Triumph Tiger Explorer

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Tiger Explorer
Manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles
Sales description Tiger Explorer
Production period 2012 to 2017
class motorcycle
design type Travel enduro
Motor data
liquid-cooled in- line engine with three cylinders
Displacement  (cm³) 1215
Power  (kW / PS ) 101/137 at 9300 min -1
Torque  ( N m ) 121 at 6400 min -1
Top speed (  km / h) 210
transmission 6 courses
drive Cardan
Brakes Ø 305 mm double disc brake at the front, Ø 282 mm single disc brake at the rear
Wheelbase  (mm) 1530
Dimensions (L × W × H, mm): 2248 × 885 × 1410
Seat height (cm) 84-86
Empty weight  (kg) 259
successor Tiger 1200

The Triumph Tiger Explorer [ ˈtaɪgəʳ ɪkˈsplɔ: ʳəʳ ] was a motorcycle made by the British vehicle manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles . The travel enduro was presented on November 8, 2011 at the EICMA motorcycle fair in Milan and is manufactured in Hinckley , England . Sales started in March 2012. From November 2017, the Triumph Tiger Explorer will be marketed as the Tiger 1200 , which is an intensive facelift, but not a completely new model.

technology

drive

It is driven by a liquid-cooled three - cylinder engine with a capacity of 1215 cm³. The in- line engine generates a nominal output of 101 kW (137 hp) and a maximum torque of 121 Nm at a speed of 6400 min −1 . With the tuning changed for EURO4 in 2016, the values ​​increased to 102KW and 123Nm. The four valves per cylinder head are controlled by two overhead, chain-driven camshafts via bucket tappets . The three cylinders have a Ø 85.6 mm bore , the pistons have a stroke of 71.4 mm with a compression ratio of 11: 1.

A two-stage traction control regulates the propulsion. The motorcycle accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.5 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 210 km / h.

landing gear

The chassis is built on a tubular steel frame . A single swing arm made of aluminum with torque support guides the rear wheel, an upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 46 mm guides the front wheel. The power is converted by a claw-shifted six-speed gearbox, the power separation by a multi-plate wet clutch in an oil bath and the secondary drive by a cardan drive . The clutch is operated hydraulically. The permissible total weight is 481 kg. An electronically controlled, semi-active chassis will also be available from 2016.

Braking system

A double disc brake with a diameter of 305 mm and floating brake discs with 4-piston fixed callipers from Nissin, from 2016 from Brembo, and at the rear a disc brake with a diameter of 282 mm and 2-piston floating calliper slows down the front tire. An anti-lock braking system that can be switched off supports the braking system. As of 2016, the brake system will be partially integral; when the front brake is operated, the rear brake is also operated at the same time. In addition, various modes are available with which the braking system is more specifically tailored to the respective purpose. The system has also been expanded to include a lean angle-dependent control, the so-called curve ABS.

Fuel supply

The mixture is formed by an electronically controlled, sequential fuel injection called multipoint. The ignition is digitally controlled by a transistor-controlled spark plug per cylinder. The manufacturer recommends the use of unleaded motor gasoline with a knock resistance of at least 91 octane. The fuel tank has a volume of 20 liters, of which 4 liters are in reserve. The average fuel consumption is 5.5 liters per 100 km.

Electrical system

The throttle position is converted electronically into the corresponding throttle position via a ride-by-wire system. The starter battery has a capacity of 18 Ah and supplies the electric starter . The alternator generates an electrical output of 950 watts and, in addition to the ignition and lighting system, also supplies the on-board socket in the cockpit, the on-board computer with LCD display and cruise control as well as the handle and seat heating. Fittings and instruments were taken over from the Triumph Tiger 800 .

Exhaust system

The exhaust gas is processed by a regulated catalytic converter and complies with emission class EURO3 , from 2016 EURO4. The three exhaust manifolds lead into a stainless steel rear silencer on the right-hand side of the vehicle.

Market positioning

In the class of travel enduro bikes with a displacement of 1200 cm³, the Tiger Explorer has above-average motorization.

Manufacturer Surname engine Displacement kW PS Nm
KTM 1190 Adventure V2 1195 110 150 125
Ducati Multistrada 1200 V2 1198 110 150 119
triumph Tiger Explorer R3 1215 101 137 121
Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer V4 1237 95 129 126
Aprilia ETV 1200 Caponord V2 1197 94 128 116
Benelli TreK 1130 R3 1131 92 125 112
BMW R 1200 GS (K50) B2 1170 92 125 125
Kawasaki Versys 1000 R4 1043 87 118 102
Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré R2 1199 81 110 114
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure (K51) B2 1170 92 125 125
Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 V2 1151 77 105 113

Reviews

“With the Tiger Explorer, Triumph claims a top position in the field of travel enduro bikes. Top performance in the segment, high-quality components, as well as assistance systems and extensive standard equipment are facts that could make the bike a serious competitor for the previously undisputed champion BMW R 1200 GS. "

- Tourenfahrer.de

“There is also nothing to complain about when it comes to driving behavior; As stable as it is agile, the Briton takes every type of road under its wheels. The tighter the network of curves, the more the driver feels the high weight of 277 kilograms (with full equipment, without case) and the high center of gravity - the BMW has a clear advantage at 245 kilograms. The telescopic fork is not quite perfect: it dips deep when braking hard, which affects the ABS control. The Explorer can impress with its complete equipment. "

- ADAC Motorwelt , edition 6/2012

“But the machine is surprisingly lively when it is driving. The engine may lack a bit of thump in the lower rev range - the GS can do that better with the boxer. But for that he screeches and hisses like a wild tiger all the better. The Explorer is at its best on the autobahn: Longer stages - even at a constant speed of 180 - can be easily mastered thanks to the good windshield (easy to adjust by hand). "

- Björn Lücker : T-Online

"It's light-footed around curves and at walking pace around tight turns, the Tiger moves steadily on the autobahn through pushing layers of air between the trucks. Comfort was particularly important to the developers - and you can tell."

- Sophie Schatter : Motorrad News, issue 4/2012

“When maneuvering, it feels like you have to move a heavy cattle. The extremely tall engine hangs in the elegant steel tubular space frame and thus ensures an extremely high center of gravity. In operation, the initial fears about the stately weight of 260 kilograms evaporate, but in direct comparison with the BMW GS it feels significantly heavier. "

- Patrick Sauter : MO, edition 8/2014

Web links

Commons : Triumph Tiger Explorer  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ EICMA 2011: Triumph shows Tiger Explorer. In: auto.de. October 24, 2011, accessed April 17, 2013 .
  2. ↑ a b travel enduro starts in March. In: n-tv . November 8, 2011, accessed April 17, 2013 .
  3. ↑ a b The alternative. In: Focus . August 1, 2012, accessed April 17, 2013 .
  4. ^ Triumph Tiger Explorer. (No longer available online.) In: tourenfahrer.de. March 21, 2013, archived from the original on October 11, 2012 ; Retrieved April 16, 2013 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.tourenfahrer.de
  5. ↑ Brief driving report. In: ADAC Motorwelt , edition 6/2012. Retrieved April 17, 2013 .
  6. ↑ Björn Lücker: This motorcycle is chasing number one. In: T-Online . November 13, 2013, accessed November 30, 2013 .
  7. ↑ Patrick Sauter: In search of the mountain king . In: MO - motorcycle magazine . Edition 8/2014. ISSN  0723-2616 , p. 27.