Triumph Tiger Explorer

The 2017 version of the Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx has been launched at Rs 18.75 lakh (ex-showroom, India). While the 2017 model comes in 8 variants in the international market which includes both the XC and XR variants, we get just one variant for now. The Tiger Explorer XC is powered by a 1215cc, in-line three cylinder, liquid cooled engine mated to a six-speed transmission system. The motor churns out a maximum power of 139hp at 9300rpm with a peak torque of 123Nm at 6200rpm.
The bike is crafted on a tubular steel trellis frame. It comes with 110/80 R19 tyres at the front and 150/70 R17 tyres at the rear, with 32 spoke aluminium rims. The suspension system includes White Power 46mm upside down forks at the front and WP monoshock at the rear. Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx is equipped with 305mm dual disc brakes with four-piston Brembo calliper at the front and 282mm, twin-calliper single disc at the rear. The braking system is paired with switchable ABS.
The instrument cluster of the bike is new and includes a Digital speedometer, analogue tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, range to empty indicator, service indicator, clock, ambient air temperature indication, frost warning, hazard warning lights, trip computer, scroll button on handlebars and tyre pressure monitoring system indication. The exhaust system consists of three into one, side mounted steel silencer, that gives a robust feel.
The new bike is Rs 80,000 more expensive than the previous version. The Tiger Explorer competes against the BMW R1200GS, Honda Africa Twin and Ducati Multistrada series.

The Tiger Explorer gets cosmetic enhancements in the form of revised tank extensions and front headlight cowl. There is now an option of a lower 785mm seat height as opposed to the standard 857mm. The instrument cluster is new though it misses out on the colour TFT display which the Ducati Multistrada 1200 comes with.

An all-new exhaust system has power and torque up by 2PS and 2Nm respectively, and the Euro 4-compliant 1215cc three-cylinder motor now makes 139PS @ 9300rpm and 123Nm of torque @ 6200rpm. Power is transmitted via shaft drive to the rear wheel mounted on a single-sided swingarm. The clutch has a lighter actuation now.

The brakes have been updated to radially mounted Brembos while the Kayaba suspension has been replaced by White Power (WP). The front now has fully adjustable upside down forks with 190mm of wheel travel. The rear has a fully adjustable monoshock with 193mm of wheel travel. Braking includes dual 305mm discs radially clamped by 4-piston Brembo Monobloc callipers upfront while the rear gets a 282mm single disc with a 2-piston calliper. The system comes with switchable ABS.

The XCx gets two riding modes (Road and Rain), traction control and switchable ABS.