Triumph Tiger Explorer XC SE Limited (2018)

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The 2018 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC SE Limited is a powerful adventure motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1215cc. Its cooling system is liquid-cooled and has a compression ratio of 11.0:1, with ride by wire fuel injection and digital ignition. It has a stainless steel 3 into 1 header system and side-mounted stainless steel silencer, and an oil capacity of 4.0 litres.

The bike boasts a maximum power of 101 kW or 137 hp at 9300rpm and maximum torque of 123 Nm at 6200 rpm. It has a wet, multi-plate clutch and a six-speed transmission. The final drive is via Shaft with a tubular steel trellis frame, single-sided swingarm with cast aluminium alloy and shaft drive.

The WP 48 mm upside-down forks in the front and the WP monoshock with remote oil reservoir at the back provide dampers with adjustable rebound and compression damping. The bike has switchable ABS and radially mounted monobloc Brembo 4-piston calipers on the front, with a single 282 mm disc and a Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper at the rear.

The wheels are made of 10-spoke cast aluminium alloy with a 19 x 3.0 in. front wheel and a 17 x 4.5 in. rear wheel. Tyres are 120/70 R19 in front and 170/60 R17 at the back. The 23.1o rake and 99.2mm trail provide stability while the bike’s dimensions are 830 mm wide and 1400 mm high without mirrors.

The bike weighs 242 kg dry and has a 20-litre fuel capacity. It has an adjustable seat height ranging from 837 – 857 mm. The Triumph Tiger Explorer XC SE Limited is an adventure bike that is built for power and stability in off-road conditions. Its features and capabilities make it a sought-after machine for those looking for adventure.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 XR

Year: 2018


Engine: Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1215 cc / 74.1 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 85 x 71.4mm
Cooling System: Liquid-cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Induction: Ride by wire, fuel injection
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Exhaust: Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system, side mounted stainless steel silencer
Oil Capacity: 4.0 Litres / 1.1 US gals / 0.88 Imp gal
Max Power: 101 kW / 137 hp / 139 PS @ 9300rpm
Max Torque: 123 Nm / 12.5 kgf-m / 90.7 ft-lbs / @ 6200 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft

Frame: Tubular steel trellis frame, swingarm single-sided, cast aluminium alloy with shaft drive
Front Suspension: WP 48 mm upside down forks, adjustable rebound and compression damping
Front Wheel Travel: 190 mm / 7.5 in
Rear Suspension: WP monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel: 193 mm / 7.6 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 305 mm Floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo 4-piston calipers, switchable ABS
Rear Brakes: Single 282 mm disc, Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, switchable ABS
Front Wheel: 10-Spoke, cast aluminium alloy, 19 x 3.0 in
Rear Wheel: 10-Spoke, casr aluminium alloy, 17 x 4.5 in
Front Tyre: 120/70 R19
Rear Tyre: 170/60 R17
Rake: 23.1 o
Trail: 99.2 mm / 3.9 in
Dimensions: Width 830 mm / 32.7 in (with handlebars) Height 1400 mm / 55.1 in (without mirrors)
Wheelbase: 1520 mm / 59.8 in
Seat Height: 837 – 857 mm / 32.9 – 33.7 in
Dry Weight: 242 kg / 533 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal

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