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Triumph Motorcycles India has launched the 2017 model of its most feature loaded adventure tourer that goes by the name Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx. The motorcycle has been launched in the country at a price of INR 18.75 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Currently, the company sells only one model in the Explorer range in India that is well known as the Tiger Explorer XC. The next generation model carries forward most of the features and underpinnings from the outgoing model. The new 2017 Triumph Tiger Explorer offers a Euro-IV compliant engine along with a host of added features. The 2017 Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx will be sold in India as Completely Built Unit (CBU). Also Read: 2017 Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx – All you need to know
Powering the 2017 Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx is the same 1215cc, three cylinder engine that used to propel the outgoing model. The fuel injected motor sheds out a maximum output of 137 bhp along with a peak torque of 123 Nm, seeing a slight bump in figures from the previous model. Furthermore, the engine comes assisted with three riding modes viz Rain, Road & Off road and is also coupled with ride-by-wire technology. The most significant addition to the 2017 Triumph Tiger Explorer is the IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) that calculates the lean angle and detects the motion of the motorcycle. The IMU then instructs the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and other electronics to work accordingly.
The suspension system of the 2017 Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx comprises of KYB inverted forks up front along with KYB monoshock at the rear. The suspension of the 2017 Triumph Tiger Explorer is semi active, which means it adjust itself automatically depending upon the terrain. The stopping power is delivered with the help of twin 302mm disc brakes up front along with a single 282mm disc brake at the rear. These further come linked to an ABS that can be switched off as well. Other features include heated seats and grips, self cancelling indicators, engine immobiliser, adjustable windscreen and a lot more.
The 2017 Triumph Tiger Explorer competes with the likes of the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S and BMW R 1200 GS. The bike has been made available for the Indian two-wheeler market in limited numbers.
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