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Harley-Davidson CVO Pan America

20242025

Factory configuration

CVO

What changed for 2024 · CVO

Factory identity
Harley-Davidson's exact-year owner manual records the RA1250SE CVO Pan America package, including its annual dimensions, running weight, payload, tyres, fluids and service access. Manufacturer source
Paint and body
Complete MY2024 RA1250SE and factory luggage are visible in the official studio image. Manufacturer source
Harley-Davidson CVO Pan America — CVO — 2024–2025
Image: Harley-Davidson Media Kit — MY2024 Legendary Orange

Vitals

Wet weight
299 kg
Fuel capacity
21.2 L
Front tyre
120/70R19 60V
Rear tyre
170/60R17 72V
Tyre pressures
36 / 42 psi cold at 20 C / 68 F solo
Ground clearance
210 mm
Payload capacity
156 kg

Field repair

Fuse box
40 A main fuse behind the right steering-head cover; accessory fuse block beneath the rider seat.
Battery access
Remove the skid plate; disconnect negative first, then positive.

Plug and reinflate a tubeless tread puncture

  1. 01Confirm the damage is confined to the tread and the bead, sidewall and carcass are intact; otherwise recover the motorcycle.
  2. 02Remove the object, prepare the puncture and install a repair string with the insertion tool.
  3. 03Inflate gradually, leak-check the repair and set the tyre to the documented cold pressure with any temperature correction applied.
  4. 04Ride conservatively and replace or professionally repair the tyre as soon as practical.

Replace a failed fuse

  1. 01Switch the motorcycle off and locate the fuse block.
  2. 02Remove the right steering-head cover for the main fuse or the rider seat for the accessory fuse block.
  3. 03Replace only the failed fuse with the same type and rating; never bridge or uprate it.
  4. 04Refit all covers. If the replacement fails again, stop and diagnose the circuit or recover the motorcycle.

Check and top up coolant safely

  1. 01Park on level ground on the jiffy stand, switch off and allow the engine and cooling system to become completely cold.
  2. 02Inspect for leaks before removing the coolant reservoir plug or dipstick; never open a hot, pressurised cooling system.
  3. 03Top only with the documented coolant to the MAX mark and refit the plug or dipstick.
  4. 04If the reservoir was empty, the level falls again or overheating continues, stop and recover the motorcycle because the system may require repair and air purging.

Inspect, clean and lubricate the drive chain

  1. 01Secure the unloaded motorcycle and find the tightest part of the chain.
  2. 02Measure vertical deflection midway between the sprockets: the 2024 RA1250SE owner manual specifies 50–60 mm on the centre stand or 46–56 mm on the jiffy stand.
  3. 03Inspect the 525 chain, master link, sprocket teeth and chain guide; clean with chain-safe cleaner and lubricate after riding while warm.
  4. 04Do not continue if the chain has tight links, damaged rollers, an insecure master link or hooked or broken sprocket teeth; use the exact owner-manual adjustment procedure.

Data sheet

Dimensions & weights

Wet weight
299 kg
Ground clearance
210 mm
Wheelbase
1585 mm
Payload capacity
156 kg

Engine & drivetrain

Engine
1252 cc · Revolution Max 1250
Cooling
Liquid cooled
Output
150 hp · 128 Nm
Transmission
6-speed manual
Final drive
Chain
Fuelling
Electronic fuel injection

Fuel & range

Fuel capacity
21.2 L

Electronics & rider aids

Cruise control
Yes
ABS
Yes

Consumables & service specs

Every value carries its source.

