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Triumph Tiger Explorer Xca - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
The 2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer XCa is a middleweight adventure bike designed for riders seeking accessible long-distance touring with genuine off-road capability. It combines semi-active suspension, cruise control, and an advanced onboard computer with practical features like auxiliary lighting and engine protection. Known for its manageable seat height and balanced performance, it suits adventure riders prioritizing comfort and technology over extreme capability.
2016
General information | |
| Category | Allround |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | Triumph Tiger Explorer XCa |
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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, torque assist |
| 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) |
| Torque | 123.00 Nm (12.5 kgf-m or 90.7 ft.lbs) @ 6400 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 | |
| Seat | Heated rider and passenger seat |
| Wheels | 32 spoke, aluminium rim, for tubeless tyres |
| 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-R17 |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear wheel travel | 193 mm (7.6 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | WP monoshock, electronically adjustable semi active damping, |
| Front wheel travel | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Front Suspension | WP 48 mm upside down forks, electronically adjustable damping, |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 23.1° |
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis frame. Single-Âsided, cast aluminium alloy swing arm with shaft drive. |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 4.00 litres (0.26 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 885 mm (34.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,248 mm (88.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,400 mm (55.1 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 | 0.5388 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 258.0 kg (568.8 pounds) |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | Windscreen. Auxiliary lights. Engine protection bars. Hand guards. Sump guard. Advanced On Board computer. Cruise Control. Semi Active Suspension. Electrically adjustable Touring screen. |
| Factory warranty | 24 months unlimited mileage |
| 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 | Khaki green, white, blue |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
139 hp
Peak Power
3.6s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track35%
City55%
Cornering65%
Daily Riding75%
Touring95%
Passenger88%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Best suited to licensed, reasonably experienced riders comfortable managing a tall, heavy adventure-tourer at low speed and in traffic. |
| Purpose | Built as a long-distance, go-anywhere touring machine that blends strong triple-cylinder performance with shaft-drive reliability and premium electronics. |
| Rider Fit | Its 258 kg dry weight and 837-857 mm seat height demand decent height, strength, and confidence when maneuvering at a standstill or on uneven ground. |
| Character | A refined, torque-rich, electronically sophisticated adventure tourer that feels more like a luxury continent-crosser than a hardcore dirt machine. |
| Not Ideal For | Not ideal for shorter or novice riders seeking a light, nimble bike for tight urban commuting or technical off-road trails. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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