Honda NT1100 DCT 2023 vs. Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Honda NT1100 DCT 2023

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Overview - Honda NT1100 DCT 2023 vs Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Honda NT1100 DCT 2023

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Technical Specifications Honda NT1100 DCT 2023 compared to Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Honda NT1100 DCT 2023

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Honda NT1100 DCT 2023

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	85 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	71.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	137 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	104 Nm	Torque	121 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.1	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,084 ccm	Displacement	1,215 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Kayaba
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Kayaba
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,248 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	885 mm
Height	Height	1,360 mm	Height	1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,535 mm	Wheelbase	1,530 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.4 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda NT1100 DCT 2023

The Honda NT1100 DCT presents itself as a really good touring motorbike. The ride comfort, the DCT transmission and the great Apple Carplay integration ensure that you enjoy riding the motorbike far and wide.

Extensive standard equipment

Really good wind and weather protection

Confident engine

Very suitable for long distances and comfortable

Apple Carplay and Android Auto integration

Suspension setup fits well with the character of the motorbike.

No IMU

limited suspension adjustment options, which reduces the machine's range of use

windshield adjustment requires a lot of effort

engine and DCT response in combination still take some getting used to and sometimes seem rough at first glance.