The Real Reason Harley Made an Adventure Bike. Pan America

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
  • -Get the Best Motorcycle Detailer here bit.ly/3JZQbQs
    -M1 Moto Glove goo.gl/s5RCk4
    -TANK STRAPS: Get the Best Motorcycle Straps out there: thetankstrap.com/
    -Check out Bikes and Beards Gear bikesandbeards...
    -Follow us on Instagram: goo.gl/WKsgVX
    This is the might harley Davidson Pan America
    #srkcycles

Комментарии • 1,1 тыс.

  • @tuckerdurgin5928
    @tuckerdurgin5928 8 месяцев назад +9

    I bought a 2023 Pan AM, no doubt it is fast, fun and unique. However, it broke two days after I bought it, shut down and screen went black and wouldn't start. Goes to dealer, get it back. Broke immediately again. I lose excitement and trust for the bike. I then ride it around town for about 500 miles. It's doing okay so I decide to ride from NC to IA when my Mom had health issues. The entire way kept having issues. Audio controls and GPS quit working, had ride mode failure with warnings and faults. Ride modes no longer functioning. Then bike would occasionally not start. I took to the IA Harley dealer. They had it a month and a rep came out from Harley. Said nothing was wrong with it. They gave me some BS answers and just reset everything. I had to leave it there since I couldn't trust it. Then had to pay to have it transported to NC. IMMEDIATELY after unloading the bike wouldn't start and had faults. Goes to dealer again and they clear faults and reset it and say it is good. I have pics, videos, documentations and everything. After making the 1000 mile trip to Iowa the bike Has 2k miles on it. Harley won't buy it back, help me get in to another bike, won't even offer more warranty. NOTHING! To add to their poor customer service I have owned 4 Harleys and bought 2 new ones about a year apart. I'd think at 34 years old they'd want to keep me as a customer. I have loved the brand my entire life and no longer have any love or respect for them. Including buying a Pan Am special, with hard bags, fog lights, exhaust, axle guards and many add ons and extended warranty I am $29,991 invested. I asked the dealer what they'd give me for the bike to trade into something else. They offered me $9k after all this, so after getting stuck with a lemon I'd have to take that big of a hit......I hired a lawyer. Hopefully I can get out of this nightmare. I am flying to Milwaukee next week to go to corporate too and try to discuss, I hit a wall with customer service and they won't let me talk to anyone above my "rep." I have never felt so helpless and stuck with a poor quality and expensive purchase/product.
    Reply

    • @fuglbird
      @fuglbird 23 дня назад

      I am sorry to hear about your problems. I hope you have solved them. My girlfriend and I went on a camping trip from Denmark, through Germany and France to Monaco and back on the GT550 in 1979. We saw a lot of Harleys and American cars sitting at the side of the Autobahns and Autoroutes. In the eighties we went to Milano. The stranded cars had disappeared but we still saw some Harleys. This year I only went to Harz but did not see anybody stranded at all. Maybe this is about to change again?

    • @rickdemorgan8951
      @rickdemorgan8951 14 дней назад

      Use the Lemon law, the same as you use on cars !

    • @heikojakob6491
      @heikojakob6491 14 дней назад +1

      It's not unique. There are plenty of other options and Harley was late to the adventure bike game.
      The classics:
      BMW GS(A)
      Honda Africa Twin
      Yamaha Super Ténéré
      Triumph Tiger
      KTM Super Adventure S

  • @christianmouraux7269
    @christianmouraux7269 Год назад +124

    I think you forgot about few other competitors like KTM 1290 Super Adventure, the Triumph Tiger 1200 and the Ducati Multistrada. I think Harley is somewhat behind all of those, but it has a little something that I really like 👍 Thanks for your videos !

    • @samiam4240
      @samiam4240 Год назад +7

      Thank you...glossing over the Trumpet and the Duc was a little sus...just sayin'.

    • @stevieraysmith
      @stevieraysmith Год назад +10

      @@samiam4240 Ducati prices themselves out of these videos. You can't compare a $27,000 bike and a $17,000 bike. Even if they look/act similar, they are made with entirely different people in mind.

    • @donaldwagner841
      @donaldwagner841 Год назад +4

      I am thinking you never actually rode one to do a comparision

    • @CaptHollister
      @CaptHollister Год назад

      I doubt that very much.

    • @samiam4240
      @samiam4240 Год назад +6

      @@stevieraysmith BS. You can't handle comparing the Harley to a $27,000 Duc, but you're totally onboard to comparing it to a $23,000 BMW?

  • @WearenotDoctors
    @WearenotDoctors Год назад +60

    I’m almost 36 years old and as a stay at home Dad it looks very doubtful that I will ever get a motorcycle.
    I live vicariously through your videos.

