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Triumph Tiger Explorer Xcx - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
The 2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx is a mid-weight adventure tourer designed for riders seeking genuine off-road capability with on-road comfort. Powered by a 1215cc triple engine producing 139 horsepower, it combines rugged adventure touring credentials with semi-active suspension and switchable ABS for versatile terrain performance. Best known for its balanced approach to adventure riding, the XCx suits explorers wanting accessible adventure without compromising practicality.
2016
General information | |
| Category | Allround |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx |
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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 | |
| 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 | 0.5494 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 253.0 kg (557.8 pounds) |
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. |
| 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 | Black, white, blue |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
139 hp
Peak Power
3.8s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track40%
City55%
Cornering65%
Daily Riding75%
Touring95%
Passenger88%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Best suited to riders with at least some prior big-bike experience, given its considerable weight and tall seat height. |
| Purpose | Built primarily as a long-distance adventure tourer that prioritizes comfort, range, and stability over outright sportiness or hardcore off-road ability. |
| Rider Fit | Taller and stronger riders will feel most at home managing its 253 kg dry weight and 837-857 mm seat height, especially at low speeds or off-road. |
| Character | A refined, torquey triple-powered adventure machine that blends confident highway cruising with capable light-duty off-road manners and premium electronic rider aids. |
| Not Ideal For | Not the right choice for riders seeking a lightweight, flickable machine for tight city streets or serious 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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