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Title: Now a New Triumph Tiger-Explorer
Post by: leafman60 on November 25, 2015, 11:03:31 AM
http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/Tiger-Explorer-Event

Title: Re: Now a New Triumph Tiger-Explorer
Post by: Guzzistajohn on November 25, 2015, 11:09:43 AM
That's a nice motorsickle fer sher! :thumb:
Title: Re: Now a New Triumph Tiger-Explorer
Post by: JeffOlson on November 25, 2015, 11:32:06 AM
That looks pretty great!
Title: Re: Now a New Triumph Tiger-Explorer
Post by: leafman60 on November 27, 2015, 05:29:35 PM
More details.

It's basically a tricked out 1200 Explorer to go against a BMW GS Adventure.

Weight looks to be 600+ pounds with bags etc.


http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/bikes/Adventure-and-Touring/Tiger/2016/New%20Tiger%20Explorer
Title: Re: Now a New Triumph Tiger-Explorer
Post by: Zinfan on November 28, 2015, 03:34:22 PM
More details.

It's basically a tricked out 1200 Explorer to go against a BMW GS Adventure.

Weight looks to be 600+ pounds with bags etc.


http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/bikes/Adventure-and-Touring/Tiger/2016/New%20Tiger%20Explorer

I remember looking at a 1200 Explorer while shopping around for either a F800GS or Tiger800 (ended up with a V7 Stone  :laugh: ) and thinking they were huge bikes, not sure I'd be comfortable hauling that around.
Title: Re: Now a New Triumph Tiger-Explorer
Post by: cruzziguzzi on November 28, 2015, 04:04:11 PM
Nice enough looking but yet another exemplification of the difference between my idea of "adventure" and that of the majority of manufacturers.

I took my cousins Tiger on an adventure a couple-three years ago... Yup, an adventure in physics it was.


Todd.
Title: Re: Now a New Triumph Tiger-Explorer
Post by: Guzzidad on November 28, 2015, 07:52:41 PM
   I bought a 955cc Tiger in 04 and it's been one of the best bikes I have ever owned. Sure, it's a little tall and a little heavy but for long distance touring it can't be beat. Two months ago I left home for a 4,000 mile ride and the odometer was showing 107,000 miles. Trip over and all I need is an oil change. Still runs like new. My friend bought a 2015 Explorer and the first thing he did was ride it from Florida to Alaska and back. Now, he's mostly a BMW guy, but has high praise for the Explorer. Good looking bike too.
Title: Re: Now a New Triumph Tiger-Explorer
Post by: fatbob on November 28, 2015, 08:22:24 PM
   I bought a 955cc Tiger in 04 and it's been one of the best bikes I have ever owned. Sure, it's a little tall and a little heavy but for long distance touring it can't be beat. Two months ago I left home for a 4,000 mile ride and the odometer was showing 107,000 miles. Trip over and all I need is an oil change. Still runs like new. My friend bought a 2015 Explorer and the first thing he did was ride it from Florida to Alaska and back. Now, he's mostly a BMW guy, but has high praise for the Explorer. Good looking bike too.

I rode a 955i Tiger for 10 years, I absolutely agree. But the Explorer is 100 lbs heavier.