The Triumph Tiger Explorer XR motorcycle specifications include a 1,215 cc (74.14 cu in) engine, power of 139 hp (101.5 kW) @ 9,300 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 244 kg (537.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2016 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Triumph Tiger Explorer XR compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Triumph models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Triumph database average.
About 59% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 90th percentile across Triumph models.
About 28% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 91st percentile across Triumph models.
About 6% taller than the Triumph database average. Around the 90th percentile across Triumph models.
About 12% larger than the Triumph database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Triumph models.
Triumph database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Triumph specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
139 hp — more powerful than about 90% of Triumph models with power data.
1,215 cc — larger displacement than about 91% of Triumph models.
837 mm — taller than about 90% of Triumph models.
20 L — larger than about 83% of Triumph fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Triumph average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Triumph models where that dimension is available.
2,248
2,218
Close to average.
885
821
8% above average.
1,410
1,199
18% above average.
1,530
1,491
Close to average.
837
789
6% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.00 L (4.23 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 408 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.570 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 569.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 114.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.19:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line three, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,215 cc (74.14 cu in) |
| Power | 139 hp (101.5 kW) @ 9,300 rpm |
| Torque | 123.0 Nm (12.5 kgf-m or 90.7 ft.lbs) @ 6,200 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 85.0 x 71.4 mm (3.3 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Drive by wire. |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 4.00 L (4.23 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis frame |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | WP 48 mm upside down forks, rebound and compression damping adjustment on fork caps |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock, rebound damping adjustment |
| Front wheel travel | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 193 mm (7.6 inches) |
| Rake | 23.1° |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo calipers, 4-piston, switchable ABS. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper. Switchable ABS. |
| Front tire | 110/80-18 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium alloy 10-spoke |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 244 kg (537.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 837 mm (33.0 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 857 mm (33.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,248 mm (88.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 885 mm (34.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,530 mm (60.2 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.90 L/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5697 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | LCD instrument pack with digital speedometer, analogue tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, range to empty, service indicator, clock, air temperature, frost warning, hazard warning lights, trip computer, Tyre pressure monitoring system |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black, white, dark gray |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel 3 into 1 . side mounted stainless steel silencer |
| Comments | Windscreen. Traction control. Cruise control. Ride By Wire. Electrically Adjustable Screen. Road and Rain riding modes. |
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