Triumph Tiger Explorer XR (2016-17) vs Yamaha DT 125R Ténéré (1989-90) vs Buell / EBR Buell XB12S Lightning (2004)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Triumph | Yamaha | Buell / EBR |
Model: | Tiger Explorer XR | DT 125R Ténéré | Buell XB12S Lightning |
Years: | 2016-17 | 1989-90 | 2004 |
Engine: | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed-valve | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 1215 cc / 74.1 cub in | 123 cc / 7.5 cu-in | 1203 cc / 73 cu in |
Bore x Stroke: | 85 x 71.4mm | 56 X 50 mm | 88.9 x 96.8 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Induction: | Ride by wire, fuel injection | VM24 carburetor | Ø49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection |
Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric |
Max Power: | 101 kW / 137 hp / 139 PS @ 9300rpm | 14 hp / 10.3 kW @ 6500 rpm | 86 kW / 100 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Max Torque: | 123 Nm / 12.5 kgf-m / 90.7 lb-ft / @ 6200 rpm | 1.5 kgf-m / 15.2 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 110 Nm / 11.2 kgf-m / 81 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 speed | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Belt |
Front Suspension: | WP 48 mm upside down forks, adjustable rebound and compression damping | Telescopic Forks | Showa inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable |
Rear Suspension: | WP monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment | Monocross | Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 127mm wheel travel |
Front Brakes: | 2 x 305 mm Floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo 4-piston calipers, switchable ABS | Single 230mm disc | ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
Rear Brakes: | Single 282 mm disc, Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, switchable ABS | Single 220mm disc | Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper |
Front Tyre: | 120/70 R19 | 2.75-21 | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tyre: | 170/60 R17 | 4.10-18 | 180/55 ZR17 |
Dimensions: | Width 830 mm / 32.7 in (with handlebars) Height 1400 mm / 55.1 in (without mirrors) | Length 2135 mm / 81.0 in Width 820 mm / 32.2 in Height 1255 mm / 49.4 in | Length: 1924 mm / 75.7" Width: 831 mm / 32.7" Height: 1232 mm / 48.5" |
Wheelbase: | 1520 mm / 59.8 in | 1360 mm / 53.5 in | 1320 mm / 52.0" |
Seat Height: | 837 - 857 mm / 32.9 - 33.7 in | 840 mm / 33.0 in | 765 mm / 30" |
Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |