Silly trying to protect your clocks. The chances you'd get a 2nd set stolen are extremely remote. The guy who stole them probably wanted them for himself.

Great review. Thanks. I’ve had my Explorer from new in 2015 and it does everything I want it to. My wife is always on the back and it performed as though she’s not there. Fantastic bike. No reason to upgrade. I’ll keep it until it dies. Love it love it. Buy British. Support our Heritage.

Great to hear your praise for your bike, I’m only 3 years and 12’000 miles into Explorer ownership. I’ve been on camping trips to Wales and Scotland. Now I’m looking forward to more touring next year. I’ve added the MRA spoiler to the touring screen to reduce wind noise. Great bike and I’ll be definitely be keeping it for a bit longer.

I got myself a 2012 Launch Edition a couple of days ago. My second bike. Having come from a Honda XL700 Transalp, they are worlds apart. Love it. Effortless run home for the 120 miles. Thanks for the upload

I bought in 2013 Launch Edition Explorer and never looked back. Throughout the years, she has given me nothing buy great moments tbh. I never thought I was going to keep her for such a long time but for me, she is like a great wine! She gets better and better every year. Last year I upgraded her with top of the line Touratech Extreme suspensions (front and rear). This suspension changed the bike's behaviour dramatically (for the better). Now, I wouldn't change or sell the bike. Trust me, the new bikes (whatever they are), aren't any better than this one and are 10, 15 or even 20000 euros more expensive than this one. Happy owner got many years to come.

Great review fella. I'm going to see a 2012 tomorrow and hopefully get a test ride. You have helped me to decide that if it rides good and fits well I'll bag it. Got a 1999 CBR900RR FireBlade as well for the dry blasts but wanted an extra bike to do some touring and ride in all weathers. Thanks!

You love it so much.I believe it's a good bike. I'm from Taiwan and thinking for get a Explorer. Hope to know more about it. Thanks a lot!

Thank your for the informative video. I actually one a VFR identical to your mates but I'm getting on and the riding position for me is a little too sporty. beautiful machines though. thank you again for the video. currently looking at 2012 explorer in my local showroom and you've helped me a great deal.

Just subscribed to your channel love this as I'm on a dero 1000 use it everyday now has 45000miles and love it but want a drive shaft so really looking at one of these second hand but I'm only 5ft 7 but going to test ride one now.loved your video it really helped,cheers dude

Thank you so uch for your review. Looking to buy 2014 Tiger 1200. Already find one that I need to look at it. Looking forward to great time and rides!

Good revue can`t get better than that more people need to see it. Triumph should use this as it shows their product has reliable longevity. You deserve more subscribers and views. Have you vids of your tour?

I’ve just bought the 2014 model. Love it. Luckily for me full service history and loads of extra’s. I just about manage the bike at 5’7!!!

I just bought a 2012, with 18k mi on, getting off a GS onto this, it's absolutely amazing, I've been enjoying this bike so much, your video helped the purchase

Thank you for this complete review. I want this bike and it's going to be the next one.

Thanks for all the informations. An awesome bike. Drive safe.

Thanks for the video. It's very helpful for someone looking for a lower tech (and lower $$) proven traveller. Great review!

Very good review Billy. I bought a 2013 for 800 bucks, it was in a wreck, just damaged front plastics, tank & windshield. Has 17 thousand miles on it. I'm buying the parts to fix it as I go, if I can stop myself from buying other needy bikes!😝 I have nine now waiting to pickup another one I traded for tommorow. If you come back to the States let me know, and I'll catch you somewhere.

Great video... I'm looking for a £5k bike and the Explorer ticks all my boxes! Hope you get another 10 years worth of fun and experiences from it 😍

Decent vid bud, I'm looking at one to go with my speed triple for 2-up trips👍

i saw this bike when it first came out in 2012, and fell in love with it at first sight. I took a picture of it, but at the time i didn't have a bike licence and wasn't looking to get one either, so soon forgot about seeing the bike. roll on to 2016 and my mates had pestered me into getting my full licence. during my training i went to a large dealership to have a look at types of bikes that would suit me. im 6'4" so needed something that i was going to be comfortable on. Walking up the stairs to the second floor of bikes, the front of the Explorer greeted me. I fell in love with it all over again, totally not realising i had fallen in love with it once before! After a quick sit upon one, i hastily made the financial arrangements and made the purchase. i still had a while to go till i completed my licence, so the bike sat in my garage. i would sit in there just looking at it, not really believing i had such a beautiful bike. on the day of my test i got the bike to the training centre, so i could ride it as soon as i passed. The instructors thought i was mad getting a 1200cc as my first bike. i passed my tests with flying colours, and now i get out on it whenever i can. its perfect for camping, and i have been all over the UK and parts of France. longer trips are in the works. It was only the other day that Facebook did a picture reminder thing that they do, the photo i took back in 2012 appeared reminding me of when i first fell in love with it! falling in love with the same bike twice means it was meant to be. i will never sell the bike and have spent thousands to ensure it is in peak condition. It is my first bike, and i really hope after years of exhilarating touring, it will be my last.

