road tourer.
Hi Chris great video and review. You certainly gave it some stick off road. Something I am hardly likely to do at 70 years of age. Hope to collect mine next week having owned a couple of GS's previously. Even the Special comes out a fair bit cheaper than a 1250 GS which swayed me towards buying it. Just returned from Sykes our local dealer and had a great craic with Harley owners saying its not a real Harley. Something I remember being said to me by Pre Unit construction Triumph owners when I brought my 1969 Bonnie. What I should add its also my ticket to Harley meet ups in the UK & Europe. There is no other marque of bike you can say that about. Stay safe Ted
Your bang on the button Ted, ive traded in my ultra Ltd CVO for this Pan Am because its just so much more fun to ride, can still tour and also keeps me in HOG membership for rallies. All boxes ticked. Good luck and safe riding
@@johnmaughan7508 that'd be the downside. Harley riders membership! 😏
@@humandroid53 hahaha. I don’t mind doing rallies. I found the chapter full of cliques so don’t bother much except with a few. I ride out with lads of all males n models normally when we do for a spin. 👍 keep your back wheel behind your front one , stay safe
Love mine! Sounds awesome, and performs amazingly.
Why Harley didn’t think to hire Chris as their brand Ambassador for the PanAm is beyond me. He brings a far more youthful appeal to a market typically aimed towards middle-aged suburban dads. Awesome review as always ✌️
They have Danger Dan...and HD doesn't realise what they have in him either...
Incredible review and such a sound lad! Also, I really love the quality of the production. Kudos to you all involved there! Thanks
Thanks for the production comment, we put a lot of work into these reviews.
Let's see what happens when you drop your panamerica in the woods maybe you can call somebody on your cell phone to help pick the bike off of you
I just got to see one in person last week and it looks cool. Cheers to Harley
Buell xb12 ulysses did indeed use a Harley Davidson derived 1200 engine, Chris
Derived. But no parts are interchangeable from buell to harley
The best reviews in all of biking currently !!
I just bought one. I am excited to see what we can do!
My man Chris, on the scene with smiles!
Kudos to Harley for the awesome fist effort and review, as always!
Amazing footage, this video alone should sell a few thousand of these bikes. Really showcased how much fun it can be. PERFECTION.
Ok…. I ride a Harley. But I’ve been trying to branch out and learn about other types of bikes. Adventure, hyper naked, etc. and this channel is incredible. I love watching Chris ( hope I got that right), five facts, opinions. One the best reviewers out there. Thank you for keeping your videos informative and entertaining.
Thanks Mark!
I've watched 16 different reviews but this was my first time seeing one being riden in anger. Great job
Love the honest review... I own one but not nearly as a pro rider like you 😉. Bought it more for the street touring use & little gravel roads & light off roading so kinda suits me just fine especially because of the adaptive ride height. Wish GS would've had that too.
Again awesome review 👏
One of two new Harley’s that I actually like. I am impressed by this channel. I’ll definitely be back for more. Good job!
Reliability is top notch, a Pan American finished the 2021 Iron Butt Rally. 11,000 miles in 11 days on average. Great review!
It'd be on my shortlist if I was in the market for a new adventure bike. Looks good! Bravo Harley for creating something new.
The styling is nice to me in the sense that it is original. It really looks like nothing else and that deserve praise. Also I am happy to see HD becoming a motorcycle manufacturer not a couch/sofa on wheels builder.
If it has 2 wheels and a motor, it's a motorcycle. There's obviously a huge market for these bikes you don't approve of. 👍
@@billdaggett7911 Clearly there is and I did not dis on the market itself. Just expressed my oppinion about their traditional bikes. Also the fact that their market was downtrending for a couple decades. And that I am happy they are trying to reach a new customer base.
Interesting to see Harley taking the 'think differently' approach for a change, this and the LiveWire suggest there might be life in the ol' dog yet!!
I love how Chris can style it up on ANY bike. Great vid (as always)
Mine's getting delivered in Sept sometime, cant wait! I'll not be any where near as graceful as you on it though at 6'5" and 20 stone but im sure I'll have fun. great review , thank you.
I’m going to buy this bike because of your video!!! Awesome man I was smiling the entire video!!! Awesome!!!
