News – Motorcycle news: Triumph refines its next Explorer – Used TRIUMPH

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New motorcycle: Triumph polishes its next Explorer

News - Motorcycle news: Triumph refines its next Explorer - Used TRIUMPH

Already surprised last March, the future second generation of Triumph Tiger Explorer once again passed the lens of a motorcycle paparazzi during a dynamic test, without the knowledge of its own free will of course ! 

Already, the future second generation of Triumph Tiger Explorer has once again passed the lens of a motorcycle paparazzi during a dynamic test, without the knowledge of its own free will of course ! 

More electronics and dynamism ?

On these "stolen" pictures with a clarity worthy of a press kit, the English maxi-trail exhibits a plastic similar to the current one (except for the beak, which is longer), confirming that the progress to be expected from this motorcycle will be essentially technical. The objective for Triumph is still and always to cut croupiers to the, the avenues of development undoubtedly concern the dynamic qualities and the technology on board the big English tiger..

Thus, electronically controlled suspensions – as on the Trophy SE – will probably be on the program, replacing the current Kayaba elements tared a bit flexible. On this development bike, we can also see an inverted fork from WP, which already provides KTM with excellent "intelligent" suspensions on its .

Likewise, Brembo 4-piston radial calipers take place at the foot of this unique fork, instead of the Nissin components of the current model. In addition to the probable improvement in its braking capacities, this second generation of Explorer could take advantage of it to adopt a latest generation ABS, which can be configured and disconnected. Or even equip yourself with one of the recent Bosch or Continental angle braking assistance devices present on the latest KTM and BMW trails.. 

An extra engine !

Very well powered by a 3-cylinder confusing flexibility and powerful (137 hp and 121 Nm), the Tiger Explorer hardly needs improvements on this point. No more, moreover, than in terms of comfort, protection (excellent thanks to the adjustable screen) and equipment. Frankly successful – although a little "smooth" in its revving – this block of 1215cc is also supported by a cardan transmission which is a benchmark in the category. 

However, it is likely that the Hinckley engine manufacturers will seek to further improve it, by reworking its injection and its "Ride-by-Wire" accelerator in particular. By the way, if it were possible to eradicate the vibrations perceptible at mid-speed, Mister Triumph … Finally, the traction control adjustable on 2 levels and disconnectable will undoubtedly also be finer, thanks to constant progress in electronics.

Last point on which MNC thinks that progress is to be made: the weight. With 259 kg fully loaded (267 kg for the XC adventurer version) and its fairly high center of gravity due to the "3-legs", the Explorer is clearly not a ballerina at very low speed, even if its excellent balance allows you to quickly override.

However, insofar as the tubular steel frame, the engine and the casing are very similar – even identical – to the current model, a significant drop in weight seems difficult to hope for … Especially if Triumph adds additional equipment to it. , even managed by light electronic boxes, this will necessarily have an impact on the balance … However, let’s hope that its price remains as well placed as it is currently (15 190 €) !

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