Triumph Tiger Explorer XC Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Triumph Tiger Explorer XC motorcycle specifications include a 1,215 cc (74.14 cu in) engine, power of 137 hp (100.0 kW) @ 9,300 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 259 kg (571 lb).

Key specifications

2013, 2014, 2016Model years
1,215 ccDisplacement
137 hpPower
121.0 Nm @ 6,400 rpmTorque
259 kgWet weight
837 mmSeat height
20 LFuel tank
1,435 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201320142016
Year-specific specification changes

The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
2016Tubular steel trellis frame. Single-­sided, cast aluminium alloy swing arm with shaft drive.
Front suspension
2016Kayaba 46mm upside down forks
Fuel system
2016Injection. Drive by wire
Rear suspension
2016Kayaba monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment
Wet weight
2016265.5 kg (585.3 lb)
Exhaust system
2016Stainless steel 3 into 1 side mounted stainless steel silencer
Trail
2016106 mm (4.2 inches)

How the Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 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

Triumph database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Triumph specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power87th

137 hp — more powerful than about 87% of Triumph models with power data.

Displacement91st

1,215 cc — larger displacement than about 91% of Triumph models.

Wet weight80th

259 kg — heavier than about 80% of Triumph models, or lighter than about 20%.

Seat height90th

837 mm — taller than about 90% of Triumph models.

Fuel capacity83rd

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.

Overall length2,248 mm
This bike

2,248

Triumph avg

2,218

Close to average.

Overall width885 mm
This bike

885

Triumph avg

821

8% above average.

Overall height1,410 mm
This bike

1,410

Triumph avg

1,199

18% above average.

Wheelbase1,435 mm
This bike

1,435

Triumph avg

1,491

4% below average.

Seat height837 mm
This bike

837

Triumph avg

789

6% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line three, four-stroke • 1,215 cc • Liquid cooled • 137 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,435 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)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 408 km
Power-to-weight ratio 0.529 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 529.0 hp/tonne
Specific power 112.8 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.19:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line three, four-stroke
Displacement 1,215 cc (74.14 cu in)
Power 137 hp (100.0 kW) @ 9,300 rpm
Torque 121.0 Nm (12.3 kgf-m or 89.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,400 rpm
Bore × stroke 85.0 x 71.4 mm (3.3 x 2.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Drive by wire. fuel injection
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

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular steel trellis frame
Front suspension KYB 46mm upside down forks, 190mm travel
Rear suspension KYB monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment, 194mm rear wheel travel
Rake 23.9°
Trail 91 mm (3.6 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Floating discs, Nissin 4-piston calipers, Switchable ABS
Rear brakes Single disc. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, Switchable ABS
Front tire 110/80-19
Rear tire 150/70-17
Wheels Spoked, aluminium rims

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 885 mm (34.8 inches)
Overall height 1,410 mm (55.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,435 mm (56.5 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)

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 Green
Exhaust system Stainless steel 3 into 1 . side mounted stainless steel silencer

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Triumph models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Triumph information before relying on them. Visit the official Triumph website.