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Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Limited (2026) — from $26,499
Pan America 1250 Limited loads the ADV with premium touring/adventure amenities — the long-way version of Harley’s dirt-capable twin.
More comfort and kit than Special; price jumps accordingly. Flagstaff overnight with luggage is the point.
Still an ADV seat height story. Softail riders will notice.
From a Phoenix garage point of view, that matters: summer heat, monsoon oil slicks, and freeway miles on the 10/17 stack reward honest ergonomics and modern rider aids more than brochure poetry.
Who it’s for: ADV tourers wanting max Pan Am equipment
Who should look elsewhere: budget ADV or pure street Softail buyers
Bottom line: top-kit Pan Am for Southwest adventure touring
Limited Pan Am worth the premium over Special?