    • @pyrolysis2129
      @pyrolysis2129 Год назад +14

      It's worth trying. I started riding at 37 and have never looked back. Buy a small light bike to learn on and take a riding class. You won't regret it.

    • @CodyMcDonald89
      @CodyMcDonald89 Год назад +8

      your missing out.. i not a stay at home dad though.. i work but i got my first bike at age 31 and havent looked back im going on 34 and motorcycles are so freakin fun wife and i take alot of trips in summer and so so much fun

    • @27Zangle
      @27Zangle Год назад +4

      @@pyrolysis2129 This. I am turning 40 shortly and have been wanting a motorcycle since my teen years. Unfortunately, due to location and very large animals and rough roads, I never got one. Now, however, I am in a new state that has so many people riding motorcycles that I actually want one. I am leaning on something smaller for easy riding back and forth to work and exploring country / back roads on the weekends. 300L would be a great bike for this in my opinion. No need to go fast, but of course, I think a Tenere 700 would be nice, just a bit rich for my wallet as this is a desire / want and not a need.

    • @pyrolysis2129
      @pyrolysis2129 Год назад +1

      @BiscuitPuncher I did a short test ride on a Tenere 700. Great bike.

    • @JasonRidesmoto
      @JasonRidesmoto Год назад +8

      Started riding last year at age 40! Got a GROM then a Victory Vegas...now looking at moving up to something like this Pan America or s Sport Touring type thing! It's good for mental health to get out and ride!

  • @justaguy6100
    @justaguy6100 Год назад +5

    My Dad, during WW II, because he owned a Harley prior to the war breaking out, was put into the motorcycle courier service on a Harley with horizontally opposed engine, the XA. He liked the V-Twin better, and apparently most did as that became the standard.
    PS: He was later drafted into the Army Air Corp, finishing the war as a Captain flying P-51's. He retired as a Lt. Col.

  • @MrMe1280
    @MrMe1280 Год назад +1

    Adventure bikes of all kinds are literally everywhere in Italy I just seen the pan America in person for the first time over there. Now that I'm back home I'm obsessed with the idea buying one

  • @jradish
    @jradish Год назад +11

    ha "depending on how many times you've seen it" you either find the bike ugly or you're falling in love with it is so true. I initially didn't like the design of the bike, i hated the weird blocky headlight, the windscreen, the way the tank and exhaust and rear fender looked and i thought it was overpriced, too heavy and that it simply paled in comparison to other bikes in this class. But i learned long ago after some research that this bike is super capable and goes toe to toe with the best from other manufacturers. I've come to love the design of it, the headlight is a distinguishing feature that complements the bike well, the lines are elegant and simple, and overall it's a super solid bike for the price. that engine is magnificent and I'm hoping the reliability of it holds up in the long up. Harley really knocked it out of the park with this one.

  • @scottbuchanan8750
    @scottbuchanan8750 Год назад +6

    1st let me say how much I enjoy your videos. Love the content and cant wait to see more. Now for the bike. I love the fact that Harley came out with this bike. It is one of my favorite bikes and hope that one day I can own one. Truly an amazing machine, but honestly the only bike that Harley makes that I never really liked is the V-Rod. But that's just my 2 cents. Harley really did some amazing things with this machine. I believe that if people actually rode this this they would agree. Again thanks for the videos and as always, "Enjoy the Ride"
    Reply

    • @barackblows1942
      @barackblows1942 Год назад +1

      The engine was copied from the V-Rod. FJB 🖕🇨🇳

  • @juliancrooks3031
    @juliancrooks3031 Год назад +2

    I had a Buell Ulysses and have ridden the pan American . I prefer the Buell

  • @dalebennett9949
    @dalebennett9949 Год назад +3

    I would say that the “Long Way…” series with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman have influenced the Adventure bike popularity.

    • @insiainutorrt259
      @insiainutorrt259 Год назад

      Never seen it but it nothing else ever made any sense its all of the good parts and its obvious with like -5% at most on other things in comparison + things theyrs just clearly better at... its a no brainer

  • @Im-a-Fool
    @Im-a-Fool Год назад +6

    As I stated on previous post of other reviewers; I personally consider the Pan America in its current form to be more a Sport Tourer than an Adventurer, Ground clearance limations for such a heavy bike will certainly limit your offroard riding to just gravel or dirt roads. I am bewildered at thier choice to place the rectifier and battery in thier current locations, also simple air filter changing looks pretty involved. The maintenance free Valve adjustment looks appealing and is a great idea but is offset by the yet to be discovered longevity of the high compression engine (13:1 compression ratio).

