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Both bikes feature a twin-sided , premium cast aluminium swing arm . At 579mm , the XE has a 32mm longer swingarm and a longer wheelbase than the X , enhancing control and confidence on difficult off-road terrain , while the X ’ s shorter wheelbase contributes to an agile and responsive road-ride .
These bikes are also equipped with top of the range Metzeler tyres . The X benefits from the road-focused , dual-purpose Karoo Street , while the XE variant runs on Metzeler Tourance , contributing to its unparalleled balance of road and off-road capability . For even more extreme off-road capability , the Triumph-approved Michelin Anakee Wild is the tyre of choice .
Both models are kitted out with high specification suspension . The X variant features road biased MarzocchiTM 45mm cartridge forks at the front and suspension units supporting at the rear . The rear suspension units come with piggy-back reservoirs and adjustable preload , allowing customers to fine tune their riding experience on the road and beyond .
The XE has a more off-road focused setup , with optimised MarzocchiTM 45mm forks and premium , twin spring MarzocchiTM suspension units which are fully adjustable and have more incrementality in adjustment for compression and rebound , giving even greater control . This optimised suspension provides a significant 250mm of wheel travel front and rear for unparalleled off-road capability and ground clearance .
When it comes to braking , both models feature state of the art equipment for guaranteed efficiency across road and dirt . The XE boasts powerful latest generation BremboTM Stylema ® radial Monoblock front callipers with twin 320mm floating discs , providing class-leading braking performance . While the front is taken care of , the rear is held down by a 255mm disk with a Nissin caliper , further maximising braking performance .
The X model features twin 310mm floating front discs , with Nissin twin-piston axial callipers . Meanwhile , the rear is supported by a 255mm rear disc and a Nissin
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