Harley-Davidson PAN AMERICA 1250 SPECIAL reviews

jacket while cruising on the open road, you know exactly what I mean. My 2014 Street Glide Special isn’t just a bike — it’s an extension of who I am on the road. This is my third Harley after riding a Bad Boy Springer and a Fat Boy, and I can confidently say this one hits a sweet spot between power, comfort, and soul. Built for the Big Boys — and the Open Road The first thing you notice with the Street Glide Special is how easy it is to handle. If you’ve ridden Harleys before — especially heavier models — this one feels surprisingly light on its feet. It’s quick, agile, and incredibly stable even when you throw it into tight curves or sharp turns on a mountain road. I’ve taken it through some serious twisties and backroads, and the way it holds the line is just beautiful. There’s charm in the way this bike moves — it’s confident without being arrogant. Smooth, Fast, and Fuel-Injected Freedom The fuel-injected engine is a blessing. No tuning headaches, no start-up issues — just twist the throttle and you’re off. Whether I’m riding solo or fully loaded for a weekend trip, the bike doesn’t miss a beat. The acceleration is responsive and powerful enough to give you that satisfying pull, but smooth enough to cruise all day long without fatigue. What stands out most to me is the feeling this bike delivers — it’s not just a ride, it’s a freedom machine. You feel it in your chest when you're out on the highway, with the road stretching endlessly ahead and the world falling away in your mirrors. There’s a spiritual kind of peace in that. Practical and Ready for the Journey What’s often overlooked about the Street Glide Special is just how useful it is. The saddlebags have plenty of space for all your essential gear, and the ergonomics are dialed in perfectly for long hauls. From daily rides to long tours, I never find myself wishing for more. It carries what I need without making a fuss. A Bike That Stays with You Harleys aren't just motorcycles — they’re part of your story. And this 2014 Street Glide Special has carved itself into mine. It’s more than just a set of wheels; it’s a companion on those early morning starts, late-night returns, and every beautiful mile in between. If you’re a rider who loves the balance between heritage, performance, and long-haul capability — and you appreciate the feeling of real freedom beneath you — this bike won’t let you down. Show less

This is my fourth Harley-Davidson. I have owned a 2007 Road King CVO, then the 2021 Road Glide Special (Red/Black), next was the 2016 Heritage/Softtail, and finally, my fourth Harley, the 2021 Street Glide Special, Limited Edition Artic Blast Custom Paint, Number 325 of 500. This bike has been Dyno tuned, with upgraded Slimline Dual head pipes paired with Rinehart slip-ons equipped with DBX performance baffles...long story short, this bike is FAST! This bike also has a very smooth ride and great handling, and I have maintained all service records and only serviced at Harley-Davidson. A removable tour pack has been added, including waterproof speakers in the saddle bags. Lots of upgrades to say the least! You will absolutely enjoy riding this bike! Show less

13000 obo 2014 street glide Special no scratches no mares, NADA Exelent 40000 miles 103 cubic inch. New lyndall composite black floating brake rotors. New willey Shiney powder coat black enforcers, New custom dynamics led everything, stage one ss stealth intake 2x2 exhaust bassani dnt mufflers, vance Show less

I purchased a 2021 Street Glide that I am disappointed with. It has less than a thousand miles and already the engie and ABS light have come on. It jackrabbits when shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. I had it checked out and was told that there was nothing wrong with it. Now two weeks later, the engie light and ABS light are on. This is the third new harley that I've purchased and every one of them have broken down with less than a thousand miles on them. This will be my last harley! Show less

My first Harley Davidson from transitioning from sports bike riding for the last 20 years. Love the ride this Harley provides and the quality. Still getting used to the ride but after making some specific modifications and changing some things around, I am getting it to where I want it. I have become a big Harley fan just in a matter of months. The camaraderie between the Harley base is like none other. Looking forward to some long rides and creating memories. Show less

Purchased a 2014 Street Glide Special with low miles from a private seller. The transaction was done through Harley's Rider to Rider, program, which was good for me as a buyer. The bike was completely stock. I was upgrading from a 2002 Electra Glide, so the tech on this bike is a significant upgrade. Everything is easy to figure out, though, and after a couple of day rides I'm completely comfortable on it. It is denim black, which I love and is easy to clean. Easy every day rider, although after three hours or so the stock seat gets uncomfortable. That will be my first upgrade. Show less

