Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer XRt
Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer XRt | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 2016 - 17 |
Engine | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
Ignition | Digital |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Frame | Tubular steel trellis frame, swingarm single-sided, cast aluminum alloy with shaft drive |
Suspension | Front: WP 48 mm upside down forks, adjustable rebound and compression damping Rear: WP monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment |
Brakes | Front: 2 x 305 mm Floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo 4-piston calipers, switchable ABS Rear: Single 282 mm disc, Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, switchable ABS |
Front Tire | 120/70 R19 |
Rear Tire | 170/60 R17 |
Wheelbase | 1520 mm / 59.8 in |
Seat Height | 837 - 857 mm / 32.9 - 33.7 in |
Weight | 245 kg / 540 lbs (dry), |
Oil Capacity | 4.0 Liters / 1.1 US gals / 0.88 Imp gal |
Fuel Capacity | 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a Liquid-cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 11.0:1 compression ratio.
DriveEdit
Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 120/70 R19 front tire and a 170/60 R17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 305 mm Floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo 4-piston calipers, switchable ABS in the front and a Single 282 mm disc, Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, switchable ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a WP 48 mm upside down forks, adjustable rebound and compression damping while the rear was equipped with a WP monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment. The Tiger 1200 Explorer XRt was fitted with a 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 245 kg / 540 lbs. The wheelbase was 1520 mm / 59.8 in long.
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OverviewEdit
Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer XRt
The all-new
Tiger Explorer XRT
packs immense power and linear torque from its signature 1215cc
triple engine and is optimized for road riding with cast wheels,
ABS, Traction control and Brembo monobloc 4-piston radial callipers
at the front, and a single 282mm disc, 2-piston sliding caliper at
the rear. The XRT
also incorporates Triumphs electronically controlled semi-active
suspension system (TSAS) continuously adjusts the suspension
settings as you ride, delivering the best control, comfort and
riding experience on any surface.
Five new selectable Rider modes; Road, Rain, Sport, Off-Road and
fully customizable Rider mode, incorporate different setting for
ABS, traction control and throttle maps, each optimized to suit the
selected mode for maximum control, comfort and rider engagement.
With an electronically adjustable touring screen, hand guards,
heated grips, heated seats for both rider and pillion as well as
pannier rails and cruise control as standard, crossing continents or
the daily commute to work is an ease. It is the ultimate road
orientated adventure bike.
Tiger Explorer XRt (standard
equipment)
ABS and Traction Control
Brembo monoblock 4-piston radial calipers
Center Stand
Electronically Adjustable Screen
Immobilizer
Newly designed cast wheels
On Board computer
Road and Rain riding modes
Sump guard
USB Power Socket
WP adjustment front and rear suspension
12V Power Socket
Superior active safety with Optimised Cornering ABS and Traction
Control
6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit
Triumph Semi Active Suspension (TSAS) with WP forks and RSU
Dedicated Off-Road Riding Mode
Cruise Control
Advanced On Board computer
Self-cancelling LED indicators
Heated Grips
Hand Guards
Additional 12V Power Socket
Also:
Hill Hold Control system Two extra Riding Modes - the dynamic Sport and the fully customizable Rider Electrically adjustable Touring screen Heated rider and passenger seat Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Engine Protection Bars Pannier rails ready for Triumph Adventure panniers
Certainly, Triumph has made some great
changes to help both the rider and the pillion comfortable. I really
did like the idea of heated seats, especially for the pillion who is
so often overlooked.
The bike has a lot of competitors out there from all of the major manufacturers, such as the KTM 1290 Super Adventure, the Aprilia Caponord, the big BMWs, the Ducati Multistrada, the Yamaha Super Tenere, the Honda VFR 1200s or Adventure, and the Suzuki V-Strom. All of these bikes are seeking the money from the typical middle aged man who likes to travel longer distances in comfort but still be able to put a smile on their face when wishing to have a weekend blast in the countryside.
Perhaps, the two main factors in this segment are comfort and sports ability. The fact they they can do long tours two-up is a given but how comfortable they are at doing this may be a key differentiator. For others, the feeling that the bike gives them or the sportness is a big factor. It must still make them feel alive, otherwise why not just get a car!
I found the bike an interesting experience. The dealer representative suggested that I try it out as I had already vocalised that I was after a super naked and a sports tourer so he suggested getting the Explorer XRT as one bike that can do both well. The ride went well as you can see in the video and the bike had some great features.
The good bits: The styling - this is actually a pretty good looking bike. I particlarly liked the front end. The noise - It has 1200 CC pushing out a single pipe. It sound loud! The comfort - so many good things to make it more comfortable for a rider and a pillion. The insturments - configurable tech, rider modes, all on the fly and easy to operate.
The not so good bits: The height - OKay, it's an adventure bike, they are tall but it was disconcerting that I was on such a heavy bike on my tip-toes and I am 5'10" which is not exactly short. The vibe - The bike is eiter super smooth or vibey depending on gear and revs. Some times I thought it could be smoother. Not a deal breaker though. The cost - it's a lot of money - period. Source:
Make Model | Triumph Tiger Explorer XRt |
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Year | 2016 - 17 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Displacement | 1215 cc / 74.1 cub in |
Bore X Stroke | 85 x 71.4mm |
Cooling System | Liquid-cooled |
Compression | 11.0:1 |
Induction | Ride by wire, fuel injection |
Ignition | Digital |
Starting | Electric |
Exhaust | Stainless steel 3 into 1 , side mounted stainless steel silencer |
Oil Capacity | 4.0 Liters / 1.1 US gals / 0.88 Imp gal |
Max Power | 101 kW / 137 hp / 139 PS @ 9300rpm |
Max Torque | 123 Nm / 12.5 kgf-m / 90.7 lb-ft / @ 6200 rpm |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Frame | Tubular steel trellis frame, swingarm single-sided, cast aluminum alloy with shaft drive |
Front Suspension | WP 48 mm upside down forks, adjustable rebound and compression damping |
Front Wheel Travel | 190 mm / 7.5 in |
Rear Suspension | WP monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment |
Rear Wheel Travel | 193 mm / 7.6 in |
Front Brakes | 2 x 305 mm Floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo 4-piston calipers, switchable ABS |
Rear Brakes | Single 282 mm disc, Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, switchable ABS |
Front Wheel | 10-Spoke, cast aluminum alloy, 19 x 3.0 in |
Rear Wheel | 10-Spoke, casr aluminum alloy, 17 x 4.5 in |
Front Tire | 120/70 R19 |
Rear Tire | 170/60 R17 |
Rake | 23.1º |
Trail | 99.2 mm / 3.9 in |
Dimensions | Width 830 mm / 32.7 in (with handlebars) Height 1470 mm / 57.9 in (without mirrors) |
Wheelbase | 1520 mm / 59.8 in |
Seat Height | 837 - 857 mm / 32.9 - 33.7 in |
Dry Weight | 245 kg / 540 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |
Instrument Display/functions | Instrument pack with analogue tachometer, fixed segment LCD display and multifunction dot matrix LCD display. Fixed segment LCD display: speedometer, fuel gauge, gear position indicator, service indicator, clock, ambient air temperature, coolant temperature, cruise control status and set speed. Multifunction DOT matrix LCD display: five Riding Modes (Road, Rain, Off-Road, Sport, Rider), windscreen adjustment, TSAS setting, Trip computer (journey distance, journey time, average fuel consumption, average speed), motorcycle information (odometer, range-to-empty, instantaneous fuel consumption, TPMS), settings menu, heated grips status, heated seat status. |