Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2018 vs. Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2018

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2018 vs Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2018

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2018 compared to Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2018

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2018

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	85 mm	Bore	85 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.4 mm	Stroke	71.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	141 HP	Engine power	137 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,350 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm
Torque	Torque	122 Nm	Torque	121 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,850 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	3
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,215 ccm	Displacement	1,215 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Kayaba
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Kayaba
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Nissin

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Nissin

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Dynamic suspension, Ride by Wire, Traction control	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	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,230 mm	Length	22,482,110 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	885 mm
Height	Height	1,450 mm	Height	1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,530 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.