    • @brianbartulis9709
      @brianbartulis9709 Год назад +2

      Thanks. I'm doopid of them ratios.
      'n here I am wishing I still had my '74 Z1 Kaw I took into quite a few (nobody ever been) mild off roading areas/cross town short cuts out back of cemetery...never waiting in line exiting an outdoor concert/pignic, I took the dry ditch. Z1 was a fun bike same as a CB 350 Honda, kinda.
      blah blah.

    • @Srkcycles
      @Srkcycles  Год назад +1

      We will have to tear it out

    • @grayghost1423
      @grayghost1423 Год назад +2

      You obviously have not seen its off road capabilities.

    • @Im-a-Fool
      @Im-a-Fool Год назад

      @@grayghost1423 Lol! watch this attempt to drive up a moderate single track! He quickly regretted attempting and bike went into limp mode. Nearly 600lbs stuck on trail. Why do they ship with street tires? Case in point, my 2001 Triumph 900 Thunderbird is equally as capable for "off-roading" ruclips.net/user/shortsnjaz9mnV0Pw?feature=share

    • @grayghost1423
      @grayghost1423 Год назад +2

      @Ima Fool and I can link 10 videos of riders tearing up mountains on the PA, believe what you want.

  • @rodneyhanbaum697
    @rodneyhanbaum697 Год назад +1

    Thank you! really enjoy these real world unbiased reviews!

  • @mrjmorovis
    @mrjmorovis Год назад +1

    I wanted to tell you I am an atheist and I appreciate how you present your Faith. Most important, you do not appear a threat to anyone else's freedom to practice their Faith or No Faith.

  • @danwilliams5867
    @danwilliams5867 Год назад

    I rode it at HD and loved it. It was fun , fast and when owner of HD said hey lets go into this old field we had a ball. Even for two old geezers

  • @cali5ive124
    @cali5ive124 Год назад

    Love these Pan Ams, if I actually rode ADV, i'd grab one. Best HD i ever hopped on.

  • @tysvlogz7817
    @tysvlogz7817 Год назад

    keep riding and filming with bikes even if we seen them already, EVERY bike is different. SRK is my go to.

  • @efjeld
    @efjeld Год назад

    I absolutely love mine. SE Extreme flow filter and vance and Hines exhaust really woke things up. I hope you make the ride to Milwaukee in July for the 120th. Stop at "The House" and say hi!

  • @smithhaven9193
    @smithhaven9193 Год назад +1

    Nice, that helps alot to know more about the bike. Thinking about getting one.

  • @benjitsuPL
    @benjitsuPL Год назад

    Not too shabby dude! Cheers from Poland! :)

  • @marka1712
    @marka1712 Год назад

    I loved it from first sight. I’m not a big adventure bike guy but it looks cool as anything I’ve seen in a long time.

  • @jonlee580
    @jonlee580 Год назад

    I think it's good for companies to branch out with R&D and make different products which could utilize future tech in future products

  • @caputo116
    @caputo116 Год назад +3

    I owned a Pan America for some time. I think you covered many of the positives pretty well but you hit none of the negatives.
    I traded mine in because they cost so much fully decked out but lack the refinement you SHOULD get for the cost. The jiffy stand causes major issues with the adaptive ride height. Also it’s mounted very poorly on the bike and in a horrible location. The Infotainment system almost NEVER works, and I don’t mean appropriately, I mean it just doesn’t work. It’s battery is to small and is a very simple fix for the factory (as it is a known issue) but they continue to install The smaller battery to pad the profit margin. This causes a host of code issues and starting problems. Additionally, the thing throws codes like crazy. What’s more, the service department’s at the dealerships don’t have enough qualified technicians (a special course they must have) to services the bikes in a timely fashion. There are a host of other problems as well.
    That having been said… the engine is like nothing I’ve ever ridden. It wheelies so easily, it can power slide in the corners, it’s balance point is unmatched in the large ADV bike segment, and as far as off-road goes, I went everywhere all the smaller bikes could go.
    Bottom line, if you don’t mind spending a ton of money and not getting all that your paying for and just want a fast and capable ADV bike, you can’t go wrong with the Pan Am.

    • @atomictim6422
      @atomictim6422 Год назад +1

      Thanks for the info on your experiences; the issues stated scare me away, along w/ the pricetag. Norden 901 here I go....

    • @vincentsmith7612
      @vincentsmith7612 Год назад +1

      "If you don't mind spending a ton of money and not getting all that you're paying for" isn't that Harley-Davidson's standard operating procedure?

