Triumph Explorer changes confirmed
Owner survey reveals semi-active suspension for next version
JUST as the details of the latest Tiger 800 changes were first revealed in a survey sent to owners, the tweaks to the 2016 Explorer 1200 appear to have leaked from the same source.
We’ve already seen the revised bike on test in Spain, and now it appears that some of the rumoured changes – particularly the electronic semi-active suspension that’s expected to be an option – have effectively been confirmed as Triumph has started asking owners whether they’d like that sort of thing.
Other new tech mentioned in the survey includes cornering ABS and an electric screen, both pieces of technology that Triumph surely needs in order to keep up with its rivals.
It also includes some off-the-wall ideas like an 'integrated camera to record video while riding'. plus keyless ignition, TFT instruments and cornering headlights.
Here's the survey on full:
'Tiger Explorer Survey (UK)
Before we begin the survey, please can you confirm that you still own your Triumph Tiger Explorer?
Yes
No
Have you ever used your Tiger Explorer in off-road?
Yes
No
If yes...
On what terrain do you do the majority of your off road riding?
Unpaved roads
Light Trails
Extreme paths (e.g. climbing mountains)
Other (Please specify)
Expressed as a percentage, for approximately what proportion of your annual mileage do you ride off-road?
For which reasons do you mainly use your Tiger Explorer? (Max three answers)
For commuting
For short journeys
For leisure during week-ends
For long trip on holidays
To have a fast and agile vehicle on urban roads
For rides with friends
To escape from routine
To ride off-road
For working reasons
Other (Please specify) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
On average how often do you use your Tiger Explorer?
Almost every day
2-3 times per week
4-6 times per month
2-3 times per month
Less than once per month
Expressed as a percentage, for approximately what proportion of your time do you carry a pillion?
When you decided to purchase your Tiger Explorer, what were the most important engine parameters that influenced your purchasing decision? Please rank the following engine features from 1 to 6, where 1 represents the most important parameter and 6 the least.
Drag items from the left-hand list into the right-hand list to order them.
Engine Capacity
Number of cylinders
Shaft drive
Power
Torque
Fuel economy
The Tiger Explorer features a power of 137 Hp @ 9,300 rpm. What do you think of this level of power?
Too low for the kind of motorcycle
Low but suitable to the kind of motorcycle
Right for the kind of motorcycle
High but suitable to the kind of motorcycle
Too high for the kind of motorcycle
The Tiger Explorer features a torque of 121 Nm @ 6,400 rpm. What do you think of this torque?
Too low for the kind of motorcycle
Low but suitable to the kind of motorcycle
Right for the kind of motorcycle
High but suitable to the kind of motorcycle
Too high for the kind of motorcycle
The Tiger Explorer features a 20L fuel tank capacity. What do you think of this volume?
Too low for the kind of motorcycle
Low but suitable to the kind of motorcycle
Right for the kind of motorcycle
High but suitable to the kind of motorcycle
Too high for the kind of motorcycle
Which fuel tank capacity would you like to have on an updated Tiger Explorer?
21-22 L
23-24 L
25-26 L
27-28 L
29-30 L
> 30 L
On an updated Tiger Explorer, how much important would be for you having the following features from 0 to 10 (0: absolutely unimportant - 10: extremely important)?
Semi-active suspension
Hydraulic clutch
Cornering ABS and Traction Control
Cornering lights
Keyless ignition system
Electrically adjustable screen
Full LED headlights
TFT instruments
Integrated camera to record video while riding
What monetary value would you give to the semi-active suspension?
What monetary value would you give to the hydraulic clutch?
What monetary value would you give to the Cornering ABS and Traction Control?
What monetary value would you give to the Cornering lights?
What monetary value would you give to the Keyless Ignition System?
What monetary value would you give to the electrically adjustable screen?
What monetary value would you give to the full LED headlights?
What monetary value would you give to the TFT instruments?
What monetary value would you give to an integrated camera to record video while riding?
(The above have a sliding bar £0 to £1000)
Which devices in your opinion are the most secure to prevent thefts? (Please select your favourite two)
Immobiliser
Keyless ignition system
GPS tracker module
Disc lock
Chain/Lock
Here below there are two images: one is the shaft drive transmission of current Tiger Explorer, the other one is a chain transmission that would allow a 15 kg weight reduction.
Which one for you is more suitable for an Adventure bike?
Shaft drive
Chain drive
Neutral
Which one would you prefer for an updated Tiger Explorer?
Shaft drive
Chain drive
Neutral
Which kind of motorcycle do you think will be your next one?
Adventure
Roadster/Naked
Supersport
Classic
Sport touring
Chopper/Cruiser
Enduro
Scooter
Other (Please specify) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
Which engine capacity?
<500cc
Up to 700 cc
Up to 800 cc
Up to 1000 cc
Up to 1200 cc
Over 1200 cc
Do you have already in mind which will be your next bike?
Yes
No'
