Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020 vs. Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Overview - Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020 vs Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

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Technical Specifications Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020 compared to Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	85 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	71.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	129 HP	Engine power	137 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm
Torque	Torque	126 Nm	Torque	121 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,850 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,237 ccm	Displacement	1,215 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,285 mm	Length	22,482,110 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	885 mm
Height	Height	1,335 mm	Height	1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,595 mm	Wheelbase	1,530 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	275 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	259 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

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.