Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 vs. Triumph Tiger 1050 SE 2013

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger 1050 SE 2013

Overview - Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 vs Triumph Tiger 1050 SE 2013

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger 1050 SE 2013

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 compared to Triumph Tiger 1050 SE 2013

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger 1050 SE 2013

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger 1050 SE 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	85 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.4 mm	Stroke	71.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	137 HP	Engine power	115 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	121 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,850 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 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	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	3
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,215 ccm	Displacement	1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Nissin

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	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	22,482,110 mm	Length	2,110 mm
Width	Width	885 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,410 mm	Height	1,320 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	259 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	245 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.