Tyres

Front
120/70R19 60VFactory front fitment; tubeless wheel.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
Rear
170/60R17 72VFactory rear fitment; tubeless wheel.Harley-Davidson identity source · official

Tyre pressures

Front — solo
36 psi cold at 20 C / 68 FFactory cold pressure; the motorcycle tyre-information label remains the final check at the wheel.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
Rear — solo
42 psi cold at 20 C / 68 FFactory cold pressure; the motorcycle tyre-information label remains the final check at the wheel.Harley-Davidson identity source · official

Engine oil

Viscosity
SAE 15W-50Factory preferred normal-condition viscosity.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
Capacity
4.5 LTotal engine-oil capacity; the service oil change is 3.8 L.Harley-Davidson identity source · official

Coolant

Type
Genuine Harley-Davidson Extended Life Antifreeze and CoolantDo not open the cooling system hot.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
Capacity
2.2 LFactory cooling-system capacity.Harley-Davidson identity source · official

Brakes

Fluid type
DOT 4Use only fresh fluid from a sealed container.Harley-Davidson identity source · official

Final drive

Chain
525Use a matching 525 chain and master link.Harley-Davidson identity source · official

Fuel

Minimum octane
91 AKI / 95 RONPremium unleaded fuel.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
Ethanol tolerance
E10 maximum for US-market motorcyclesDo not use E85 or methanol-containing fuel.Harley-Davidson identity source · official

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Michelin Scorcher Adventure

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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR

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Pirelli Scorpion Trail II

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Pirelli Scorpion Trail III

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Avon Spirit ST

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Mitas Terra Force-R

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Metzeler Tourance Next 2

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Pirelli Angel GT

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Pirelli Angel ST

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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41

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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T32

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Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW501 / BW502

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Bridgestone BATTLECRUISE H50

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Avon Cobra Chrome

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Michelin Commander II

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Michelin Commander III Cruiser

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Michelin Commander III Touring

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Continental ContiClassicAttack

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Continental ContiMotion

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Continental ContiRoad

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Continental ContiTour

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Metzeler Cruisetec

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Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser

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Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara

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Bridgestone EXEDRA G853 / G852

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Bridgestone EXEDRA MAX

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IRC GP-21F / GP-22R

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Dunlop K750

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Metzeler Lasertec

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Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross

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Pirelli MT 60 RS

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Pirelli Night Dragon

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Continental RB 2 / K 112

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Michelin Road 5

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Michelin Road 6 GT

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Michelin Road Classic

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Michelin Road W GT

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Metzeler Roadtec 01

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Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE

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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact

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Michelin Scorcher 11

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Michelin Scorcher 31

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Continental TKC 70 Rocks

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Continental TKC 80

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Metzeler Tourance

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Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42

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Michelin Anakee Wild

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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S

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Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+

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Mitas Enduro Trail+

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Heidenau K60 Scout

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Metzeler Karoo 4

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Does not fit this bike

Pirelli Scorpion Rally

The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.

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Continental TKC 80²

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Where to find things

Common locations for jacks, filters, fluids and fuse boxes. Follow the reference link when a picture helps more than words.

Engine oil fill

Engine-oil filler and level-check point are on the powertrain; use the owner-manual warm-engine level procedure.

Reference

Coolant reservoir

Coolant reservoir is serviced through its plug and dipstick only when the engine and cooling system are completely cold.

Reference

Brake fluid reservoir

Front reservoir is at the handlebar master cylinder; rear reservoir is adjacent to the rear-brake system. Keep levels above their minimum marks.

Reference

Air filter housing

Air-cleaner housing is mounted at the engine intake; inspect its seal and element after dusty running.

Reference

Battery

Battery removal starts with the skid plate; disconnect negative first.

Reference

Fuse box — interior

The 40 A main fuse is behind the right steering-head cover; the accessory fuse block is beneath the rider seat.

Reference

Field toolkit

What it takes to remove a wheel, handle common field repairs, and get moving again.

Compact inflator with 0-60 psi gauge

Required
Reinflate and pressure-check either wheel after puncture repair. Reinflates a repaired tyre or tube and verifies cold pressure.Breakstate T1 baseline

Pre-trip-confirmed fastener kit

Required
Panels, seat, battery access and non-safety-critical adjustments. Carry only driver profiles and sizes confirmed on the selected motorcycle during its pre-trip service.Breakstate T1 baseline

Tubeless tyre plug kit

Required
Front or rear tread puncture after carcass inspection. Repairs a serviceable tread puncture for controlled onward travel.Breakstate T1 baseline