Despite the issues (strange, I can’t remember another bike review in a while where it’s negative issues were highlighted as much)
I kinda like it! Looks cool.
yeah breaking a peg shouldnt be highlighted in an adv bike.
Great review and I suspect 80% of those of us who already own a Pan America would 100% agree with pretty much everything you said. There's absolutely no question; H-D has done an amazing job at the first pass for this brand new model. Let's hope they listen to the customers and continue to make the Pan Am better while also sorting the bugs out, I can't wait to see where H-D goes especially as long as they stay competitive with pricing and specifications. Although my last two rides have been HOGs, coming from the UK I didn't grow up with them but the Pan Am has made me a true beliver.
Love that Harley - looks like it'd make a brilliant sports tourer.
Now thats how you do a review. You guys really sent the hell outta that thing. I’ve never wanted an adventure bike until i saw the pan am
As much as Chris talks about his personal preferences he strikes me as one of the most unbiased reviewers I've watched, and I've watched pretty much every bike review on youtube ever :P
The custom bagger’s introduced an electronically controlled air suspension system that when shut down (or some manual switch controlled) that dropped to the ground and rested upon a set of polyurethane or rubber cushions that served as an alternative to a kickstand, flip on the Run/Stop switch and up the go. Love the look of the Big front wheels fat rear tires on a road glide style bagger, never thought I’d say it in a million years, but they’re pretty sick !
Ulysses was the last new Buell with the HD based engine. Only the later 1190 twins (sportbike and CR) had the outsourced engine.
Great review of the Harley. Reaaaaaly impressed with the overall package for a first effort.
It doesn't do much good in Europe, but in North America, the act of touring on a Harley is the insane dealer network. You can be hundreds of miles from a spare part for any other brand but you're rarely far from a harley shop and they take care of people who are traveling and have issues.
I dont love their bikes but the reasonable price and mid-pack results of the Pan America make it a really compelling package for us in the U.S.
Great first effort from HD. It looks amazing. Orignal HD design. Lovely revielw.
Another well shot review. I'd definitely have one over a gs, just to be different.
Great review great videography. Great job HD! Perfect street off-road balance for my riding. Love the KTM but going to buy the Harley.
36” inseam I don’t mind the bike height so I will take the lighter basic model plus get the light weight exhaust to trim fat. Shorten the Db reducer for a better sound plus extreme air breather then tune it.
At 56 in great shape I still don’t hit the dirt jumps climbs trails as hard and aggressively as I did in my 20s. Still a speed freak just a bit tamer. I pin everything I ride from time to time and appreciate a good motor / suspension. I have a super local dealership. And as I adventure travel with it Harley has dealerships all over. This bike is going to be great fun.
I saw 1 or 2 in my area probably a month after it was released. I hope it sells well
Fantastic review. I bought a 2022 special and love it. It does just what I want it to do. I don't mind getting it dirty on dirt roads and I can go over 300 miles in a day and still get off it and walk to the bar.
Glad you're enjoying it Chris.
First real Harley review on you tube. If I want an honest bike opinion Chris is the way to go.
I have zero interest in this bike. But Chris’s reviews are always entertaining and informative. Still worth a view despite the bike.
It’s a good thing nobody cares what your interests are
@@markd1059 and yet, like a dumbass, you responded. 😂 Like kinda the opposite of not caring. But I’m sure you just said that to let me know you don’t care. Got it.
@@markd1059 You probably call you ex just let him/her know you’re “never calling again”. When you get fired, do you tell your boss you’re never coming to work again? 🤔
@@vtvt2690 terrible analogy
@@markd1059 AAAnd still popping back around a lot for someone that doesn't care about my random online opinion. But I can see how analogies are lost on you.
The only review of the Pan America where "off road" testing didn't comprise of a slow stroll down the dirt road. Kudos!
Bike World does the best motorcycle reviews available. Fantastic video and thanks for sharing!
I much prefer the look of this to the gs imo I always thought the bm resembled a dogs dinner especially the rt
Excellent review of the Pan America and the 1290SAR…I may have some qualifications to comment in that I own a 2019 1290 SAR and a 2009 Buell Ulysses with tall suspension and yes the Buell has a HD Sportster Engine with many improvements. I ride a mix of dirt and asphalt always on these bikes and often two up. They are of course worlds apart but I always enjoy riding the Uly. I’m looking forward to throwing a leg over the Pan America!
