Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

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Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore85 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke71.4 mmStroke81.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power137 HPEngine power102 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,300 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque121 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,850 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.5
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
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,215 ccmDisplacement1,084 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandKayabaBrandShowa
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsTraction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 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 mmLength2,330 mm
WidthWidth885 mmWidth960 mm
HeightHeight1,410 mmHeight1,490 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,530 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)259 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)243 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity24.8 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 CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

The development of the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports away from a high-legged off-road bike to a touring bike with a 19-inch front wheel will be a step in the right direction for most Adventure Sports customers. The majority of them ride mainly on paved roads and are happy about better handling, more stability and confidence when leaning and more accessible thanks to the lower seat height. The electronics and DCT have also been fine-tuned in the background, which means that the new Adventure Sports does a lot of things right. Despite these changes, you don't have to do without off-road passages. Even with the smaller wheel and shorter suspension travel, the Adventure Sports remains ready for adventure.

Superbly responsive, now even more torquey engine

Bassier sound than before

Semi-active suspension as standard

Finely controllable brakes

19-inch front wheel and wider tyres raise cornering performance to a new level

Lower seat height makes the mighty Adventure Sports more accessible

Good wind protection

Tough off-road terrain now more difficult to master

riders over 1.85 m get loud turbulence on the helmet even in the highest windshield position

5 kg more on the ribs than before

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