  • @Glitched-PanAmerica
    @Glitched-PanAmerica Год назад +1

    I bought my DirtGlide a month ago! It’s absolutely the most enjoyable motorcycle I’ve owned! Yeah it has its software issues here and there, Harley always has a solution! I already have 2,500 miles and 2,500 smiles since ownership🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @davidlynch8362
      @davidlynch8362 Год назад

      I dubbed mine the DirtGlide the day I bought it back in March and took to my pin striper and had him paint Paint DirtGlide on both sides of front fairing.

  • @Momfasa
    @Momfasa Год назад +1

    Once the fax machine is seen at the front (light) there's no way to make it unseen. :D

  • @castrojosua
    @castrojosua Год назад

    Crazy how BMW makes a banging cruiser and now HD is making a great adventure. I hate to say it, but this may be my next bike

  • @scooterboy3371
    @scooterboy3371 Год назад

    love your videos, keep on making more vids guys.- with love from the Philippines

  • @wildlandkirk
    @wildlandkirk Год назад

    The triglide comes from the factory with a steering dampner, but it is a trike.

  • @gcnyk
    @gcnyk Год назад

    Mine has spoked wheels :D . And yes, I love mine to the moon and back, and I plan to ride it there too :D

  • @partisan-bobryk
    @partisan-bobryk Год назад

    Hey Srkcycles, Ducati also allow you to provide a pin code if the key is not available

  • @CamS-de4zs
    @CamS-de4zs Год назад

    People forget one of Harley Davidsons first competitors was the horse buggy so they needed to withstand rugged terrain

  • @Eyore82
    @Eyore82 Год назад +4

    Man.. i really tried to like the pan america. I just can't. It's too ugly, too expensive, and just not practical for my needs.

    • @spartanx169x
      @spartanx169x Год назад

      Every bike is not going to be for everybody.

  • @yugen0o
    @yugen0o 4 месяца назад

    Would love to see HD reboot the XR next.

  • @gasbelle3420
    @gasbelle3420 Год назад

    Hey Shaun. Love the fact that you share scripture at the beginning of your videos. Great video. I'm about ready to pull the trigger on the Pan America!

  • @BenjaminCreamer-d1v
    @BenjaminCreamer-d1v 8 месяцев назад

    Great review, thanks for sharing, I didn"t know you were so close to Harrisburg, Ben

  • @epiculo2
    @epiculo2 Год назад

    I don't know in the USA, but here in Italy they are not selling them. I have seen just one at my dealer, and one on the roads of Milan. That's all. Strangely enough, Italians (the ones who can afford it) are BMW-people: Gs is the most sold model nowadays. Greetings from Italy.

  • @chiefjoseph8154
    @chiefjoseph8154 Год назад +1

    Awesome bike, except I’m too short. I have legs like a chicken and arms like a T-Rex.

  • @annrose8469
    @annrose8469 Год назад +2

    Its agreat Idea, but I need it in a much lower size!

    • @volvo09
      @volvo09 Год назад

      Pretty neat that it lowers itself down at a stop though.

    • @jandooldecoration
      @jandooldecoration Год назад

      ruclips.net/user/shortsQdA2UCDw_f0?feature=share

    • @annrose8469
      @annrose8469 Год назад +1

      @@volvo09 yes, but sadly, not enough.

  • @tonywilliams9026
    @tonywilliams9026 Год назад

    😊😊😊 hello shawn...nice looking bike but how much does it lower... I have a 29" inseam and have been looking for a new bike...how well is its balance and ease off the kickstand .. will it kill my knees after five stops for fuel and is it a good miler...love the video...where was the word for the day...much love to you, Craig, and your beautiful family...from Ohio ❤❤❤

  • @GoodDeedsBowieTX
    @GoodDeedsBowieTX Год назад

    Wow this sounds like a really epic video Sheen like yeah that's amazing I still like the old green one I seen when I was there I was very blessed to have shaking your hand and said hi to Craig

  • @MikMech
    @MikMech Год назад +1

    9:06 The Spy Balloon !!!!!
    🤪

  • @overlander1236
    @overlander1236 Год назад

    Dude! You gave God praise in the middle of the video Sweet! May God bless you!

  • @mr.j1381
    @mr.j1381 Год назад

    I have an former boss who was a jetcar racer he had a Harley street bike before they started calling them a Buell I always thought it was cool as I thought Harleys made road bikes very confused when I never saw one on the road except for the what they called Buell's those had cool sounds too.

  • @rorge007
    @rorge007 Год назад

    Ktm 1290 is the biggest competitor. And it wins hands down. Lighter ,cheaper, more power, better electronics, better handling, adaptive crise control etc

  • @jeezusjr
    @jeezusjr Год назад +1

    I wish I could get this as a new rider, 150hp scares me though.

