If last year¢s debut of the Triumph Tiger Explorer left you wanting a more off-road capable machine, then the British brand hopes that its now unveiled Triumph Tiger Explorer XC will suit your tastes.
     Featuring the same 135 hp / 89 lbs•ft 1215cc three cylinder motor as the Tiger Explorer, the Tiger Explorer XC primarily differentiates itself with its tubeless steel spoked wheels (19″ front, 17″ rear), and off-road accessories (hand guards, fog lights, engine crash bars, and an aluminum belly pan).

     Like its on-road counterpart, the 2013 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC also features a ride-by-wire throttle, traction control, cruise control, switchable anti-locking brakes (ABS) , and shaft-driven final drive. Expected to be in dealers by April 2013, Triumph has also tacked on a two-year unlimited mileage warranty, while service intervals are said to be every 10,000 miles. You can get the Triumph Explorer XC in any colour you want, as long as it¢s Khaki Green!

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     Comment: The Explorer was meant to be a rival of the R1200GS and any other big adventure bike of the market. Hence the XC version could be aiming to the BMW Adventure which is not just a R1200GS with some optional equipment. Combined with the XC model name, it could be expected that a longer suspensions travel, a higher saddle, probably a larger screen and fuel tank could be featured, providing a more luxurious and impressive design, or simply more comfortable journeys. Of course the above comment could be just a hypothesis.