This was the best and most honest review of this bike! Thank you!
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Awesome review! Love the jump 😅
Love the honesty and the passion you brought to this review. At my age and health I’ll doubtfully ever straddle a ADV bike. I’m a Harley rider so if I said I wasn’t biased I’d be lying but I appreciate honesty even if it hurts. If Harley is smart they will listen to folks like you a go back and make the necessary changes. Great review!
I am glad to see HD doing something different. It looks good, sounds good, and I hope it gets some people looking at the brand. The more good options to choose from, the better for us buyers. Thanks for reviewing it so thoroughly!
I liked this review. Especially from someone who can actually ride and knows abitnout these adventure bikes.
Thanks, Mate
Great clip👍🏽
“Five pairs of underpants - enough for five weeks’ touring” 😂 I always love your reviews and admire your riding skills 👍
Back to front and inside out that's 15 weeks 🤮 😂😂👍🇬🇧
10 weeks, if you turn them inside out 😂
Chris you make Bike World videos compelling. Your authentic style , obvious love of bikes and enthusiasm to share that knowledge with us the unwashed and undeserving lol ...is fantastic. Now if you could just pop around and show me how to do those winter bike improvement tweaks on my ZZR that would be great mate :) Keep up the great work
In my humble opinion, Chris and his crew at Bike World produce THE best motorcycle reviews, period. There are some other reviewers that I watch, but I always wait for Chris to give his impressions of a bike. Well done guys, you certainly set the benchmark for others to attain. Will test ride the new PA this coming week, and I really hope that it will be a Harley-Vstrom plus. Love my current Vee, but after having it for 7 years, it's time for an upgrade. BMW, KTM, Ducati or Harley. Nice to have another option available. Thanks again Chris for displaying your riding skills that make me feel like an absolute beginner rider!! LOL. G'day from Australia mate.
Great unbiased review - really put the bike through its paces
This was great!! I'd never really given up on Harley's. They are still an American treasure, one I'd like to own one day. But I've had to put it on the back burner for now over affordability and cost of maintenance issues. Maybe this model isn't too much different then the others but from what I'd witnessed in this video, it seems promising for me in the not too distant future.
very few ride their GS off road and very few like a mad man ... i think for majority of american riders harley made a superb machine..
That's a sick looking bike - well done Harley.
Chris I reckon you are the best reviewer on TH-cam right now
Great review, have a PA in my garage next to my 950 Adventure S. I bought the PA for just the reasons you liked it. It is great on road and can do off road. Oh...and, if you'd seen the single track and climbs I did on my Ulysses, you'd have to adjust that part. Put a 180 width TKC on the Uly and its a beast. I put a 2nd layer of steel on the muffler for a skid plate and amazed many a Triumph or KTM rider.
My 2006 Buell Ulysses has a HD 1200 sportster engine in it. I found out the hard way it’s not great for off road with that small front wheel. Nothing more than a gravel road on it now. It’s great for the long hauls though. So glad I got the luggage bags as an option.
Great review, nice to see some genuine critical points, instead of the general gushing of praise from what i've seen so far, cheers.
The Buell was equipped with a Harley Engine, its a really great bike fun as they come, better on the road than off road. still got it loving the ride
Best review on the Pan-American so far!!! 👍👍👍👍👍
Sick riding skills...I like the look of the bike.
Love it @ 3:26 when Jay Kay (off of Jamiroquai) spots farmer Ifans on his quad.
Double this guys pay and make more videos with him. Great presenter.
I wasn't really interested in this bike at all till I saw your review! Great video!
Thank You! Fantastic Honest Review! So Really Want One Even More Now!🐺🇺🇸
Just got an extra subscriber, so well put together - ridden hard, explained well and engineering genius
Great review! Thank you very much! You're a hell of a biker, congratulations! I was worried watching you doing things that never I'll do in my life or that I tried to do, but with different results 😄
Incredible riding skills for sure and great review. I was told that sound are the valves lining up and then it fires right up. I’ve had mine a week and love it.
