Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

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Overview - Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore85 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke71.4 mmStroke75.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power137 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,300 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque121 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,850 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,215 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandKayabaBrandShowa
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandKayabaBrandShowa
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
BrandBrandNissinBrandNissin

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsTraction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength22,482,110 mmLength2,335 mm
WidthWidth885 mmWidth875 mm
HeightHeight1,410 mmHeight1,475 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,530 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)259 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)232 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity18.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

The Tiger Explorer could also come from Bavaria. Only with cast wheels instead of wire spokes do the English go their "own way", which is clearly more over asphalt than over gravel. Apart from that, it has to be said that the engine is convincing, the brakes less so.

Optimal wind protection

pleasant seating position

comfortable saddle

superior engine.

High weight

nervous traction point

relatively weak braking system.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

The new Africa Twin has come exactly as fans expected: Well controllable, unagitated and a wonderful travelling companion. The fact that it also looks extremely good was a pleasant bonus. So there is no reason to fundamentally change the Africa Twin, what was good remains good on the new one - and much has been improved. Thanks to Ride by Wire, you can now also enjoy performance modes on the Africa Twin, and the traction control can be adjusted 7-fold (instead of 3-fold previously) and switched off. The optional DCT is still a big hit and a lot of fun, but it also costs a lot.

Reliable engine

comfortable seating position

well-tuned chassis

good looks

good brakes

optional DCT

performance modes

not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger Explorer vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Price Triumph Tiger Explorer

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