Joan Pedrero, elite pilot of the Dakar, has once again made history by completing the 15th edition of the Africa Eco Race on a Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250™. The pilot ranked first in the maxitrail category and 25th overall. For 16 days, Pedrero raced with the Pan America 1250™, Harley-Davidson's first Adventure Touring model. The extreme challenge highlighted the extreme capabilities of the Pan America 1250 and how it embodies the spirit of adventure that is part of the DNA of the American motorcycle brand. Equipped with the powerful Revolution® Max 1250 engine, a liquid-cooled 1250 cc V-twin, Pedrero exceeded expectations and demonstrated what the bike was truly capable of. To participate in the race, very few modifications were made to the bike, which remained almost completely stock, with the only exception of a slight modification to the radiator to better handle the extreme desert conditions. Pedrero started the race in a great position, remaining among the top 20 for the first four days of the difficult route. At the end of the long competition, and despite some unexpected events, Joan Pedrero and the Pan America 1250™ never held back and overcame all the challenges that presented themselves along their way, impressing both the audience and the other pilots with the versatility, power, and control that the American model is capable of offering.
Kolja Rebstock, Regional Vice President Harley-Davidson for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, stated: 'We are thrilled with the result of this race and Joan Pedrero's incredible performance. Our brand is synonymous with adventure and performance, and the Pan America that completed this race is a fantastic example of how we continue to exceed everyone's expectations, pushing the limits of technology and performance'. Harley-Davidson's participation in the race 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 experience the authentic Harley-Davidson experience. Fans of the brand are invited to watch a series of videos on the race at harley-davidson.it/ecorace
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