2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer
- All-new adventure touring model for 2012
- Brand new 1215cc three cylinder engine delivering
class leading 137PS
- Cruise control, traction control and switchable
ABS as standard
- Durable, low maintenance shaft final drive
- Adjustable rider ergonomics with user variable
seat, screen and handlebar positions
- Class-leading 10,000 mile/one year service interval
- Coded key immobiliser as standard
- Wide range of official accessories available
for even greater comfort and practicality
- Standard two-year unlimited mileage warranty
One year after setting a new standard with the Tiger
800 comes Triumph’s flagship entry to the adventure
touring sector – the Tiger Explorer.
Powered by an all-new 1215cc three-cylinder engine
producing a class-leading 137PS with 121Nm of torque
for effortless overtaking combined with an exciting
top end growl, the Tiger Explorer sports a high-specification
that will see it bring a new level of excitement to
the adventure touring class.
The thoroughly modern powerplant utilises a new
ride-by-wire electronic throttle system, allowing
Triumph engineers to endow the Tiger Explorer with
a number of high-tech rider aids for added rider safety
and comfort. Cruise control, traction control and
switchable ABS are all standard fitment on the Tiger
Explorer, while a tough shaft drive system has been
developed for the Tiger Explorer, allowing virtually
maintenance free touring. The latest Triumph has also
been designed to go 10,000 miles between servicing
– ideal for those long distance adventures.
Having been designed for day long, mile crunching
capability, rider and pillion comfort are at the heart
of the Tiger Explorer’s philosophy. The rider
position is easily adjustable, with the standard saddle
offering either an 840mm or 860mm seat height, with
accessory high and low seat options also available,
while both the screen and handlebar positions are
highly adjustable to suit the individual rider preferences.
The pillion hasn’t been forgotten about either,
with a wide and comfortable seat equipped with large
grab handles for comfort and security, while the 20
litre fuel tank ensures infrequent stops en route.
Triumph’s reputation for delivering best-in-class
handling continues with the Tiger Explorer, which
offers a combination of excellent low-speed balance
and composed high speed capability, creating a dynamic
ride over and above that expected from an adventure
tourer.
The strong tubular steel trellis frame bears a strong
visual resemblance to other models in the Triumph
family, while the single-sided rear swingarm showcases
the 17” 10-spoke rear wheel. Adjustable 46mm
front forks allow the rider to tailor the Tiger Explorer
to their individual needs and riding conditions, with
the longtravel
suspension and 19” front wheel giving the Tiger
Explorer the capability to cope with unpaved roads.
Stopping the Tiger Explorer are 305mm discs gripped
by powerful four-piston calipers, mated to Triumph’s
electronic ABS system, which can be switched off for
riding on unpaved surfaces.
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