I had the same model, I traded my 955 Tiger for it, and was amazed just how good it was compared to the old one (although there was nothing wrong with the 955). I did over 65,000kms on it over 4 years, with no mechanical problems whatever, although the fairing mount is a bit flimsy if the bike falls over. I had the comfort seat fitted, and added spotlights, an air horn (I live in Australia, the wildlife gets hectic at times), I also fitted adjustable handlebars, as I’m 6’3” also, and thought the handlebars were a bit low and a bit too close, I also had the panniers, top box and tank bag, which gave my wife and myself enough luggage space for a week or more away….I eventually traded it on a 2016 Tiger Explorer, and will admit that it was a better bike in every way, the brakes were better, the cruise control worked just a bit better, and the electronic suspension is a lot better, plus the electrically adjustable screen is a huge improvement, zero buffeting when at it’s highest setting. So if you want an Explorer, I do suggest getting the second generation model, and see just how good a bike can be….

Nice and insightful review 👌 after riding my Tiger 955i for 65dkm, it braking my foot twice and giving me grief with electrical gremlins i’ve bought my dream bike the 2012 Explorer. Now after 3 years and over 50dkm, total on the clock is 92dkm, the bike is been very reliable! Only had to change the head. Amazingly enough even way past the warranty my dealer managed to source a new head from the factory and I had to pay him only few extra hours over the ridiculous book time he got for the job from Triumph. Other than that no problems. Love the bike to bits it took my all over Europe all the way to Morroco never missed a beat. Is even quite capable off road but only in competent hands, sins am just learning this is not the bike to do it on. There are few negatives though, the brakes are just bad for such bike and the factory suspension is a joke. I had Hyperpro completely redo the forks and new shock now the bike rides like a train! I cant tell how many times i’ve accidentally pulled on the throttle while activating the cruise control 🙈 and the button for the hazards is really in a stupid place too. But that’s about it 😎 Now time came to let the bike go, it is just too heavy and between my bad back and my wife having here own bike now is no point keeping such beast. I am going lighter.

Thanks for the review Billy, I’m looking at the Tiger 850...I have a 2007 Speed Triple 1050, but I can’t part with that !

Thanks for the informative overview much appreciated. I’m picking up a mint 1 owner 2013 model next week with just 17k on it. Very much looking forward too it 👍

I've about 48K miles on my '13 Explorer. I'm about 5'7" with a 27" inseam - so it seems to fit a wide range of sizes. 😁 I've fitted the low seat, Jesse luggage, SW-Motech bars and skid pan and Clearwater Erica lights. Also a Madstad windshield and side wings. The only issues that I've had are a throttle body that came loose at about 10K miles and fork seals failed at around 40K. Oh yeah - the center powerlet socket was flaky (replaced from my bits collection). I'm getting older (78 in about a week) and so bought a Guzzi V85TT to replace the tiger in 2020. Well... that hasn't happened. Need to sell the Guzzi.

Thanks for long term follow up. I bought a 2013 XC with 9k on it from dealer in Wyoming and waiting for delivery today to San Diego. I have 2 Aprilia's, one Honda, and this will be first British motorcycle.

Great stuff Billy! :-) Cheers... Mark

great review.i have a 2018 i bough with 0 miles. since then i put 22k miles. no issues at all. just brakes and tires. it just feels and looks like new. i think it has alot more miles to show. keep up with your reviews.rhanks

Thanks mate really helpful hints as a just bought one and it's hard to find good info on older models. Can I ask where you got your din port USB from?

That’s awesome I’ve been looking around for a new bike or new to me and a friend from NZ recommended these too me. I’m the same height as you so that is what I wanted to know. Did you make it down to Florida? Very comprehensive review.

Wow... You shipped it to The States! Great vid mate. Thanks. Gonna text Ya.

Thanks very much for this review pal. I was on the fence between a Tiger 1050, this and a Versys 1000. You’ve just confirmed the Explorer is the bike for me being 6’2 and over 300lbs.

I had one five yrs second hand , only done 4300 klm 2014 , $14500 ,like you explained , it’s an easy bike to live with and like you over sixty , comfortable is number one , speed second 😂😂, living in Perth WA is biking heaven , lots of group rides all week end Like you being 6ft 3 I change the screen ,not clear but tinted , Triumph wanted $700 for a replacement clear larger screen ,I got one made for $160 ,(medium tint )talk about over price parts .

In that 10 years I must have owned more than 25 different bikes. It usually starts with a couple beers and Ebay.