    • @calvarycustoms6681
      @calvarycustoms6681 Год назад

      A very valid point. After 35 years of riding, on nearly a dozen different kinds of motorcycles (including the most powerful Ninja of its time)… yeah, 150hp would have ME a bit leery as well!

    • @1wesleydb
      @1wesleydb Год назад

      I bought a PanAmerica as a new rider. The power is very linear and predictable Tech on this bike makes it much more forgiving. A lighter less powerful 1st motorcycle is recommended to learn.

  • @tktyler12
    @tktyler12 Год назад

    The HD adventure bike school has been showcased for awhile.

  • @eldiablolll3556
    @eldiablolll3556 Год назад

    Super comfortable bike!

  • @farmerjoe182
    @farmerjoe182 Год назад

    Take a step back when youre filming to show the product with some perspective..... i wonder how visible it will be front on as none of the lights are mounted level.

  • @therollingwheelz
    @therollingwheelz Год назад

    i'm not into with Harley all this time until i saw this one :)

  • @Max-jq3kj
    @Max-jq3kj Год назад

    Do your motorcycles run better the warmer it is outside?

  • @davidpierce1363
    @davidpierce1363 Год назад

    Caught the Pan Am. S. Video... Great job 👍

  • @jazzkirit
    @jazzkirit Год назад

    Please make video on Royal Enfield classic 350

  • @5ebra1
    @5ebra1 Год назад

    Would really like to see you take it off road. It seems a scary prospect taking a $20,000 motorbike into the woods.

  • @ericelsberry5585
    @ericelsberry5585 Год назад

    ABS does not make you stop faster, it helps you stop straighter.

  • @Joshsams89
    @Joshsams89 Год назад

    I've been riding for years, and am about to finally take an msf course with a friend of mine, I have a tiger xcx and love it but since we are taking the HD msf, I'm going to go try this thing out. Even though I think it's ugly and don't like the exhaust note. Lol also, dragoo adventure rider training course in Norman Oklahoma is a great course I took all 3 levels highly recommended it. Great group of people down there who legitimate care about you and your success.

  • @tdubbs9ner
    @tdubbs9ner Год назад +1

    No tiger 1200 or KTM 1290 mentions? 😢

  • @mikelyon5595
    @mikelyon5595 Год назад

    I like the bike, but the fairing around the headlight just doesn't work for me!

  • @ciocanelwar
    @ciocanelwar Год назад

    The Multistrada can lower itself.
    The one I got to test did it, not like the Harley but it dit it.

  • @alexwhite737
    @alexwhite737 Год назад

    A friend of mine got one back at the dealership 4 times in a month for the display not working

  • @Kornholeeoo
    @Kornholeeoo 28 дней назад

    I e not seen one less than $24K. And every dealer seems to have a CVO version of this bike. But I’ll keep my GSA. 😅

  • @flipoff46
    @flipoff46 Год назад

    Great review Sean. Here in the UK I'd say 99% of adventure bikes spend all their time on the roads tho.

  • @mobkinq
    @mobkinq Год назад

    You have so many bikes. Give me a street glide 🤣

  • @Phunker1
    @Phunker1 Год назад

    At least you kept a 690 Duke for the camera. Of course, you would - because it's not a brick, like that Harley.

  • @KRE03051
    @KRE03051 Год назад

    I've seen plenty of reviews on this bike. Most were negative. Problems with the fuel pump, battery charging (supposedly the battery doesnt charge at idle, the RPM'S have to be higher), kick stand is too narrow, radiator line touching the exhaust pipe, and "check engine" or code light on for supposedly no reason. I was looking at adventure bikes, but I will stay away from the Pan America for the next few years, til Harley fixes these issues

  • @SquirrellyDan88
    @SquirrellyDan88 Год назад

    Did you forget about the ducati multistrada?

  • @tomberaro2900
    @tomberaro2900 Год назад +1

    Sorry but it looks like a lego motorcycle from the 80s.The front end is so fuggly

  • @brodoze5500
    @brodoze5500 Месяц назад

    Ducati has had the lowering suspension for sometime on the multistrada. Just sayin

  • @cornfieldcrawlers9907
    @cornfieldcrawlers9907 Год назад

    Local dealership tried to get me to trade in my 08 Uly XB12XT on a pan am. Looked at it, but it`s a hard pass. 13/1 compression and 1000 gadgets to go wrong along with a hefty price tag. Start adding some options. $$$$$$$ Nope, I`ll stick to my Buell. Looks way better (IMO), and still rides like a dream.

