Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 vs. Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

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Overview - Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 vs Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 compared to Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012
Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore85 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke71.4 mmStroke53.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power137 HPEngine power170 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,300 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,750 rpm
TorqueTorque121 NmTorque121 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,850 rpmRpm at Torque8,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio14
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders4
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,215 ccmDisplacement1,158 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeMonocoque

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
BrandBrandNissinBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper
BrandBrandNissinBrandBrembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsTraction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsHill start assist, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Dynamic suspension, Cornering ABS, Radar cruise control, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Blind Spot Assist, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,530 mmWheelbase1,572 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)259 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)260 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity30 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.

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

That the Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally generally prefers the road to tough off-road terrain was already clear from the outset when we looked at the data sheet. That it nevertheless doesn't shy away from any adventure was also clear. But all the test riders were surprised and impressed by how confidently it copes with demanding passages. Despite 19-inch wheels and a lot of mass, it can do more than just gravel roads. Above all, the good electronics and the finely controllable engine make it manageable off-road. The natural limits of the off-road rumbler only become noticeable at high speeds due to the sagging suspension elements or in very rough trial passages due to the dwindling stability of the front wheel. If you can't forgive a touring enduro of this dimension, you're looking in the wrong segment.

Very potent, yet finely controllable V4 engine

Surprisingly easy to handle for the high weight

Powerful, yet sensitive brakes

Very responsive semi-active chassis

Extensive electronics package

Good ergonomics, even in standing off-road use

Cruise control with radar system

Good wind protection

Chassis could do with more rebound in rough, undulating terrain

High price

Above-average fuel consumption

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