Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2014 vs. BMW F 900 XR 2021

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2014

BMW F 900 XR 2021

Overview - Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2014 vs BMW F 900 XR 2021

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2014

BMW F 900 XR 2021

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Simple attachment thanks to magnetic snap-in closure. For safe luggage transport.

Details

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2014 compared to BMW F 900 XR 2021

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2014

BMW F 900 XR 2021

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2014

BMW F 900 XR 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	85 mm	Bore	86 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.4 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	137 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	121 Nm	Torque	92 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	13.1
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	2
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	895 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes

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	2,248 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Width	Width	885 mm	Width	815 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,518 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	267 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	211 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW F 900 XR 2021

A motorbike in this performance class probably cannot be more accessible. The XR wobbles playfully through the radii and immediately inspires confidence in the saddle. Even long tours are easy and you are always relaxed when getting out of the saddle. However, the sporty look of the BMW also awakens desires for a little thrill. However, the power unit cannot quite fulfil these desires. The engine, transmission and quickshifter are a little too tame overall and could do with a little more sportiness.

Clean engine response

Very easy to ride bike

Cool looks, Great display

Good brakes

Easy handling

Stable ride feel

Great connectivity

High lean angle clearance

Well tuned ABS

Easy to manoeuvre

Hard seat

somewhat doughy gearbox including tough quickshifter