Det er jo til stadighet folk som har lagt inn depositum som nå får prøvekjørt Exploreren
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Og det er jo flotte omtaler de kommer med etter testkjøringene sine.
I have just completed 90 miles on the Explorer in 5c weather. Must say Kevin Ash's report is spot on as you would expect.
The bike is finished to a standard and quality better than the show bike's....Triumph are moving forwards.
With the seat set in the low position my feet flat footed with a bent leg although it is a high bike....in fact a 'Tallrounder'.
The engine is a peach with perfect fuelling and constant drive emitting a very pleasant sound that would be a good companion on those high mileage eXplorer days. The soft power delivery deceives, as it is a relaxing experience, but high speeds are achieved quickly. In fact I was constantly surprised by the speed and maybe the torque laden and easy nature of the engine is the 'culprit'....not the right hand of the jockey! Remember my datum is the manic and ballistic MTS engine.Triumph have judged the power/torque levels perfectly.
There really is no need to rev beyond 6000 and when in 6th it will punt forwards without complaint with overtakes easy. Drop a gear or two and your gone.....with a lovely soundtrack as a companion.
The gearbox ranks as one of the best I have used, it's predictable, reliable and never missed a beat. The clutch is easy to modulate but, for me with problem hands, needs a big pull and slightly concerned me as both my Ducati and K1600 are all day easy. The saving grace here is that clutchless up changes and partial lever pull down changes are a doddle.
The front end turns in easy peasy and holds a line perfectly. In fact Triumph have got this just right with lots of feedback with minimal effort needed, Triumph 10 German Tractors Nil. The rear seems OK with it's spring rated at 110 kilo but I had no pillion or luggage. The ride quality is good if a little firm compared to Ohlins but then that's comparing apples to very costly apples. The key thing is this bike is a delight to bend swing and travel down bumpy British roads. No Pogoing, Triumph 10, Germany Tractors nil.
The shaft drive just does it's job very well with some whine at low speed. Everything you would expect from an Isambard Kingdom Brunnel design, Triumph 10, German Tractors Nil.
The rider geometry is all day good with possibly the need for a high seat setting to have more leg room if your 31'' inside leg, not a big issue but one to consider. The screen does it's job well when cranked back some.
I rode the bike recreationally mostly on B roads, no motorways, and the odd short cruise. My brim to brim indicated 40mpg so 45mpg would be easy with more balanced riding. My guess is 200 mile tank range at sensible speeds and 170 mile range in the mountains.
The weight. What weight? When on the move it is a well balanced bike. You can trickle along at 1 mph with no problem and even come to a stop and balance the bike, remember no pillion or luggage. When manhandling the bike in a car park it is heavy for me but I'm a 10 stone weakling.
It is a very good take by Triumph on the Tallrounder segment. Would I buy one? I have, arrives next week after the official launch and is currently awaiting shipment from Hinckley.
Will it get under my skin as the GS did? Not sure but I will give it a go.
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