Joan Pedrero, an elite Dakar rider, once again made history by finishing the 15th edition of the Africa Eco Race on a Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250. Pedrero finished 1st in the maxitrail category and 25th overall.
For 16 days, Pedrero competed on the Pan America 1250, Harley-Davidson’s first Adventure Touring model. The challenge showed the extreme capabilities of the Pan America 1250 and how it embodies the spirit of adventure that is part of the American motorcycle brand’s DNA. On the Pan America 1250, with its powerful Revolution Max 1250, a 1250 cc V-Twin engine with liquid cooling, Pedrero exceeded expectations and showed what the bike is really capable of. Very few adjustments were made to the bike to enter the race, making it an almost completely standard model, the only changes being a slight modification to the radiator to better compete in the extreme desert conditions.
Pedrero started the race in a good position, remaining in the top 20 for the first four days. At the end of the long competition, and despite a few setbacks, Joan Pedrero and the Pan America 1250 didn’t stop and overcame every challenge in their path, impressing both the public and the other riders with the versatility, power and control that the American model has to offer.
Kolja Rebstock, Harley-Davidson’s regional vice-president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, says: “We’re thrilled with the outcome of this race and Joan Pedrero’s incredible performance. Our brand is rooted in adventure and performance and the fact that Pan America completed this ride is a fantastic example of how we continue to go beyond expectations, pushing the boundaries of technology and performance.”
Harley-Davidson’s participation in the competition demonstrated the capability and reliability of the Pan America 1250. Adventure is part of the brand and the Pan America 1250 is exploring new ways to live the true Harley-Davidson experience.