  • @keith4826
    @keith4826 Год назад

    This channel feels like hardly Davidson klick bait

  • @andrewperchikoff1656
    @andrewperchikoff1656 Год назад

    I want a Pan America so bad but I can't afford one.

  • @Dixiedad11
    @Dixiedad11 Год назад +248

    I used to hate your words of wisdom they never appealed to me and I always would skip past them but the last few weeks I have genuinely found myself finding a lot of meaning in them and it has made me seriously find faith

  • @wolfrikvonschwarzblut3921
    @wolfrikvonschwarzblut3921 Год назад +130

    I just saw the Pan America for the first time in person yesterday when I went to ask for the Riding Academy program at my local Harley dealer. For some reason the bike seemed "smaller" in real life than in the photos and videos, which, in my mountain bike experience, should be better for flicking it around in between the trees.
    I liked it. A lot. I liked the "industrial" look of the headlight and the general "rugged" design of it. I liked that it looks different from other ADV bikes, and the mountain biker in me fell in love with it in an instant. I hope of one day owning one. Cheers, Sean.

    • @JohnGalt-vr3lx
      @JohnGalt-vr3lx Год назад

      Needs to lose at least 100 pounds

    • @81722Les
      @81722Les Год назад +4

      totally agree with you and its flipping light. i own a GSA and i rode the Pan America 3 weeks back and its by far lighter.

    • @XSE256
      @XSE256 Год назад +10

      Its also a huge POS. The Pan America was named the most unreliable motorcycle on the market by Consumer Reports. Read the forums, these bikes are beyond awful.

    • @petittrainguernsey3297
      @petittrainguernsey3297 Год назад +2

      Flicking it between the trees? Really? There’s a million better bikes for flicking between the trees.

    • @MindBodySoulOk
      @MindBodySoulOk Год назад +3

      No desire what so ever to own these heavy azz bikes.

  • @jcgandtheviclaking359
    @jcgandtheviclaking359 Год назад +152

    Why they made it? Cause of the Million Dollar Bogan.

    • @juliancrooks3031
      @juliancrooks3031 Год назад +18

      That poor road king went through hell and back 😂😂😂

    • @ericknapp3114
      @ericknapp3114 Год назад +11

      shout out to MDB!! love that guy! road king on bolivia death rode absolutely epic.

    • @aucklandsadventures
      @aucklandsadventures Год назад +12

      Anybody that takes a CVO off-road doesn’t need an “adventure bike”. He already owns one.

    • @craigbourbonevans
      @craigbourbonevans Год назад +3

      mdb already did a off road review on this...he still rides marine 1...fair to say the review didnt go well

    • @dormantmenace
      @dormantmenace Год назад

      So they made it because of him... but before he did that.

  • @dbk81
    @dbk81 Год назад +7

    Really? Suzuki VStrom….. you know the V-twin adventure bike that’s been around for 20 years, probably worth comparing.

  • @hiramw
    @hiramw Год назад +35

    I think the Pan American is pretty cool. I have a 2012 V-Strom 650 which I bought new in 2013. It now has more than 100,000 miles on it. It’s been a great bike for me and I think it will last for many more miles. Sean, when I’m finally ready to retire it maybe you can add it to your 100k bike collection.

    • @Dakalberry
      @Dakalberry Год назад +3

      Yeah I thought it was rude that he didn’t put the V-Strom on the scales.

    • @repetitivemotion
      @repetitivemotion Год назад +6

      I have a 2014 VStrom 1000. The Stroms are great cheap bikes

    • @jDot2414
      @jDot2414 Год назад

      How’s that bike on the highway?

    • @hiramw
      @hiramw Год назад +2

      @@jDot2414 I think it’s excellent on the highway.

    • @SliceofCorn
      @SliceofCorn 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@jDot2414 I thought the 650 was a little sluggish but overall cant really complain about my experience with the 650

  • @ProfessorBunting
    @ProfessorBunting Год назад +28

    The two at my local dealership are priced around $25,000. Much more than I can afford. I will have to just admire them from a distance.

    • @maxbrown3235
      @maxbrown3235 Год назад

      They finance, don’t be a brokie

    • @SkullCandy5671
      @SkullCandy5671 Год назад +23

      @@maxbrown3235 Financing a $25,000 toy is how you stay broke. There's so many other more sensible options in category. Why would you even want 150HP in an adventure bike? I don't get it. I see so many used KLR 650s and BMW 1200GS for sale.

    • @maxbrown3235
      @maxbrown3235 Год назад +1

      @@SkullCandy5671 it’s okay if you can’t afford it, just say so

    • @SkullCandy5671
      @SkullCandy5671 Год назад +10

      ​@@maxbrown3235 Say's the guy advocating financing lmao
      How much extra a month do you pay for the gay little tassels?

