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Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 ST (2026) — from $19,999
Pan America 1250 ST tilts the ADV toward street sport — sharper on-road focus while keeping Revolution Max 1250 lungs.
Less muddy-boots theater than Special/Limited adventure kits; more canyon and freeway aggression.
Still tall, still modern Harley electronics, still not a Softail.
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: street-focused ADV riders who want Pan Am power
Who should look elsewhere: off-road-first ADV buyers or cruisers
Bottom line: Pan Am with ST street bias — Arizona canyons welcome
ST Pan Am over Special for your roads?