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Originally Posted by
retryrider
I have already rode the Triumph Tiger XC and loved it which would seem more road capable yet doesn't have as big a tank for the longer unsupported rides.
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Now here I can comment. There is a very slight overlap between the XC and the XT. The XT is capable of going everywhere the XC is, only it has half the power, so overtakes are a little more 'considered'. The XC isn't as 'long range' comfortable as the XT and the XC has an awful hand/peg/seat geometry that needs money spent to get it right. The XC is much more of an open road bike, it doesn't handle tight twisty mountain road anything like as well as the XT.
I would say, if you image a chart, and at one end is dirt, the other end is motorway (Urgh!) or fast open road, the XT will ride the dirt better, and fading off towards the motorway. The XC is not, and never will be a dirt bike (despite what Triumph say), but is very good on open fast roads, or motorways. I would never take the XC too far away from a well equipped dealer, but it is a mighty fine 2 up tarmac bike and the OE luggage (at �500) is better value than most. It does kick out allot of heat so you need to keep moving.
Tank range on the XC is around 180miles, but mine only has 700 miles on it so it might change. Some claim well over 200, even as high as 250, which I imagine is possible with a calm right hand.