Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer vs Triumph Explorer 1200 Xca
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer vs Triumph Explorer 1200 Xca. Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer: 150 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 239 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer
Triumph Explorer 1200 Xca
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
141 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
122 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
239 kg
259 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
150 hp @ 9,000 rpm
141 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
122 Nm @ 7,600 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated)
210 km/h (estimated; Triumph did not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
239 kg (wet/curb weight)
259 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer
8.5/10
"The best used adventure bike if weight doesn't intimidate you."
Pros
+Triple engine is exceptional
+Semi-active suspension works brilliantly
+Massive 30-litre fuel range
Cons
−Heavy — drops hurt badly
−Early software needs updating
−Premium parts costs bite
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
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