Joan Pedrero is successful on a Harley-Davidson in the Africa Eco Race
Joan Pedrero has completed the Africa Eco Race on an H-D Pan America 1250 for the first time
FRANKFURT (January 17, 2023) – Dakar pro Joan Pedrero has once again made history by completing the 15th edition of the Africa Eco Race on a Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250: The Spaniard took first place in the Maxitrail category and 25th place overall.
For 16 days, Pedrero skillfully piloted a Pan America 1250, the first H-D adventure touring bike. The challenging race highlighted the extraordinary capabilities of the machine, powered by the powerful and liquid-cooled 1250cc Revolution Max 1250 engine, and demonstrated how much it embodies the spirit of adventure that is part of the American motorcycle brand's DNA. Pedrero exceeded all expectations and impressively demonstrated what the US bike is capable of. Very few changes were made to the bike for the race, meaning it was almost entirely stock. The few adjustments included minor modifications to the radiator due to the extreme desert conditions.
Pedrero started the race from a strong position and remained in the top 20 of the field during the first four days on the demanding track. Despite a few setbacks, neither he nor the Pan America 1250 gave up, boldly overcoming all the challenges that came their way. In the end, the versatility, power, and handling of the American machine left a big impression on both the audience and the other riders.
Kolja Rebstock, Regional Vice President Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, offered his congratulations: „We are thrilled with the outcome of this race and Joan Pedrero's incredible performance. Crazy escapades are just as much a part of our brand's roots as rich performance.
And the Pan America 1250 that completed this race is a great example of how we will continue to exceed people's expectations by pushing technology and performance to the limit.“
The Motor Company's participation in this competition has impressively demonstrated the performance and reliability of the Pan America 1250. Freedom and adventure are part of Harley-Davidson's DNA, and with the Adventure Touring Bike, the company is opening up completely new ways to experience the brand. All fans are invited to visit H-D.com/ecorace for more information, pictures, and videos from the race.
Text & image credits: Harley-Davidson
