Joan Pedrero, elite pilot of the Dakar, once again made history by finishing the 15th edition of the Africa Eco Race on a Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250. Pedrero finished in 1st place in the maxitrail category and 25th overall.
For 16 days, Pedrero competed on the Pan America 1250, the first Adventure Touring model from Harley-Davidson. The challenge showcased 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. On the Pan America 1250, with its powerful Revolution Max 1250, a liquid-cooled 1250cc V-Twin engine, Pedrero exceeded expectations and showed what the bike is truly capable of. Very few adjustments were made to the bike for the race, making it a nearly stock model, with the only modifications being a slight radiator modification 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, despite some setbacks, Joan Pedrero and the Pan America 1250 did not stop and overcame all the challenges in their path, impressing both the audience and the other riders with the versatility, power, and control that the American model has to offer.
Kolja Rebstock, regional vice president of Harley-Davidson for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, states: “We are excited about the result of this race and the incredible performance of Joan Pedrero. Our brand has roots in adventure and performance, and the fact that the Pan America completed this race is a fantastic example of how we continue to exceed expectations, pushing the limits 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 experience the true Harley-Davidson experience.
