Suzuki Intruder M1500 2009 vs. Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Suzuki Intruder M1500 2009

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Overview - Suzuki Intruder M1500 2009 vs Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Suzuki Intruder M1500 2009

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

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Technical Specifications Suzuki Intruder M1500 2009 compared to Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Suzuki Intruder M1500 2009

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Suzuki Intruder M1500 2009

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	96 mm	Bore	85 mm
Stroke	Stroke	101 mm	Stroke	71.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	59 HP	Engine power	137 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	4,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm
Torque	Torque	126 Nm	Torque	121 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,850 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	12
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,462 ccm	Displacement	1,215 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

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	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,410 mm	Length	22,482,110 mm
Width	Width	870 mm	Width	885 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,690 mm	Wheelbase	1,530 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	716 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki Intruder M1500 2009

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.