Aprilia Caponord 1200 (2014)

The Aprilia Caponord 1200 is a 2014 motorcycle with a four stroke, longitudinal 90 degrees V twin engine, and a capacity of 1197 cc. It has a 6-speed transmission with chain final drive and a maximum power output of 125 hp at 8500 rpm. The bike features an integrated engine management system with injection and a triple map ride by wire throttle management system. The frame is modular tubular steel and aluminum, and the front suspension is Sachs with fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and a 167 mm wheel travel. The rear suspension is a Sachs hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable rebound and preload and 150 mm wheel travel. Brakes consist of two-320 mm stainless steel floating discs in the front and a single-240 mm stainless steel disc in the rear, with a Continental two-channel ABS system and Aprilia Traction Control (ATC). The wheels are lightweight aluminum alloy with three split spokes, and the front tire is 120/70-ZR17 while the rear tire is 180/55-ZR17. The bike’s dimensions are 2245 mm in length, 1440 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 1564.6 mm. The dry weight is 214 kg, and the fuel capacity is 24 liters with a 5-liter reserve. Reviewers on Motorcycle Daily have good things to say about the Caponord 1200’s versatility and touring capabilities.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Aprilia Caponord 1200

Year: 2014

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