It's my second VRod,(still own a 2005 VRSCA). Both are great machines - performance, quality, value. The 2011 Nightrod Special: I love the new color, 240 rear wheel, additional cubic inches, low seat, weight in bottom-not top heavy-perfect balance and five gallon fuel tank. It's a different sitting position compared to 2005, more sport bike type-excellent handling and power. It makes you smile with each mile. Corbin bags coming soon for extended rides. Too bad Harley has no idea how to market their best machine and options for it. Show less

This bike has been great so far. Modifications I had done prior to picking it up. I had reduced reach handlebars put on, led light in the rear, and I had the pipes bored out. All three I'm very happy with. The reduced reach bars make it more like a cruiser which is nice. The pipes are great. Everyone loves them. So many people comment about them. The best part it only cost $175.00 dollars to do. First, looks; same as everyone else, the bike turns more heads than any other. Everywhere I go people are coming up to me asking me about the bike. The best part is I'll be out riding with my friends and we'll stop for a break and when we're sitting there more than one one of them have said; You know I really love my bike, but your bike is just so mean looking, I love it. I think this is the best comment you can get. Enough about looks. Riding: The bike handles like a charm. The 240 rear tire does make it harder to turn. The easiest remedy for this is to just start your turn earlier. After I got the bike I spent a few hours riding side streets at low speed working on the turns. Once you get that down turns are not issues. Reliability: I had the bike for about a week and had a tire weight fall off, fuel gauge quit, and the clutch line came loose. In a week this is a lot to go wrong but none of it was major. The tire weight and clutch cable easy to fix, the fuel gauge had a loose wire that got fixed when I took the bike up for its thousand mile service. Minus those issues reliability is fine. that's why I give it a 3 for reliability. Performance: Great and that's and understatement. The bike is a beast especially when around 4000 RPM and above. Perfect example: I was going up a pretty steep hill behind someone going about 50; I was in 5th downshifted to 4th and gunned it, the thing took off like a raped ape, shot past the two cars in front and was back in my lane in less the 8 seconds. I looked down and I was encroaching on 100 mph. She is just a beast, turns you have to be careful due to the bike sitting 4.5 inches above the ground. If you lean it over to much the pegs drag, but then again if you want to corner like an animal, get a different bike. I have nothing negative on the performance. One little thing, it would be nice if she was a 6 speed, but they fixed this with the 08 version. Comfort: The seat the bike came with is not the best. To be honest me arse hurts when I ride it for over 2 hours. I bought a sundowner seat and couldn't be happier. The pillion seat my girl loves. I offered to get her the seat that comes with the sundowner but she declined so I kept the factory one. Comfort 4. Quality, well it's a Harley; the quality appears great to me, this one I will have to get back to you on in lets say 5 years. Then I can give you a better opinion of quality. Overall though it's a great bike, I wouldn't have another bike minus the issues with the 3 things that went wrong when I got it. When I get on it and go, it's great. The bike handles like a dream when you figure out how to handle her. Looks; well everyone has been there. They speak for themselves. If you're going to purchase one; good luck. I hope you love yours as much as I love mine. Show less

Ok, well after nine months and almost 6000 miles later, I decided to write a follow up and I have to say that I love this bike. It is awesome!!! It is the coolest bike out there, and I own one. I don't know how I did it, but I got one and it's all mine. It's still got some issues as far as practicality, but hey, so does the Dodge Viper. It has also developed a problem with the fuel guage being very inaccurate, but it's apparently a known issue and is being resolved for free as per the warranty. It's a pretty straight forward bike, what you see is what you get. It maneuvers very well, looks good, and is fairly comfortable. I've heard people say the handlebars are hard to reach, but it's just perfect for me. I had to give it 4 stars total due to the less than perfect suspension and the fuel guage problem. If you are looking for the coolest bike on the road, this is it! Show less

This is a versatile bike that does all things very well. It needs to be viewed and reviewed as a unique bike rather than comparing it to sport bikes or heavy cruisers. It cruises around town with ease and can get beastly above 6000rpm yet remains very smooth. It's not the fastest but sure as hell ain't slow, it'll propel that 600 some pounds in an instant and at 120hp it's very respectable. It handles and corners very well for a big bike and long wheelbase. No not like a Buell or an Agusta but make a few adjustments to your mindset and it will do all most riders need it to do and then some. After 3000 miles one thing is certain, a weekend or short ride can not give a rider the feel for this bike. I kept learning about it for 1000 miles or so. The versatility that comes from 10,000 rpms and a very sweet 5 speed tranny, the long wheelbase and stability, the low slung frame, and raked front end all have their attributes. It's an awesome combination and a perfect street bike. Speed - Smoothness - Comfort - Handling. Show less