    • @stojanjankovic5669
      @stojanjankovic5669 Год назад +3

      @@SkullCandy5671 my $2000 cash ... Transalp 600 is offroad king for this elephant.

  • @2017Toy
    @2017Toy 9 месяцев назад +3

    Nice bike but not worth the price you can get a Japanese bike for six or $7000 less and it would definitely be more reliable

  • @hughmac7423
    @hughmac7423 Год назад +15

    I've just brought a Pan Am, feeling very happy. I've had a Lowrider since 1989, I'm keeping it, and the Pan Am is so different. I didn't like the orange/white and blue/white versions, I thought they looked horrible, then I saw the olive green, with the Army star on the tank, and I wanted one of these straight away.

  • @sickunit2096
    @sickunit2096 Год назад +8

    I own one and love it. And its not my first ADV bike. Ive owned several BMWs and KTMs. You can drop a big chunk of that extra 11 lbs with a TBR slip-on. That mailbox of a mid muffler is pretty hefty. Swap out the footpegs with some real ones in billet aluminum from Altrider, too.

  • @scoutandscooter
    @scoutandscooter Год назад +4

    H-D sales guy thought I was going to get a "great deal" for $36k. "Ya know, that includes the cases". Of course the same dealer had 10 year old glides with 50,000 miles for $25k. As old and tired as the Tenere' is, pick one up for under $10k and never have to deal with H-D salesperson or service department ever again.

  • @chasemercado1861
    @chasemercado1861 Год назад +11

    I rode one for one of Harley’s trial day events, and i absolutely loved everything about it, except for the sound. Sounds a little bit like a lawn mower, but I’d absolutely own one if i could

  • @ralphcantrell3214
    @ralphcantrell3214 Год назад +62

    I have been an avid motorcyclist for over 50 years, but never really caught the cruiser bug, which left me sort of disconnected with Harley Davidson. But I think they hit a home run with the Pan America, and proved without a doubt they are an elite and talented motorcycle company capable of competing in any niche they choose. At my advanced age, the bikes I ride are getting smaller in displacement and lighter, but if I were 20 years younger a Pan America would definitely reside in my garage.

    • @1wesleydb
      @1wesleydb Год назад

      Sport mode=20 years younger. Try one if you get the chance.

    • @TheAnnoyingBoss
      @TheAnnoyingBoss Год назад +1

      They need a honda rebel, grom, and dr650 klr 650 competitor.. the dr and klr have like 30 years in the game its tough competition esspecially since theyre imports and at competitive pricing. Look at the vulcan vaquero price compared to the street glide

    • @trevorscholtz8964
      @trevorscholtz8964 Год назад +2

      This bike has more problems than the DNC. Harley as always dropped the ball on fixing the electrical issues in a timely fashion. With the auto lowering failure it should have been a serious issue. As always the Harley guys that wanted an ADV bike bought one and out found that Harley does not fix things in a timely fashion. The value of this bike has dropped like a stone down a well. Shouda coulda wouda HD

    • @gregwillis7767
      @gregwillis7767 Год назад

      I've been riding (as an owner) since '82 myself, but never had the money to go HD. Bought a 1980 Honda in '82 for $600 (with brand new tires) so I get what you're saying. Still have my YZF 1000, and now a 2020 Indian Scout Bobber. I'm 64, and have never owned a brand new motorcycle. And I've been a motorcycle mechanic for 38 years!

    • @ralphcantrell3214
      @ralphcantrell3214 Год назад

      ​@@gregwillis7767 LOL! I've owned somewhere north of 40 motorcycles, and only one was new - a 1974 Honda XL100. Unlike cars, THOUSANDS of people buy motorcycles every year and then never ride them. A year or two later they can be bought in mint condition with very few miles for a fraction of what they would cost new. 3,000 miles seems to be the sweet spot where I tend to find the best buys, but I have bought used bikes with as little as 200 miles on the clock.

  • @larcoal2963
    @larcoal2963 6 месяцев назад +5

    KTM Sup Adv???????

  • @YessirPauly
    @YessirPauly Год назад +22

    Love how you still read us a bible verse before riding 🙏

  • @mikeskidmore6754
    @mikeskidmore6754 Год назад +3

    BMW ? How about the Yamaha Tenere .. Triumph Tigers, Ducati's ect KTM 1290 Adventure ?

  • @ositothebear2134
    @ositothebear2134 Год назад +7

    I have had my Pan America from launch and love it. It looks like you had a fault code before the 0-60 that put the bike into a sort of limp mode you should clear that thru the info screen and retest in sport mode or custom mode much more power and throttle response.

