Adventure · 2024

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special ergonomics: seat height, rider triangle & fit

The Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special has a 33.5 in seat. Here’s how riders of different sizes fit, and what you can change.

Seat height: 33.5 in
Wet weight: 569 lb
Wheelbase: 62.2 in
Power: 112 kW

Specs: ManufacturerBars & pegs: EstimatedSeat width: Estimated

Try it with your measurements

Units

Your measurements

Height (in)

Inseam (in)

Arm length

Seated shoulder height

Boot sole

Preferred posture

Motorcycle

Modifications

Try common parts and see how they change your fit. The picture shows your setup over the stock bike.

Seat

Seat height0

Thicker or thinner seat. Lower makes it easier to reach the ground.

Lowering kit0

Lowers the whole bike. Easier to reach the ground, a little less legroom.

Handlebar

Bar risers0

Raises the bars. You sit more upright with less weight on your wrists.

Bar pullback0

Brings the bars closer to you. Shorter reach, good for shorter arms.

Footpegs

Lower pegs0

Lowers the footpegs. More knee room, less cramped legs.

Move pegs back0

Moves the pegs back (or forward). Further back feels sportier.

Windscreen

Windscreen height0

Taller or shorter screen. Changes how much wind hits your chest and helmet.

79Good fit

Specs: ManufacturerBars & pegs: Estimated

V-twin (60°) · 1252 cc · Hold W or Space to accelerate, ↑ / ↓ to change gear · Synthesised from the engine layout and firing order. Not a recording.

Original illustration, motorcycleergonomics.com

Fit score

79/100

Good fit

Knee 66°

Within range

Comfort 66–105°

Hip 113°

Within range

Comfort 92–122°

Elbow 140°

Within range

Comfort 118–165°

Back lean -2°

Within range

Comfort -6–16°

Ground reach

1.3 in short of flat feet

Balls of both feet

Seat height with sag: 32.2 in
Leg length needed: 34.1 in
Your inseam + boots: 32.8 in

Standing on the pegs

Bars 1.3 in too low for standing

Wind

Turbulent air at helmet height (buffeting)

Suggested fixes

Lowering links -0.8 in

Fit score 79 → 86

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Boots with a thicker sole +0.8 in

Fit score 79 → 84

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Low seat or reshaped foam -1.4 in

Fit score 79 → 80

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Lowering changes handling and side-stand lean; check with a specialist.

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Estimate. Handlebar and peg positions for this bike are estimated. Always sit on a bike before you buy it.

Fit by rider size

Shorter riders: at 5′4″ with a 29.5 in inseam, expect tiptoes on one foot.
Taller riders: at 6′4″, knee angle is about 60°; fit score 77/100.

Rider	Inseam	Fit	Ground reach	Knee	Lean
5′1″	28.1 in	53	Feet don’t reach the ground	77°	3°
5′4″	29.5 in	58	Tiptoes on one foot	73°	1°
5′7″	30.8 in	69	One foot flat, hips shifted	69°	-1°
5′10″	32.2 in	81	Balls of both feet	66°	-2°
6′1″	33.5 in	85	Both feet flat	63°	-3°
6′4″	35 in	77	Both feet flat, knees bent	60°	-5°

Reference riders with average proportions and 20 mm boot soles. Your proportions may differ.

Spec sheet

Drawn to scale from this bike's geometry.

Geometry & specifications

Geometry & specifications	Value	Source
Seat height	33.5 in	Manufacturer
Low seat option	32.7 in	Manufacturer
Seat width at the front	12.6 in	Estimated
Handlebar grip	17.3 in ahead of the seat, 11.2 in above it	Estimated
Footpeg	4.7 in ahead of the seat, 15.2 in off the ground	Estimated
Wheelbase	62.2 in	Manufacturer
Wet weight	569 lb	Manufacturer
Rake	25°	Manufacturer
Trail	4.3 in	Manufacturer
Engine	V-twin (60°) · 1252 cc	Manufacturer
Power	112 kW	Manufacturer
Tyres	120/70-19 / 170/60-17	Manufacturer
Category	Adventure	Manufacturer