Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 vs Triumph Tiger Explorer: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 (2016) and the Triumph Tiger Explorer (2016), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

Specification	Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2016 · 1.2 Remove	Triumph Tiger Explorer 2016 Remove
Category	Naked	Naked
Years	2016	2016
Engine	two-cylinder 90° L-shape , 4 strokes Injection Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 1,197 cc 130 ch (128.20 hp) to 8,700 rpm 11.70 mkg to 7,200 rpm	1215.0 ccm (74.14 cubic inches), In-line three, four-stroke, Injection. Drive by wire.
Cylinders	2	3
Displacement	1,197 cc	1,215 cc
Power	128.2 hp @ 8,700 rpm	137 hp @ 9,300 rpmBest
Torque	114.7 Nm @ 7,200 rpm	121 Nm @ 6,400 rpmBest
Transmission	6 stage gearbox Secondary by chain	6-speed, Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Final drive	chain	shaft
Weight	210 kg (wet)Best	259 kg (wet)
Seat height	870 mm	837 mm
Fuel capacity	15 L	20 LBest
Front suspension	Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 160 mm (6.30 in)	Kayaba 46 mm upside down forks, adjustable preload
Rear suspension	Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 155 mm (6.10 in)	Kayaba monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment
Brake system	ABS	ABS
Front brake	2 discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper	Double disc. Floating discs, Nissin 4-piston calipers, Switchable ABS., 305 mm
Rear brake	1 disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), single-piston caliper	Single disc. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper. Switchable ABS., 282 mm
Front tire	120/70-17	110/80-18
Rear tire	180/55-17	150/70-17
Quickshifter	Not available	Not available
Launch price	Not available	Not available