Triumph Explorer Owner's Handbook Manual

Owner’s Handbook

Explorer - All Models

This handbook contains information on the Triumph Explorer XR, Explorer XRX, Explorer XRX-LRH, Explorer XRT, Explorer XC, Explorer XCX, Explorer XCX-LRH and Explorer XCA motorcycles. Always store this Owner's Handbook with the motorcycle and refer to it for information whenever necessary.

The information contained in this publication is based on the latest information available at the time of printing. Triumph reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice, or obligation.

Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without the written permission of Triumph Motorcycles Limited.

Table of Contents

This handbook contains a number of different sections. The table of contents below will help you find the beginning of each section where, in the case of the major sections, a further table of contents will help you find the specific subject required.

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

How to Ride the Motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Accessories, Loading and Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Maintenance and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Foreword

FOREWORD

Owner's Handbook

Thank you for choosing a Triumph motorcycle. This motorcycle is the product of Triumph's use of proven engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance.

Please read this Owner's Handbook before riding in order to become thoroughly familiar with the correct operation of your motorcycle's controls, its features, capabilities and limitations.

This handbook includes safe riding tips, but does not contain all the techniques and skills necessary to ride a motorcycle safely.

Triumph strongly recommends that all riders undertake the necessary training to ensure safe operation of this motorcycle.

This handbook is available from your local dealer in:

• Brazilian

• Dutch

• English

• French

• German

• Italian

• Japanese

• Spanish

• Swedish

• US English.

Talk to Triumph

Our relationship with you does not end with the purchase of your Triumph. Your feedback on the buying and ownership experience is very important in helping us develop our products and services for you. Please help us by ensuring your dealership has your E-mail address and registers this with us. You will then receive an online customer satisfaction survey invitation to your E-mail address where you can give us this feedback.

Your Triumph Team.

Warning

This Owner's Handbook, and all other instructions that are supplied with your motorcycle, should be considered a permanent part of your motorcycle and should remain with it even if your motorcycle is subsequently sold.

All riders must read this Owner's Handbook and all other instructions which are supplied with your motorcycle, before riding, in order to become thoroughly familiar with the correct operation of your motorcycle's controls, its features, capabilities and limitations. Do not lend your motorcycle to others as riding when not familiar with your motorcycle's controls, features, capabilities and limitations can lead to an accident.

Foreword

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Throughout this Owner's Handbook particularly important information is presented in the following form:

Note:

• This note symbol indicates points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation.

Warning Labels

At certain areas of the motorcycle, the symbol (left) can be seen. The symbol means CAUTION: REFER TO THE HANDBOOK and will be followed by a pictorial representation of the subject concerned.

Never attempt to ride the motorcycle or make any adjustments without reference to the relevant instructions contained in this handbook.

See page

12 for the location of all labels

bearing this symbol. Where necessary, this symbol will also appear on the pages containing the relevant information.

Maintenance

To ensure a long, safe and trouble-free life for your motorcycle, maintenance should only be carried out by an authorised Triumph dealer. Only an authorised Triumph dealer will have the necessary knowledge, equipment and skills to maintain your Triumph motorcycle correctly.

To locate your nearest Triumph dealer, visit the Triumph web site at www.triumph.co.uk or telephone the authorised distributor in your country. Their address is given in the service record book that accompanies this handbook.

Off-road Use

All Explorer models are designed for on-road and light off-road use. Light off-road use includes use on unpaved, dirt or gravel roads, but does not include riding on any motocross course, any off-road competition (such as motocross or enduro riding), or riding off-road with a passenger.

Light off-road use does not include jumping the motorcycle or riding over obstacles. Do not attempt to jump over any bumps or obstacles. Do not attempt to ride over any obstacles.

Warning

This warning symbol identifies special instructions or procedures, which if not correctly followed could result in personal injury, or loss of life.

Caution

This caution symbol identifies special instructions or procedures, which, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment.

Foreword

Noise Control System

Tampering with the Noise Control System is Prohibited.

Owners are warned that the law may prohibit:

• The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use and,

• the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person.

Immobiliser and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference;

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications to the device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Tyres

With reference to the Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009, Cl. No. 3 (c), it is declared by M/s. Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. that the tyres fitted on this motorcycle meet the requirements of IS 15627: 2005 and comply with the requirements under Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989.

Explorer XRX-LRH and Explorer XC

X-LRH (Low Ride

Height) Models

Unless stated otherwise, information, instructions, and specifications for Explorer XRX-LRH and Explorer XCX-LRH models are identical to those detailed in this Owner’s Handbook for the Explorer XRX and Explorer XCX standard ride height models.

Note:

• The Explorer XRX-LRH and Explorer XCX-LRH models cannot be fitted with a centre stand.

Foreword - Safety First

FOREWORD - SAFETY FIRST

The Motorcycle

Warning

All Explorer models are designed for on-road use and light off-road use. Light off-road use includes use on unpaved, dirt or gravel roads, but does not include riding on any motocross course, any off-road competition (such as motocross or enduro riding), or riding off-road with a passenger.

Light off-road use does not include jumping the motorcycle or riding over obstacles. Do not attempt to jump over any bumps or obstacles. Do not attempt to ride over any obstacles.

Extreme off-road use could lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

Explorer XRX-LRH and

Explorer XCX-LRH (Low Ride Height)

Models

The Explorer XRX-LRH and Explorer XCX-LRH (Low Ride Height) motorcycles are equipped with lowered suspension and have reduced ground clearance.

As a result, the cornering bank angles that can be achieved by the Explorer XR

X-LRH and Explorer XCX-LRH

are reduced, when compared with the standard ride height Explorer XR

X and

Explorer XC

X models.

When riding, bear in mind that your motorcycle’s ground clearance is limited. Operate your motorcycle in an area free from traffic to gain familiarity with the motorcycle’s ground clearance and bank angle limitations.

Banking to an unsafe angle or unexpected contact with the ground may cause instability, loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

This motorcycle is not designed to tow a trailer or be fitted with a sidecar. Fitting a sidecar and/or a trailer may result in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Foreword - Safety First

Fuel and Exhaust Fumes

Warning

This motorcycle is designed for use as a two-wheeled vehicle capable of carrying a rider on his/her own, or a rider and one passenger.

The total weight of the rider, and any passenger, accessories and luggage must not exceed the maximum load limit of:

Explorer XR - 238 kg (525 lb) Explorer XR

X - 236 kg (520 lb)

Explorer XRX-LRH - 238 kg (525 lb) Explorer XRT - 227 kg (500 lb) Explorer XC - 236 kg (520 lb) Explorer XCX - 228 kg (503 lb) Explorer XCX-LRH - 231 kg (509 lb) Explorer XCA - 224 kg (494 lb).

Warning

This motorcycle is fitted with a catalytic converter below the engine, which along with the exhaust system reaches very high temperature during engine operation. Flammable materials such as grass, hay/straw, leaves, clothing and luggage etc. could ignite if allowed to come into contact with any part of the exhaust system and catalytic converter; always ensure flammable materials are not allowed to contact the exhaust system or catalytic converter.

Warning

PETROL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE:

Always turn off the engine when refuelling.

Do not refuel or open the fuel filler cap while smoking or in the vicinity of any open (naked) flame.

Take care not to spill any petrol on the engine, exhaust pipes or silencers when refuelling.

If petrol is swallowed, inhaled or allowed to get into the eyes, seek immediate medical attention.

Spillage on the skin should be immediately washed off with soap and water and clothing contaminated with petrol should immediately be removed.

Burns and other serious skin conditions may result from contact with petrol.

Warning

Never start your engine or let it run for any length of time in a closed area. The exhaust fumes are poisonous and may cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time. Always operate your motorcycle in the openair or in an area with adequate ventilation.

Foreword - Safety First

Helmet and Clothing Riding

Warning

When riding the motorcycle, both rider and passenger must always wear a motorcycle helmet, boots, eye protection, gloves, boots, trousers (close fitting around the knee and ankle) and a brightly coloured jacket. Brightly coloured clothing will considerably increase a rider's (or passenger's) visibility to other operators of road vehicles. Although full protection is not possible, wearing correct protective clothing can reduce the risk of injury when riding.

Warning

A helmet is one of the most important pieces of riding gear as it offers protection against head injuries. You and your passenger's helmet should be carefully chosen and should fit you or your passenger's head comfortably and securely. A brightly coloured helmet will increase a rider's (or passenger's) visibility to other operators of road vehicles.

An open face helmet offers some protection in an accident though a full face helmet will offer more.

Always wear a visor or approved goggles to help vision and to protect your eyes.

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Warning

Never ride the motorcycle when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

Riding when under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is illegal.

Riding when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs reduces the rider's ability to maintain control of motorcycle and may lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

All riders must be licenced to operate the motorcycle. Operation of the motorcycle without a licence is illegal and could lead to prosecution.

