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Triumph Tiger Explorer Xrx - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
The 2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer XRx is a premium adventure tourer designed for experienced riders seeking long-distance capability and off-road versatility. It excels at combining technology-rich features like electronic suspension damping and switchable ABS with genuine adventure credentials, making it ideal for both paved highways and challenging terrain. Best known for its refined engineering and comfort-focused design, the XRx targets adventurers who demand performance without sacrificing everyday usability.
2016
General information | |
| Category | Allround |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | Triumph Tiger Explorer XRx |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel 3 into 1 side mounted stainless steel silencer |
| Emission details | Euro 4 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Spoked, aluminium rims |
| Rear brakes diameter | 190 mm (7.5 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, Nissin 4-piston calipers, 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. |
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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 | 1,520 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 | 0.5650 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 246.0 kg (542.3 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | Windscreen. Auxiliary lights. Engine protection bars. Cruise Control. Hand Guards. Heated Grips. Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). |
| 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, blue, white |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
139 hp
Peak Power
3.6s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track35%
City55%
Cornering65%
Daily Riding75%
Touring95%
Passenger90%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Best suited to licensed, reasonably experienced riders who are comfortable with a tall, heavy adventure-touring machine. |
| Purpose | Built primarily for long-distance touring and all-day road riding with occasional light off-road capability. |
| Rider Fit | Tall seat height and substantial weight mean shorter or less physically confident riders may find slow-speed handling and stops demanding. |
| Character | A refined, torquey triple-powered adventure tourer that rewards smooth, confident riding with strong highway performance and plush comfort. |
| Not Ideal For | Not the ideal choice for riders seeking a lightweight city commuter or a dedicated hardcore off-road machine. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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