The Aprilia Caponord 1200 motorcycle was released in 2013 with a four-stroke, longitudinal 90-degree V twin engine, DOHC, and mixed gear/chain timing system. It has a capacity of 1197cc and a compression ratio of 12.0+/-0.5:1. The ride-by-wire throttle management has three map modes: Sport, Touring, and Rain. The bike has a maximum power of 125 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 114 Nm at 6500 rpm. The bike has a modular tubular steel frame that is fastened to aluminum side plates by high strength bolts. The front suspension consists of adjustable Sachs 43 mm upside-down front fork while the rear suspension uses a Sachs hydraulic shock absorber. The bike has a two-channel ABS system and Aprilia Traction Control (ATC), with a fuel capacity of 24 liters and a fuel reserve of 5 liters. The travel pack option adds panniers, a center stand, and cruise control. Motorcycle Daily reviewed the Aprilia Caponord 1200, but no further information was provided about the review itself.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Aprilia Caponord 1200
| Year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, longitudinal 90 degreesV twin, DOHC with mixed gear/chain timing system, 4 valves per cylinder Twin Spark |
| Capacity | 1197 cc / 73.0 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 106 x 67.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0 +/- 0.5: 1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Exhaust | 2 into 1 exhaust system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and lambda probe |
| Induction | Integrated engine management system. Injection with triple map Ride by Wire throttle management: Sport (S), Touring (T), Rain (R) |
| Ignition | Digital electronic, integrated with the injection, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Alternator | 690 W/6000 rpm |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 125 hp / 91.9 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84.6 lb/ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | Multiple discs in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain. |
| Drive Ratio | 17/42 |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 14/37 2nd 18/32 3rd 21/28 4th 24/26 5th 25/24 6th 27/24 |
| Frame | Modular tubular steel frame fastened to aluminum side plates by high strength bolts. Removable steel rear |
| Front Suspension | Sachs ~A43 mm upside-down front fork with fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload. |
| Front Wheel Travel | 167 mm / 6.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Sachs hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable rebound and preload. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x ~A320 mm stainless steel floating discs. Brembo four-piston radial callipers. Metal braided brake hoses. |
| Rear Brakes | Single ~A240 mm stainless steel disc. Single piston Brembo caliper. Metal braided brake hose. Continental two channel ABS system and Aprilia Traction Control (ATC). |
| Wheels | Lightweight aluminium alloy with three split spokes. |
| Front Wheel | 3.50 X 17 |
| Rear Wheel | 6.00 x 17 |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 -ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 -ZR17 |
| Rake | 26.1 degrees |
| Trail | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2245 mm / 88.3 in Height 1440 mm / 56.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1564.6 mm / 61.6 in |
| Seat height | 840 mm / 33.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 214 kg / 471.7 lbs 228kg / 502 lbs Travel Pack |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Liters / 6.34 US gal |
| Fuel Reserve | 5 Litres / 1.3 US gal |
| Review | Motorcycle Daily |