Operation of the motorcycle without formal training in the correct riding techniques that are necessary to become licenced is dangerous and may lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

Always ride defensively and wear the protective equipment mentioned elsewhere in this foreword. Remember, in an accident, a motorcycle does not give the same impact protection as a car.

Foreword - Safety First

Handlebars and Footrests

Warning

This Triumph motorcycle should be operated within the legal speed limits for the particular road travelled. Operating a motorcycle at high speeds can be potentially dangerous since the time available to react to given traffic situations is greatly reduced as road speed increases. Always reduce speed in potentially hazardous driving conditions such as bad weather or heavy traffic.

Warning

Continually observe and react to changes in road surface, traffic and wind conditions. All two-wheeled vehicles are subject to external forces which may cause an accident. These forces include but are not limited to:

• Wind draft from passing vehicles

• Potholes, uneven or damaged road surfaces

• Bad weather

• Rider error.

Always operate the motorcycle at moderate speed and away from heavy traffic until you have become thoroughly familiar with its handling and operating characteristics. Never exceed the legal speed limit.

Warning

Banking to an unsafe angle may cause instability, loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

The rider must maintain control of the vehicle by keeping hands on the handlebars at all times.

The handling and stability of a motorcycle will be adversely affected if the rider removes his hands from the handlebars, resulting in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

The rider and passenger must always use the footrests provided, during operation of the vehicle.

By using the footrests, both rider and passenger will reduce the risk of inadvertent contact with any motorcycle components and will also reduce the risk of injury from entrapment of clothing.

Foreword - Safety First

Parking Parts and Accessories

Triumph does not accept any liability whatsoever for defects caused by the fitting of non-approved parts, accessories or conversions or the fitting of any approved parts, accessories or conversions by non-approved personnel.

Warning

Always turn off the engine and remove the ignition key before leaving the motorcycle unattended. By removing the key, the risk of use of the motorcycle by unauthorised or untrained persons is reduced.

When parking the motorcycle, always remember the following:

Engage first gear to help prevent the motorcycle from rolling off the stand.

The engine and exhaust system will be hot after riding. DO NOT park where pedestrians, animals and/or children are likely to touch the motorcycle.

Do not park on soft ground or on a steeply inclined surface. Parking under these conditions may cause the motorcycle to fall over.

For further details, please refer to the How to Ride the Motorcycle section of this Owner's Handbook.

Warning

Owners should be aware that the only approved parts, accessories and conversions for any Triumph motorcycle are those which carry official Triumph approval and are fitted to the motorcycle by an authorised dealer.

In particular, it is extremely hazardous to fit or replace parts or accessories whose fitting requires the dismantling of, or addition to, either the electrical or fuel systems and any such modification could cause a safety hazard.

The fitting of any non-approved parts, accessories or conversions may adversely affect the handling, stability or other aspects of the motorcycle’s operation that may result in an accident causing injury or death.

Foreword - Safety First

Maintenance/Equipment

Warning

Consult your authorised Triumph dealer whenever there is doubt as to the correct or safe operation of this Triumph motorcycle.

Remember that continued operation of an incorrectly performing motorcycle may aggravate a fault and may also compromise safety.

Warning

Ensure all equipment that is required by law is installed and functioning correctly. The removal or alteration of the motorcycle's lights, silencers, emission or noise control systems can violate the law. Incorrect or improper modification may adversely affect the handling, stability or other aspects of the motorcycle’s operation, which may result in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

If the motorcycle is involved in an accident, collision or fall, it must be taken to an authorised Triumph dealer for inspection and repair. Any accident can cause damage to the motorcycle that, if not correctly repaired, may cause a second accident.

Warning Labels

WARNING LABELS

The labels detailed on this and the following pages draw your attention to important safety information in this handbook. Before riding, ensure that all riders have understood and complied with all the information to which these labels relate.

Warning Label Locations

R.P.M.

MAX LOAD 5 kg (11 lbs)

6 5 4 3 2 N 1

Coolant

(page

141)

Tyres

(page

155)

Running-In

(page

107)

Panniers (if fitted)

(page

101)

Headlight

(page

169)

Gear

Position

(page

114)

Warning Labels

Warning Label Locations (continued)

Caution

All warning labels and decals, with the exception of the Running-in label, are fitted to the motorcycle using a strong adhesive. In some cases, labels are installed prior to an application of paint lacquer. Therefore, any attempt to remove the warning labels will cause damage to the paintwork or bodywork.

