Triumph Tiger 1200: history, specs, pictures

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The Triumph Tiger 1200 XRX was a in-line three, four-stroke allround motorcycle produced between 2012 and 2018. Max torque was 90.72 ft/lbs (123.0 Nm) @ 7600 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 136.11 HP (101.5 KW) @ 9350 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled in-line three, four-stroke. A 85.0mm bore x 71.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1215.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 11.0:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. The final drive was via shaft drive (cardan). Power was moderated via the wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70-r19 front tire and a 170/60-r17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. floating discs, radially mounted monobloc brembo calipers, 4-piston, switchable abs. in the front and a single disc. nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, switchable abs in the rear. The front suspension was a wp 48 mm upside down forks, electronically adjustable damping, while the rear was equiped with a wp monoshock, electronically adjustable semi active damping,. The Tiger 1200 XRX was fitted with a 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 537.93 pounds (244.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.84 inches (1520 mm) long.

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Triumph Tiger 1200
Manufacturer
Also called Tiger Explorer XC ABS, Tiger Explorer XRT, Tiger Explorer XC, Tiger Explorer, Tiger Explorer XRx Low, Tiger Explorer XCx Low, Tiger Explorer XCx, Tiger Explorer XRx, Tiger Explorer XRt, Tiger Explorer XR, Tiger 1200 XRX Low, Tiger 1200 XCA, Tiger 1200 XCX, Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200 XRX, Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger Explorer XCa
Production 2012 - 2018
Class Touring
Engine
in-line three, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 85.0mm x 71.4mm
Compression ratio 12:1
Horsepower 136.11 HP (101.5 KW) @ 9350RPM
Torque 89.99 ft/lbs (122.0 Nm) @ 7600RPM
Fuel System injection
Ignition digital-inductive type via engine management system
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated
Suspension Front: wp 48 mm upside down forks, rebound and compression damping adjustment on fork caps
Rear: wp monoshock, rebound damping adjustment
Brakes Front: double disc. floating discs, radially mounted monobloc brembo calipers, 4-piston, switchable abs.
Rear: single disc. nissin 2-piston sliding caliper. switchable abs.
Front Tire 120/70-r19
Rear Tire 170/60-r17
Wheelbase 60.24 inches (1530 mm)
Length 88.5 inches (2248 mm)
Width 32.68 inches (830 mm)
Height 57.87 inches (1470 mm)
Seat Height 32.87 inches (835 mm)
Weight 533.52 pounds (242.0 Kg) (dry), 265.5 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
Fuel Capacity 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 4.90 liters/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Triumph Tiger 1200 XR was a in-line three, four-stroke Touring motorcycle produced by Triumph between 2012 and 2018. Max torque was 89.99 ft/lbs (122.0 Nm) @ 7600 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 136.11 HP (101.5 KW) @ 9350 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled in-line three, four-stroke. A 85.0mm bore x 71.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1215.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70-r19 front tire and a 170/60-r17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. floating discs, radially mounted monobloc brembo calipers, 4-piston, switchable abs. in the front and a single disc. nissin 2-piston sliding caliper. switchable abs. in the rear. The front suspension was a wp 48 mm upside down forks, rebound and compression damping adjustment on fork caps while the rear was equipped with a wp monoshock, rebound damping adjustment. The Tiger 1200 XR was fitted with a 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 533.52 pounds (242.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 60.24 inches (1530 mm) long.

2013 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC[edit | edit source]

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The 2012 Tiger XC was designed on the Explorer platform, but things have been taken one step further. The bike is even better prepared for tough action, with laced wheels which can really take a beating, sturdy bashplates, engine bars and hand guards, an auxiliary lights kit with dual 55w projectors and more.

The tires are tubeless, for easy puncture repairing when far from the workshops and multiple other adventure-class accessories are available for your 2012 Tiger Explorer XC. Performance is also top-notch, on asphalt and off the beaten track, alike.


2013 Triumph Tiger Explorer[edit | edit source]

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The Tiger got bigger and better by the year, and the 2012 Explorer is no different. Triumph delivers a big-bore enduro-touring machine which is eager to leave the asphalt behind whenever possible. The 1215cc 3-cylinder produces 137 HP and comes with a heady-duty gearbox and shaft drive, impervious to road debris, water and mud.

Electronic cruise control, switchable ABS and traction control are standard features for a peaceful ride in all conditions. Add in the rich instrumentation and a huge list of touring accessories, and start planning your next adventure.


2014 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC[edit | edit source]

Triumph has launched the 2014 MY Tiger Explorer XC with increased off-roading capabilities, as if the base Explorer wasn't enough. The bike has that unmistakable three-cylinder sound which riders have fallen in love with, thanks to its 1215cc powerplant which boasts impressive performance numbers, both in horsepower and in torque territories.

The machine's terrainability is improved thanks to a number of upgrades, such as wire-spoked wheels with tubeless tires, high impact hand guards, dual fog lights, steel engine bars and a heavy gauge aluminum sump guard.


2014 Triumph Tiger Explorer[edit | edit source]

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For those looking for more grunt from their adventure bike, Hinckley have launched the 2014 MY Triumph Tiger Explorer. This bike follows the classic Tiger recipe, being equipped to handle a wide variety of situations, both on and off the road.

Since 2012, the Explorer has received a new, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1215cc three-cylinder powerhouse which produces 135 horsepower and a peak torque of 121 Nm. Also, the machine sports all the latest technologies the British engineers have developed, such as cruise control, traction control and ABS.


2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC[edit | edit source]

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The 2015 MY Triumph Tiger Explorer XC comes with the reliable 1215cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, three-cylinder engine and that unmistakable sound Triumph fans all over the world have come to love. The Brits took the base model up a notch by increasing its off-road capabilities, thanks to features such as wire-spoked wheels with tubeless tires, high impact hand guards, dual fog lights, steel engine guards and a heavy gauge aluminum sump guard.

In the technology department, the Explorer XC boasts the best Hinckley has to offer, such as ride-by-wire, traction control, cruise control and ABS, all of them with different settings to help the rider get the best performance possible out of his machine.


2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer[edit | edit source]

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Hinckley offers a touring motorcycle with off-road capabilities, plus an engine that's up for any task, all packed into the 2015 MY Triumph Tiger Explorer. The unmistakable three-cylinder powerhouse from Triumph boasts an impressive 135 horsepower and 121 Nm of torque, in the mid-range revs.

A true 21st century machine, it comes standard with technologies such as cruise control, traction control, ABS and ride-by-wire. This blend of state-of-the-art electronics makes the rider feel confident in the two-wheelers capability to reach its destination, no matter the road conditions.


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