Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 vs. Yamaha XSR900 2021
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022
Yamaha XSR900 2021
Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 vs Yamaha XSR900 2021
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022
Yamaha XSR900 2021
Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 compared to Yamaha XSR900 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022
With the slimmer Tiger 1200, Triumph has now joined the ranks of the very best in the top enduro touring class. The Rally models also convince in practice with real off-road competence, the GT models with exemplary agility, both with power and sovereignty in every situation thanks to the three-cylinder engine full of character. It won't knock the BMW R1250 GS off its throne as the best-selling motorbike, but it certainly doesn't have to hide from it or other contenders. Our comparative tests will reveal whether it has what it takes to be the best "big adventure bike" of 2022. Especially since the cat of prey manages the balancing act between long-distance and off-road capability, which a touring enduro always has to master, really well, more in one direction or the other depending on the model choice.
Yamaha XSR900 2021
The Yamaha XSR900 is a classic optical illusion - with its round headlight, angular tank and attached tail light, it clearly passes for a retro bike. But it's no coincidence that the performance is reminiscent of the potent mid-range naked bike Yamaha MT-09, which is the extremely sporty basis for the XSR900. So the engine is a blast and the brakes are appropriately venomous. Fortunately, the engineers didn't overdo it with the chassis, the XSR900 offers sufficient comfort and the upright riding position is more comfortable than the powerful engine would lead one to expect. All in all, the XSR900 is one of the sportiest models among the retro bikes.