Daily Safety Checks

(page

108)

Helmet

(page

Unleaded Fuel

(page 87)

Engine Oil (page

138)

Windscreen

(page 174)

Tyre Pressure

Monitoring (if fitted)

(page

84)

Parts Identification

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

1. Headlight

2. Front indicator

3. Electrical accessory socket

4. Fuel tank and fuel filler cap

5. Rider’s heated seat switch (if fitted)

6. Battery and fuse boxes

7. Passenger’s heated seat switch (if fitted)

8. USB Socket

9. Electrical accessory socket (if fitted)

10. Rear indicator

11. Rear brake caliper

12. Rear brake disc

13. Centre stand (if fitted)

14. Rear suspension damping adjuster (Explorer XR and Explorer XC models only)

15. Side stand

16. Gear-change pedal

17. Coolant expansion tank

18. Radiator cowl

19. Front brake caliper

20. Front brake disc

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10

20 19 18 17 16 15 13 12 11

Parts Identification

Parts Identification (Continued)

21. Rear light

22. Rear brake fluid reservoir

23. Oil filler cap

24. Handguards (if fitted)

25. Mirror

26. Front suspension damping adjusters

27. Windscreen

28. Headlight adjuster

29. Fog lights (if fitted)

30. Front fork

31. Engine oil level sight glass

32. Clutch line

33. Rear brake pedal

34. Rear suspension spring pre-load adjuster (Explorer XR and Explorer XC models only)

35. Silencer

36. Pannier mounting rails (if fitted)

37. Seat lock

21 22 23 24 25

36 35 34

33 32 31 3037

Parts Identification

Parts Identification (Continued)

1. Clutch lever

2. Instrument select button

3. Headlight dip switch

4. Instrument scroll button

5. Fog lights switch (if fitted)

6. Clutch fluid reservoir

7. Multifunction display screen

8. Tachometer

9. Ignition switch

10. Motorcycle status display screen

11. Front brake fluid reservoir

12. Engine stop switch

13. Cruise control adjust button (if fitted)

14. Front brake lever

15. Starter button

16. Hazard warning lights button

17. Electrical accessory socket

18. Heated grips switch (if fitted)

19. Mode button

20. Horn button

21. Direction indicator switch

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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Serial Numbers

SERIAL NUMBERS

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

1. VIN number

2. Label

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped into the steering head area of the frame. In addition, It is displayed on a label which is mounted on the right hand side of the front subframe.

Record the vehicle identification number in the space provided below.

Engine Serial Number

1. Engine serial number

The engine serial number is stamped on the engine crankcase, immediately below the gearbox.

Record the engine serial number in the space provided below.

Serial Numbers

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General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

Table of Contents

Instrument Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Direction Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Neutral. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

High Beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Fog Lights (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Battery Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Warning Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cruise Control Light (If equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Alarm/Immobiliser Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Traction Control (TC) Disabled Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Traction Control (TC) Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Engine Management System Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

High Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Low Oil Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Tyre Pressure Warning Light (If TPMS is fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Triumph Semi Active Suspension (TSAS) Warning Light (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Frost Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Warning and Information Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Motorcycle Status Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Gear Position Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cruise Control Set Speed (If Cruise Control is fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Service/Maintenance Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Ambient Air Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Multifunction Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Riding Mode Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Windscreen Adjustment Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

General Information

Triumph Semi Active Suspension (TSAS) Settings (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Trip Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Trip Meter Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Motorcycle Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Show Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Riding Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Trip Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Bike Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Display Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Riding Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Riding Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Riding Mode Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Engine immobiliser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Ignition Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Right Handlebar Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Engine Stop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Starter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Cruise Control Adjust Button (if fitted). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Hazard Warning Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Left Handlebar Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Headlight Dip Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Direction Indicator Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Horn Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Instrument SELECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Instrument SCROLL Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

MODE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Fog Lights Switch (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Heated Grips Switch (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Throttle Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Brake Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Brake and Clutch Lever Adjusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

General Information

Cruise Control (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Activating Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Adjusting the Set Speed While in Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Deactivating Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Resuming the Cruise Control Set Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Triumph Semi Active Suspension (TSAS) (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Traction Control (TC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Optimised Cornering TC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Traction Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

TPMS Sensor ID Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

System Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Sensor Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

TPMS System Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Tyre Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Low Tyre Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Replacement Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Fuel Requirement/Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Fuel Grade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Fuel Tank Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Filling the Fuel Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Handlebar Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Side Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Centre Stand (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Seat Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Passenger Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Rider's Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Rider’s Seat Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Heated Seats (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Helmet Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

General Information

Tool Kit, Handbook and the Triumph Accessory D-Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Electrical Accessory Sockets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Luggage Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Expedition Aluminium Panniers (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Running-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Safe Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Daily Safety Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

