The Triumph Tiger Explorer motorcycle specifications include a 1,215 cc (74.14 cu in) engine, power of 137 hp (100.0 kW) @ 9,400 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 259 kg (571 lb).
Key specifications
2012-2016Model years
1,215 ccDisplacement
137 hpPower
121.0 Nm @ 6,400 rpmTorque
259 kgWet weight
837 mmSeat height
20 LFuel tank
1,530 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20122013201420152016
Year-specific specification changes
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Bore × stroke
2013201685.0 x 71.4 mm (3.3 x 2.8 inches)
Front brakes
2013Double disc. Floating discs, Nissin 4-piston calipers, Switchable ABS
20142015Double disc. ABS. Floating discs, Nissin 4-piston calipers, Switchable ABS
2016Double disc. Floating discs, Nissin 4-piston calipers, Switchable ABS.
Front suspension
20132014KYB 46mm upside down forks, 190mm travel
2015KYB 46mm upside down forks
2016Kayaba 46 mm upside down forks, adjustable preload
Fuel system
2016Injection. Drive by wire.
Power
20132016137 hp (100.0 kW) @ 9,300 rpm
Rear brakes
2013Single disc. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, Switchable ABS
20142015Single disc. ABS. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, Switchable ABS
2016Single disc. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper. Switchable ABS.
Rear suspension
20132014KYB monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment, 194mm rear wheel travel
20152016Kayaba monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment
Clutch
2016Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated
Overall width
20132016885 mm (34.8 inches)
How the Triumph Tiger Explorer 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.
Engine power137 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 87.2 hpHigh 165 hp
About 57% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 87th percentile across Triumph models.
Displacement1,215 cc
Low 199 ccAverage 949 ccHigh 2,294 cc
About 28% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 91st percentile across Triumph models.
Wet weight259 kg
Low 168.3 kgAverage 236.2 kgHigh 380 kg
About 10% heavier than the Triumph database average. Around the 80th percentile across Triumph models.
Seat height837 mm
Low 690 mmAverage 789 mmHigh 855 mm
About 6% taller than the Triumph database average. Around the 90th percentile across Triumph models.
Fuel capacity20 L
Low 9.5 LAverage 17.9 LHigh 25 L
About 12% larger than the Triumph database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Triumph models.
This model Triumph database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line three, four-stroke • 1,215 cc • Liquid cooled • 137 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,530 mmSeat 837 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 110/80-19 front / 150/70-17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
110/80-19 |
| Rear tire size |
150/70-17 |
| Front tire width |
110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio |
80% |
| Front rim diameter |
19 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) |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
0.529 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight |
529.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power |
112.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.00:1 (Square) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
In-line three, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
1,215 cc (74.14 cu in) |
| Power |
137 hp (100.0 kW) @ 9,400 rpm |
| Torque |
121.0 Nm (12.3 kgf-m or 89.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,400 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
85.0 x 85 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
12.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
4 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Injection. Drive by wire. fuel injection |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition |
Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
| 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 |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Tubular steel trellis frame |
| Front suspension |
Kayaba 46mm upside down forks, 190mm travel |
| Rear suspension |
Kayaba monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment, 194mm rear wheel travel |
| Rake |
23.9° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. Switchable ABS |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. Switchable ABS |
| Front tire |
110/80-19 |
| Rear tire |
150/70-17 |
| Wheels |
Cast aluminium alloy 10-spoke |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
259 kg (571 lb) |
| Seat height |
837 mm (33.0 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,248 mm (88.5 inches) |
| Overall width |
962 mm (37.9 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) |
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 |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Phantom Black. Crystal White |
| Exhaust system |
Stainless steel 3 into 1 . side mounted stainless steel silencer |
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