2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer

Motorcycling
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Powered by an all-new, shaft-driven, triple-cylinder engine Triumph claim this new model will raise the bar in adventure-touring performance.

With a prototype machine set to be unveiled in Europe next month, exact details are still a little sketchy but Triumph have indicated a fly-by-wire throttle system will feature on the Tiger Explorer enabling traction control as standard fitment. Switchable ABS and cruise control add to the electronics suite with a wide range of electrical accessories catered for thanks to a 950w generator.

On the chassis side of the equation the Explorer will feature a steel chassis, single-sided swingarm and cast alloy wheels ; 19” at the front and 17” at the rear. It is unclear at the moment if more dirt oriented spoked rims will be available as an option on the Tiger Explorer.

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Looks very nice! Love the dark blue metallic

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Rear brake reservoir looks cool.

All the electronics are great when you’re on the road but if they malfunction when you’re having a ‘proper’ adventure you’re going to be pretty buggered…

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Very nice, very…very nice:D

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Looks a practicle ‘all rounder’ might have a look at it at the NEC show…

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Too similar to the BMW’s

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Looks nasty :sick:

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mmmmm tasty

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Its a big market segment, Triumph has to have a go. I think its not bad looking.

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Looks Teutonic to me and that no doubt will worry the opposition.

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X 2, from the side there are so many sharp angles and crap going on its hard to know where to look. It also now looks like a bmw GS - which is a shame as the old tiger was much more handsome than the BMW

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Not my cuppa tea either.

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gorgeous design, wish Triumph would use that light cluster on their street/speed triples

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Looks nice :slight_smile: … though I’m a bit biased. Be interesting to see the fuel tank range … one of the “pleasures” of the 1200 Adv.

Though I do hope Triumph have fixed the painfully hot radiator fan blasting into the groin and a proper button to turn ABS on/off in emergencies :pinch:

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you sir, have issues!!!

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no, not for me. dont like the look of it at all.

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Looks quite tasty in some respects but far too fussy with all those conflicting angular lines. I too prefer the looks of the current Tiger.

Pity there’s no decent image of the left side. I’m intrigued by the large diameter tube on that side.

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Lol! I guess that happens after 5,000 miles of GS Adv bikers taking the piss at us smaller bikes having to fuel up every 150-200 miles :slight_smile:

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Far too similar to a BMW GS!!! And they are horrible looking machines.

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sign me up for one