General Information

Instrument Panel Layout

1. Multifunction display screen

2. Engine management malfunction indicator light (MIL)

3. Battery Warning Light

4. Left hand direction indicator light

5. High coolant temperature warning light

6. ABS warning light

7. Tachometer red zone

8. Right hand direction indicator light

9. Neutral indicator light

10. Fog lights indicator light

11. High beam indicator light

12. Motorcycle status display screen

13. Traction control indicator light

14. Low fuel level indicator light

15. Alarm/immobiliser status indicator light (alarm is an accessory kit)

16. Traction control disabled warning light

17. Tyre pressure warning light (if Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is fitted)

18. Cruise control light

19. Low oil pressure warning light

20. TSAS warning light

21. Tachometer

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General Information

Warning Lights

Note:

• When the ignition is switched on, the instrument warning lights will illuminate for 1.5 seconds and will then go off (except those which remain on until the engine starts, as described in the following pages).

Direction Indicators

When the direction indicator switch is pushed to the left or

right, the corresponding direction indicator light will flash on and off at the same speed as the direction indicator.

Both direction indicator lights will flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated.

Neutral

The neutral warning light

indicates when the

transmission is in neutral (no gear selected). The warning light will illuminate when the transmission is in neutral with the ignition switch in the ON position.

High Beam

When the ignition is switched

on and the headlight dip

switch is set to high beam, the high beam warning light will illuminate.

Low Fuel Warning Light

The low fuel warning light will

illuminate when there are

approximately 3.5 litres of fuel

remaining in the tank.

Fog Lights (if fitted)

When the ignition is switched on and the fog lights are switched on, the fog lights warning light will illuminate.

Battery Warning Light

When the ignition is switched on, the battery warning light will only illuminate if a fault is recognised with the battery.

With the engine running, if the battery voltage becomes low, the battery warning light in the tachometer will illuminate and the message WARNING BATTERY LOW will also be visible in the multifunction display screen.

1. Battery low warning light

2. Instrument message

Once the battery is fully charged the warning light will go out and the instrument message will be deactivated.

If the battery warning light remains on it indicates that there is a malfunction that requires investigation. Contact an authorised Triumph dealer as soon as possible to have the fault checked and rectified.

OFF-ROAD

WARNING

BATTERY LOW

CHECK MANUAL

PRESS SELECT

TO CLEAR

General Information

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Warning Light

When the ignition switch is

turned to the ON position, it is

normal that the ABS warning

light will flash on and off. The light will continue to flash after engine start-up until the motorcycle first reaches a speed exceeding 6 mph (10 km/h) when it will go off.

The warning light should not illuminate again until the engine is restarted unless there is a fault, or:

• ABS is disabled by the rider - the

warning light will remain illuminated (see Bike Setup on page

50 or Riding

Mode Configuration on page

62).

• ABS is set to Off-Road – the warning

light will flash slowly (see Riding Mode Configuration on page

62).

Note:

• Traction control, optimised cornering

traction control (if equipped) and cruise control (if equipped) may not function if there is a malfunction with the ABS system. In this situation, the warning lights for the ABS, traction control and the MIL may be illuminated.

If the warning light becomes illuminated at any other time while riding it indicates that the ABS has a malfunction that requires investigation. One of the following warning messages may be displayed:

• WARNING - ABS SYSTEM DISABLED

• ABS SYSTEM - CORNERING ABS

DISABLED (models equipped with optimised cornering ABS only).

The braking system will be affected as follows:

WARNING - ABS SYSTEM DISABLED

1. ABS warning light

2. Instrument message

The message WARNING - ABS SYSTEM DISABLED indicates that the ABS (and optimised cornering ABS if equipped) is not functioning.

Warning

If the ABS is not functioning or has been disabled by the rider (see Bike Setup on page

50 or Riding Mode

Configuration on page

62), the brake

system will continue to function as a non-ABS braking system.

Do not continue to ride for longer than is necessary with the warning light illuminated. In the event of a fault, contact an authorised Triumph dealer as soon as possible to have the fault checked and rectified.

In this situation, braking too hard will cause the wheels to lock resulting in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

OFF-ROAD

WARNING

ABS SYSTEM

DISABLED

CHECK MANUAL

PRESS SELECT

TO CLEAR

General Information

ABS SYSTEM - CORNERING ABS DISABLED (models equipped with optimised cornering ABS only)

1. ABS warning light

2. Instrument message

The message ABS SYSTEM - CORNERING ABS DISABLED indicates that the optimised cornering ABS is not functioning.

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