Triumph Explorer 1200: How it compares to its rivals
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There is a good spec comparison chart in the article. The Tiger is the heaviest among the bikes compared; but also has the most horsepower.
.....and that glorious triple engine.
I watched the video in the link and every time he cracked the throttle it made me smile.
I watched the video in the link and every time he cracked the throttle it made me smile.
This says it's Triumph's first foray into the big displacement adventure bike market.
Wasn't the 1050 Tiger the first?
Wasn't the 1050 Tiger the first?
Doesn't the chart show the Honda and Yamaha as being heavier and the Ducati 1200 as having a bit more HP?
YESSSSSS!!!!!
In the video they said you can expect to see the driveshaft on the soon to be introduced new Trophy 1200 Sport-Tourer!!!!!!
I. WILL. OWN. THAT. TROPHY.
In the video they said you can expect to see the driveshaft on the soon to be introduced new Trophy 1200 Sport-Tourer!!!!!!
I. WILL. OWN. THAT. TROPHY.
I can't wait to hear about your test ride.
You may have to wait years since I've waited So long for the new Trophy, I won't get off of it for quite some time.
If I can figure out how to refueling on the fly like a military airplane, I may never get off!
If I can figure out how to refueling on the fly like a military airplane, I may never get off!
I may have to take a page from the NASA astronaut Lisa Nowack
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The dealer launch in Spain has finished. The dealers weren't allowed to ride the demo Tiger 1200s off-road. We can read in to that what we like but the message coming through is that this bike will handle smooth dirt roads and that's about it. So it's hardly an 'Adventure' bike is it? Anyway, we'll get to see it for the first time at our Triumph Day next week.
Well if it does not do dirt riding then I think it will turn out being a failed attempt at an Adventure bike and it will end up costing them big time
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From sitting on it and leaning it from side to side, I think it will do as well off pavement as the BMW. It is most definitely NOT a motocross bike. But I think I could ride it safely on dirt roads and gravel roads. It looks like it should ford OK. I do not think it will do well in soft, dry sand. Most of the adventure bikes in this class have these same limitations. I will not trade my XC for one; but, it would be an ideal bike for trip I am making this summer.
That's why they made a Scrambler that does do off-road 
I thought the Explorer was a dual purpose bike but not a real off-roader??
I thought the Explorer was a dual purpose bike but not a real off-roader??
I agree with your assessment, Gromit. But the Scrambler is not really an off road bike either. It can go off road and do so well; but it is too heavy for serious off road use.
That's what FS said about the Scrambler too. It's a fun bike but he wouldn't have done the Himalayas on it. Actually, the BMW's, KTM's also don't fare too well on the Himalayas - they do do it though but far more dangerously - I really have to get FS here so he can explain why!!! Anyway, he's champing at the bit to get his new Explorer! He and his bro-in-law from the UK already have a long trip planned for end of April - then I'll FORCE him to do a ride report! By hook or by crook 
I really want to read his ride report!! 
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