Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2019 vs. Triumph Tiger Explorer XRT 2017

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2019

Triumph Tiger Explorer XRT 2017

Technical Specifications Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2019 compared to Triumph Tiger Explorer XRT 2017

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2019

Triumph Tiger Explorer XRT 2017

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2019

Triumph Tiger Explorer XRT 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	98 mm	Bore	85 mm
Stroke	Stroke	79.5 mm	Stroke	71.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	112 HP	Engine power	139 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm
Torque	Torque	117 Nm	Torque	123 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,200 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	11.04
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,199 ccm	Displacement	1,215 ccm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	Wave	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Dynamic suspension, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,255 mm	Length	2,230 mm
Width	Width	980 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,410 mm	Height	1,400 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,540 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	837 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	261 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	254 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Tiger Explorer XRT 2017

The segment of touring enduros has become much softer in terms of engines - in addition to the typical two-cylinder engines, there are also four-cylinder engines in R- and V-shape and Triumph now has to share the unique selling point of the in-line three-cylinder engine with two other manufacturers (MV Agusta Turismo Veloce and Yamaha Tracer 900). On the Tiger Explorer XRt, the large three-cylinder engine with 1215 cubic capacity is very powerful, yet consistently refined. The sound already conveys that something different is coming along and with 140 hp, the big Tiger is by no means underpowered. And thanks to the good responsiveness, very tight bends are no problem despite the impressive weight. In terms of comfort, the excellently equipped XRt version cannot be reproached; even an electrically height-adjustable windshield is on board.

Three-cylinder engine with plenty of punch

high level of comfort

electrically height-adjustable windshield

changeable riding modes

traction control

sporty braking system.

High weight

confusable optics