Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Standard (RA1250) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,252cc Liquid-Cooled 60° V-Twin DOHC Dual-VVT Revolution Max 1250 · Source: Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Standard (RA1250) (2021–2024) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Standard (RA1250) (2021–2024) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2021–2024 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Standard (RA1250) (chassis RA1250) requires 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) of SAE 15W-50 (JASO MA2, Screamin’ Eagle SYN3 15W-50 Full Synthetic) engine oil for a drain-only change and 4.5 L (4.76 US qt) with filter service (HD 62700280 / HF171B). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70R19 60V) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (170/60R17 72V), paired with 4× NGK LKAR8AI-9 / HD 31600169 spark plug(s) and a HD 66000340 / YTX14-BS battery.
Drain only: 3.8 L (4.02 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~386 km (240 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 15W-50 · JASO MA2 · Screamin’ Eagle SYN3 15W-50 Full Synthetic |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 4.5 L (4.76 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 5 L (5.28 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | HD 62700280 / HF171B |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | At full operating temperature resting ON THE SIDESTAND (Jiffy Stand); thread dipstick in to read |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 22 N·m (16.2 lb-ft / 2.24 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70R19 60V · Rear: 170/60R17 72V (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK LKAR8AI-9 / HD 31600169 × 4 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | HD 66000340 / YTX14-BS (12V 12.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Sealed X-Ring Chain — Maintain 35–45 mm slack and clean/lube after dirt rides |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · OAT ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1252 cc · 150 hp @ 8,750 rpm · 128 N·m (94.4 lb-ft) @ 6,750 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 850 mm (33.5 in) · 245 kg (540 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 21.2 L (5.6 US gal) · ~18.2 km/L → ~386 km (240 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,600 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 8,000 km / 8,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 24,000 km / 40,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 48,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Sharing the 150 hp Revolution Max 1250 and chain drive of the RA1250S, the base RA1250 swaps semi-active electronics and ARH for manually adjustable 47 mm Showa suspension, saving 13 kg.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Its 150 hp stressed-member Revolution Max 1250 uses hydraulic lash adjusters and dual VVT phasers lubricated by 4.5 L of full-synthetic SAE 15W-50 JASO MA2.