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that can be interpreted as basic, mid-level, and fully equipped. The more street oriented bikes with cast wheels are called XRs (base XR, mid XRx, and topshelf XRa), and the more off-road friendly spoked-wheel version XC (XCx mid and XCa top). To date, the Spoked XCX and the XCA are here, with the mag shod XRX and XRT on their way soon. All have the full complement of electronics, which is probably the biggest news. The XR and XC lines share suspension, wheel sizes (19 in. front, 17 in. rear), engine output, and so on. So for a buyer, the decision will probably come down to which version the dealer has in stock and which wheel type is more appealing for the buyer’s intended riding terrain. On models equipped with electronic suspension, the bike has nine on-road and nine off-road suspension presets, ranging from Comfort on the soft end, to Sport on the firm end. The adjustment is made by a solenoid acting on the shim pack, so these are not simple clicker bleed adjustments, but rather, completely different damping curves for each setting. In addition to the suspension settings, there are electronic settings for engine output, throttle response, traction control, and ABS. In theory, there are hundreds of possible combinations between all these settings, and it is easy to imagine getting lost. But in practice, this is unlikely. Triumph has recognized that there are really only a few combos that make sense and they have grouped them into modes (Sport, Road, Rain, Off-road, and Rider). So, for example, Sport mode has sharp throttle response, ABS and TC with less intervention, and stiffer suspension. Road mode moderates each of these settings somewhat, and Rain mode softens them again and cuts the engine output back to 100 horsepower to reduce the chance of wheelspin. Off-road mode allows the rear brake to be locked while allowing more aggressive ABS on loose surfaces, and limits output. Rider mode is a wildcard that allows the owner to customize each and every aspect as desired. Within each ride mode, the rider has an option to tune suspension settings on the fly. At a stop, one can toggle into the menus and change all preferences within the mode. These preferences are durable, so it will remember after you switch the bike off and back on what you like in each mode. If your eyes are glazing over, ours are too. But they tell us that once you are out on the road, it all makes sense, and doesn’t distract from the riding experience. It sounds like Triumph have taken the right approach in allowing the rider access to all the finer details, but curating them into usable groups that truly improve the function of the bike without being distracting or gimmicky. Triumph refers to these bikes as a transcontinental bike – something that would be used not only on fun roads at a destination but as a mile-eater to get there. We’ve booked one From Triumph SA for a proper test in the next issue. We’ll give you our ride impressions. We love the 800XCX. The previous Explorer is great but it is definitely more of a road oriented machine, it will be very interesting to see whether they have managed to build a true blue big adventure bike… Watch this space… Additional to Tiger Explorer XCX Standard Equipment · Superior active safety with Optimised Cornering ABS and Traction Control · 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit · Triumph Semi Active Suspension (TSAS) with WP forks and RSU · Dedicated Off-Road Riding Mode · Cruise Control · Advanced On Board computer · Self-cancelling LED indicators · Heated Grips · Hand Guards · Additional 12V Power Socket · Aluminium sump guard · Engine Protection Bars · Stainless radiator guard Additional to Tiger Explorer XCA · Hill Hold Control system · Two extra Riding Modes - the dynamic Sport and the fully customizable Rider · Electrically adjustable Touring screen · LED auxiliary fog lights · Heated rider and passenger seat · Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) CNC Machined Footrests · Pannier rails ready for Triumph Adventure panniers 42 DIRT & TRAIL MAGAZINE JULY 2016
Ultimate go anywhere, do anything motorcycle. 2016 Explorer XCa R224 500 • Electrically adjustable Touring screen • Hill Hold Control • LED fog lights • “Sport” and fully customizable “Rider” riding mode • Traction Control • ABS • Brembo monobloc radial callipers - front • TSAS - suspension • Heated grips • Heated seats • Pannier rails • Cruise control T’s & C’s Apply Triumph’s SA # 1 dealer in Gauteng - since 2000 T15107 Traditional Triumph • Wide range of Triumph clothing • Dedicated Triumph Dealership • Wide range of pre-owned motorcycles available • Triumph second hand spares available 147 Van Riebeeck Avenue, Edenvale Tell: 011 609 4590 Fax: 011 452 0443 Cell: 082 492 7103 triumphcon@iafrica.com
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