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I took her for a little ride
HI folks,
i took her for a little ride. I like the Tiger Explorer.
Weight: Where the Tiger Explorer is to heavy the GS1200 and the others are also.
Handling: I like it and very good on the rd, fair in gravel. Loadedd dont like the sand.
Consumption: Fair. Fuel tank could be 5 liters bigger, but fine, since it adds weight.
Dealer network in Europe, good. Along the Panam Highway every country has a dealer now. Rest of the world progressing to get better network.
Spare parts: The essential ones you have on board when you travel far, everything else you fly in in case of need.
About the bike: Its still something else to ride Triumph.
Get one you will not regret it,
Roland
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Hey folks, this thread is a bit old, I'm wondering has anyone any input on the newly released 2016 Tiger Explorer?
I have test ridden the new Tiger 800 XR and it was a beautiful ride, but felt a little small for me (strange since my present bike is a Wee-Strom), and I am now salivating over everything I've read about the new Explorer.
I'm working abroad now, so cannot test ride the Explorer for another couple of months, but test ride going well, it's in the bag.
Just curious if anyone has any input on the new model?
Maybe any comparison on handling/weight compared to the 1200 GS also?
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Hi, I own a 2012 1200 Tex and love it, though at first I was skeptical of the cruise control, after riding 2 up to Corsica even the wife enjoyed the ride and cruise came into its own through France
I did find it a heavy bike to start with, my previous ride being a 650 GS but once rolling it is nimble and the engine is fantastic. I did have to put bar risers on as I found them a little too low.
I've got 18K miles on it now and have looked at buying a replacement, I tried the 1200GS - loved the riding position it handled well and felt lighter to push around and get on the center stand than the Tex but it was fecking pricey without the spec of the Tex and as I buy my bikes outright rather than HP or a PCP the difference in price was a major factor.
I took a 2016 TEX out and loved it, it was for me a better option than the GS, I would not be using it off-road so don't need the GS off-roady-ness.
Horses for courses I guess.
The luggage on the '16 Tex is equal sized cases now unlike the odd sized cases on mine, & guess who gets the small one.!
When I change my ride in the spring it will be for a new TEX.
Regards
Gren
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