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Triumph Tiger Explorer XR - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
The 2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer XR is a versatile adventure tourer designed for riders seeking genuine off-road capability combined with touring comfort. Known for its robust middleweight performance, adjustable ergonomics, and comprehensive electronic aids including traction control and ride modes, it excels at tackling both paved highways and unprepared terrain. Its manageable weight and seat height make it accessible to a broad range of riders while maintaining the durability and adventure credentials expected from the Tiger lineage.
2016
General information | |
| Category | Allround |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | Triumph Tiger Explorer XR |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel 3 into 1 . side mounted stainless steel silencer |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Drive by wire. |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 85.0 x 71.4 mm (3.3 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Torque | 123.00 Nm (12.5 kgf-m or 90.7 ft.lbs) @ 6200 RPM |
| Power | 139.00 HP (101.5 kW) @ 9300 RPM |
| Engine type | In-line three, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1215.00 ccm (74.14 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium alloy 10-spoke |
| Rear brakes diameter | 282 mm (11.1 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper. Switchable ABS. |
| Front brakes diameter | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo calipers, 4-piston, switchable ABS. |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-17 |
| Front tyre | 110/80-18 |
| Rear wheel travel | 193 mm (7.6 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | WP monoshock, rebound damping adjustment |
| Front wheel travel | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Front Suspension | WP 48 mm upside down forks, rebound and compression damping adjustment on fork caps |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 23.1° |
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis frame |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 4.00 litres (0.26 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,530 mm (60.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 885 mm (34.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,248 mm (88.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 857 mm (33.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Seat height | 837 mm (33.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5697 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 244.0 kg (537.9 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | Windscreen. Traction control. Cruise control. Ride By Wire. Electrically Adjustable Screen. Road and Rain riding modes. |
| 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 |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Black, white, dark gray |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
139 hp
Peak Power
3.8s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track45%
City60%
Cornering65%
Daily Riding78%
Touring90%
Passenger82%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Suited to riders with at least intermediate experience who can manage a tall, heavy adventure bike at low speeds and in traffic. |
| Purpose | Built primarily as a long-distance touring adventure bike that can handle light off-road excursions and daily commuting duties. |
| Rider Fit | Riders should be comfortably tall or confident with a high seat height around 837-857mm and able to manage the bike's substantial weight when stopped or maneuvering off-road. |
| Character | A refined, torque-rich triple-powered tourer that blends strong highway performance, shaft-drive low maintenance, and premium electronics for confident all-day riding. |
| Not Ideal For | Not ideal for shorter riders, strict off-road enthusiasts wanting a lightweight dirt bike, or those seeking a compact, flickable machine for tight city streets. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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