#EICMA2015: Triumph Introduced 2016 Explorer 1200 lineup of Motorcycles
Published On Nov 18, 2015 12:00 AM By Sameer Sheikh
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During the ongoing EICMA, Triumph Motors introduced their Explorer 1200 adventure tourer lineup of motorcycles. The motorcycle comes in six variants namely - XC, XCa, XC, XCx, XR, XRx and XRt. While XR variants are meant for the roads whereas XC models are more for an off-roading purpose.
All the motorbikes house 1215cc, inline, a three-cylinder engine having shaft drive. The company did not reveal much information but claims that the new engine will produce more power and a linear torque curve throughout the rev-range. Besides this, these motorcycles will also feature a torque assisted clutch.
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Other than XC and XR variants, all the motorcycles get semi-active suspension system, traction control system and corner sensitive ABS. The company has also used inertial measurement unit to make its electronic systems aware of the real time lean angle. The base variant of these bikes uses adjustable WP suspension system.
The important features of top end variants include a tyre pressure monitoring system, electrically controlled windscreens, Brembo monobloc 4-piston radial calipers for the front discs, heated seats, Hill Hold Control, advanced onboard computer, under seat USB socket, 12 power socket, cruise control, aluminium sump guard and much more.
Triumph motors have not revealed the price and technical specifications of these bikes and their details are most likely to revealed next year when the bike reaches the dealerships.
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