Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2013 vs. Honda VFR 1200 F 2013

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2013

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2013

Honda VFR 1200 F 2013

Honda VFR 1200 F 2013

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Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2013 compared to Honda VFR 1200 F 2013

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2013
Honda VFR 1200 F 2013
Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2013
Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2013
Honda VFR 1200 F 2013
Honda VFR 1200 F 2013

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore85 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke71.4 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power137 HPEngine power173 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque121 NmTorque129 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,400 rpmRpm at Torque8,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,215 ccmDisplacement1,237 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonSix pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsTraction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsTraction control

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 diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,248 mmLength2,244 mm
WidthWidth885 mmWidth752 mm
HeightHeight1,410 mmHeight1,222 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,530 mmWheelbase1,545 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)267 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)267 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2013

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2013

The Triumph Tiger Explorer XC is a stately motorbike that already signals when stationary that it does not necessarily want to be abused as an entry-level machine. The bulky fairing therefore fits very well with the overall character of the British men's motorbike.

Light handling

agile

fun to ride

direction changes made easy

flawless functioning of the brakes

upright seating position.

The big Tiger cannot rely on a particularly low centre of gravity,

Honda VFR 1200 F 2013

Honda VFR 1200 F 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger Explorer XC vs Honda VFR 1200 F

Price Triumph Tiger Explorer XC

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Honda VFR 1200 F

Model year
Current average market prices

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