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All Bikes/Compare/Triumph Explorer 1200 Xca vs Triumph Explorer 1200

Triumph Explorer 1200 Xca vs Triumph Explorer 1200

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Triumph Explorer 1200 Xca vs Triumph Explorer 1200. Triumph Explorer 1200 Xca: 141 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 259 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Triumph did not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Explorer 1200: 137 hp @ 9,350 rpm (2018+ model; earlier 2012–2017 models produced approximately 133 hp) hp, 259 kg (wet/curb weight for standard XR variant; XCA with full electronics package is approximately 264 kg) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed figures), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Triumph Explorer 1200 Xca Triumph Explorer 1200
Horsepower (hp)
141 hp
137 hp
Torque (Nm)
122 Nm
122 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
259 kg
259 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
141 hp @ 9,500 rpm
137 hp @ 9,350 rpm (2018+ model; earlier 2012–2017 models produced approximately 133 hp)
Torque
122 Nm @ 7,600 rpm
122 Nm @ 6,650 rpm (2018+ model)
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; Triumph did not officially publish a top speed figure)
210 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed figures)
Weight
259 kg (wet/curb weight)
259 kg (wet/curb weight for standard XR variant; XCA with full electronics package is approximately 264 kg)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average — note: varies significantly with riding style and load)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Triumph Explorer 1200 Xca
Triumph Explorer 1200 Xca
8.5/10

"The best used adventure tourer money can buy, period."

Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Semi-active suspension works brilliantly
+Excellent long-distance comfort
Cons
Heavy in slow manoeuvres
Early electrical connector corrosion
TFT display brightness issues
Triumph Explorer 1200
Triumph Explorer 1200
7.8/10

"A characterful GS alternative that rewards thorough pre-purchase inspection."

Pros
+Triple engine is magnificent
+Outstanding long-distance comfort
+Strong used value now
Cons
Rear tyre wear excessive
Stock suspension needs upgrading
Electronics glitchy on early models

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