Harley-Davidson® Adventure Centre with Darren

POSTED: 05/05/2022

Thrilling in every sense of the word

Experience everything Wales can throw at you on this multi-terrain adrenaline-pumping adventure.

Harley-Davidson® has launched a brand new adventure centre in Wales with Dakar legend Mick Extance.  

The adventure centre offers a one-day on- and off-road experience catered to your skill level and confidence with the use of the new Harley-Davidson® Pan America™ 1250 Special. Included in the rider experience package is intimate training with Mick, a full riding kit and helmet, fuel, insurance and lunch at the 4☆ Lake Vyrnwy Hotel.

Our very own Darren, went over to Wales to experience this for himself and he absolutely loved it...

"The H-D Pan America demonstrated how special this adventure bike truly is. The adaptive ride height and 7 rider modes genuinely convince you that you could compete in the next Dakar Rally"

Find out more about the new H-D® Adventure Centre below!

The Harley-Davidson® Adventure Centre with Mick Extance in Wales

The Harley-Davidson® Adventure Centre

The Harley-Davidson® Adventure Centre with Mick Extance in Wales

The Terrain

The H-D® Adventure Centre is based on a huge 1,500 acres of private woodland and it showcases some utterly breathtaking landscapes you'll never forget. You'll be able to learn at your own pace without the pressure of being in a large group with the experience tailored to a more intimate class. The class sizes are no larger than two riders to an instructor, to keep the class as personal as possible. Even if you've never been off-road before you'll learn everything you need to blast across the tracks in no time and maybe a jump or two as well!

Taking on some of the toughest terrains Wales has to offer, you'll be at one with nature... and a Harley® of course.

The Harley-Davidson® Adventure Centre with Mick Extance in Wales

The Bike

Get ready to experience adventure in a new light with a motorcycle built to exceed in all conditions. Equipped with fantastic power, confidence-inspiring control, and electronic aids to push you further, is the Harley-Davidson® Pan America™ 1250 Special. 

The Pan America™ 1250 Special has a minimum seat height of 850mm and features the award-winning Adaptive Ride Height system which allows the motorcycle to automatically lower when the bike is at a standstill. Harley-Davidson® produced the Pan America™ to be different to anything their riders have experienced before and together with the Adventure Centre you'll be able to discover everything it can do...

The Team

They have only the best at the H-D® Adventure Centre! The team have combined experience of over 60 years, so you can rest assured you'll be in the best hands. The team is especially great at tailoring the adventure experience to each riders' confidence and skill level, helping you to progress your riding skills and address key points you may need assistance within.

The course is hosted by Mick Extance and his son Adam Extance, who together produce an unforgettable day out. With experience and knowledge that speaks for themselves, these two legends will be sure to enhance your skills and build on your riding confidence. In addition to Mick & Adam, there are guest top-level riders who will assist to bring the very best out of every guest.

The Harley-Davidson® Adventure Centre with Mick Extance in Wales
The Harley-Davidson® Adventure Centre with Mick Extance in Wales
The Harley-Davidson® Adventure Centre with Mick Extance in Wales

A Dakar legend...

The Harley-Davidson® Adventure Centre with Mick Extance in Wales

From a small paper round job, Mick was able to buy his first motorcycle at the age of 15. It didn't take Mick long to compete in his first trial, where he won - displaying some showstopping natural two-wheeled skills. There laid the roots of a very successful champion who has entered seven Dakar Rallies - finishing five of these - and is now registered for Dakar 2023

Despite having recently recovered from a brain tumour just last year. Mick hasn't let that stop him. Showing tremendous spirit he is now back to sharing his extensive knowledge with those who want to learn.

The swiss-army knife of motorcycles...

  • The all-new Revolution® Max 1250 engine features hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, variable valve timing (VVT), four valves per cylinder, and delivers 150 HP and 94 ft. lb of torque – usable performance whichever route you take
  • 21.2-litre fuel tank
  • Showa® suspension, electronically adjustable semi-active damping
  • Lightweight, stressed member frame with cast aluminium swingarm
  • Chassis enabled for optional OE luggage systems
  • All LED lighting – Daymaker Signature headlamp and 6-segment LED banking lamp
  • Height adjustable “on the move” fairing screen
  • Dual 4-piston monobloc front brake calipers, 320 mm discs
  • Height adjustable rider’s seat
  • Light and durable cast aluminium wheels (19in front, 17in rear) with TPMS
The Harley-Davidson® Adventure Centre with Mick Extance in Wales

What are you waiting for?

Experience the Pan America 1250 at the H-D Adventure Centre or contact us to book a demo ride via the buttons below!

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