  • @crapton9002
    @crapton9002 Год назад +3

    I own the Special. I could say things. It is in the shop again. I wouldn't buy a second one. Take that for what it's worth.

  • @spitescorner
    @spitescorner Год назад +1

    This is my favorite thing on two wheels. It's proof Harley can do whatever they want when they put their mind to it.

  • @mattslope
    @mattslope Год назад +5

    The KTM 1190 Adventure R has the same power and similar weight, but Harley may have gotten me to trade mine in because of that adaptive ride height and those hydraulic lifters.

  • @foxfirevalleyvineyrd
    @foxfirevalleyvineyrd Год назад +4

    I have Pan America taste on a Himalayan budget.

  • @shanemb3
    @shanemb3 Год назад +16

    Good to see H-D trying new things. Hopefully they can stay around.

    • @243wayne1
      @243wayne1 Год назад

      Harley Davidson ain't goin' anywhere. They're here to stay.

  • @murlyn2
    @murlyn2 Год назад +22

    Love your work. Great video. A small note. When comparing it to other ADVs, you should add the Triumph Tiger 1200

    • @soldat2501
      @soldat2501 Год назад

      I owned a Tiger 1050 and it was an amazing bike. Triumph is a good alternative to the R1250GS.

    • @hotel-delta
      @hotel-delta Год назад +1

      If we ever take one in, I will definitely take it for a rip

    • @randombuilds8336
      @randombuilds8336 Год назад

      I recently sold my 2013 tiger 800xc, it had 110,329 miles on it when the new owner took possession. Never had more than routine maintenance.

    • @johnswanson3741
      @johnswanson3741 7 месяцев назад

      Never find a dealer if you ever require service while on a road trip! That is one huge advantage with running a Harley....dealers are everywhere!

  • @OurDee
    @OurDee Год назад +3

    The Dirt Glide.

  • @JamesBond-ij4si
    @JamesBond-ij4si Год назад +4

    I’ve been watching you since 2018 and as a fellow believer I thank you for your words of wisdom as well as the excellent content

  • @snupermoto723
    @snupermoto723 Год назад +3

    they'll try to sell these for like 5 years then give up

  • @volvo09
    @volvo09 Год назад +23

    I think it's a pretty good looking bike. Some interesting features too, especially that suspension that lowers at a stop.
    Can't wait for an off road review from you!

  • @kurek9
    @kurek9 Год назад +5

    I was sitting on that same bike the day before you bought it from my dealer. That was a great price for that bike! If only I could have convinced my wife to give me the green light!

    • @paulwojnar2291
      @paulwojnar2291 Год назад +4

      I have 3 bikes in my garage. One is a 2022 PA Special. No wife very happy life

    • @timothydubois5834
      @timothydubois5834 Год назад +1

      Sorry about your wife.

    • @joshrandall5297
      @joshrandall5297 Год назад +1

      Trade in your wife for the bike.

    • @bobbyb177
      @bobbyb177 Год назад +3

      I would suggest you be a man and grow a set.

  • @aaronb8757
    @aaronb8757 Год назад +4

    I’m glad you decided to post a video to this channel. Bikes and beards isn’t enough.

  • @sunstrafer4167
    @sunstrafer4167 Год назад +12

    I took an adventure rider course with HD last fall. Good fun! There were 4 PAs and a few other bikes. Pretty impressed with the HD, but I traded my 1200 GS in for a Norden 901. It’s about 80 lbs lighter than those bikes. Big difference in the dirt.

  • @nicumarc5788
    @nicumarc5788 9 месяцев назад +2

    The front headlight assembly is so ugly!Plus the sound of the motor is weirdly unsatisfactory!For a big v twin to sound like a lawn mower….mneh

  • @ROTV-DanLockhart
    @ROTV-DanLockhart Год назад +4

    Thanks for the review Sean. It looks like an awesome machine. Realistically, how many of the modes will get used? I'll be interested in your further reviews on this bike.

    • @fivespeed3026
      @fivespeed3026 Год назад +3

      I have had mine for almost a year. For the first 8 months or so, I switched between street and sport on a regular basis. Eventually I took some time to figure out the custom power modes and now I stay in custom full power, sportiest suspension settings with all traction control & ABS at the minimum. It transforms the bike much more than the regular sport mode and lowers it at least an inch or two. Basically reminds me of my old R1 now that I have the Fuel Moto 12” carbon muffler, except you’re sitting upright.

  • @Plow-b1x
    @Plow-b1x 9 месяцев назад +2

    Harley Davidson was saved by the tariff on the competition.
    Now here we are.
    CEO yes men.
    Sad but true figure it out