Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer XRt

Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer XRt
Manufacturer	Triumph
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

Engine

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.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.

Chassis

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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Overview

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 Triumph’s 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
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.

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