I'd love to see the engineering paper on that one. Also, I've got some cheap waterfront property for sale in Arizona...
Love the styling. One of the best looking dual sports out right now. Too bad I'm not in the hunt for one. Oh well just have to stick to my bagger for now.
I've owned both. Sold my BMW to buy the Pan Am and have not been disappointed. BMW has some annoying traits that you did not hit on which have plagued the bike for years. Overall though, I thought your review was well done. The Pan Am is not perfect but neither was the BMW. I'm at 7500 miles now with zero issues. Overall what has impressed me most about the Pan Am is its ability to chew up miles without effort. What impressed me the least about the Pan Am and something Harley really needs to address is the size and placement of the rear tail light. Small and hard to see with full bags on the bike. Borderline dangerous. I rigged aftermarket LED's on my tail box to help with that. Otherwise, good scoot.
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I haven't ridden a PA on dirt, but I got to take one thru the twisties. I want a Pan America. I did feel heat on my right leg, nothing uncomfortable, but that doesn't keep me from wanting one.
These have become my favourite bike review videos. Well done.
Awesome review and I love how you work those bikes like we want to see them ridden.
I'm not a fan of harleys or adventure bikes but this yoke floats my boat...
A great rider AND a great presenter. Last review of the Pan America that I saw that was near this caliber was Justin Dawes. Subscribed.
Best review yet. Slow speed balance impressive. Cheap windscreen and rack not so much. Can you turn it around if you get stuck going down a narrow rocky track? Personally, I want the Baby PanAmerica version.
One of the greatest Adventure motorcycle I have ever seen and found good Idea by Harley: Lets go PanAmerica Tour on Harley Panamerica
Im test riding one this saturday coming 4th june 2022,basic model if its any good i will get it . dont want the fancy suspension bits going for the cast wheels easier to clean . lets see what happens !!
I love the review. Small detail: when Chris talks about the 1250 GS it is footage of him riding an 850 GSA. No complaints here. As a 850 GSA owner I love seeing it in action!
We know Dave, only GS footage we had without causing ourselves rights issues. Also, a bit of an internal joke about them looking the same. Not having a stab at the 850 though 😜
@@BikeWorldTVshow :-) They do look the essentially the same. Happy trails! Thank you for all of your content. Cheers.
Your absolutely correct about low battery voltage causing problems. Tighten terminals and tend battery. Tech tip.
Its a fantastic motorcycle. Especially for a first swing at something WAY outside Harley’s comfort zone.
Excellent review. Great comments.
If you don't break it, are you REALLY even testing it? I thought this would be another Harley sponsored promotional video disguised as a "review". Refreshingly, this was, hands down, the best test and review that I've seen of this bike yet. Well done! Astounding riding skills too! Thanks for truly testing this bike and giving a very thorough review without Harleys thumb on the scale!
That's a sexy bike, looking forward to what the aftermarket comes up with for it.
So did you like the Super Adventure S more or the Pan America? Im looking for what realy works out to a sport adventure bike for mostly 2 up street but I know there is no chance I will not be doing any off road but I do have an EXC for single track..
This totally looks like a bike Judge Dredd Would ride
Guilty
I was thinking RoboCop.
If he was poor.
@@frenchonion4595 Must be good then.
It's too big it's too heavy it's too expensive it's too delicate see what happens when you drop your 600-pound adventure bike does it come with a flare gun so the rescue party can know where you are when they come get you this is just a new kind of Harley poser it's one thing to ride a bike for one day for free for a video it's something else to use it day in and day out and the people who do they don't like it which is why so many of them are for sale already or traded in on a BMW
i love traditional harleys - and i freaking love the pan america.. forsure my next bike
Mine is about 2 weeks away. Amazing bike! This will be a KTM, BMW, Ducati killer! I have ridden the KTM,BMW and the Ducati. They are now in a lessor league. All things considered, this is a better bike hands down. I bought the S model in Grey and Black. It will be a perfect complement to my 2020 Triumph Tiger 1200 XCX.
The chassis is engineered to flex so it acts like a spring, and actually aids with traction of the bike especially on uneven surfaces. From a BMW rider, Harley did a great job with the Pan America, some minor things to iron out but I believe it will be successful!