I have owned 2 love them !! This most recent one is on a 14 plate and has done 46000 miles. I have decided to keep this one as long as I can I dont see the point of getting a new one with all the added expense etc I love riding this one everytime I go out is an adventure only issue I have had is the front fork seals 🦭 at about 14000 miles which cost £120 to get fixed , ridden it all around Europe and Norway etc , love it ,I do fancy the new one though but at 19 k the wife will have to fall down the stairs 😳

Hey man, I've got the second generation TEX (owned from new in 2017). I absolutely adore it, I haven't ever kept a bike for this long and I couldn't imagine selling her now. Super reliable, no problems whatsoever. Can't help but think upgrading would only get me a colour display and more complications 🤣

My Tiger had after 35K km or 9years driveshaft sealing oil leak (after putting new oil in you have to heat up the oil) and 2nd & 3rd gear problem (all 3 side docks were worn out- new gear has 6 of them) and cooling water came out because the radiator cap did not seal perfect..

Great review. I've had mine for 2 years and love it. Don't think I'd ever want to sell it. I went the other way with the screen though, went for the sports screen.

Thanks for that. I just bought my 2016 1200 explorer

Good review. How are the Grip Puppies with headed grips? I just got a 2016 Tiger XRT 800 and I also find the grips to small.

Nice video, I've had mine for 4 years and love it. I've got the same problem with the cracked exhaust headers, seems a common fault with the earlier models. Did triumph replace these for free or did you need to buy new headers?

Thanks for bunch of info! I want to jump on second hand Tiger. Is your generation have cruise control?

I'm looking at a 2017 1200 explorer XRX. Can't wait

Brilliant! I wonder how I must have missed it but how many miles do you have on the bike?

Super nice, Sir.

Hi Billy, can I ask what the hook like things are on either side behind the rear foot rest? Something to do with the panniers perhaps? Regards Rob 👍

Who did you use to ship your bike to the USA, I’m trying to decide if I ship my bike to Scotland for my trip in August or to rent. I bought the the 2023 Tiger gt pro and I just love it. I’m shipping from Canada.

Thanks excellent review thanks 🙏🏼

It's nice to watch :) can you specify where did you buy such a nice tankbag and tankpads?

Hi Billy what screen have you got on your bike I'm looking for a tall one for my Triumph EXP

Thank you for your review.

Im 5ft7 im interested in these bikes i had trail ride and loved it did not know about seat ajustments as i tip toed, i like higher bikes as feel more better to me, whats your thoughts? Cheers

I'm sure it's in a comment somewhere, but what is the puncture repair kit with the compressor too? Thanks.

I have too since new 2012 launch edition explorer .

Is it still still good to buy a 2013 model un 2023 -2024? I heard something wrong with the quality of the engine and some units have been recalled, and traded. I like this bike but just worried that i might get some problems with it

That's pretty amazing for keeping a bike for 10 years. as far as maintenance how does it stack up against your GS?

Just ordered a 15 plate XC today with 16000 on it a real bargain compared to the competition.

Thank You

Tengo una desde el 2015 y hay sigue....💪

great review

Thanks for the video. what's the milage on the bike. Thanks

HI Have just got a explorer , did you have any issues with the heat from the engine on your legs and crotch area? if so did you try and combat it at all? thanks

You make me want this bike even more. 😀 Exept from the cruise control and shaftdrive, the 1200 and 800 isnt that different i feel. Lovely bike with a gem of an engien. Im drooeling over the desert editon thats out now, but as you say, its all about the money. 💸🍻. I do have a smal video of it on mu channel. Do you sell B4R stickers?

Billy guess what....bloody dipped lights packed in 😭 checked the fuses, relays, bulbs and no joy. I still have park/side light and high beam working fine just no dipped. Any suggestions as you've been through this...£1000 to triumph is to much ££ at the moment. Was your problem in the loom or the switch gear?

Nice video! Can you post the link form the arrow silencer?

Hi there what are those mini lights???do they really light up the Road???

Now lm looking for trading in my 800xc and sv650 for a 2015 xc in green.. Waiting for dealer feedback 😏😊

Does anyone recommend buying this past 50k miles used ?

Great viewing 👍

Good interest view of the Explorer I had one it would have ta be lowered in some way and I am not sure if that wouldn't look a bit odd . But I am a fan of the Triumphs I think they make an excellent range I am not into electronic gismo's in any way so this would not bother me to have an older one for sure thanks good watch : D

10 years 30k miles...... Age is going to kill that before anything else. I've got 10 k and 8 months on my tracer. 😭 I'm interested in triumph but high mile bike reviews are hard to find

What about that heat on leg which everyone complains?

How many miles or km does it have? interested in buying it but it has 120.000km or 75.000 miles ?. and I am going to put 50.000km or 30.000 miles on it? Sorry for the comment I watched the video you said 36k miles.

Clocks stolen WTF

I was really hoping for more than 36K miles in 10 years. That's really not much. I put 37K miles on my Gold Wing in 15 months. I'd really like to know how the Explorer holds up after 100,000 miles, but it's starting to seem like no Explorer owner ever goes that far.